lowering a lightning

[svtl399]

I have a 2000 vermillion lightning and im wanting to put a 3/4 drop on it. Any suggestions and the best why to do so and got pics if possible. I already have it leveled with shackles and have 2 in hangers just not installed due to the difficulty in doing so

 

[fruhdaddy]

Mine is a 2/4 and cheapest way is cut front spring 1-1.5 coil and do 2" hangar/shackel in the rear. Mine is 1 coil cut without ISO and 2"hangar/shackel. About 2.5" drop in the front and 4" rear. Under $250 in total parts cost for this drop. Add another $50 for alignment so I have $300 invested in my drop.

 

[WhiTriCobra]

That is the cheaper way to go and i got new drop shackles for cheap. check out the market section here on on lightningrodder.com OP.

 

[svtl399]

I love the stance of your lightning! thats what im looking for because roads around here are not the best lol

 

[SVT Phillip]

All hell just slam it till the bumper touches the ground lol

 

[svtl399]

What if anything do you have to do to the rearend to make it all work lowered 4? Do you have to run shims and get your driveshaft shortened? Ive lowered alot of vehicles in my day and several have had to cut driveshafts to prevent vibrations

 

[JV_92_03_10]

I did a 3/5 drop on mine but it was not cheap. No cutting or relocating just a complete suspension change from the original. It still has a lot of daily drivability on most roads and can still tow.

 

[svtl399]

Looks good! Now i just gotta get time to get her to the ground lol post pics when complete

 

[SVT Phillip]

I did a 3/5 drop on mine but it was not cheap. No cutting or relocating just a complete suspension change from the original. It still has a lot of daily drivability on most roads and can still tow.

What did u use to lower it? Doesn't look like a 3/5 drop.

 

[JV_92_03_10]

JDM back in 03 when the truck was new.

 

[SVT Phillip]

JDM back in 03 when the truck was new.

Ok kool.. You running LCA's, spring's, spindle's, hanger's, shackle's????

 

[svtl399]

All hell just slam it till the bumper touches the ground lol

What all did you do to lower your L? Its hammered and looks sick!!!:beer:

 

[SVT Phillip]

What all did you do to lower your L? Its hammered and looks sick!!!:beer:

Thanks!

Bell-Tech drop spindles and eibach springs with iso's up front(3-3.5" drop) eibach hangers and 2" shackles (about 4" drop) hangers are on the highest setting I can go lower.

 

[svtl399]

Thanks!

Bell-Tech drop spindles and eibach springs with iso's up front(3-3.5" drop) eibach hangers and 2" shackles (about 4" drop) hangers are on the highest setting I can go lower.

Got my 2 inch shackles and hangers already and got a set of DJM 2 inch springs on the way! cant wait to get her a little closer to earth lol How much if any shims does the rear end need with the shackles/hangers?