[RickKeen]

Looking for info on lowering the F150 Lightning (starting this as its own thread).
Front sounds like it is pretty much the same as current gas F150 suspensions, so could use the same kits and techniques.
But the back is all new just for the Lightning.
I would like to go down 2" on the front and 4" on the back. Primarily to reduce the lift height of putting stuff in and out of the bed over the side. But also to get better aerodynamics to help the range.
No plans for off-roading any more challenging than getting out of my driveway on a Minnesota snow day, so I don't need the suspension travel, ground clearance, or approach angle.

As another suspension-mod goal, I'd actually prefer a stiffer back suspension that won't squat much under full load. I am used to the harsher ride of an empty 3/4 ton, so a more truck-like ride won't bother me.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Watching the video of leveling the Lightning, there may be some concern with the angle of the drive shafts coming from the motors if you lower them.

 

[RickKeen]

Watching the video of leveling the Lightning, there may be some concern with the angle of the drive shafts coming from the motors if you lower them.

The half shafts can move through quite a bit of angle. This photo with the truck with just the frame, motors, and battery, but no body weight on it shows the lower limit of the suspension without much load. One would assume they can be angled upwards at a similar angle.
The spring rate (stiffness) might need to be increased to reduce the chances of bottoming out. And as I mentioned, I also want less squat under full load.

 

[NVevf150]

Subscribing for interest in similar. I was feeling 1 in the front 2” in the with the right wheel/tire combo

 

[steelmydeel]

Following The rear on these are just too tall. Even when my 6500 lb trailer is connected it only drops about an inch. I get more squat from my f250 with the same trailer.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Following The rear on these are just too tall. Even when my 6500 lb trailer is connected it only drops about an inch. I get more squat from my f250 with the same trailer.

Maybe you need to haul something in your bed?

 

[NO_ICE]

Looking for info on lowering the F150 Lightning (starting this as its own thread).
Front sounds like it is pretty much the same as current gas F150 suspensions, so could use the same kits and techniques.
But the back is all new just for the Lightning.
I would like to go down 2" on the front and 4" on the back. Primarily to reduce the lift height of putting stuff in and out of the bed over the side. But also to get better aerodynamics to help the range.
No plans for off-roading any more challenging than getting out of my driveway on a Minnesota snow day, so I don't need the suspension travel, ground clearance, or approach angle.

As another suspension-mod goal, I'd actually prefer a stiffer back suspension that won't squat much under full load. I am used to the harsher ride of an empty 3/4 ton, so a more truck-like ride won't bother me.

Lowering 2" front and 3.5 - 4" rear is my ideal stance too. Using mine more of a street truck / hardware store hauler, no offroading, but not a low rider either. Keep us updated if anyone sees any consumer options out there!

 

[Atlantic Built]

Hey guys. You can use a belltech FRONT shock for the 09-14 F-150, it will bolt right up in the rear using your stock spring, no collars, and the stock upper strut mount. This will result in you ending up with ROUGHLY a 3" drop in the back. Maybe slightly less. The downside to this, is there is only one cam bolt on the inside of the rear control arm for adjustment, and you'll have about 1 degree of negative camber in the rear. But the truck will sit level.

Here's a link to the video when I did mine.
Cheers!