Lowering Kit

[SVTlightning87]

So I want to drop the L train 2-4, so whats a good kit to get?

[dboat]

So I want to drop the L train 2-4, so whats a good kit to get?

I have the FRPP kit on mine.. not sure they even make it anymore.. if you can get what you need in the Hotchkiss kit.. go that direction, there are plenty on the forum that have that entire kit on their truck and seem to really like it.. I do like my set up though.

Dana

[L8 APEX]

Hotchkis is about the only one left. FRPP is a 1/2

[SVTlightning87]

who/where should I buy from?

[L8 APEX]

LFP in Houston had a good price on Hotchkis.

[In2deep]

Got mine from lfp, good people hotchkis is the way to go, get the full setup sway bars and all I believe 1200.

[SVTlightning87]

I found this KIT (http://www.lightningforceperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=232_457_101_164&products_id=258), any good? and how much do you think it would cost to install them?

[L8 APEX]

That is a BS FRPP type kit, shackles won't cut it. The sway bars are the magic.

[SVTlightning87]

That is a BS FRPP type kit, shackles won't cut it. The sway bars are the magic.

You got a link I can check out?

[L8 APEX]

lazy bastard.
http://www.lightningforceperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=232_457_101_164&products_id=255

[dboat]

That is a BS FRPP type kit, shackles won't cut it. The sway bars are the magic.

hmmm, looks vaguely familiar... but the sway bars and a panhard bar do wonders..

Dana

[SVTlightning87]

Okay so thats 1k down now what would it be to install?

[L8 APEX]

Fo Fity and an alignment.

[SVTlightning87]

Sounds like a plan, pm u later

[SVTlightning87]

Okay this is what I want! they said it was a Hotchkis drop leafs and springs, 4" Shackle, 2" Spindles. 3.5/5.5. Since I'm retarded can someone point me in the right direction give me a link or something, teach me the ways of the drop.

[Mark #2]

Okay this is what I want! they said it was a Hotchkis drop leafs and springs, 4" Shackle, 2" Spindles. 3.5/5.5. Since I'm retarded can someone point me in the right direction give me a link or something, teach me the ways of the drop.

A standard Hotchkis is barely driveable on the street, a 4 inch shackle will put the rear axle ~2 inches from the frame with the Hotchkis spring so you will need a frame notch.
The spindles on the front will put the front air dam at about 4 inches from the ground and you can't even clear a speed bump.

A standard Hotchkis is as low as you want to go on the street. IMHO.

[SVTlightning87]

so just go with what Terry said with the TVS Hotchkis kit then

[dboat]

so just go with what Terry said with the TVS Hotchkis kit then

I agree with Terry and Mark.. mine is not lowered that much and the underside of my front bumper is a mess.. not that I am a great driver either.. the set up on that red truck would be horrible to ride in, IMHO.

Dana

[SVTlightning87]

I agree with Terry and Mark.. mine is not lowered that much and the underside of my front bumper is a mess.. not that I am a great driver either.. the set up on that red truck would be horrible to ride in, IMHO.

Dana

I will take yalls word for it, even though the red truck does look sic, I would probably be better off with the basic TVS.

[Shiner1]

The red truck does look good but it's not practical for DD IMO. You will scrape every sped bump and hit every curb every time you park. Having had a lowered truck and having one now, I really think the standard HTV will be great for you.

[LivinEZ]

Okay this is what I want! they said it was a Hotchkis drop leafs and springs, 4" Shackle, 2" Spindles. 3.5/5.5. Since I'm retarded can someone point me in the right direction give me a link or something, teach me the ways of the drop.

I did the hotchkis and spindles on front with stock front springs. If you don't do the spindles, you will eat your tires in no time. Terry has good advice, i would listen :tu:

[LivinEZ]

I can never get the pictures to post in here :flaming:

Here are the links...
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/25190

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/25192 http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/25192

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/25190 this is how mine looks. you do have to be careful with some of the entrances. I've been able to keep my nose clean so far.