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In the long list of modern alterations done by truck owners, one of the most favourable moderation is lowering. While everyone has their own set of opinions over this, indeed lowering comes with its own set of pros and cons. So in today’s blog, I will talk in-depth about how to lower a truck, why to lower a truck and the cost of the alteration. Let’s begin!

Why To Lower A Truck?

Lowering trucks and cars are very popular among the peer group of car lovers these days. It is something almost all truck owners have done at least once. This decision made is often based on many factors such as performance, comfort, control and most importantly overall appearance. Below are a few most dominating factors:

1. Attractive Appearance

Who hates the idea of turning their not so cool truck into a classy one? No one. Lowering your truck not only changes its appearance in the first place but also makes it attractive considerably. Forgiving a new look to old suspension is their number one choice.

2. Reduced Aerodynamics

Since the gap between the suspension body and earth is reduced, lesser air passes through the bottom of the suspension which in turn provides reduced aerodynamics thus better speed and control. Lese air underneath provides sporty anatomy to your truck.

3. Better Control And Handling

If you lower a truck, you are providing it much needed stability as the centre of mass is lowered thus stability increases considerably. This in turn provides you with better control over the steering wheel.

4. Improved Tyre Grip And TRaction

Hanging vehicles so low to the ground increases the grip of tyres over the road and helps you drive safely. It also improves traction and control over the vehicle while turnings and breaks miraculously too.

5. Lowered Toppling risk

The lower the vehicle sits on the ground, the lesser the chance of rolling over. That is why many safety manuals advise lowering vehicles.

6. Comfy Long Drives

With great moderation, comes great comforts( spicy!) Buckle up for great riding comfort with your lowered suspension. Say goodbye to those uncomfortable jerks and enjoy a completely new dimension of driving.

How To Lower A Truck?

Now after knowing why you need to lower a truck, let us now jump to the next question which is, How to lower a truck? While there can be different ways for different models, below I will explain briefly the procedures you need to follow:

1. Swapping Coils

Probably the easiest and most traditional way to lower the truck is by cutting down the spring length.  But unfortunately, cutting them by heating not only reduced performance but riders even had to compromise on drive quality. With the advancement of technology,  manufacturers have now invented small springs which can be swapped with original ones for modification. Not only it will be compatible, but it will also be quite affordable too.

TIP: INVEST IN GOOD-QUALITY COILS.

2. Harden Torsion Keys

Modern trucks have this suspension by default to increase the load and hauling capacity. These can be adjusted easily and can be done at home with minor or no labour force at all. All you have to do is loosen the torsion bar’s hardware, and the transmission will be lowered instantly by a  few inches. The more you loosen, the lowered your truck will be so you can readjust anytime according to your comfort.

TIP: DO NOT TIGHTEN/LOOSEN THE TORSION BAR TOO MUCH.

3. Replace The Casting

 

Since the factory skeletons are designed keeping everyone’s demand in mind, they follow the middle path which is most economical and feasible for all If you want to go a little edgy and benefit most from this alteration and see your truck’s performance go up miraculously, you need to do some good investment and replace the entire chassis.

TIP: KEEP A KEEN EYE SO THAT PARTS ARE NOT DAMAGED.

4. Staging Rear Axle Over Springs

As discussed above, default models are built in an economical format. Generally, the rear axles are by default placed below the coils. By using various rear alteration kits available on the market, you can manually stage the rear axle above those spring coils and get an instant drop of 5+inches. It is one of the safest methods as it only serves the purpose perfectly hassle-free but also seldom alters the default factory versions as others do.

TIP: IF YOU ARE A NOVICE, DO NOT TRY IT ALL BY YOURSELF!

5. Replace Old Shackles And Springs

Another option to get your truck lowered is by lowering springs and shackles by a few inches. YOu might need professional help here though. They will throw ut the old ones and replace them with new lowered gears. You need not fear as it will not take more than an hour to do so. Moreover, it is budget-friendly too as the shackles do not cost much, all you need to pay is a few extra bucks for labour charge.

TIP: DO NOT COMPROMISE ON THE QUALITY OF NEW GEARS!

6. Coil Conversion

Many companies manufacture adjustable coil-overs these days which can be adjusted according to the performance needed. They not only bless your suspension with the much-needed drop but also provide splendid control over steering and great performance.

TIP: TIGHTEN THE DAMPERS FOR PATRONIZING EXECUTION AND PERFORMANCE!

Cost To Lower A Truck?

Now after you know everything about the benefits and procedures of lowering, many of you may still hesitate to think about the cost factor. Many questions may arise regarding the cost of repair, affordability, feasibility etc.

While the cost of alteration is a subjective term and varies extensively from model to model and place to place, it can range anywhere from50-$5000 overall. Pricing may vary based on various factors mentioned above, other than that the quality, extent of alteration, level of professionalism etc also affect the cost table. If you take help of manufacturers service centre, no doubt alteration will be of superior quality but not many can afford it.

Frequently Asked Questions-

So, here are some of the frequently asked questions about how you can lower truck cheaply, what does it costs etc?-

How Can I Lower My Truck Cheaply?

You can lower your truck cheaply by –

1.  Lowering Springs.  The customizers heat springs to lower vehicles.
2. Drop Spindles and Torsion Bars
3. Using Suspension Arms.
4. Shackles.
5. Rear Flip Kits and coil-overs

How Much Does It Cost To Lower A Truck?

To lower a trucks1300 and whereas professional installation is between $2000 and $5000.

What Is The Proper Way To Lower The Vehicle?

The proper way to lower the vehicle is by lowering a coil spring suspension.

Does Lowering A Truck Make It Faster?

No, Lowering a truck does not make it faster until it is a torque output.

What Are Tools To Install Lowering Springs?

Tools to install lowering springs are-

1.  Screwdrivers, pry bars, metric fractional sockets, ratchets, and extensions.
2. Impact wrench.
3. Floor jack and jack stands.
4. Spring compressors.

Is It Worth Lowering Your Truck?

Ye, as the meaning of lowering   is to stiffer springs, there is less weight transfer when you hit the gas o  which means you’ll enjoy faster acceleration. Lowered vehicles are more aerodynamic.

Can You Lower Stock Suspension?

Ye, you can lower stock Suspension by using lowering springs which have he e car’s OEM shock absorbers.

Can I Tow With Lowered Truck?

Ye, it is possible to tow with the lowered truck.

Are Lowering Springs Good For Daily Driving?

Can You Install Lowering Springs Yourself?

Summing Up

Honestly, lowering is something you will never regret. If you decide to lower a truck, just go for it without a second thought. After all, who doesn’t appreciates a change for good? So that was all I had to offer you regarding how to lower a truck, hope you find it useful. Let me know in the comments whether you are in support of lowering or not!

Thank you

Happy driving!