Ask Rob About Cars: Lowering A Lifted Truck, Part 2

I saw your article on lifted trucks online. I am about to buy a great used truck, but it is lifted.. and I don't really want it to be. Any ideas on where or how is the best way to lower it again and what that would cost?

- Adam from L.A.

Hello Adam, I had this question asked once before. You can reference my answer from September 23rd, 2009 in the link here.

There are other reasons besides the safety, mileage and courtesy factors. It allows easier access to contents in the truck bed and interior. Also being able to park in your own garage or a public parking garage is nice. Finally, females in skirts and dresses tend not to like climbing in and out of them and that can be critical...

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The big news now is an aluminum engine block, saving 102lbs vs. the iron mill. This also contributes to a better front/rear weight distribution for improved handling and braking.

At 3751lbs it's still pretty heavy for a 107.1" wheelbase and not very aerodynamic, but what muscle car is? As mentioned, Ford made improvements to the solid rear axle (SRA). I can't say this ideal for handling like a rear independent suspension (IRS), but it is better for the dragstrip.

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Of course, with forced induction and upgraded engine cooling, minor modifications net big gains in horsepower. Just a guess but swapping a smaller pulley on the supercharger and tuning would take the horsepower from 550 to around 650. That's simply awesome. I now want one, badly.

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