Lowered Suspension Kits and Components

How to lower a truck: the parts, in plain English

Every lowered truck needs two things: a way to drop the front and a way to drop the rear. Most drops are described as front/rear, like 2/4 or 4/6. The front is usually lowered with drop spindles, drop coils, lowering control arms or torsion keys. The rear is lowered with shackles and hangers (1-3"), lowering springs, or an axle flip kit (5-7").

What else you'll need

• Shocks: shorter drop shocks keep the ride right and stop the shocks from bottoming out. Use our Shock Finder.
• C-notch: bigger rear drops (usually 5" and up) need a C-notch so the axle doesn't hit the frame.
• Bump stops: low-profile bump stops keep some travel after the drop.
• Alignment: every lowered truck needs an alignment. Big drops may need camber kits.

Kit or parts?

A complete lowering kit is the easiest path: the parts are matched for your truck and drop. Buying parts separately lets you mix brands or build a drop that no kit offers.