how to lower the suspension

[wpatters1229]

I have a 2000 XLT that had air suspension. I replaced it with a conversion kit that has shocks and springs in the rear and coil over shocks in the front. Is there a way to lower the suspension? My wife has difficulty getting in and we would love it if the suspension was about 3" lower. Any ideas would be helpful.

 

[1955moose]

Easiest way would have been to stay with air springs, but put in a toggle switch to lower/raise the vehicle. That's what show vehicles do. You can drop it like it's hot. But coil springs you have to chop springs, and unfortunately that's the height they stay at. On top of that you've got a real choppy ride, due to lack of coils. Might be easier to get the Mrs a new SUV that's lower, like a yuck, mini van!

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[wpatters1229]

Yep....the air suspension was shot and was going to cost a bunch to replace all the parts including the pump. Got the truck for a cheap price and everything else is good but that.
Might have to get a fold up step for the wife to use to make that one step smaller. Will have to do some online looking...thanks

 

[1955moose]

You can get her a plastic step from any hardware store. Problem is once she's in, how is she going to pull it into the vehicle? That grab handle on the A pillar is what I use to yank myself inside. My Suv's pretty high, and works for me.

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[mquick5]

You can get her a plastic step from any hardware store. Problem is once she's in, how is she going to pull it into the vehicle?

Just buy a piece a rope while at the hardware.



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[1955moose]

That'll work, problem is when she lowers it down, it will probably topple over a time or 2, until it lands on all 4. Even then without somebody holding it, it could slip out.

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[wpatters1229]

I am getting this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T7Y5EW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Hope it will work to add that extra step. The distance from ground to the step rail is 12" ugh

 

[justKen]

Understanding that you're in Ca., and I'm in Colorado - I have a set of factory running boards off of my '98 that you are welcome to if that would help, and if you can get here to pick them up.

/K