Are there any downsides to using an F150 lowering kit?

Ford F-Series
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Are there any downsides to using an F150 lowering kit?

so, I was super excited when I finally decided to get a lowering kit for my F150. I thought it would make my truck look more sporty and handle better. But then, I hit a speed bump and realized I was too low. It felt like I was driving a lowrider, and not in a cool way. I mean, who knew a bump could be so scary?

and then there’s the alignment issues. after I lowered my truck, I started noticing it pulling to one side. had to take it back to the shop a couple of times. money down the drain.

Plus, I thought the ride would be smoother. instead, it felt like I was off-roading every time I hit a pothole. Do you guys think it’s worth it just for the looks? I’ve heard some folks say it’s all about style over comfort, but ugh, should I have gone for a leveling kit instead?

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I’ve had my F150 lowered for a while now in Texas and while it looks sweet on the road I’ve noticed some drawbacks. The ride can get bumpy especially on those pothole-ridden city streets.

Plus the clearance is a bit too low for off-roading. Thought I could still go on trails but nope those days are over. Definitely gives a sportier vibe but you gotta weigh the practicality.

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I ve been thinking about lowering my F150 for sure but I have heard it can mess with the ride quality like it gets bumpy over bumps and those large potholes in Toronto don t help at all

I have also heard you can lose some towing capacity which is a bummer if you like to haul stuff around the Great Lakes for camping trips

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I ve got an F150 and decided to lower it last summer in Texas man it looks sleek but the ride feels rougher now hitting those potholes. Handling is better sure but the ground clearance freaks me out a bit offroad. Just gotta be careful with speed bumps.

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I’ve been thinking about lowering my F150 here in Michigan.

But I’ve gotta admit I’m worried about the rough ride and potential clearance issues.

Last summer my buddy lowered his and ended up scraping everywhere.

Kinda made me rethink it a bit even though it looks cool.

Still can’t shake the idea though.

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I ve had my F150 lowered for a couple of years now in Texas. Love the look but man the ride can be rough sometimes. I hit a bump and it feels like my spine shatters.

Plus parking can be a hassle with how low it is. some driveways are just absurd. Good times though just gotta be careful.

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I ve thought about lowering my F150 but I worry about the ride quality. My buddy in Texas did it and now he complains about bumps all the time.

Plus the clearance can be a pain driving off road I guess. Just saying might wanna look into it before diving in.

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I ve got an F150 and lowered it last summer in Texas but the ride got bumpy real quick guess that’s part of the game though

Also mind the potholes they feel a lot deeper now

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I ve always loved the look of lowered trucks but in my experience in Texas it can mess with the ride quality a lot.

Also Ive noticed it feels less stable on rough roads which is a pain when towing.

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I ve heard lowering kits can mess up alignment pretty bad on F150s I’ve seen it in my buddy’s truck look funny now.

Plus I have to wonder about off-road capabilities isn’t that a big part of owning a truck though

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I ve been driving my F150 for a while in Texas and thought about lowering it but I have a few concerns. Terrain around here is rough and lowering it could mean scraping everywhere. Not to mention my buddies told me it could mess with the handling especially with heavy loads. Seems risky honestly.

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I’ve had my F150 for a couple of years and decided to drop it a bit for better looks in California.

Honestly it’s been great but now I’m feelin every little bump like I’m on a rollercoaster.

I’ve also noticed my gas mileage took a hit which is kinda annoying when filling up.

I do get compliments everywhere but I miss that smooth ride sometimes. Guess you can’t have it all right.

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Man I ve seen some F150s look sick lowered but I have to say the ride can get rougher I remember my buddy in Texas getting jostled around like a bobblehead on his daily commute not fun at all.