Suspension
Body Lowering Kit
A body lowering kit drops your vehicle's ride height for a lower stance and, on many setups, flatter cornering. We list 25 lowering kits from $106 to $1399 for 1967-2018 vehicles. Brands include Ground Force, Belltech, Ford Racing and Bilstein, with the most kits for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F150, plus GMC Yukon and Suburban 1500.
Shop body lowering kit by vehicle
Bilstein Front and Rear Suspension Body Lowering Kit 47-269064
Fits 2003–2013 models
What a lowering kit includes
Kits vary widely. Some are front and rear sets with lowering springs, drop spindles or shackles and flip kits. Others cover only the rear axle. Bilstein kits in our list pair dampers with springs, such as the B12 Pro-Kit, or use coil over dampers in the B14 series.
Read the package contents to see whether the kit includes shocks. Lowering a vehicle without matching shocks can lead to a harsh ride and early shock wear, since the factory shocks are valved for stock height.
Things to consider
A lower vehicle has less ground clearance, so think about steep driveways, speed bumps and towing. Lowered trucks may carry less load before hitting the bump stops.
Check the drop amount listed for the front and rear and make sure it suits your use. Larger drops may require extra parts such as C notches on truck frames. Wheel and tire size also matters, since some combinations can rub after lowering.
Fitment and install
Pick your vehicle and read the fitment table for cab style, drive type and bed length, since many kits fit only certain configurations. Compare the kit number with the maker's application notes.
Compressing coil springs can be dangerous, so use a proper spring compressor or have a shop do that step. Support the vehicle on jack stands. After install, get a full wheel alignment and recheck all fasteners after the first few hundred miles.
Body Lowering Kit questions
Do I need new shocks with a lowering kit?
It is strongly recommended. Factory shocks are designed for stock height and can wear quickly or bottom out when lowered. Some kits include shocks.
Will lowering my truck affect towing?
It can. A lowered truck has less suspension travel and may sag more under load. Check the kit maker's guidance before towing heavy trailers.
Do I need an alignment after lowering?
Yes. Lowering changes suspension angles, so a full alignment is needed to set camber and toe and to protect your tires.