1999-2004 SVT Lightning Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Kit
Obtain superior handling performance in your 1999-2004 SVT Lightning with this Hotchkis sport sway bar kit! Constructed of lightweight hollow steel, this front and rear sway bar kit will reduce body roll in your 2nd gen sports truck to improve cornering. On the front, this swaybar measures 38mm, while the rear bar measures 25mm. Utilizing grease-able polyurethane bushings in this kit, this helps to maintain alignment in the sway bars when cornering. Included in this suspension kit are front and rear end links to maximize the handling characteristics of your Lightning as well as secure the bars in place. The Hotchkis sport sway bar kit is manufactured in the USA and features a durable powder coat finish that helps resist corrosion while looking good for years to come. The sport sway bar kit is perfect for 1999-2004 F-150 Lightning enthusiasts seeking to enhance handling performance by reducing body roll and improving cornering!
1999-2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning: How To Install Sway Bar End Links
1999-2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning: How To Install Sway Bar End Links
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Published on 2023-04-14 In this video, Landan explains the process of replacing the sway bar end links for a 1999-2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning truck. The procedure shown in this video would also be applicable to 1997-2003, 2004 Heritage model F-150s as well.
The Hotchkis Sport Suspension team ensures that you receive high-quality products, engineered to perform and designed to be strong. Their sport suspension controls many of the fastest street cars in the country. Numerous road racing, drag racing, and autocross racing teams rely on and win with Hotchkis Sport Suspension products.
For discriminating drivers who demand the best, the Hotchkis Sport Suspension engineering group has developed vastly improved suspension systems that dramatically increase the pleasure of your street or track driving experience. Serious drivers understand the benefits of a properly engineered aftermarket suspension include increased stability, improved handling, and maneuverability. You can be confident that as Hotchkis Sport Suspensions grows that they will continue to produce the best suspension products available. Hotchkis Sport Suspension draws upon over 30 years of racing experience to develop the most effective bolt-on suspension systems available. Our suspension packages have been engineered to deliver the race-winning performance you demand while remaining comfortable enough for use on the street. All Hotchkis suspension components go through an extensive development process that starts with the latest in computer-aided design, modeling, and engineering and ends with real-world performance testing.
The wheel size is the diameter of the wheel, in inches, not counting the tire.
Modern tires in North America have several other measurements associated with their size.
A tire designated as a "225/70R14" denotes a tire with the following dimensions: width of tread: 225 mm; ratio of tire height to width: 70 percent; rim diameter: 14".
Therefore a 185/70R14 has the same rim diameter and aspect ratio, but a smaller overall diameter and narrower tread face than the 225/70R14.
Wheel Width
Wheel Backspacing
The easiest way to measure backspace is to lay the wheel face down onto the ground so the backside of the wheel is facing up.
Take a straight edge and lay it diagonally across the inboard flange of the wheel. Take a tape measure and measure the distance from where the straight edge contacts the inboard flange to the hub mounting pad of the wheel. This measurement is the backspace.
The photo below shows three wheels with 2", 3", & 4" backspace.
Wheel Bolt Pattern
The bolt pattern or bolt circle is the diameter of an imaginary circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Bolt patterns can be 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. A bolt circle of 4x100 would indicate a 4 lug pattern on a circle with a diameter of 100mm.
The diagram indicates the proper measuring methods. 6 lug wheels are measured like the 4 lug wheels.
Wheel Offset
The offset, measured in millimeters, can be negative or positive, and is the distance from the hub-mounting surface to the rim's true centerline. A positive offset means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the outside edge of the wheel; a negative offset means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the inside edge of the wheel. Offset affects the scrub radius of the steering and it is advisable to stay within the limits allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. If tires are fitted which are significantly wider than those specified by the manufacturer, a compromise may have to be adopted whereby a wheel with less offset is used to prevent the tire rubbing on the suspension.
Wheel Centerbore
The centerbore of the wheel is the opening in the middle of the wheel, surrounded by the lug holes. This opening helps to center the wheel to the hub. Its diameter is typically measured in millimeters (mm) and varies in size depending on vehicle application. Manufacturers approve up to a 1% variance in tolerance to pass wheels during inspection.
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