Lowering Kit Brands: Rough Country, Ford Performance, QA1 and More
Rough Country lowering kits are bolt-on front and rear kits for trucks such as the F-150 and Silverado, priced roughly $120 to $2,500 depending on the kit and drop. They sit in the budget-to-mid tier - cheaper and simpler to install than adjustable coilover-style kits from QA1 or UMI Performance, but with a fixed drop you cannot fine-tune later.
This page compares six lowering kit brands - Rough Country, Ford Performance, UMI Performance, QA1, Belltech and Eibach - on price tier, build style and whether the drop is adjustable.
How lowering kit brands differ
Price tier is the first split. Rough Country and Eibach kits mostly land in the $120-$700 range at the time of writing, while a full Belltech Street Performance package for a 4WD truck can run $900-$2,500. Ford Performance sits in between at $220-$600 for its F-150 kits, since it only sells OEM-style parts rather than a full aftermarket lineup.
The second split is adjustability. Rough Country, Ford Performance, Belltech and Eibach ship a fixed drop - you pick the inches up front and that is the ride height. QA1's coilover sleeve kits and UMI Performance's shock-and-shackle kits are built to be dialed in after install: QA1 through a threaded sleeve on the shock body, UMI through double-adjustable Viking shocks on its F-150 lowering kit. That flexibility costs more and usually adds setup time.
Every kit on this page targets daily-driven street trucks, not track cars. For full specs on QA1's coilover lineup for cars rather than trucks, see the QA1 coilover brand page. If you're deciding between a fixed-drop kit and coilovers or lowering springs instead, that guide covers the tradeoff.
Lowering kit brands compared
The table below lines up price tier, build style and adjustability for each brand. Dedicated brand pages with vehicle-specific part numbers are live for Belltech and Eibach; Rough Country, Ford Performance, UMI Performance and QA1 are summarized here. Pricing and drop ranges are approximate, sourced from manufacturer and retailer listings - always confirm against the part page for your specific truck, such as the Ram 1500 or F-150. Some outbound links below are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.
| Brand | Price tier* | Style | Adjustable | Typical drop | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Country | $120-$2,500 | Spindle, shackle and strut-spacer kits | No | 2-3" front / 2-5" rear | Budget street trucks, wide model coverage |
| Ford Performance | $220-$600 | OEM-engineered springs, shackles and strut spacer | No | 1.3" front / 1.5-2.5" rear | F-150 owners who want a factory-backed part |
| UMI Performance | Varies by kit | Shackle kit with double-adjustable Viking shocks, front coilover kit | Yes | 3-5" front / 3.5-6.5" rear | Owners who want to tune damping and height later |
| QA1 | $38-$880 | Coilover sleeve kits and complete adjustable coilover packages | Yes | Adjustable ride height, not a single fixed drop | Street/strip cars running or adding coilovers |
| Belltech | $900-$2,500 | Street Performance struts/shocks plus lowering components | No | 1-3.5" front / up to 4.5" rear | Finished truck builds focused on ride quality |
| Eibach | $230-$700 | Pro-Truck/Pro-System spring kits, some with shocks | No | 1.3-4" depending on kit | Budget-to-mid street trucks and SUVs |
*Prices are approximate ranges at the time of writing, based on the sources listed below; confirm current pricing on the brand or retailer page for your vehicle.
FAQ
What's the price difference between a Rough Country and a Ford Performance F-150 lowering kit?
Rough Country's F-150 kits run from about $120 for a basic 2-inch front/rear kit up to roughly $2,500 for a 3-inch front/5-inch rear M1 strut kit, at the time of writing. Ford Performance's M-3000 series sits in a narrower $220-$600 range because it only covers OEM-style drops of 1.3-2.5 inches rather than aggressive stances.
Are QA1 and UMI Performance lowering kits adjustable after install?
Yes. QA1's coilover sleeve kits use a threaded perch so ride height can be reset without new springs, and UMI Performance's F-150 kits pair a shackle or coilover setup with double-adjustable Viking shocks. Rough Country, Ford Performance, Belltech and Eibach kits are built to a fixed drop instead.
Which lowering kit brand is the cheapest starting point for a truck?
Rough Country's entry-level 2-inch front/rear kits for 2WD F-150s start around $120 at the time of writing, the lowest point among the brands on this page. Full 4WD kits with struts cost far more across every brand.
Does this page cover motorcycle lowering kits like the Harley-Davidson Road King?
No. B-G Suspension Lab covers coilovers, lowering springs, lowering kits, air suspension and sway bars for cars and trucks. Lowering kits sold for the Harley-Davidson Road King are motorcycle shock and link kits, a different product category - check a motorcycle parts retailer instead.
Related
Sources: roughcountry.com lowering kits · Rough Country 2in lowering kit product page · Ford Performance M-3000-H4B F-150 kit (AmericanTrucks) · Ford Performance M-3000-HB part page · UMI Performance F-150 rear lowering kit · UMI Performance F-150 front coilover kit · QA1 COK106 coilover adjustable spring lowering kit · QA1 adjustable coilover kit, 12-12.5in ride height · Belltech F-150 Street Performance kit 1050SP (AmericanTrucks) · Eibach Pro-Plus lowering kit (RealTruck)