Lobo Lowered on ST wheels

[Mave-Rick]

The Lobo looks better even lower, tinted, and with big brakes and Explorer ST wheels

(Just a quick Photoshop)

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[colinl]

I'm guessing that people will try installing existing Eibach, H&R or Goodwin springs right off the bat on a Lobo. I'm certainly curious to see if the spring length and rate are compatible.

 

[Sovande]

I'm guessing that people will try installing existing Eibach, H&R or Goodwin springs right off the bat on a Lobo. I'm certainly curious to see if the spring length and rate are compatible.

I'm looking forward to the stock Lobo springs showing up on the used market - I want to lower my truck, but not as far as the Eibach and H&Rs go.

 

[colinl]

I'm looking forward to the stock Lobo springs showing up on the used market - I want to lower my truck, but not as far as the Eibach and H&Rs go.

makes sense, and should work OK unless they changed the spring rate a lot (I doubt it) or the free length is different (doubt that also, but it's possible).

it of course wouldn't ride like a Lobo, since a Lobo also includes different shocks/struts.

 

[Sovande]

makes sense, and should work OK unless they changed the spring rate a lot (I doubt it) or the free length is different (doubt that also, but it's possible).

it of course wouldn't ride like a Lobo, since a Lobo also includes different shocks/struts.

I think the Lobo runs the Tremor rear shock with different valving. I can't imagine it will be expensive to upgrade. I would think the biggest improvement in handling would be to add a bigger rear sway bar.

 

[colinl]

I think the Lobo runs the Tremor rear shock with different valving.

what makes you say that? even if they're cosmetically similar I would doubt that as the Tremor has more than 2" travel over a Lobo and they have very different purposes. the tremor has a soft long travel suspension and the lobo is stiff.

 

[Sovande]

what makes you say that? even if they're cosmetically similar I would doubt that as the Tremor has more than 2" travel over a Lobo and they have very different purposes. the tremor has a soft long travel suspension and the lobo is stiff.

Car and Driver made me say that.

"The suspension setup is unique to the Lobo. It drops the truck 0.5 inch up front and 1.1 inch at the rear, bringing the roof down 0.8 inch. The top mounts are borrowed from the Mustang Mach-E, and the monotube rear dampers come from the Maverick Tremor, though the whole setup is tuned specially for the Lobo."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a61750956/2025-ford-maverick-lobo-revealed/

 

[colinl]

Car and Driver made me say that.

"The suspension setup is unique to the Lobo. It drops the truck 0.5 inch up front and 1.1 inch at the rear, bringing the roof down 0.8 inch. The top mounts are borrowed from the Mustang Mach-E, and the monotube rear dampers come from the Maverick Tremor, though the whole setup is tuned specially for the Lobo."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a61750956/2025-ford-maverick-lobo-revealed/

Part truth and part marketing spin, I suspect. Thanks for the link!

 

[Montana]

Now give it ST seats and paddle shifters.

*chefs kiss.

Hopefully someone addresses that vertical grille with a decent looking replacement that doesn't look like it's trying to be a baby raptor or a semi with wide load lights... just saying...

 

[JP&R]

.08 inch roof drop ?
WTF ?

what are we gain from less than an inch drop and how much did it cost to design that in? I feel like it’s a complete waste of energy and resources .08 inches. Really ?

 

[colinl]

.08 inch roof drop ?
WTF ?

what are we gain from less than an inch drop and how much did it cost to design that in? I feel like it’s a complete waste of energy and resources .08 inches. Really ?

the posts here and linked articles show it's 0.8". as in 8/10ths.

you alone have moved the decimal.

as to why not lower it even further, just watch the autocross video: .

in my opinion it does not need to be lower to perform. it looks cooler lower as the OP showed in his photoshop, yes, but it also loses some utility. many owners will expect it to still be usable as a truck for towing and hauling, and don't want to scrape going into driveways and parking lots.

 

[MM Mav]

Now give it ST seats and paddle shifters

The Lobo has paddle shifters.
Unfortunately Ford didn't take all their design cues from @Vtec87pr1 who has paddle shifters and ST seats in his lowered 2022 XL.

 

[EffNo50]

Hopefully someone addresses that vertical grille with a decent looking replacement that doesn't look like it's trying to be a baby raptor or a semi with wide load lights... just saying...

I really want a horizontal bar grill similar to the 2013-16 Ford Fusion. It gives a wider illusion and is easier to clean/dry than most of the stock options

 

[Limeymav]

makes sense, and should work OK unless they changed the spring rate a lot (I doubt it) or the free length is different (doubt that also, but it's possible).

it of course wouldn't ride like a Lobo, since a Lobo also includes different shocks/struts.

Maybe Lobo shocks, will fit our xlt,'s lowered on eibachs, for a better/Smoother ride

 

[Mavericksport]

The Lobo looks better even lower, tinted, and with big brakes and Explorer ST wheels

(Just a quick Photoshop)

That's how the lobo should come. This is just my opinion, but there is to much hype on lobo. It Needed a bigger motor, and as for looks your photo shop looks great. Then it might be fun on a track.

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