Im new to the lowering scene as i have only ever installed ground force drop shackles . I think a 2/4 would look perfect but i am having trouble finding a 4' rear kit. For the front i think i am going to use the belltech adjustable struts . what are your thoughts, any help would be great

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I'd go eibach or ground force. I have a ground force 2/4 coil/leaf drop and the eibach pro damper kit. Rides like a dream. Don't half @$$ it with beltech drop struts and stock coils. You'd have to do a flip and lifting shackle to get 4" drop and you'll bottom out your suspension a lot being on stock springs.

 

if i replace the leaf spring will that decrease my towing? I go to the mx track almost every weekend and pull a 22 ft boat during the summer. What about ford racing kits? i heard they were made by ground force . Also do you think a 3/5 would be to much ? i have 305 35 24 on the track right now . I just keep seeing way more 3/5 kits then 2/4 kits . I agree with you on not doing it half a** and want to do it right the first time

 

4" drop won't bottom.

5" maybe when towing or loading stuff..if not it's not bottoming.

2/4 kit and you can add helper bag if you tow, load often/long distance

3/5 or 3/4 can do, depend on your wheel offset.

18" or 24" doesn't change a thing.
wheel width, offset and overall tire(not wheel) diameter is what affect what can be done or not

 

24x10 6x135 ET: 30

I got that right off there website . does anyone have a f150 with a 3/5 on 24's or a 2/4? I really think 2/4 bc i do not want to bottom out , however a 3/5 would look sick . My front wheels stick out of the fender wheels about 1/2 inch , again i would not want to hit my wheel wells but want the best look possible

 

4" flip will bottom on stock leafs. My 4" gf leaf drop I had to cut my bump stops in half and I still bottomed out at times. I have gf air assist shocks to help when I tow my Ranger bass boat.

Drop leafs combined with stock coils will give a horrible ride.

 

I am also seeing rear shock extenders. i have 2 inch ground force shackles and which shock extenders that would give me a 4 inch rear drop. Does anyone know if thats a good combo or how it rides ? It seems a little cheap to do it that way , again i want a good ride

 

Shock exrenders don't give drop. They are used in conjunction with a rear drop to re-use the stock shocks.

 

Double post.

 

Is your roof black? Looks good

 

Thanks for that info ....its wrapped just in case i ever sell it . Its held up great for 2 years and when its waxed it almosst looks like it has a glass roof top .

 

Nice that's a smart way to do it

 

do you think its possible to do a 3/5 drop with 305 35 24's or will i rub. My main concern is i wouldnt be able to pull my boat with that drop , plus bottoming on the wheels . Here is a video of a 2/4 drop same model truck with the same tire and rim set up . Is a 3/5 possible?

 

If you're tire are sticking out: you will rub.
30 offset isn't enough on 10'' wide to clear the fender.

305/35/24 is a 32,5" tall tire.
Mine are 32" tall(275/55/20) with the 3/5 drop and I rub the top of the inner fender on big bump/dip on fast road(45+mph)

4" rear won't bottom with pancake bump stop. (I don't bottom with 5" drop and pancake)
Stock bump stop are about 4" tall..lol
but it can while towing or loading unless helper bag.(which I have and tow my 7000lbs toyhauler(WD hitch) with ~1500lbs in the bed/tongue)