Hey all,
I was wondering if lowering my 2wd '97, by 2-4" would actually help my MPG? I know alot of you have done a mild drop and MANY have a serious drop, but I dont like riding "high" for no reason. Thanks for any help/comments/ suggestions.
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it could but i doubt you will notice it.

 

^^What he said. It will help to eliminate unnecessary drag, but you won't really see an noticeable MPG increase...maybe .3 MPG driving into a headwind...

 

I didn't notice any, I think I got some better traction though (till I went to the boost )

 

About the only noticeable difference you will feel is the major improvement in handling capabilities. I can take an interstate exchange ramp at 75 mph now with very minimal body roll. Let's see one of those lifted boys do that.

 

I actually saw a gain, but i have a bigger truck then these guys. I noticed more going to 3/5 then i did when i dropped another 2" past that

 

here's the old discussion from 2006 about it
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...as-milage.html

 

I get decent mileage, even boosted and I have a mild drop, (but I look like a 4X4 next to pats truck)