i want to know how to and just how hard would it be to lower my 1998 f150 flare side`s rear end about 11/2 inch to2 inches

 

Take out the blocks between the rear axle and the leaf springs. The blocks are 2" tall so that will result in a 2" drop.

 

add shackles if you are 2wd
remove lift block if you are 4x4

 

Are there enough threads on the lower half of the U bolts to remove the block or will you need shorter U bolts?

 

You would need the shorter U bolts.

I was going to do that to my truck ,so I bought a used set from someone but never did it...lol

Phil

 

what make and what type of vehicle did they come from

 

Just go to a junk yard and get a set of u-bolts off a 2wd F150 of the same generation....or go to a local auto parts store and order a set of replacement u-bolts for a 2wd truck of the same year

 

Yeah,
I got a set from a 2WD truck.

 

my truck is a 2wd 1998 f150 flareside i didnt know if you would have to the shorter bolts of a ranger or what

 

say what???





you need to install hangers or shackles, shackles will be easier...

 

Yeah,
theres no 2" block in a 2wd truck.
You just need 2" drop shackles.

Here ya go.
http://www.lightningforceperformance..._/_Harley.html

Phil

 

thanks alot phill6608 it seems you are one in a few in here that really knows how to help someone but i also have this problem i am stuck so i broke it down for all the men in here that tend to halfway read or understand how to answer a question in hre and here it goes>>>>>>>>>>ok here is what i got the 1998 5.4 and 1998 4.6 for me to go to the 5.4 from 4.6 i got 5.4 wire harness 5.4 comp trans and 5.4 engine i am ready to swap from the 4.6 ok i take 4.6 trans engine comp wire harness out and replace it with 5.4 wire harness trans engine and comp am i leaving anything out will i have to have the dash wire harness also i mean if the 5.4 was a 1998 model f150 just like mine i guess my question is will i have to swap the dash wire harness also its a tight super bowl game getting good got more beers to drink i need all yalls help
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As long as your current trans is still good you just need the 5.4 motor and the 5.4 wire-harness. Some guys even run the 5.4 with the 4.6 wire-harness.
You can get a tune for the computer thats already in the truck to run the 5.4
Actually, the 5.4 will run on the 4.6 tune, but it will run better with a tune for the 5.4

If your going to swap it all,(motor,trany and computer) then yes.You have it right.

Both the 4.6 and 5.4 have a 4r70 trany.

Phil

 

Maybe if you would have explained exactly what your truck was and the details on it you would have gotten more straight forward answers.

 

:c ool: i explained it so the next thing i would have done was draw the slow people a picture lol i guess the guilty ones will get offended and start lashing out at you it is right the first to speak up are the guilty ones hahahahahah