my truck is lowered in the back, and i just hauled around a 71 maverick, 72 gran torino, and a 65 galaxie. with the trailer i was pulling 8000 lbs, and it did squat a little, but nothing crazy. for me its worth it to have the lowered rear, and its somewhat for looks, but mostly for handling and ride quality. for the amount of times i actually load down my truck, its worth the trade to have it squat a few times

 

Matt 05'FX4:
Can the 4x4 u-bolts be cut, instead of using the 2wd bolts? Thanks.

 

That is only possible if you add a few inches of thread to them with a die (from a tap and die kit) because if you have a look at em, the threads only go up for a few inches and if you whack off that 2 inches, there will no threads left. But yes, this is very possible and almost what I did, but I wanted the option to change back if ever needed and wanted to keep my old stuff.

 

Sounds good. Thank you for the reply. I think I'll do the same and buy new.

 

sent you an email...

 

If you take the blocks out of the back of the truck do you need 2wd u bolts or can you use the stock u bolts i know that they will hang down some but i dont need clearance i just wanted the look

 

nevermind the last reply could i just put the block on top of the spring as you can in a chevy?

 

Looks good. Air bags would be the solution for loads. I'd rather have my truck level all the time than the occasional 1,000 lb. load.

 

Holy (4.5 year) Old Thread Batman!

 

LOLOL, thats what i'm saying!!!

 

At least we know some people do use the search.

 

do i need to buy the standard load or heavy duty u bolts for the rear to fit? i have a 4x4 that i want to take the blocks out

 

spann352, you need the standard load u-bolts.

 

LOL old thread but yay for using the search feature.