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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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A good static drop?

What good static drops are there? I was thinking something around a 2/4. I would like it to be around $500 or less. I've seen 3/5 dropped F150's at dealerships and they looked good too, but Im not sure about the ground clearance. I was originaly just going to do a 2" shackle drop in the rear, but the truck sits way to high for a 2wd.

Any pics of trucks with a drop like this?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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Try posting your question here Street Scene
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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2/4 Eibach drop. I think I paid around $400 plus new rear shocks $50.



 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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thats a nice truck. Looks good low. Does Eibach use the factory springs or do you get new ones?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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ebach uses new springs

id suggest djm they use the stock springs thats what i have the pic in my sig is 2.5/6 which is the 2.5/4 kit without the lifting hanger on
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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2.5/6 if you want to look like you're permanently hauling a load of mulch everywhere.

I'd stick with a 4/6 of 3.5/5 to keep some rake in it.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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I'd go 2/4ish if you don't want any rubbing issues any lower and your rim tire choice is going to come into play

Belltech 2/3 coil/leaf setup:

 

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Ground Force 2/4 kit. Cost a little more but it is a complete kit with front bilstein shocks and rear Ground Force shocks and a very excellent ride quality.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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2.5/6 if you want to look like you're permanently hauling a load of mulch everywhere.

I'd stick with a 4/6 of 3.5/5 to keep some rake in it.

well i never did suggest for him to do that i tried it to see how it looked, to tell you the truth it looked great, but bottomed out really easy, so i put the hanger back on giving me a 2.5/4 drop then i got a lowering shackle and put it in the 1" drop hole so i know have a 2.5/5 drop which is perfectly level and also i added coilovers for a better ride, so im now thinking of lowering it back down another inch now that i have a stiffer spring that will make it harder to bottom out.

if you ask me that looks pretty darn good


also when your laid out i would say it looks like your the one hauling mulch
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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well i never did suggest for him to do that i tried it to see how it looked, to tell you the truth it looked great, but bottomed out really easy, so i put the hanger back on giving me a 2.5/4 drop then i got a lowering shackle and put it in the 1" drop hole so i know have a 2.5/5 drop which is perfectly level and also i added coilovers for a better ride, so im now thinking of lowering it back down another inch now that i have a stiffer spring that will make it harder to bottom out.

if you ask me that looks pretty darn good


also when your laid out i would say it looks like your the one hauling mulch
you need to lose that bed full of mulch
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Looks good to me Midget. I've got to stick with a 4" and helper bags so I can pull a camper or I'd go as low as yours.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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I'm going to drop the rear of mine another inch. I picked up some GF 2" shackles to replace my Eibach 1" I hope it looks good.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sleestak
I'm going to drop the rear of mine another inch. I picked up some GF 2" shackles to replace my Eibach 1" I hope it looks good.
sounds good, that extra inch will look good, in fact I have a set of GF shackles laying around, I was going to use them but my leafs lost some arch over the winter
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Damn, I would have taken those off your hands. I bought mine locally for $98 because I didnt want to wait. Not sure if thats a good deal or not.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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I'm going to drop the rear of mine another inch. I picked up some GF 2" shackles to replace my Eibach 1" I hope it looks good.
Try and find a shackle between 1" and 2".
 
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