I have a 97 f150 2wd v6 reg. cab that I plan on dropping in the future. My question is, I have heard a lot about spring rate and I was wondering what does it all mean. 800, 1000, 1800 pound springs.

I need to know what it all means. I want a good suspension setup for daily driving as it will never go to the track and never to an autocross competition. It will be a cruiser.

I know for the best ride I need to go with new spindles or control arms but I don't want to spend the money if I don't have to.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Depends on how low you want to drop it and if you are willing to have it a bit stiffer.
The pounds measurement is the weight needed to move the spring one inch.
The second inch of travel will take twice the amount of weight to get it there.
Of course if they are progressive springs things change in a differnt amount.
A simple way is get a set of Lightning front and rear springs, shocks and anti-sway bars. If that is not low enough there are lots of other ways.