How much do drop kits cost? Where can you purchase them?

Thanks

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1999 Ford F150 XLT 4x2, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter, soon Superchip and K&N GEN II.

Fast46Triton

The Terminator!

 

Try f150online online store. They have a 2"/4" and a 3"/4" kit.

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'97 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

Have you never picked up a truckin mag.?

 

I doubt it

 

I have been thinking about adding a BellTech kit to my 98 XLT, I can't decide between 3/4 or 2/4. I don't want a "Slammed" truck but I really hate the gap between the tires and the fenders. I don't tow anything at all, this is a play toy, not a work toy. Which would you folks recommend?

Thanks

Randy

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'98 XLT SC, 4.2V6, 4spd Auto, BugflectorII, 50th Aniversery Flooor Mats, K&N Filter, Hard Tonneau Cover, Billet Grill and Insert, Sony CDX-6850 Head Unit, Soundstream Rubicon 405 Amp, JBL GTO 5x7's All 4 Doors, Qlogic 8" sub-enclosure with Kicker Punch XLC Woofer,SuperBrite Bulb Replacements...and More Mods to Come

 

2"/4"

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'97 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

FrankS: Thanks for the suggestion, is there any particular reason for that suggestion or is your own particular opinion. Also, I was wondering what does it take to install one of the kits, I have no mechanical ability what so ever so if it is easy, and I mean real easy, I was thinking about it if not, what kind of places do this kind of work.

Thanks for all your help

Randy

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'98 XLT SC, 4.2V6, 4spd Auto, BugflectorII, 50th Aniversery Flooor Mats, K&N Filter, Hard Tonneau Cover, Billet Grill and Insert, Sony CDX-6850 Head Unit, Soundstream Rubicon 405 Amp, JBL GTO 5x7's All 4 Doors, Qlogic 8" sub-enclosure with Kicker Punch XLC Woofer,SuperBrite Bulb Replacements...and More Mods to Come

 

forgeur,

I have the 3/4 Bell Tech drop on mine and I like it. There is a guy around my area that got the 2/4 and the one inch in the front on mine makes a big difference. You wouldn't think it would but it does. My truck is on the reader's ride page if you want to check it out. See below.

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dseibert,
'97 XLT S/C, 4.6L, 3-4 Bell Tech Drop, K&N, Leer Cap, 17" American Racing wheels
Dark Toreador Red...you know Maroon!
(see page 5 of the Owner's Gallery bottom picture)

 

Hey Guys,
I've spoke on this subject a few times. I purchased mine through AIM industries out of a magizine and over the internet. I got what they refer to as a 2"/4" but it turned out to be 3"/4" (did'nt mind though the extra inch does make a much better apperance). The rear shackles took only about an hour, as far as the hangers (what a *^%&^%), that took about 4 hours. You have to drill (starting small and then gain in size, don't over size the last one though), then grind it flush, and beat the geebers out of the hangers to get them off. Raising and lowering the jack VERY carefully poped it off near the end (big help). The front coils only took about a 1/2 hr. each, no problems. Its a fabulous look, maintains the same ride characteristics. The total cost was right around $300 includes shocks, zerts, bump stops, shackles, hangers, and coils. AIM was very helpful, there directions are a little decieving though. DO NOT lower raise and lower from the pumpkin or you'll send the springs right through the bed, instead I raised and lowered from the hitch. had to lift it extremely high to take the weight off the springs, when trying to release from the shackles.
Good Luck to ya. take a look at my web site and links for pic.'s.
Ed

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1999 F-150 XLT, Ext.Cab, 5.4L, 3:55 limited slip, 4x2, Bright Torch Red(all color matched-bumpers, mirrors) "Sport" pkg., Tonneau,285/50/17, 3" custom catback, Superchips, Airaid, Lowered 4" rear & 3" front, Herculiner bed lining(self install) AWESOME! Newest E/T at the drags 6/26/99: 14.9sec at 90.4 mph. For photos e-mail me at: whtstuff@aol.com OR my web page at Http://members.aol.com/whtstuff/myweb.html

 

Cableguy,
yea I noticed that when I put on my shackles...If I had of followed the directions the truck would of fallen on the ground.

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'98 f150 STX 4.2l, 3.55, Busted @ss 5- speed, custom dual exhaust, K&N mods, clears, shackles, snuglid, Pioneer head, TS-A6813's, MTX 12" 3000's, Kenwood KAC-848...

 

Cableguy,

Truck looks great!! I love the new Ford's lowered. I think the bodystyle really calls for an change in altitude. I can't believe when I look back at pictures of my truck when I first got it. It looks like a 4x4.

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dseibert,
'97 XLT S/C, 4.6L, 3-4 Bell Tech Drop, K&N Filter and Air Box Mod, Leer Cap,
17" AR Atlas wheels w/255/55/17 front, 275/60/17 rear.
Dark Toreador Red...you know Maroon!
(see page 5 of the Owner's Gallery bottom picture)

 

What suggestions are there on a 2/4 inch drop without shocks? I'm considering Edelbrocks for the handling and the smoother ride. Also, I'm not prepared to do the drop myself (as I'm technically incompetent to handle that...the Airaid and the Superchip is the limit of my mechanical inclinations). Any suggestions on best way to find quality installers that won't rip me off or bungle the job?

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1998 Fire Engine Red F150 Flareside Extended Cab with Snuglid 4.6L with Superchip, Airaid, Dual Flo-Pro cat back system, etc.

 

I have a Belltech 2-4 drop kit in my truck. When the job was done, the actual change in height was 3 inches in front and about 4-1/2 inches in the rear. I have the Belltech ‘Nitro’ shocks installed also. These shocks are shorter and better suited for the ride height change. If you leave the stock shocks on - the piston in the shock will be in a part of the tube it was not designed for. The stock shocks may work for a short time but they should be replaced. The ride after the drop is about the same as stock but with slightly different characteristics. Where I live, we have many freeways made of concrete. Depending of the temperature of the day, these roads can get very 'washboard' like. My truck actually rides a little smoother over these areas. If however I go over a part of the road that has a dip where it causes the springs to really compress, this is a little harsher than the stock ride. Lastly, I also installed 17-inch wheels with slightly lower profile tires.

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'97 with 4.6, automatic, 3.55 gears, SnugTop fiberglass lid, 17x8 American Racing wheels, Goodyear GT II tires, fog lights, billet bumper grill, 3 chamber flowmaster muffler.

 

Mr. Wizard,
It's a good looking truck. Is it me or is the back slightly lower than the front (depending on if you had anything in the bed when the picture was taken)? My shock concern is exactly what you talked about...too much compression over dips in the road, etc. I'd like a slight drop (for looks), but I like the height of the ride. As you can probably tell...I'm waffling on whether or not to drop my truck. Thanks for the input and the great pic.

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1998 Fire Engine Red F150 Flareside Extended Cab with Snuglid 4.6L with Superchip, Airaid, Dual Flo-Pro cat back system, etc.

 

Belvadere-
You sound just like I did when I was deciding on whether or not to lower my truck. Mine is a '97 and I just lowered it about three months ago - it took me two years of thinking about it. Now that its done, I'm sorry I waited so long. Actually the truck sits pretty close to dead even. The photo was taken on ground with a slight grade so maybe thats why it looks like the back is lower.