Easy way to lower rear of truck?
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10-28-1999, 10:36 AM
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Easy way to lower rear of truck?
Hello does anyone know of an easy, and low cost way to lower the rear of the truck without causeing problems with leaf spring wind up and wheel hop? I do not use the truck for hauling or towing, so payload is not an issue for me. I would like to lower the rear to remove the rake that exsists with an empty truck. The goal is to lower the center of gravity a little to improve handling, without causing off the line wheel hop. The truck is a 99 F-150 w/120" wheelbase 5.4L motor and 3.55 gears. Thanks for the help.
Bob P.
Bob P.
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10-28-1999, 06:22 PM
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Hey, the easiest way to level the rear of your truck would be by using 2in. drop shackles. There are several threads concerning this issue. As far as price, www.truckn.com sells them for $44.99. I hopefully will be ordering some within the next week . . . hope this helps . . .
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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck) Clear Corner Lenses FUTURE MODS: 2in. rear-drop, K&N FIPK, March Power Pulleys, Steeda Sway Bar, Superchip, 17x8 AR Atlas wheels, a pair of 12in. Kicker subs
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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck) Clear Corner Lenses FUTURE MODS: 2in. rear-drop, K&N FIPK, March Power Pulleys, Steeda Sway Bar, Superchip, 17x8 AR Atlas wheels, a pair of 12in. Kicker subs
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11-15-1999, 03:07 PM
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This is exactly what I want too. My question is this: Do you need the wedges for 2" dropped shackles?
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
http://www.mcmullenargus.com/gallery...ge=1165&pub=12
trixters-playground@excite.com
www.truckinweb.com
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11-15-1999, 06:12 PM
No. Just the shackles.
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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.
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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.
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11-23-1999, 03:27 PM
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Cool, thanks!
Mine will be ordered soon.
B.T.W.-Don't forget to adjust your headlights.
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
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http://www.mcmullenargus.com/gallery...ge=1165&pub=12
trixters-playground@excite.com
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[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 11-23-1999).]
Mine will be ordered soon.
B.T.W.-Don't forget to adjust your headlights.
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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.
http://www.mcmullenargus.com/gallery...ge=1165&pub=12
trixters-playground@excite.com
www.truckinweb.com
[This message has been edited by crash1 (edited 11-23-1999).]