Lowering 4x4
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Lowering 4x4
Has anyone lowered a 97+ F-150 4x4? I saw one in Superford and was wondering if anyone had any experiences to share. Looking to do a Lightning clone, but it will be 4wd.
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Ok, now just how low are you wanting to go? I guess you don't really need the capabilities of a 4x4 then huh?
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Patrick aka Mudder
Arlington Texas (DFW), member of Fordified.
Stone Cold edition F150,Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar,2 Baja lights, 4 165 watt KC lights (I can light up the night with these), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield . More to come for the 3:16 machine: 4 more KC lights, shocks, and tail light guards. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's new website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/index2.html, and to hear the exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
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Patrick aka MudderArlington Texas (DFW), member of Fordified.
Stone Cold edition F150,Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar,2 Baja lights, 4 165 watt KC lights (I can light up the night with these), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield . More to come for the 3:16 machine: 4 more KC lights, shocks, and tail light guards. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's new website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/index2.html, and to hear the exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
Ford Trucks: "when you absolutely have to have the very best".
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From: Waltham Ma.
DynoDan
Welcome to F-150 on line.
Lowering a 4x4 would be a lot of work.
I too am looking to make my regular cab/shortbed handle better.
What I am planning to do is.
(1)Cat back exhaust(Bassani, allready done)
(2)super chip (on order)
(3) Edlebrock shocks (this winter)
(4) rear sway bar
(5)17x8 inch rims (to replace my 16" rims)
(6) 275/60-17" tires (same OD as my 255/70-16 tires on my truck)But 2-3 inches wider.They are the same size tires on the 93-95 Lightning.
There are a few choices in these tires, the firestone GTA that came on the older lightning HR rated. Toyo makes a directional tire VR rated, and I thing bridgestone also make a tire in this size.
While none of these mods will lower your truck, the tire rim combination, will give you a wider stance, and make your tuck handle better.
Hope this helps some
Happy Thanksgiving
Welcome to F-150 on line.
Lowering a 4x4 would be a lot of work.
I too am looking to make my regular cab/shortbed handle better.
What I am planning to do is.
(1)Cat back exhaust(Bassani, allready done)
(2)super chip (on order)
(3) Edlebrock shocks (this winter)
(4) rear sway bar
(5)17x8 inch rims (to replace my 16" rims)
(6) 275/60-17" tires (same OD as my 255/70-16 tires on my truck)But 2-3 inches wider.They are the same size tires on the 93-95 Lightning.
There are a few choices in these tires, the firestone GTA that came on the older lightning HR rated. Toyo makes a directional tire VR rated, and I thing bridgestone also make a tire in this size.
While none of these mods will lower your truck, the tire rim combination, will give you a wider stance, and make your tuck handle better.
Hope this helps some
Happy Thanksgiving
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From: Oshkosh, WI. USA
Mudder,
Does DynoDan have to "need the capabilities of a 4X4" to own one?? I not picking on you alone, it seems to me that the last guy to ask this got pounded into submission by the "4x4's have to be lifted" bunch... Don't get me wrong I really like the looks of a truck lifted so high that you get nose bleeds riding in it, I just wouldn't do that to mine. I actually was looking for an answer to this question myself for reasons I won't get into here. I guess what I'm trying to say is live and let live.... I'll get off my soap box now and put on my flame retardant suit...
Take care
Mike
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99 Lariat S/C 5.4 4x4
Amazon Green/Harvest Gold
3.55/LS
K&N Filter
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Oshkosh, WI.
Does DynoDan have to "need the capabilities of a 4X4" to own one?? I not picking on you alone, it seems to me that the last guy to ask this got pounded into submission by the "4x4's have to be lifted" bunch... Don't get me wrong I really like the looks of a truck lifted so high that you get nose bleeds riding in it, I just wouldn't do that to mine. I actually was looking for an answer to this question myself for reasons I won't get into here. I guess what I'm trying to say is live and let live.... I'll get off my soap box now and put on my flame retardant suit...
Take care
Mike
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99 Lariat S/C 5.4 4x4
Amazon Green/Harvest Gold
3.55/LS
K&N Filter
Mobil 1
Oshkosh, WI.
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Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. A lowered 4X4 would be cool. Don't be poundin on a good idea. I don't want no nose bleedin, I kinda had the same idera.......................Don't be slappin me if yur thinkin any differeeentin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Brad 2000f150 Lariat Supercab Flareside 4X4 Black 5.4 engine Leather Captains 3.55 Limited-slip and all the goodies, just ordered,traded my 99 f250 superduty Lariat V-10. Wife drives a 98 Navigator 4X4 ......... Toy: 91 Heritage Softail Classic/lowered and chromed
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Brad 2000f150 Lariat Supercab Flareside 4X4 Black 5.4 engine Leather Captains 3.55 Limited-slip and all the goodies, just ordered,traded my 99 f250 superduty Lariat V-10. Wife drives a 98 Navigator 4X4 ......... Toy: 91 Heritage Softail Classic/lowered and chromed
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Well I apologize if I made anybody mad. Guess I just figured in my stupid mind that the purpose of a 4x4 was for some offroad use, just thought that if you lowered one it would defeat the purpose.
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Ous 4X4 wanna dig in there, and still look as cool as them lowered 4X2s. No harm ment..... Some of us live in that deeeeep snow country and our options are limeted. Gotta get from here to there and tryin to still look gooooooooood. We all wanna be low!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey
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Brad 2000f150 Lariat Supercab Flareside 4X4 Black 5.4 engine Leather Captains 3.55 Limited-slip and all the goodies, just ordered,traded my 99 f250 superduty Lariat V-10. Wife drives a 98 Navigator 4X4. Had a 97 Lariat 4x4 supercab ......... Toy: 91 Heritage Softail Classic/lowered and chromed
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Brad 2000f150 Lariat Supercab Flareside 4X4 Black 5.4 engine Leather Captains 3.55 Limited-slip and all the goodies, just ordered,traded my 99 f250 superduty Lariat V-10. Wife drives a 98 Navigator 4X4. Had a 97 Lariat 4x4 supercab ......... Toy: 91 Heritage Softail Classic/lowered and chromed
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