Lowering kit
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Lowering kit
I'm thinking about lowering my truck a little can someone recommend a kit? Can I do it myself?
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1997 F150 XLT ,Bright Red, Styleside,RC,4.6L Triton V-8, Power everything.
Just bought this truck and I love it. I guess I better cause I gave up my classic Mustang for it.
Thinking of several upgrades, Superchip, Tinted windows, bed cover, step(i'm kinda short)
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1997 F150 XLT ,Bright Red, Styleside,RC,4.6L Triton V-8, Power everything.
Just bought this truck and I love it. I guess I better cause I gave up my classic Mustang for it.
Thinking of several upgrades, Superchip, Tinted windows, bed cover, step(i'm kinda short)
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From: Blue Ridge Mountains, GA
The online store here sells a 2"/4" and a 3"/4" drop kit. It depends on how low you want to go up front. You might want to take it to a shop if you drop the front end.
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1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.
1996 Shovie Cavalier (Don't laugh, it can lay down 30' of posi-rubber if you dump the clutch just right!)
[This message has been edited by Frank S (edited 02-11-2000).]
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1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.
1996 Shovie Cavalier (Don't laugh, it can lay down 30' of posi-rubber if you dump the clutch just right!)
[This message has been edited by Frank S (edited 02-11-2000).]
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From: CT.
ROUSH ....IT'S ALOT EASIER THAN CHOPPING OFF YOUR HANGERS.....
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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),poweraid,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's
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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),poweraid,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's
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From: Jacksonville, FL USA
Hey ROUSHFAN,
Just for reference, how much does the Roush kit hit you in the wallet. Also the rear leafs change your ride and handling characteristics in the rear which some people may not like. How much stiffer are the rear leafs and does the truck bounce more or less?
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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!
Just for reference, how much does the Roush kit hit you in the wallet. Also the rear leafs change your ride and handling characteristics in the rear which some people may not like. How much stiffer are the rear leafs and does the truck bounce more or less?
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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!
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From: CT.
it's pretty close to $1000...........it comes with front coils -3",front bumpstops,cam bolts,front bilstien shocks,rear leafs -3.5",rear bilstien shocks....it cuts your payload down and the ride is a little stiffer but i was looking for performance not just the look of a lowered truck.....i didn't mind paying more for a whole kit that is engineered to perform as one...instead of pick a part here and there(not that thats wrong)just not what i was looking for ,,,good luck on the 20's ,wish i could afford them they look awsome on the fords!!!!!!
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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),poweraid,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's
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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),poweraid,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
WOW!!! Roush fan...that is a GREAT deal on a complete Roush lowering kit...I've seen much higher pricing for that kit.
Ponyfan...you can go a number of ways...pricing is of course always a factor for most, and performance (as Roush Fan has) and then looks w/performance, or just looks alone. Again, there is also the question of "do you want the same load capabilities"?
What I started with was the 3/4" Coils, shackles, hangers (and Roush Fan is soooo right those stock hangers are a Bit*# to get off. Then you can go with a 'C' notch/flip kit...lowers the rear 5-6" but keeps the same spring rate and geometry. I'm making this switch this weekend.
Then there is the radical 4 Link rear w/bags, or the "bridge" for extreme.
The 3/4" or the Roush can be done by the individual, but please have some capabilities (mechanically), we certainly dont need any crushed, disabled, or dead members!!!!
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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. Billet Badges, Billet Antenna, Removal of "Sport" sticker and door guards. Just added (12/16/99) Billit oval rear view mirror, billit master cylinder cover, and billet third brake light cover.1/16/00 - added billet sill plates, "red" braided hoses, "Red" nut covers. Also, have added light gray tweed on the interior, Blaupundt "Nevada" CD (in Red of course), Q-Form Kick panels with 6"diamonds and tweeters, color coded lower front valance, and radiator cover. For photos e-mail me at: whtstuff@aol.com OR my web page at Http://members.aol.com/whtstuff/myweb.html
Ponyfan...you can go a number of ways...pricing is of course always a factor for most, and performance (as Roush Fan has) and then looks w/performance, or just looks alone. Again, there is also the question of "do you want the same load capabilities"?
What I started with was the 3/4" Coils, shackles, hangers (and Roush Fan is soooo right those stock hangers are a Bit*# to get off. Then you can go with a 'C' notch/flip kit...lowers the rear 5-6" but keeps the same spring rate and geometry. I'm making this switch this weekend.
Then there is the radical 4 Link rear w/bags, or the "bridge" for extreme.
The 3/4" or the Roush can be done by the individual, but please have some capabilities (mechanically), we certainly dont need any crushed, disabled, or dead members!!!!
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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. Billet Badges, Billet Antenna, Removal of "Sport" sticker and door guards. Just added (12/16/99) Billit oval rear view mirror, billit master cylinder cover, and billet third brake light cover.1/16/00 - added billet sill plates, "red" braided hoses, "Red" nut covers. Also, have added light gray tweed on the interior, Blaupundt "Nevada" CD (in Red of course), Q-Form Kick panels with 6"diamonds and tweeters, color coded lower front valance, and radiator cover. For photos e-mail me at: whtstuff@aol.com OR my web page at Http://members.aol.com/whtstuff/myweb.html
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From: Jacksonville, FL USA
I wish I could have gone with the Roush kit, but the funds don't allow for it right now. I know the Eibach springs do a lot for the fron suspension and I am hoping the Rick Doetsch shocks will help the backs suspension be better also. I ordered this kit from Sport truck direct out of truckin magazine with the Eibach springs, Western chassis hangers and shackles, Doetsch Tech shocks, and caster/camber adjustment parts for just a little over $500 including shipping. The springs are 3" for front and the shackles are adjustable for 4" or 5" in the rear.
I am dreading chopping the hangers, but my father-in-law has air tools, so maybe it won't be too bad.
Everything is supposed to arive today!!
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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!
I am dreading chopping the hangers, but my father-in-law has air tools, so maybe it won't be too bad.
Everything is supposed to arive today!!
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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!
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From: CT.
don't recommend doin the rear leafs without two people......actually have two people for suspention work regardless unless someone near can hear you yelling that your stuck under your truck........safty first...work second....beer third.....instructions fourth...he he he......
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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),poweraid,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's
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pacific green 97 f150 4.6l..reg cab flareside 150XLT ,ROUSH suspention down 3 fr and3.5rear with BILSTIEN shocks,3.55LS,snug lid,carpeted bed, painted tailight accents,4x4 grill &bumper,k&n,SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE),poweraid,ram air kit,valvoline synthetic,accel super stock wires,platinum plus4 plugs,flow master muff,blue halogen bulbs, speed-glo dash,carbon fiber gauge accent,..."#6 sticker!!!!"
STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's
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From: Jacksonville, FL USA
Wooo Hooo,
The my kit finally arrived yesterday evening. All the parts look great. The Eibach springs are powder coated. The western chassis shackles and hangers are really "beefy" built and all the welds are awesome and the finish is great. No rough edges or anything. Hopefully can get the kit on before too much longer.
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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!
The my kit finally arrived yesterday evening. All the parts look great. The Eibach springs are powder coated. The western chassis shackles and hangers are really "beefy" built and all the welds are awesome and the finish is great. No rough edges or anything. Hopefully can get the kit on before too much longer.
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Chris Thomas
1998 F-150XLT Flareside STX Sport Package, 4.6L Auto 3.55 Oxford White/Gray interior, Factory Anti-theft system
Picture: http://216.147.104.171/Y2K/members/ChrisT/christ1a.jpg
Homepage: Chris & Brandi's Universe
Mods: A.R.E. Decklid/Oxford White with gray fabric liner, K&N filter with Airbox Mod (removed silencer), Tinted Windows, GTS sloted taillight covers (painted Oxford white to match), Removed STX stickers
Audio: Kenwood Truck speakers with 10" woofers, Rockford Fosgate and Alpine Amps, Ford 10 disk CD changer
Future Mods: 3/4 Lowering Kit (Maybe 4/6 if I don't have to change tires at the same time), 20" rims and tires, True duals with Supertrap tunable mufflers, Superchip, Supercharger, Jacobs Ignition, NOS, and whatever else I can think of!!!
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From: Miami, FL, USA
Can anyone show me a picture of their truck after its been lowered, and also tell me how much they lowered them. I have an f150 4.6L 5spd (fast ****), reg cab, long bed. I like the long bed cause it makes the truck look so sleek, but with the stock suspension, tires, and wheels, it looks like i'm a construction company or something. I need help guys. Thanks.
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