Is it possible to lower my truck (2000 F-150 reg cab) about 1 to 2 inches, get a softer ride, and make it handel better????

Is there a progressive spring for a ford truck?

What should I do about the rear, in an effort to attain the same results as listed above?

just a topic for conversation

 

You can easily lower the rear 2" using longer shackles. A 2" drop levels the front and back when unloaded. The shackles attach between the rear of the leaf spring and the frame. The cost is about $60 or $70, and many performance shops or parts stores will stock name brands like Bell-tech. It is a do-it-yourself job, but you will need some jackstands and a floor jack.

Also, on my truck, Ford installed two of the shackle bolts in such a way that they had to be cut to be removed. I had to replace these bolts with grade 8 bolts from the hardware store. It is better to know about this before you get the truck jacked up

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1999 XLT S/C, 4.2 V-6, auto, 3.55 rear, dark torreador red/harvest gold, Ford bed liner

Clarion ARX8570z Head Unit, Sony 10 disc CD, Infinity 610cs components & JBL GTO7520 speakers; USAcousitcs 4065 amp and Polk 8" subwoofer

Edelbrock IAS, Energy Suspension anti-sway bar bushings, Steeda Rear Anti-sway bar, 2" rear drop.

Superchip, Airaid FIPK, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic electric fan

 

I did not drop, but I did do shocks and front & rear anti-sway bars. Just wanted to pass on that the front bar made, by far, the most difference. Good Luck !!

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

I just ordered a 2-4 drop from Ground Force. I'll be happy to let you know the results.

 

Eibach makes a 1 1/2" drop progressive spring. Very good quality.