I am using Belltech 3" Drop springs in front and 4" shackles in rear with new shocks on 1997 F-150 Extended cab Stepside. Will I need to get the cam kit from Ford So it will align? Thanks Guys I will post pics when I get my truck back. Wrecked it on Christmas and getting new Frontend as we speak.

 

When I had my truck aligned I didnt need the cam kit, but after I got my new rims and tires I had it aligned again(thanks to a tip from the previous owner of the wheeles) and it did need the cam kit then. So if you get it aligned with the factory rims and tires you probably wont. If and when you get new rims and tires you probably will need the cam kit.

At least that is the way it worked for my truck.

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99 F-150 4.2L
True duals W/Magnaflows
Jacobs Ignition
K&N filtercharger
Custom programed chip
throttle body spacer
ported&polished throttle body
ported mass air flow sensor
Black Magic electric fan
Belltech rear sway bar
belltech 3/4 drop
Centerline Scorpion 17x9.5
Nitto 275/50/17 extreme 450

 

kdgreen, I just completed the lowering on my 97 F150 with a Belltech 3"-4" and I did need the camber kit for alignment. I would just wait until you take it to the front end shop and let them determine and make the purchase. The kits are not that expensive...about $18 per wheel. Also, make sure you get the print out of the alignment specs after it is completed, this can be used for future use. Good luck.

 

kdgreen,
I just took off my 3/4 from belltech, I was very happy with it! Ford sets the top a-arm
with a shim so to adjust it you have to have a kit. I went with a 4/6. don't know if I'm happy? but it will be easier to go lower.
So put your kit in frist or the frontend shop will do it for you.
4-D LOW

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1999 F-150 5.4 SB,FS, AUTO,BLACK XL, 3.55 GR
K&N MOD, CATBACK, SUPERCHIP, 275-16 ON POLISHED 16X8 PYTHONS.3-4 BELL TECH DROP
POLISHED ALU GRILL, BLACK FLUSH CHECKMATE TONN COVER
CLEARS ALWAY AROUND,STREET SMART MIRRORS
WISH-LIST: F-1 COBRA HOOD,PULLYS,ELECT FAN,POWERAID,ON&ON.

 

4-D LOW, Do you want to sell the 3"belt tech springs???I got the 4-6 but i want to go 5-7 so i need to change my 2" COILS for a 3" up front please let me know.


pizarron76051@yahoo.com

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2000 XLT,EXT CAB,BLACK,5.4,AUTO,K&N FIPK,BILLET GRILL,SS MIRRORS,CLEAR CORNERS,BLUE HEAD & REVERSE LIGHTS,DUAL FLOWMASTERS,3.5"TIPS ON FRONT OF REAR RIGHT WHEEL,4-6 DROP,18"KMC CHROME TARANTULAS,WITH 255-45-ZR18"S

 

Do any of you guys have pictures of your trucks with a 3/4 belltech drop? I would be interested in seeing them. Email to:
kdgreen@bellsouth.net

Thanks!

 

Here is a pretty good pic of my truck

 

f-150 freak nice truck, nice pic, like the wheels. i lowered mine 4/6 and did not need a camber kit.

 

GANSO1,
Sorry the 3/4 kit was spoke for a month ago.
the 3in front springs will need a adjustment kit, but if you go with a 4in drop a-arms you won't need it.
the stock springs with the 4in a-arms is the better ride!
4-D LOW

 

Well I have the 2"a-arm and 2"coil spring and I just wanted to get the 3" coil for the 5" drop the back of my suspension is adjustable so i can go from 6" to 7".
anyways thanks a lot.
later

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2000 XLT,EXT CAB,BLACK,5.4,AUTO,K&N FIPK,BILLET GRILL,SS MIRRORS,CLEAR CORNERS,BLUE HEAD & REVERSE LIGHTS,DUAL FLOWMASTERS,3.5"TIPS ON FRONT OF REAR RIGHT WHEEL,4-6 DROP,18"KMC CHROME TARANTULAS,WITH 255-45-ZR18"S