Has anyone done a 2-4 or 2-5 drop on their Supercrew? I just did the rear with 2" Belltech Shackles with the goal of leveling the stance. 2" wasn't enough, the rear is still a bit higher. I was going to do a full Belltech 2-4 but have read on this site that the Belltech shocks aren't the best and that it is best to use drop A-arms rather than just replace the coil springs with drop springs. If you've done a drop on a Supercrew, I'd like to know which kit you used and what it cost. Any info or advice would be helpful.
Thanks!

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2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, Black and Gold
60/40 Front Seat, Sliding Rear Window, Side Steps, 6 Disc CD Changer, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III Trailer Group
Line-X Spray-in Liner
Retrax Roll Top Cover
Granatelli MAF
Bell Tech 2" Drop Shackles
Mods to come:
Superchip, Corsa Exhaust, Front Air Dam w/ Fogs, K&N Air Filter

 

Go to http://www.godfatherscustoms.com they carry and entire line of lowering and raising kits.To go lower than 2 inches in the front you will need to replace upper and lower control arms and the spring, To go lower than 4 in the rear a flip kit needs to be installed $700.00 for both

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Crewzer, I lowered my SC 2"/4" using Western Chassis' kit. My truck sit perfectly level with the 2/4 drop. I originally used their 2" drop lower A arms but it would not work on the SC. For some reason the anti-sway bar mounts differently. So I returned them and installed 2" drop coils. I would not recommend dropping the front 3" using coils only because it leaves the vehicle with less than 1" travel with the stock rubber stops. I've also heard that the Belltech shocks (made by KYB) are not too good. I went with the Doetsch Tech shocks and am happy with them. My 4" rear drop came with a 6 degree pinion angle kit. It ended up being too much and needed to replace it with a 4 degree. If you install it yourself, good luck with the removing the front hanger bracket rivets. Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

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Stylin'Supercrew - Thanks for the info. Did you need an alignment kit to realign your front tires? The reason I was going to do the A-arms is because I've been told doing a drop with just springs messes with the steering geometry. Have you noticed any problems? At this point, I'm thinking of just ordering the hangers and shims but I only need another inch or so to level the stance. I hear it's really tough to remove the factory hangers so I'll probably have a local shop do it. Only thing is, they want $300 to $350 for the Bell Tech hangers and install.
Thanks

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2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, Black and Gold
60/40 Front Seat, Sliding Rear Window, Side Steps, 6 Disc CD Changer, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III Trailer Group
Line-X Spray-in Liner
Retrax Roll Top Cover
Granatelli MAF
Bell Tech 2" Drop Shackles
Mods to come:
Superchip, Corsa Exhaust, Front Air Dam w/ Fogs, K&N Air Filter

 

Hey Stylin--I think I've seen your truck...is it the green supercrew? I've seen it at the bank and the local Ford dealer. I'm in the lifted toreador red ex cab 4x4, if you've seen me around. Anyway, nice rig.

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98 F150 4x4 ORP 5.4L Super Cab XLT, Loaded. 4" Trailmaster Suspension Lift, 35x12.50x16.5 BFG Mud Terrains, 16.5 x 9.75 Weld Racing Super Single II wheels, Stull Billet Grill and Bumper Insert, Billet Antenna, Ford Bug Guard, Custom Dual 40 series Flowmaster Exhaust out the back, Airaid FIPK, Super Chip,Tinted Windows, Ford Racing decal on Rear Slider, Ford Motorsport License Plate Frame, and a Ford Hitch Cover to top it off!

 

Crewzer, You definitely need to install an alignment kit. My alignment shop told me the front-end geometry would not be greatly affected with only a 2" drop and the shop had no problems aligning the front-end. I have plenty of travel and it drives very well. You may want to check with Western Chassis to see if they have the 2" drop A arm available yet or contact DJM or Chassis Tech to see if they offer them. Be sure to confirm that they have been installed on a SuperCrew. If you don't have the proper tools to do the hangers, it's well worth the money!

 

Hello Z71Killer, My truck is a White with Silver trim Lariat. I'll keep an eye out for you and honk if I see you. I haven't seen the green truck or any lowered SuperCrews yet.

 

hear is one w/ a 2/3 drop and 18" Budniks, it is a pretty sweet ride

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumsList?u=1502827

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For a good Supercrew drop look at the April 2001 Truckin magazine on page 190. Its an adjustable air suspension.

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2001 SuperCrew 5.4
2000 GMC Sierra 5.3
2000 Ranger 4 banger
1995 Dodge 1500 5.2
1997 Crown Vic. (Patrol Car) 4.6
1994 Isuzu Rodeo V6
1988 Chevy 4.3

 

Hi Attitude:
Any chance of gettting a look at those pics with a 2/3 drop. Tried the link and nothing there. Send me a message if you can. Thanks
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