Just wondering what my best option is to lower my vehicle and still retain my towing capacity which is 7700 on my model. Wont be pulling to its capacity, but possibly a 12-15 ft enclosed trailor with 2 Nice size riding lawn mowers in a year or so, so I still need good towing ability.

 

Most any kit will allow you to retain the stock towing capacity.
You usually get front coil springs, rear hangers, and rear shackles. If you have any problems you could install those 'helper' airsprings for when your towing.

If I was going to lower I think I would go for spindles (assuming its a 2wd) in the front and a shackle/hanger combo in the back, with the helper springs just incase I tow/haul anything heavy.

 

Has anyone used any of the ebay kits and how do they ride?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EIBAC...spagenameZWDVW

 

I can't say I've used either of those kits, but my honest opinion is that the Eibach is the only one there even worth looking at.

BellTech and Ground Force are the only kits I've used or installed. Reputation and performance are what prompted me to use them initially, and 4 years later I'm still as happy as day one. I've never had a single issue with ride quality or broken parts. They're more expensive kits than most, but worth every penny and then some in the long run.

If you're looking for a 2/4 drop, spindles/springs/hangers/shackles is the only way to go.

 

Does this look like pretty reasonable pricing?

http://www.modacar.com/products/Ford...ch+Comple.html

 

i`m guessing you dont have a 4x4 correct?

but belltech is good...do a search in here...

 

Reasonably priced. Truckperformance.com has it at $439 right now, and I'm sure several others are in the same range. I bought both my BT and GF kits from them, and didn't have any problems. Check around though for your retailer of choice.

Good kit (no go if you have 4wd though)

 

Ya its just a 2 wheel drive. Why I'd like to lower and rim it up, what size tires would be good for a 2/4 drop and still extra room for towing?

 

I will be installing 300-500lbs of audio equipment too so I was personally thinking 22's not sure on the tire size though, dont want low low profile, want some tires with some meat on them and with good treadwear of course.

 

I'd go with 20's, but it's really just personal preference. Tire size also depends on personal preference, and whether or not you want to recalibrate the speedometer. Take a look around for pictures and ask some questions to the owners regarding size.

 

What size of tires do you have to recalibrate and is it the chip? And whats the best way goin about recalibrating.