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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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little help?

i have a 2002 F-150 flareside singlecab, i was wondering how to level out my truck, it sits up a little higher in the back like all the stock trucks of that year or any year, im just trying to stay away from hanger or welding things up, just something to bolt on to even things out. maybe a little drop like 1in in the front and a 2in in the back? any suggestions? thanks!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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like this?

my truck is lowered 1 inch up front and a little over 2 inches in the rear:

stock




lowered:

stock leaf springs with drop shackles / lightning front coils




after the Lightning rear leaf springs







if you have any questions PM or email me






this is accomplished with 2001 Lightning front coil springs (they may be for sale soon), beltech rear 2 inch drop shackles and 2003 Lightning rear leaf springs.
 

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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yeah man that looks good! how much did all that cost you, and where could i find them?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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If you just want to level it, a set of lowering shackles are a quick, easy solution.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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like some 2in back shackels,is that the only thing to do or do i have to get new shocks anf leafsprings too? would i have to lower the front too with like a1in spring drop too?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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I got the springs off of different forums from guys who lowred thier lightnings, the rear hangers I got from summit for $50


check out the street scene, and look at the thread of "show off your street trucks"



alot of guys get the 3" adjustable shackles and leave the front alone... I only lowered the front because the lightning springs drop it and make it handle better...
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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2" shackles will level rear to front height, if you want to go past that, then lower evenly front and rear.

My truck with a 3/5 drop
 
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