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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I'm starting to look at lowering kits and would like some advice. I'd like everyone that has a drop tell me what kit they have and how well it rides. How hard was it to put in?

I'm looking at these two kits right now. What do you think? Which one would be better and have a better ride? I know I'm not going to get a perfect ride but I'd like the better of the two. Thanks in advance.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

Also post up some pics of your dropped F150's
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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You can get an Eibach 2" by 4" drop for cheaper than those two you've listed, and you'd have to get rear drop shocks.

eibach 35112.550
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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I work there so those aren't my prices.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

This one? So it takes the leaf springs out altogether or what? What drop shocks would you recommend? I don't know much about this truck's suspension yet, so take it easy on me. :o
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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This one? So it takes the leaf springs out altogether or what?
"Image is a representation of this part.
Actual part may vary."


BTW once you are ready to install give me a shout, and ill hook you up on cheap labor, (ask stealth)
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
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BTW once you are ready to install give me a shout, and ill hook you up on cheap labor, (ask stealth)
Are you in Waco? I noticed you signed up over on Pure Dominance, but your location on here says Austin.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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lived in waco for the last 2 years, just moved to austin, but I am in waco every other weekend.

Ive got a garage here, so would be better to do it here. but open to doing it up there if you have somewhere to work
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
lived in waco for the last 2 years, just moved to austin, but I am in waco every other weekend.

Ive got a garage here, so would be better to do it here. but open to doing it up there if you have somewhere to work
Cool. We could do it in my garage, just have to move my roommates mustang out of the way and I'm waiting for him to finish putting an engine in this Toyota to clear up some space, I'll let you know. Still have time before I decide what kit I'm going to go with too.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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yea no problem, we can set up a weekend in a month or so would be good.... I can bring any tools we will need if you dont have them
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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yea no problem, we can set up a weekend in a month or so would be good.... I can bring any tools we will need if you dont have them
Yeah I've got a limited supply, not sure what all the job takes.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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just basic hand tools and 4 to 6 jack stands depending on what kit you end up with
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
just basic hand tools and 4 to 6 jack stands depending on what kit you end up with
Cool, I've got that covered then. Have quite a few sockets but my good set got stolen from a friends house while we were pulling his motor out.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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yah, well my roomate's truck got broken into when i was parked next to him, had a bunch of stereo stuff stolen. They were parked at our apartment overnight.

that is one chevy vs ford battle i dont mind loosing tho
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Truck looks good^^^

Way more than what I'm willing to do though.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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well thank u yalls truck looks nice too
 
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