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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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best and cheapest way to lower back to be level with the front of my f150?

i wanna lower the back of my 2004 supercrew so that it is level with the front, looks better with the 24's i have already. what is the best and cheapest way to do it? i hear the shackles are the way to go but have no idea of what else. please help! thanks in advance.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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I did it with DJM shackles... worked fine 1-2 in drop
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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yes a drop shackle will do it. for something that has been asked a thousand times. please try searching next time
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Yep did a Belltech Shackles kit for 2" drop
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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ya i got shackles in the rear of my 4x4 got a 2" drop when i had my old 24s on my screw.....looks alot better then the factory rake
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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If it's a 4x4, can't you just remove the 2" blocks in the rear? If it's a 4x2, then I like the Ground Force shackle kit, for a 2" drop.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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my truck is a 4x4, does that make a difference? do i have to do anything else? thanks again for all the help!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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my truck is a 4x4, does that make a difference? do i have to do anything else? thanks again for all the help!
You should have some 2" blocks in the rear. A lot of guys get the ubolts for a 4x2 and remove the blocks.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Remove the blocks and get 2wd U bolts and you'll be set. U bolts are much cheaper than a shackle kit. Heck if you even have a 2wd friend you could both swap even and give him your blocks.
 
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