Lowering on the Cheap

[flareside_thunder]

Yup......Chris needs to do it to his flareside too.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yeah bad part is I am too far to come for a visit. That still might happen.

 

[5.0Flareside]

Yup......Chris needs to do it to his flareside too.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Ridgerunner]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

It would look great lowered.

 

[5.0Flareside]

i like it the height it is right now...


so thats the way its staying...

 

[kiwi f150]

If you drop the front Cliff you will need this to pull your caster back in line - this style of thing worked great for me when i had to adjust my front end to allow for driving on the other side of the road out here

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MOOG-K80108

 

[Beach66Bum]

So you want to drop your truck Cliff that's Great!! To keep everything safe I would highly recommend getting a proper kit. The only time you hear of bad handling is when people start cutting springs and such. Don't forget that dropping the factory height will affect the shocks if you go more than 2 inches. It's better to save for a bit and get a system you will enjoy, rather than ruining the ride you have now! I've used BellTech for a 4/6 drop (not on OldOrange,lol) but there are others that the cost is a little less.

 

[flareside_thunder]

You're right Chris, lowered flaresides look yucky.

 

[Beach66Bum]

You're right Chris, lowered flaresides look yucky.

LOOK at the exhaust pipe!! Is it a diesel.....

 

[flareside_thunder]

Lol no, that exhaust tip was gone a long time ago. When I sold the truck it had true duals with glasspacks.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Any one think a V6 Ranger front coils will lower my truck?

 

[Beach66Bum]

Hi Cliff, I wouldn't try, those springs are for a completely different weight of vehicle, and I'm sure the coil diameter is smaller. Are you wanting a 3/5 drop? If you check around, you should be able to buy a used drop for your truck. There's a lot of times guys end up being tired of the lowered stance and loss of usability and are selling the suspension drops for half the price of new!! Your truck will look sweet with a mild drop

 

[Ridgerunner]

That is part of the problem here. Used lowering kits are mainly on mini trucks here. Full size trucks are either farm use or raised, or worse a Chevy.

 

[Beach66Bum]

What a rip, there's a lot of full size trucks dropped around here, it's been big for many years. Dropped trucks look the best when they are regular cab short beds, just like yours Cliff. Really hope you will drop it !!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I plan to some how. I just have to figure a way other than cutting a coil.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/coil-spring-2-way-adjuster-and-stabilizer/p2005888.jcwx?filterid=u0j1

Could try this...

 

[Ridgerunner]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/coil-spring-2-way-adjuster-and-stabilizer/p2005888.jcwx?filterid=u0j1

Could try this...

Do they really work?

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Some say yes some say no according to the reviews. Personally I would look for lowering springs or a kit, but I know you are looking for a cheap alternative and that is cheap. So I guess you could take a shot and see. I guess it is better than cutting and ruining a coil spring unless you can get some coils cheap from the junkyard and cut up another set.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Some say yes some say no according to the reviews. Personally I would look for lowering springs or a kit, but I know you are looking for a cheap alternative and that is cheap. So I guess you could take a shot and see. I guess it is better than cutting and ruining a coil spring unless you can get some coils cheap from the junkyard and cut up another set.

Now that is a good idea about the coils from the junkyard. Just about all I want lots of 80-96 at the wreckers.

 

[Beach66Bum]

Great suggestion Sean!! I tried those spacers to raise the front of my Bronco II and had back luck. Not the way to go.