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Leveling out the front end of my 93

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Old 05-21-2011, 07:30 PM
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Leveling out the front end of my 93

I already put a 2" leveling kit in the front of my 93 F150 2wd and over the past year of installing it, its like the the springs just are kind of bowing out and it really isnt lifting the front of the truck much anymore. Is there any other way I can raise the front end? I just want it to set level with the rear but besides buying a leveling kit which i already did and doesnt really seem to be work to much anymore, i'm not sure what else to try. Ideas?
 
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Old 05-21-2011, 11:08 PM
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you could try those rubber things that stick in between the spring coils. they also have bolt in ones. i have the bolt in ones on my truck and they have worked pretty good for the last year. its a very cheap alternative to replacing the springs, but i cant say its the best thing to do.

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Amazon.com: Superior 18-1601 Rubber Coil Spring Booster, Small: Automotive
 
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Old 05-22-2011, 12:22 AM
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Try some DJM 2" drop shackles....I love mine...
 
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What exactly do the DJM drop shackles do? Where can I get them?
 
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Old 05-26-2011, 07:11 AM
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What leveling coils did you get? Maybe they were some lesser quality ones. My friend has some Superlift ones and his truck still sits the same after several years and several thousand miles. Mine did too, until I put the stock springs back in.

Why would you lower the rear of the truck after lifting the front? I can see the point if you want it to be a street truck, but thats the only reason.
 
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Old 05-26-2011, 10:06 AM
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DJM Drop Shackles lowers the rear 2"....They simply replace the stock shackles....LMC Truck has'em....
 
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