So, here's the dilemma. I have been researching how to best lower my 66 F100 for months now and everytime I seem to reach a decision, I read some thing negative about either the product or method of lowering a king pin twin I-beam style truck. Needless to say this has left me a bit frustrated. Now I know that everyone here has either an opinion or something they have done that worked or didn't. That is not what this is about. If you have done something to your truck and it works for you, then great. I have read a lot of threads, both here and on other forums regarding the CV swap, and for me, that is just not a feasible solution. So the other option is looking at dropped I-beams. I have read a lot about both DJM and AIM and quite frankly both options leave me a bit concerned . Before I got my slick, I had a 1996 F350 Supercab Dually. I bought it with 27000 on the clock and drove it for 12 years. When I sold it last year It had 225000 on the clock. The whole time I owned the truck It never left me stranded and ran beautifully with the 460 in it. The 2 reasons I sold it were for 1. Fuel Mileage and 2. I wanted a 66 F100. The Dually had been lowered before I bought it utilizing a Bell Tech 3/6 dropped I-beams and rear shackle kit. Like I said, I put just shy of 200000 miles on this truck without a single issue with the suspension. With that said I decided to contact Bell Tech to see if they had or were going to be producing I-beams for the 65-79 Kingpin style trucks. I spoke to Brent in Customer service and he was really nice. He told me there were no plans for these but he said he would pass my contact info to the head of R&D. Now for the reason I am posting this thread. If we can get as many of this group as we can to call Bell Tech, maybe they will understand there is a need for a quality dropped I-beam for our trucks. So, please contact Bell Tech at 1-800-445-3767 and give them your request or even tell them what you don't like about the other brands. This will show them there is a demand. Here are a few pics of the dually. I used this truck as it was meant to be used.

 

I'am calling Bell Tech at 1-800-445-3767

 

I'll call in the morning.

 

Cool, Thanks guys. The more calls they get inquiring about them the more apt they are to look at them seriously.

 

I have DJM and one side is 5 degrees off. Another alternative can't hurt.

 

I have read a few threads about DJM beams Having issues with camber and caster. The issue with the AIM I have read was that they were longer than stock so it widens the track width. Anyone run into this issue.

 

The AIMS are a tad wider but there is plenty of room in wheel opening for up to a 7" wide wheel with correct offset. Sent you a PM.

The DJM's I bought were beyond junk with .055" of slop in king pins, camber was different from side to side and very little if any caster built in which was also different from side to side. They took a stack of 1/4" plates cut out and tacked together. Biggest piece's of crap I have ever seen.

I have pics of stock, DJM, AIM side by side. I forgot to mention DJM built theirs in steps and they were welded together totally crooked. If DJM called me and said I could have a DOZEN sets for free with free shipping I would tell them to stuff them. They were that bad! Not anywhere near the 3" drop advertised either.

I am hoping to build beams myself with possible intent to sell if there was enough interest.

 

I've heard a few horror stories about drop axles.
I think it was Belltech that made drop spindles that were popular for the 60s-70s trucks but I can't find them now.

 

For you guys who haven't read Boss9F100's thread, Here is the link to it

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=595366

This is the best build thread, and build for that matter, I have seen. Take the time to go through it. If anyone knows these trucks, he does. Here are a couple pics from his thread regarding the I-Beams.

 

Were the stock Ford I Beams cast Iron or forged steel? Read an article that stated they were forged steel.

 

I tried the jalopy link with no luck ... any help appreciated.

Thanks / Greg

 

Try this one...

Projects 1966 F100 "FE" Powered Project - THE H.A.M.B.

 

Thanks, magnificent resource you are sharing ... and thanks to TimeWarpF100, for sure.

Greg in Florida

 

Greg, I did reply to your email thru HAMB.

 

thank you, sir