I know I can probably just google this. But I want somone who has done it. i want to lower my f100, never lowerd a vehical before. Don't want to put bags on it. I want to flip the rear axel. Atleast get me 4-6inches lower in the rear and front. Anything will help. What I need to buy. What I need to look for and what I need to do. Photos will help also.
Thanks again.

 

Go to this post and scroll down to the lowering section for multiple links to vendors and members' threads

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12739050

Read... read.. read..

 

And search search search, it's the most commonly asked question here. It's not easy (or cheap), Ford didn't have lowering in mind when they designed the twin I-beam

 

C'mon now... that's the reason I came up with the sticky..... if you took the time to click on the link above you would have found all of this and much much more.



Lowering, IFS, IRS & Suspension Related
Flyboy2610's DIY: Replacing King Pins & Bushings (LOTS of pics!)
DJM Suspension - Lowering I-beams & Components
FTE: AIM/DJM Lowering Thread
FTE Thread: Chocko's 79 LWB F100
Airbagit.com Axle Flip Kit
Paul Horton's Welder Series - DIY Mustang II IFS Components
Mustang II IFS Kits
Team 321's 89-97 Cougar/T-bird'Lincoln MN-12 Independent Rear Suspension Kit
Team 321's 89-97 Cougar/T-bird/Lincoln IRS Installation Article
Classic Trucks Magazine Thread: MN-12 IRS Retrofit
Fordification Thread: Kingpin & Suspension Bushing Replacement.. Lots of Pics!!

Crown Victoria Subframe Retrofit
FTE Thread: davewild's '78 F150
FTE Thread: elgemcdlf's '70 F100 CV IFS & MN-12 IRS
Fordification Thread: Crown Vic in a'71 F100
Fordification Thread: JG_F100's '72 LWB to SWB Conversion & CV Retrofit
FTE Thread: carcrafter's 67 F100

 

You can go acouple ways with it silver posted sone great links with lots of ideas and info. I've been looking into dropping my 66 ill probably get the DJM lowering kit front 3" drop I beams and rear bracket and shackle drop. Some do the axle flip or hanger flip in the rear and cut acouple coils out of the front springs and take there truck to the alignment shop to rebrand there I beams to correct the front end this way is cheaper and just as effective if the bending and alignment is done right

 

You will love the drive when done, handles so much better too. I went 3" in front DJM and 4" in the rear with shackles

 

Yes that is a nice list, still don't see anything on the list that's cheap, or easy for someone with no experience. I don't want to discourage anyone from plowing ahead and learning, just to help them realize what they are getting into.

 

That wasn't the OP's criteria. I don't want to discourage them either but providing them the info or resources thereto would let the OP understand what he or she would need to undertake.

Here's my cost/difficulty scale to achieve a lowered stance.. in relative terms of course given tools, budget, and skills:

Simplest ($): Lowering beams and either a rear shackle kit or a rear spring hanger flip.

Moderate ($$): Lowering beams and an axle flip.. requires a frame notch.

Involved ($$$): CVS subframe retrofit and one of the options above, or an MN-12 IRS subframe.

Very Involved ($$$$): Mustang II style IFS and an MN-12 or a 4-link.

 

I didn't say it was his criteria did I? It was my advice to someone who said he had no experience, same as I would give to my own kid if he asked.
BTW, there is an easier way to lower the rear than an axle flip. Drill the rivets out of the front spring hanger and flip it over. Redrill the holes and remount. You should re-check the pinion angle. Angle shims are available through the speed catalogs to re-establish proper pinion angle.
You can drop a couple inches pretty easy that way, about right if you are dropping the front 3 inches.

 

It appears so as it is read.. a qualifier that it it should be inexpensive. Nonetheless, let's move on.

2X.. a cut off wheel and a handful of Grade 8 hardware can drop the rear.