Try this, I believe this is the post on lowering I think is pretty thorough.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...owering+trucks

 

Hey.. that link was actually a Really Good Thread on "Lowering" :-

 

Well……I have scored or at least I feel I have. I have scored a C4 transmission from a guy today for only $125. Needs lines but is in good working order and will work great for all my mock up and can also be rebuilt. I am one happy person.
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NICE !!! Looks really Clean... I Think you scored Too... not Bad for $125

 

Started to strip down the transmission today. I can believe how much of a difference just cleaning off that llld paint made.

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Yeah !!! WOW !! you ain't kidding, that came out Great... Doesn't even look like the same Transmission.

 

Looking good! Slow down will you? You are making me look lazy!

 

Worked for about six hours today. Got the frame moved into its resting place for the next couple of months. Jacked up, on stands and started to disassemble the front suspension. Removed some parts for a new friend in Ohio. Will be mailing them off tomorrow. Really starting to come together. Ready to start installing all the new parts. [IMG]<a href="http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/mitchellbwhite/media/IMG_7022_zps70c027e9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag288/mitchellbwhite/IMG_7022_zps70c027e9.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7022_zps70c027e9.jpg"/></a>[/IMG]

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Hey The Frame actually looks in real good shape Now after you disassemble are you gonna clean it up and paint it with some anti rust like POR 15 ??? before you put on the new stuff or just leave it be ??

 

I have will be ordering a IFS front suspension with Coil overs and a rear four link with coil overs too. I do plan on cleaning frame, applying a POR15 sealer and then a frame paint made by dupont that will give you the matte factory look.

 

I cleaned up the rear end today. Installed new rotors, pads, bleeder valves, bearings, changed differential oil and primed and painted. I know I still have to remove the factory brackets and install four link but was a little excited to see it cleaned up.

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I am subscribing. nice work

 

OK The Frame will come out really nice after you clean it up and put some POR 15 on it... WOW !!! That rear end cleaned up good & came out very Nice...

 

Well put a coat of paint of diff cover. Kinda of like it not sure yet though. I got all the factory mounts cut off the rear end this weekend. I was also able to get all the factory spring perches and old cut cross member removed. I now have to order boxing plates and IFS kit. I am going to remove old rear end next week and get the new 8.8 set in place. Coming along nicely.

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Yes it is coming along Nicely... The Differential cover Painted.. Looks Different in White.. I guess it Looks OK depending on what color are you gonna Paint the Truck