My truck is sitting what i would say at a stock height but i want to give it a 3" drop, And i want to know whats the best way to do it, I read about dropping it by reversing the leaf springs or using drop block but im not 100% percent familiar with the process, id like to get your guys advice on this one.




Heres my truck at its current height.

 

Do you have the solid front axle? If so a shackle flip in the rear and lowering springs in front should get you the desired drop your looking for. If you have twin I beam a shackle flip and drop beams is the best way to go with the least work.

 

Yeah i have the solid front axle, lowering springs, are you referring to the leaf springs? again im sorry for the questions man not really familiar with the whole dropping process. But i really appreciate your help.

 

Yea you can go about the front axle acouple ways. Either try to get your stock leaf springs de arched. take a leaf or 2 out from the spring pack. Or you could take the axle and flip it on top of the springs instead of under. Just need to make sure you have enough suspension travel so nothing hits or bottoms out on the frame.

 

We just discussed this in depth.


I think the method of flipping the second spring from the top upside down and reinstalling it on the top spring is the most cost effective.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-lowering.html


Nice truck.

 

3-4" drop with images for 'flipping'' leaf:
lowering a staight axle ford f100? | The H.A.M.B.

 

I think you can buy a dropped axle from Sids for any drop your looking for and I've heard nothing but great things about his work.

 

Back to your original question, "What is the recommended way", well, that all depends on:
- your budget
- the look you want
- handling and steering control
- stock or fully customized
- future plans
- drive for street, road course or drag strip

And then of course there is your budget, again.