Need help lowering the '72!!
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Need help lowering the '72!!
Looking to lower the front by a 2-3 inches and the back by 4-5 inches.
Can someone on here be kind enough to point me in the right direction?
Success stories and step-by-step how-to's, if possible.
The rain has stopped out here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am ready to get started on some suspenstion modifications.
Thanks in advance everyone!!
Can someone on here be kind enough to point me in the right direction?
Success stories and step-by-step how-to's, if possible.
The rain has stopped out here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am ready to get started on some suspenstion modifications.
Thanks in advance everyone!!
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Looking to lower the front by a 2-3 inches and the back by 4-5 inches.
Can someone on here be kind enough to point me in the right direction?
Success stories and step-by-step how-to's, if possible.
The rain has stopped out here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am ready to get started on some suspenstion modifications.
Thanks in advance everyone!!
Can someone on here be kind enough to point me in the right direction?
Success stories and step-by-step how-to's, if possible.
The rain has stopped out here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am ready to get started on some suspenstion modifications.
Thanks in advance everyone!!
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An F250 isn't the ideal rig to lower but click the "lowering" links compiled in the following post. The same principles apply https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12325576
You'll want to visit airbagit.com for possibly obtaining their F250 lowering I-beams since DJM doesn't carry 'em for 3/4-tons.
You'll want to visit airbagit.com for possibly obtaining their F250 lowering I-beams since DJM doesn't carry 'em for 3/4-tons.
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Amusing, 2 posts right together, one guy wants his truck taller and another wants his lower. Maybe you could just sell 3-4 inches to lilsmokey.
Ford I beam trucks are possibly the worst candidates for lifting/lowering.
Ford I beam trucks are possibly the worst candidates for lifting/lowering.
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I have heard that from others members on the forum.
While difficult, I would like to try my skills at lowering the f250 to get that. Perfect ride height for my project.
While difficult, I would like to try my skills at lowering the f250 to get that. Perfect ride height for my project.
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My advice would be to just get rid of the whole I-beam set up and go to A-Arms. I've never done it but measured up and eyeballed a lot of times to put a whole Chevy front end under one, don't look like it would be that tough. Then you can cut coils and get lowered spindles to get just right.
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My advice would be to just get rid of the whole I-beam set up and go to A-Arms. I've never done it but measured up and eyeballed a lot of times to put a whole Chevy front end under one, don't look like it would be that tough. Then you can cut coils and get lowered spindles to get just right.
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That means lowered I-beams. I've never done them, all my trucks seem to set just right for my tastes. I would recommend reading every thread you can find, here and on the 67-72 specific forum site. Lots of people just don't seem to be that happy with some of those kits.
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Ok guys, I was working on the truck today and looking over the suspension system on my truck today, and noticed I have these adjustment brackets on the rear suspension.
My question is, are these stock components?
My question is, are these stock components?
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Those look like adjusters for the overload or "helper" leaf springs. Yes, it will adjust the ride height but only to compensate to level the truck when there's a pallet of bricks in the bed.