Lowering the Beast
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Lowering the Beast
What is the best way to lower a '67 F250 2WD with a Dana 60, 4 speed manual, and it does have a fresh 390? I'm not into slamming it down to the ground, just 3 inches all around. The front end is stock with the skinny drum brakes all around. Thanks in advance for your time on this.
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You could cut your front coils but then it will make your alignment out of whack with the way the I beams work. To correct it you can take your truck to an old school big rig shop or some older alignment mechanics and they can bend your beams to correct this. Bad part is finding someone now days that still knows how to do that or have the tools to do it. As it needs done right or failure or worse could result. You can also get djm lowering beams and coils this should be around a 3-4" drop and will keep the alignment decent. You can remove some leaf springs from the rear to lower it or if that won't work try djm's lowering shackles. Depending how involved you want to get there's the crown Vic front end swap and irs rear swaps or axle over spring in rear with a frame notch. Many ways to achieve what you want time money and skill all come into play which route you want to take. Check out this thread for ideas.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...c-springs.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...c-springs.html
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As far as i know, AIM carries the only drop beams for an F250. DJM only specs for half-tons.
Given the above, a rear spring hanger "half-flip" and mild pinion correction with 4° wedges will prolly result in your desired drop.
Given the above, a rear spring hanger "half-flip" and mild pinion correction with 4° wedges will prolly result in your desired drop.
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But when they are apparently the only game in town.....
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Lowering the Beast
Thanks to all for the input. I plan on using the truck for work occasionally due to its heavy duty suspension (coils and leaves out back)...it actually rides better with a full load. After watching that episode of Fast 'n Loud, I'm very much interested in going with the crown vic front end.
As it sits, The Beast weighs 4,550 lbs. Would the crown vic front end be strong enough to handle heavy loads with just a anti-sway bar and spring(s) up-grade alone? I would be adding a rear bar as well.
What exactly is sub-standard with AIM's dropped bars that cant be fixed and repainted? Is it their geometry and/or quality of materials?
I get that I cant have it both ways, but I also like a challenge.
Thanks again, Madmarc
As it sits, The Beast weighs 4,550 lbs. Would the crown vic front end be strong enough to handle heavy loads with just a anti-sway bar and spring(s) up-grade alone? I would be adding a rear bar as well.
What exactly is sub-standard with AIM's dropped bars that cant be fixed and repainted? Is it their geometry and/or quality of materials?
I get that I cant have it both ways, but I also like a challenge.
Thanks again, Madmarc
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Thanks to all for the input. I plan on using the truck for work occasionally due to its heavy duty suspension (coils 
and leaves out back)...it actually rides better with a full load. After watching that episode of Fast 'n Loud, I'm very much interested in going with the crown vic front end.
As it sits, The Beast weighs 4,550 lbs. Would the crown vic front end be strong enough to handle heavy loads with just a anti-sway bar and spring(s) up-grade alone? I would be adding a rear bar as well.
What exactly is sub-standard with AIM's dropped bars that cant be fixed and repainted? Is it their geometry and/or quality of materials?
I get that I cant have it both ways, but I also like a challenge.
Thanks again, Madmarc
and leaves out back)...it actually rides better with a full load. After watching that episode of Fast 'n Loud, I'm very much interested in going with the crown vic front end. As it sits, The Beast weighs 4,550 lbs. Would the crown vic front end be strong enough to handle heavy loads with just a anti-sway bar and spring(s) up-grade alone? I would be adding a rear bar as well.
What exactly is sub-standard with AIM's dropped bars that cant be fixed and repainted? Is it their geometry and/or quality of materials?
I get that I cant have it both ways, but I also like a challenge.
Thanks again, Madmarc
AIM as of the past few years has a bad habit of sending wrong parts, wrong hardware, and by the numerous posts in FTE has really bad customer service.
A CV IFS swap will lower the front end about five inches and is generally OK with a work truck since the bed does all the work. But what is the plan for the rear end if going that route? C-notch & axle flip or air bags? It'll look somewhat odd if only lowering the front but your call on the stink bug stance.
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Just do the CV swap in the front; best bang for the buck and blows away a I beam front end in any configuration. As for the back, do the axle flip with a flip kit from Air bag it. If need be, add some air bags to the back for heavier loads.
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Yes, coils and leaves. I was told that the truck had a boom and a wench and was used to tow vehicles around the yard. When I get under there to rewire the tail lights, I'll take a photo for those who have to see it. CV IFS here I come... and bags sound good for ride adjustment, etc. Thanks, Madmarc
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are the coils mounted directly under the frame in the rear? i seen them like that as (helper springs) on trucks before. if being used as a work truck you will need to make sure the rear suspension is up to the task after you get your lowered stance your looking for. possibly a c notch with axle flip and some air bag helper springs? a couple ways you can go to achieve what your after and not loose any load carrying capabilities.
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