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I think there are quite a few owners in here who have never looked at just how little space there is to work with up front on a stock SD. The problem with lowering the front is that there is only maybe 2" max to work with. That drop can be accomplished easily by way of lighter rate factory springs, but then what.....the air bag idea is a good one, if such thing exists. Allowing for the max 2" or so drop when entering/exiting but then could be raised for some suspension travel. Still not the 6-8" drop the OP wants, but combined with the tiny tires, could give him close to 4". This wouldn't be a good looking truck.
I think there are quite a few owners in here who have never looked at just how little space there is to work with up front on a stock SD. The problem with lowering the front is that there is only maybe 2" max to work with. That drop can be accomplished easily by way of lighter rate factory springs, but then what.....the air bag idea is a good one, if such thing exists. Allowing for the max 2" or so drop when entering/exiting but then could be raised for some suspension travel. Still not the 6-8" drop the OP wants, but combined with the tiny tires, could give him close to 4". This wouldn't be a good looking truck.
agreed. Would certainly look odd with 30” tires
and yes I get to know the underside of my trucks. Bumpstop to landing pad isn’t big.
also agree that air suspension will be the best option to be let it bottom out for entry/exit and then raise back up for suspension travel while driving. Maybe kelderman?
maybe an Any Level kit?
OP what type of budget are you limiting this to before it becomes more viable to consider swapping to a smaller truck?
I think there are quite a few owners in here who have never looked at just how little space there is to work with up front on a stock SD. The problem with lowering the front is that there is only maybe 2" max to work with. That drop can be accomplished easily by way of lighter rate factory springs, but then what.....the air bag idea is a good one, if such thing exists. Allowing for the max 2" or so drop when entering/exiting but then could be raised for some suspension travel. Still not the 6-8" drop the OP wants, but combined with the tiny tires, could give him close to 4". This wouldn't be a good looking truck.
Yea I think the budget method like i posted or the all out method with air bags, notching the frame, etc is probably the only ways to go. there isnt really an in between with a solid front axle. IFS it's much easier to do it cheaply and decently.
The proper route of using bags for the OP's needs is to "C" notch the frame above the axles (to allow for the drop)...can be costly but it can be done on a budget. Truck will look stock for the most part when raised to stock height and no reason to get crazy with it, everything will still work as it should (4x4, brakes, steering, etc.). This is something the OP will have to figure out which way to go if its affordable.
The proper route of using bags for the OP's needs is to "C" notch the frame above the axles (to allow for the drop)...can be costly but it can be done on a budget. Truck will look stock for the most part when raised to stock height and no reason to get crazy with it, everything will still work as it should (4x4, brakes, steering, etc.). This is something the OP will have to figure out which way to go if its affordable.
Interesting, you have seen this done to a 4wd Super Duty, or are just saying this because it has been to other models of truck? I don't think that frame interference is the only issue when dealing with the front on these trucks.
Interesting, you have seen this done to a 4wd Super Duty, or are just saying this because it has been to other models of truck? I don't think that frame interference is the only issue when dealing with the front on these trucks.
On the tv show Texas Metal (Ekstensive), they have done this to two different SD trucks if I remember correctly, one of them was crazy tall with 48" tires, etc. the other was redone from another shop, but Ekstensive made it right. Do a search for the episodes featuring the SD on TEXAS METAL. For what its worth I'm sure the Ekstensive team could figure this out, perhaps they would be willing to do an episode on it for the OP.
Years ago there was a company called Axletech that made portal axle boxes that could be attached to the ends of your solid axles. These were typically used to provide lift for extreme off road situations, but if it could be installed upside down, it could provide 5 inches or so of drop without any other suspension changes. It would necessitate smaller tires as well so you wouldn't contact the fender, but that would just help with your drop requirements. I don't know if there is a current manufacturer of these types of portal axle ends, but it's a thought that wouldn't require modification of the frame or other significant suspension components. The major downside to this would be the gear reduction in the portals combined with the smaller tires resulting in much higher effective gear ratios that would require new gears in both differentials as well. I'm sure this is also not a cheap option, but would be very unique.
I have a 2020 F250 FX4 on 20" Fuels. I use a wheelchair from a spinal cord injury and I need to lower the truck 6-8" in order to get in and out. What is the best, economical way to go about this?
Here is another option for you. Good luck with your search and I hope you can find someone to assist you.
Does an any level lift lower the truck below stock level? If not, it isn't really an option. I thought those were people wanting a monster lift while still having the ability to lower back down to around stock height (and any level in-between).
Does an any level lift lower the truck below stock level? If not, it isn't really an option. I thought those were people wanting a monster lift while having the ability to lower back down to around stock height.
Not sure but it looks like they change the suspension & the videos look like they go lower than stock. I was just wondering if this might be another company that does heavy mod that the OP could contact to get a feel for limitations on what he is looking to do.
Not sure but it looks like they change the suspension & the videos look like they go lower than stock. I was just wondering if this might be another company that does heavy mod that the OP could contact to get a feel for limitations on what he is looking to do.
It doesn't look like it lowers the truck at all, the screen shot below is from their site. The reality here is that the solid front axle runs into other parts of the truck rather quickly. I suppose contacting that company wouldn't hurt, and could produce leads that can facilitate what the OP is wanting do.
It doesn't look like it lowers the truck at all, the screen shot below is from their site. The reality here is that the solid front axle runs into other parts of the truck rather quickly. I suppose contacting that company wouldn't hurt, and could produce leads that can facilitate what the OP is wanting do.
Could be that the oversize tires make it look lower because the tires definitely looked more tucked up in the wheelwell.
Not knowing the exact need, could you do something like this? This guy had a crane type thing that swung the drivers seat out and down to the ground, I’m sure this prob wouldn’t be cheap though. I am amazed at what can be done with vehicles, this was super cool!
Not knowing the exact need, could you do something like this? This guy had a crane type thing that swung the drivers seat out and down to the ground, I’m sure this prob wouldn’t be cheap though. I am amazed at what can be done with vehicles, this was super cool!
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