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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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No, You need to either have the I-beams realigned by someone who knows what they are doing, or you need to buy a set of dropped I-beams(yes, they do make them) along with a proper set of drop coils.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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its an 81 f-100 and from stock i just heated the springs until i got the drop i wanted the tire size is p235/75r15 on a chromed 15 in rim. i the back i took out two leafs but then i installed new shocks and the coils from them in the back and it helped the ride but the front end is starting to get to the point.
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no alignment for you.

spend the money and get new front coils and drop ibeams and do it the right way.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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I used the djm dream beams on my 1985 f150. i did the 3in. front drop and axel flip in the rear and it looks awsome. i also got my alignment done and it drives perfect.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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okay i decided to go to that route but websites dont say anything about 80-83 F-100 would they be the same as the f-150?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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okay i decided to go to that route but websites dont say anything about 80-83 F-100 would they be the same as the f-150?
should be. the only differences are that I know of are the brakes and bolt pattern.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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can anyone comfirm this?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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I talked to a rep from DJM not long ago, he said the "dream beams" are marketed for the F-150 but WILL fit the F-100...no need to modify anything else.

Depending on your truck's year, they'll send you the right ones.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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i was thinking of going for the ones from aim justibeams.com
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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i was vary happy with my djm dream beams, and i did alot of research before buying them and found them to be the most liked. but any thing you go with i'm sure will look good. the only complaint i have is the strange ticking noise that happens after i lowered it.
 
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