Lowering F150 2002 FX4
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Lowering F150 2002 FX4
I need help...real bad. I just purchased a 2002 F150 FX4 Super Crew and it is too high for the heated parkade where I park. Given I live in Canada where it is now -40 F, this is a real problem for my wife. If I do not find a solution, I will be forced to sell...I need to lower the truck by 2 inches minimum.
The truck has a Ranchero suspension and sits about 6'3" high. Any ideas greatly appreciated as a guy does not want to loose his truck.
The truck has a Ranchero suspension and sits about 6'3" high. Any ideas greatly appreciated as a guy does not want to loose his truck.
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So it has a rancho suspension lift or just the FX4 rancho shocks? I would remove the lift (if it is a lift) and return it to stock. Depending on what tires you have, maybe try some smaller (not as tall) tires.
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Originally Posted by triton_2002
So it has a rancho suspension lift or just the FX4 rancho shocks? I would remove the lift (if it is a lift) and return it to stock. Depending on what tires you have, maybe try some smaller (not as tall) tires.
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If its a 4x4 (since its a FX4, it should be) there are no springs to cut. I know some people tighten up the torsion bars on the front to get a little more lift, so maybe you can loosen the torsion bars to lowwer it. I don't know if that would work or it may change the geometry of the front suspension. Lowering shackles in the back would work.
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The 4x4's have 2" blocks between the springs and rearend I think. If you removed them and used 2wd u-bolts, it should drop the rear 2 inches.
You can crank down the torsion bars in the front. It will probably soften the ride and you will want to have the front end realigned.
You can crank down the torsion bars in the front. It will probably soften the ride and you will want to have the front end realigned.
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Originally Posted by LxMan1
The 4x4's have 2" blocks between the springs and rearend I think. If you removed them and used 2wd u-bolts, it should drop the rear 2 inches.
You can crank down the torsion bars in the front. It will probably soften the ride and you will want to have the front end realigned.
You can crank down the torsion bars in the front. It will probably soften the ride and you will want to have the front end realigned.
Also, to save me some time/confusion/freezing to death (as I am doing this outside), what is the procedure to adjust front torsion arms (location, etc?).
Hopefully this will work and all will be happy.
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On my '02 2WD truck, the rear bumper stops are on the frame directly above the axle, just inside of the springs and U bolts.
The spacer you want to remove should be in between the springs and axle. The 2 U bolts on each side will have to be removed in order to remove the spacer, then rebolt with the springs directly against the axle mount. There should be a centering pin in the axle mount to line up with a hole in the spring in order to keep everything from sliding around. It doesn't appear that the longer U bolts would be a problem.
The spacer you want to remove should be in between the springs and axle. The 2 U bolts on each side will have to be removed in order to remove the spacer, then rebolt with the springs directly against the axle mount. There should be a centering pin in the axle mount to line up with a hole in the spring in order to keep everything from sliding around. It doesn't appear that the longer U bolts would be a problem.
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i went through all of these thoughts and ended up getting an outdoor parking spot and a second scraper for my wife....most of the pay garages in the downtown area are just too close for comfort. Good luck & regards from Ottawa.
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I hear where you are coming from.
I have an '03 FX4, and it doesn't fit in the garage at my home because it's too long with the work bench at the end.
Lowering it may not be an option to you, as I think you'd take the front end alignment too far out if you tired to lower it 2", but you could always try. Check with a reputable alignment shop first!!!
The rear should not be too much of a problem if you remove the spacers. You would probably have to relocate the jounce bumpers though.
The good news is, if it does not work, you can always bolt the stuff back on.
My suggestion would be to leave the drive height and either:
1. plug in your block heater
2. cover your windshield at night so you don't have to scrape it in the morning
3. move to Victoria
)
Mike
I have an '03 FX4, and it doesn't fit in the garage at my home because it's too long with the work bench at the end.
Lowering it may not be an option to you, as I think you'd take the front end alignment too far out if you tired to lower it 2", but you could always try. Check with a reputable alignment shop first!!!
The rear should not be too much of a problem if you remove the spacers. You would probably have to relocate the jounce bumpers though.
The good news is, if it does not work, you can always bolt the stuff back on.
My suggestion would be to leave the drive height and either:
1. plug in your block heater
2. cover your windshield at night so you don't have to scrape it in the morning
3. move to Victoria
)Mike
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