Recommendations on lowering kit?
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From: Accokeek, MD
Trucks ain't meant to be lowered...just my .02!
Seriously, check Bell Tech kits. They specialize in lowering kits, and generally have everything needed in the kit. I have never lowered anything newer than a 60 model truck, but several years ago, they had a kit available for 45 fat fender f1 a buddy and me built. The kit came with everything we needed!!
Mike
Seriously, check Bell Tech kits. They specialize in lowering kits, and generally have everything needed in the kit. I have never lowered anything newer than a 60 model truck, but several years ago, they had a kit available for 45 fat fender f1 a buddy and me built. The kit came with everything we needed!!
Mike
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i have ground force 2/4 lowering kit on my truck and it rides soo nice. i didnt want to go too low, like the 4/6. i have an 03 4.2l f150, and with the 2/4 drop i can still park all the way up next to the parking stop without hittin my bumper. when i get pictures i will post them for you. after the kit was installed and settled i went on a road trip with my dad to orlando, about 4 hours away. the ride was nice, not harsh, i was very pleased with it. i found the kit on ebay for like $360, or somethin like that, well worth the money.
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i say if its a 2 wheel drive lower it if its a 4x4 then lift it. it just depends on the look you are wanting. i lowered my 2002 f150 EXCAB WITH A 4.6L, I used a belltech kit with a 3/4 drop, which i think, is the best kit you can buy fot the price. the parts are all quality and its easy to install it even included shocks. i got if all for about $470 from stylinconcepts.com. plus belltech makes anti sway bars. pics of the truck are in my gallery.
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From: Hamilton, ohio
Originally Posted by aperez28
Any pictures of the belltech or groundforce lowering kits installed in trucks? Pictures greatly appreciated. Thanks! What size of wheels do you guys have?
i have the belltech 3/4 drop on my truck and i am running 20 inch wheels. there are pics of the truck in my gallery.
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No pics but I have 3in Belltech springs and a 4in DJM shackle/hanger kit. Ride wasn't bad but when I hit a bump it was kinda hard. I removed the overload leaf spring and it rides MUCH better plus it dropped the back another inch 
. Rims are 18inch.
EDIT: Got it on ebay for $170 shipped, brand new. I got the shocks (Belltech Nitro) from truckperformance.com for about $145.
. Rims are 18inch.EDIT: Got it on ebay for $170 shipped, brand new. I got the shocks (Belltech Nitro) from truckperformance.com for about $145.
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your truck will ride and handle alot better. if you have a fiberglass bed cover and put on a 3/4 drop it may make your truck sit level and not a sprt rake. thats what happened to mine but it still looks good. i think i am going to add a set of helper springs or bag the rear later. if you hit a bump hard it will be hard on you to, the bump stops on the frame will hit in the rear.
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From: Hamilton, ohio
well i got rid of my 150 and now have a lincoln mark LT. i just wonder if you can out an air bag suspension on it to lower it, because its 4 wheel drive. ome say you can and others say no.
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