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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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71 F100 Lowering

A friend and I are in the process of building a 71 F100 2wd. We are on a tight budget with most of the money going to the twin turbo 302. We want to lower the truck to give it a good stance. Does anyone know where we can get drop spindles? I would like to keep good alignment so cutting springs is out of the question.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 02:17 AM
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They aren't drop spindles but, if you look in the suspension section of this site you will find a post about exactly what you are looking for. You will need to change the I-Beams. [link:www.djmsuspesion.com|djm suspension] This should give you a link to give you some options.

There are a couple more companies that make lowering I-Beams also. I can't think of them but if you check out the suspension section and check the 2nd or 3rd page you should find what yo are looking for.

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 11-Sep-02 AT 10:22 PM (EST)]i found that aim industries had i-beams between 400-500 dollas and they are strong square beams instead of the round dream beams, they are a 3in drop and i called aim and they also said that you could go airride for under 1500
 
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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71 F100 Lowering

Several suppliers now offer lowering kits for F-100's. Now I can drop the front of my truck without to much problem.. as I was wanting to do the same this as you are..... they even have different set-ups that you can combine packages for up to a 4in drop

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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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what went into your twin turbo 302? why the twin turbo over a 351? i have a 302 block and i'm not sure what to do with it


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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 22-Oct-02 AT 01:05 PM (EST)]Maybe higher revving with the 302 vs the 351? My two cents...

P.s. I'm new here. Great forum, very informative.
 
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