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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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how do i lower my '89 2wd f150 2 inches in the rear? i want the muscle look
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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Remove the blocks between the axle and springs and/or install drop shackles.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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i've checked my 91 150 and i dont have any blocks between back their but i still have that air shock look!?!?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Drop shackles will lower the rear 2"

DJM Suspension SH1014-2 - DJM Suspension Shackle Kits - summitracing.com
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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fill ur bed with some dirt lol drop shackles or a flip the axel and get some blocks im pretty sure those would work i dont lower trucks i lift them some im not a 100% positive
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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doing a axle under conversion like your talking about would lower the truck 5.5" or at least i know it will lift s-10 and toyotas by that much...but im not 100% sure
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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DJM drop shackles...2in drop....Shackles & hangers 4in drop the shackles ussally have 2 holes so you can go 1in-2in.....with the hangers 3in-4in...Lew
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Thank You guys very much. Found exactly what i needed. Thanks for advice and part numbers
 
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Originally Posted by truckertom21
doing a axle under conversion like your talking about would lower the truck 5.5" or at least i know it will lift s-10 and toyotas by that much...but im not 100% sure
Just did the Axle flip on my 95 2wd. 5 1/2" is correct.
 
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sweet...lol
 
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