I know some of you really want to modify the suspensions of these trucks and have every right to do so. But stop and think about what was involved in the design of these vehicles. Ford hired some of the brightest engineers to make a truck that was capable of hauling, towing and general driving that sported good handling qualities with safety. When you raise or lower a truck you jeopardize the handling qualities and safety of you, your passengers and other motorists around you. The rear axle I see in the picture is sitting on the over travel bumper and will be just one bump away from out of control rear end hop.

In the aircraft business we need engineering approval to make any modifications and for good reason.

 

I'm sure DJM had engineers design their replacement I-beams too. I'm not saying people can't install stuff wrong, but I'm sure the vast majority of our old trucks are not as up to par suspension, brakes, steering or otherwise as they were when they rolled off the line. Same with anyone driving down the road in any other car lowered or not.

I'm not trying to be an a$$ just my .02

 

Here in the states we are still very tolerant with regards to altering the suspensions of our vehicles. In Australia not so much. A 5 centimetres max alteration.

Car owners revved up over suspension laws - Local News - News - General - The Herald

Previous laws allowed for cars to be raised or lowered by up to five centimetres without approval and up to 15 centimetres with authorised engineering approval.

US laws

Lift Laws - Suspension Lifts, Body Lifts, Ride Height

 

I do know that you could never drive a truck on these tore up L.A. streets while the rear axle is sitting on the bumpstops.

 

That's for sure, Bobby! That truck sure looks good at that height though. Some clearance mods would have to be made....

 

The first time I was behind a car with the springs torched and saw the occupants bouncing off the headliner I had to pull over I was laughing so hard. But each to their own.

 

I can tell you that I run a "super stiff" shock in the rear that was supplied by the manufacturer at the time I bought the lowering kit and it has not yet bottomed out in the back. Again, I dont drive the truck on back roads......and the roads I do drive on here are no where near perfect but the ride is actually pretty good. As far as handling, my trucks handling is way better than stock for obvious reasons......the truck hugs curves due to the ride height being shortening as with almost any car or truck that is lowered. Sway bars would help even further with handling but the way my truck drives I see no need for them. I have also come no where near any kind of rear end hop. With this kit the owner can also adjust the height in the back from one or two different positions, which I have the truck in its lowest position as I like the way the truck sits and looks. In the other position, it raises the truck in the back 1 to 1 1/2 inches......but like i said, I like the way it looks.

 

I like the way they look being a bit lower and I am glad you are leaving some suspension. I collect old English cars and belong to a club that has members that race them in the vintage stock car events. They alter the suspensions for racing purposes by lowering and adding stiffer springs with better sway bars and the like. It works.

 

That is correct. If I drove this truck regularly on some real rough and bumpy roads, i would probably raise it up to the other location and that would raise it up an inch or so, but I have never had a problem with it the way it is right now. You probably wouldnt believe how good it actually rides like it is. Believe me, if it jarred me around I would have raised it up years ago.

By the way, I too like the old english fords. A friend of mine had an Anglia and I loved that car. I am also a mach 1 guy as well. Ive owned a couple of bosses and I still have my 1969 428 SCJ.

 

Back in the 1980's when the minitruck where just starting to get popular.

My best friend lower his import via the torsion bar method.

Yeah we hit the roof over ever damnable bump in/on the road.

Good times.

 

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE OFF YOUR ROCKER!!! Either you are incredibly boring or unwilling to understand engineering. There is always a right way and a wrong way to alter suspensions, to a certain extent, taking into account the manufacturers specifications. By all means enjoy your stock ride!!!

 

Considering I have designed, built and flown my own airplane and working on number two I guess I am boring and have little understanding of engineering.

 

did you have a hard time installing the tie rod relocater.?

by the way your truck is one of the nicest lowered f100 I've ever seen.

 

i am doing this. one day...

 

WilliamWilliam,

I have a 67 F100 and I purchased the same beams that are on your truck. I've been having problems with the tie rod relocator. My mechanic can't get it right or I didn't receive all my parts. I saw photos of your beams and they look and it sits real nice. Is it possible you can email me photos of your beams connected to the spindles? I'm hoping I received all my parts. The box was torn open because it was not packed/shipped right from the company. Thanks!!! JohnDavid