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Feb 1, 2010 | 08:26 AM

stock95

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Hey ya'll I recently got my first Ford. Its a 95 F-150 with 98628 miles on it. It has the 4.9L in it. I have already put 2100 into the motor. The body has some flaws on it. I am looking to drop it about 3/7. Any help?

Feb 1, 2010 | 08:39 AM

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Sorry I fogot to put in it that it is a 2wd. With the vinyl floor and cloth seats(work truck). Also it is a 5 speed manual.

Feb 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM

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One question , what is ,,,,about 3/7,,,,,,are you talking about lowering it ???...Lew

Feb 1, 2010 | 10:50 AM

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Welcome to FTE! I'm sorry but I can't help you with lowering it. Other guys on here will know.

Feb 1, 2010 | 10:59 AM

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Check out stylin trucks , i lowered my front 2in with beltech springs & 4in in rear with DJM with the hangers & shackles , you can go 3in in the front with drop beams & 5in in the rear with a flip kit also...Lew

Feb 1, 2010 | 07:39 PM

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i think for right now i want to do a three in the rear and that is it. any comments?

Feb 1, 2010 | 08:03 PM

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i say go for it.... uhm its a short bed right?

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Feb 2, 2010 | 03:59 AM

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The shackles are easy , they have 2 holes for 1-2 drop , if you do hangers you can go 3-4 drop depending on witch hole you use on the shackle , the hangers are harder to install because you have to cut off the rivets that hold them to the frame.....Lew

Feb 2, 2010 | 05:06 AM

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If your just going to lower the rear get 2 inch lowering shackles. That looks great reg cab 2wd trucks. I wouldn't go any lower in the rear or it will be nose high.

I have a pair of Western Chassis 1-2 inch lowering shackes, but I decided not to use them. I thought my truck being a long bed would look weird like that so I left it stock. They are new with poly bushings. I'll sell them for 40 bucks including shipping. PM me if interested.

Feb 2, 2010 | 07:33 AM

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i am not going to do the hangers yet. i will do them when i get the money to lower the front..

do you have any pictures of the western chassis 1-2 inch lowering shackles? PM me with them if so.