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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 02:20 PM
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Front suspension drop 50 F100

Hey.

I was wondering if any of you knew of any inexpensive ways to drop the front suspension of a 50' F100. Looking for any suggestions

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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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Hi. Removing every other leaf in the front leaf spring pack is about the least expensive method (free). If you wanted to go lower, you could also get a drop axle.

There are some threads on how to remove the leaves in a safe way - make sure to check those out.

Lots of info on here about removing leaves. Here's one to get you started, then use the search feature over on the right side of the page "search this forum."

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-springs.html
 
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can anyone please give me some in put on a 3"drop axle vs a 3" drop leaf springs to lower my 50 f 1. both are about the same price, just dont know what would be the best way to go. speed way sell both.thanks for any input. roger
 
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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Check out Nostalgia Sids website for 3" drop axles and Posies 3" drop leafs. Stay away from the tubular drop axles.
 
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With new springs, you will have better suspension. A drop axle without spring rebuild ect. id just that.
 
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Originally Posted by TruckJunkie46

a 50' F100.

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Psst, a '50 is still an F-1. Ok, back to your topic.
 
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