lowering 1968 f 250 4 door

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lowering 1968 f 250 4 door

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lowering i would like too know the best way to lower a f250 4 door. i dont care too keep it a 250 i would like 5 by 5 lugs. it is 2 wheel drive. i know that drop i beams are the solution. i just want too know what year beams and front suspenison i should use since they dont make them for a250 i need too go too 150 suspenison. i also would like disc brakes
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I would do dropped ibeams up front and flip kit or shakles on the rear.
I'm sure others here will chime in soon with more detail since my truck no longer
has a stock frame I don't have that much noledge on the stock suspension.
Good luck!
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If you dont care to swap it to 5 lug then get drop beams foe a 73 to 79 f100 and a set of drop coils for a f100. That way you can swap it over to disc brakes in the front with the 73-79 spindle assembly. You might need the drag link and tie rods for a f100 not sure what size the f250 parts are. As for the back If you can find a 67-72 f100 rear end and leafs they will bolt right up and all you will need to lower the back would be a flip kit.
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Re: lowering 1968 f 250 4 door

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i bought a 73 dent im going too use all the hard ware of it for my front end too lower it . i need too know will the rearend out of the 73 fit my 68
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It will take more work to use the 73 and up set up. 73 and up is a few inches wider. Your best bet is get a 67-72 axle and leafs.
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
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