some lowering questions

greasemonkey060 · Post by **greasemonkey060** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:07 pm

considering the ford is down for ahwile, im starting to get hungry to drop it the RIGHT way...

In back: Maybe c-section, new leaf springs, and flip the front leaf spring mount. OR leaf spring flip kit, and blocks?

Up front: any ideas??

-i torched the coils up front for a temp drop job, but it still isn't as low as id like. anyone got a inexpesive way??

OH, and has any one had any experience shortening the driveshaft, specifically two piece driveshafts??

Thanks
-brandon

Post by **FORDification** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:49 pm

There's some good basic info at the following link:

'67-'72 Ford Pickup Suspension Lowering Basics

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:43 pm

It can be done but I beams are a pain to work with.
You can't just change or heat the spring to lower or it cause it changes your camber.These old truck that I know of don't have any adjustment for camber like a truck with uper & lower control arms do or 90's Fords with I beams.
The way I would do this is to Z the frame, the only thing you would have to do is modify the steering
shaft from the colum and move the brake line up a few inches.
Another way is to buy some lowerd I beams from DJM and if it's not low enough just bag it or Z the frame to get the drop you want.
You can also go with the mustang 2 front like I did.
Hope this helps. Check out my truck I have a few pics of the suspension.

~X~ · Post by **~X~** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:13 am

Greasemonkey.
I changed my leaf spring mounts to under the axle. Lowered it a bunch. The frame now needs a C notch which I will be doing soon. I bought Moroso spring perches from my local speed shop. When i replace my bed I will add the notch and box the frame with a new upper shock mount. Good luck on your I beams.

LOWERED 69 · Post by **LOWERED 69** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:38 pm

Marz do you have any pictures of doin a Z on the frame?Or what part of the frame you Z?

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:48 pm

I will post some pics for you as soon as I get them down to the right size to post.
My friend did his a long time ago, just don't remember what he did to rework the radius arms.
I don't have pics of his z'd frame but I do from other non I beam trucks.

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:02 pm

question here but what it boxing the frame?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:06 pm

making it into a box tube instead of the original channel frame.

LOWERED 69 · Post by **LOWERED 69** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:29 am

Ok that would be great marz.Thanks

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:48 pm

Here are some pics of non I beam trucks being z'd..

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:50 pm

Here are some more pics.

import600 · Post by **import600** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:51 am

Ok I've got a few questions as well.. i feel bad starting a new topic on this sort of subject, so im using this post. i feel like everyone knows whats up except me.

I'm for sure going to get drop beams in the front. Probably the 4 inch. Maybe the 2. now what springs and shocks do i need? then for the rear to sit level what should i do? will drop shakles do the job? or do i need a c notch?

also for anyone with questions about this i've been saving this post i've read it quite a few times... very helpful on this topic..
http://www.fordification.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=106

Thanks so much guys.

kyle

Kraig · Post by **Kraig** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:31 pm

It doesn't look like a very precision way of doing things. Did the trucks drive ok after being z'd ? It would seem like a chassis jig or something should be used..........

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