lowering a 76 f150
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re: lowering a 76 f150
Let the air out of the tires
SORRY
SORRY
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yup thats the way uh huh uh hu you do it.
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I don't want to give em a heart-attack. That is what would happen if I answered the door in the buff. Heck it almost scares me to death when I step out of the shower and look in the mirror.~Mancar1~
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re: lowering a 76 f150
I was wondering if someone had rear springs like a company, I just want the rear to be level with the front.....? Thanks Terry
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Hmm couldn't you just load it down with a semi tire?
That'd also increase a** end weight and traction.
Other than thaqt i think LMC has a catolog for the 73-80 something trucks with drop and lift springs.
Could always ask around at suspension shops.
That'd also increase a** end weight and traction.
Other than thaqt i think LMC has a catolog for the 73-80 something trucks with drop and lift springs.
Could always ask around at suspension shops.
"It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt." - Mark Twain
'70 f250 4x4 Crew cab 460/C6 '72 F100 390/C6 9.8 MPG AVG. '89 Mercury Cougar LS Dual Exh. V6 . 18.9 MPG AVG. In Town.
I don't want to give em a heart-attack. That is what would happen if I answered the door in the buff. Heck it almost scares me to death when I step out of the shower and look in the mirror.~Mancar1~
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'70 f250 4x4 Crew cab 460/C6 '72 F100 390/C6 9.8 MPG AVG. '89 Mercury Cougar LS Dual Exh. V6 . 18.9 MPG AVG. In Town.
I don't want to give em a heart-attack. That is what would happen if I answered the door in the buff. Heck it almost scares me to death when I step out of the shower and look in the mirror.~Mancar1~
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I think rjewkes has a good idea. The spring shop could adjust the height by replacing, bending or removing leafs to level it out.
Greg
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I just removed a leaf or two (cant remember) on my '79 to get it level... Its load capacity is totally shot, but hey it looks good! (definatly a stupid Idea on my part)
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Yes, not a good idea sometimes. I did that to a jeep. Went wheelin and ened up breaking the rest of the leafs in half. Glad I wasn't going down the highway.
Greg
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2000 Subaru Outback limited.
2000 F250 4X4 PSD SuperDuty Crew.
2010 Polaris 800RMK Dragon 155"
2013 Polaris Pro 800 RMK 163"
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re: lowering a 76 f150
Check out the following link for some good basic lowering info:
http://www.fordification.com/FAQ-suspension.htm
http://www.fordification.com/FAQ-suspension.htm
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re: lowering a 76 f150
thanks marz so your saying those shackle hangers will make it even with the front?....Terry
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re: lowering a 76 f150
If you cut off the bottom half of all the wheels.......
Just foolin.
Cut springs in front. Now bend axles to get tires to sit straight.
Remount rear axle on top of the springs. Take care to get the pinion
angle close, or it will shake like a wet dog. Don't ask how I know.
Just foolin.
Cut springs in front. Now bend axles to get tires to sit straight.
Remount rear axle on top of the springs. Take care to get the pinion
angle close, or it will shake like a wet dog. Don't ask how I know.