Plan to get some dream beams eventually but in the mean time

[chriso]

Like the title says I plan on getting some dropped i beams for my 70 f100. For the time being I want to lower the truck a bit. I understand I can flip the u bolts and shackle to get a bit of drop in the back and maybe remove some leafs, I'm wondering how much can be achieved? Also what kind of shocks would I need to use if I went this route? I also have read on here that cutting the coils is generally a bad idea because of cambering problems? Is there a safe amount to cut to possibly lower the front and not have camber problems? I will be getting some dropped i beams but thats some time down the line for now I just want the truck a bit lower without breaking the bank if at all possible.

[chriso]

From researching around on the site it seems that you can cut the coils as long as you get the ibeams bent to have the proper camber. Also there is a mention of lowering springs but I cant find any on the net and have not heard of people using them on here yet. Also the rear I understand has quite a few options. I don't want to c notch the frame so I'm thinking the axle flip and c notch is out of the question. Other options are having the springs rearched and maybe moving the shackle mounts? Any other suggestions?

[BobbyFord]

Save your effort and coin until you have the money to complete the desired goal. I know it's hard, in this day of instant gratification.
Trust me, you'll be happier you waited, once you complete the task to your desired results.

[chriso]

What im really failing to see is the reason to go with dropped i beams over cutting coils and bending beams to get correct camber? I guess what I'm saying is what makes drop beams worth it if you cut the cols and have correct camber? Just looking for some answers on this since I'm finding a bunch of different things online.

[chriso]

now I'm second guessing even getting dream beams for the price if like said you cut coils and bend beams correct.

[grabberblue72]

if you only want to drop the front a couple inches, then you dont need to buy drop beams. you can get 1-2 inchs just by cutting your coils and bending your stock beams. if you want more then 2 inches you will have to buy beams, otherwise your truck will be sitting on the bumpstops or the frame.
http://www.fordification.com/tech/lowering.htm