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Old 03-05-2019, 12:28 AM
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Default Looking for the best bolt on 2'' Drop Shackles for 2018-2019
Just bought my truck last weekend, 2018 F-150 XLT 5.0, only have 500 miles on it. Already have Maverick D610 22's enroute, looking to drop the rear 2 inches. Whats the best options out for 2018-2019 F-150 drop shackles? I have done some research and cant find 2018-2019 specific drop shackles. The ones I have found seem to be 2015-2019 and have read that they wont fit the 2018-2019.

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If you do a 2" drop shackle you'll have to notch the bed support. Takes about 10 mins to do both sides. I got 2" shackles off of amazon for $45 they're quiet and seem to be doing great.
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I'm trying not to notch the bed. I've seen the Ford performance 1.5 kit might go with that to avoid cutting
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I'm trying not to notch the bed. I've seen the Ford performance 1.5 kit might go with that to avoid cutting
Ford Performance are the same as the Groundforce shackles. Check which is cheaper before you buy.
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The refined FMS shackles for 18-19 only drop the rear about 1”.
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I just dont have the heart to chop up my brand new truck. I want to get the most drop without cutting.
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What do yo mean by "refined"? They advertise that the shackles are a 1.5" drop. Does that mean the Ground Force shackles are only 1" too?

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I don’t know about the ground force , but FMS change part numbers for 18 F-150 cause it was close to the bed support and made them a little shorter. My buddy only got an 1” drop on his.
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I don’t know about the ground force , but FMS change part numbers for 18 F-150 cause it was close to the bed support and made them a little shorter. My buddy only got an 1” drop on his.
Really? I haven't ordered mine yet might have to go with older version and see how close almost hits is.
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What are you doing to the Front >?

The only issue i see with he Ford kit is the ****ty shocks..... Change my mind?
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