Can an F150 4x4 be lowered a few inches
08-16-2016, 05:23 PM
#21
Removing the rear blocks will lower the front door access points a small amount. It might be enough to work in this situation. If not, the next step is to pursue dropping the front also. Based on Livernois' comments here, that opens up it's own can of worms. Each individual needs to do their due diligence, go into it with that knowledge, and determine if they are willing to follow through with the necessary changes and expense. The OP is getting that information in this thread.
My '10 had a 2" drop in the back, my elderly father had a hard time getting in and out of it. The fixed boards were too high so they didn't help. I do have some experience with this.
Depending on the persons condition, a truck may not be the right answer, or at least an F150. Dad had an easier time with small trucks(Colorado), and SUV(Edge). And hated anything lower as well.
08-16-2016, 06:08 PM
#22
Senior Member
Not going to make a significant difference at the door, 1.25-1.5" in the back is likely less than 3/4" at the door.
My '10 had a 2" drop in the back, my elderly father had a hard time getting in and out of it. The fixed boards were too high so they didn't help. I do have some experience with this.
Depending on the persons condition, a truck may not be the right answer, or at least an F150. Dad had an easier time with small trucks(Colorado), and SUV(Edge). And hated anything lower as well.
My '10 had a 2" drop in the back, my elderly father had a hard time getting in and out of it. The fixed boards were too high so they didn't help. I do have some experience with this.
Depending on the persons condition, a truck may not be the right answer, or at least an F150. Dad had an easier time with small trucks(Colorado), and SUV(Edge). And hated anything lower as well.
08-16-2016, 07:35 PM
#23
Love Turbo V6 & Coyote V8
My last 4x2 I lowered 2 inches and I thought it looked killer. All I see now a days is lifted asphat crawlers. But like that was said to each their own and I am happy with that. Now that I have a 4x4, I am considering lowering it though just learning about the driveshaft I am not happy about and it may change my mind otherwise. As for use of my truck I don't go offroading, I got 4x4 for the winter seasons or for the odd time when I tow and I need some extra traction. Plus I am happy that most don't like lowered trucks, if I were to do it again to my current truck I know not many will be the same.
08-17-2016, 02:23 PM
#24
Senior Member
While I like the looks of a lifted truck, for most of us it isn't practical, and does not make the truck handle better on the road. Most of us, lifters, and lowerers hate the factory rake, that I think we can agree on. So some of us choose to lower the rear to get rid of it, and others choose to lift the front.
But the OP didn't ask for opinions on lifted versus lowered, he has a specific case, that lifting does not apply too.
Back to the OP, pulling the blocks doesn't really improve access, but the power running boards do. My last truck had the fixed boards like the lifted truck above, they were essentially useless to me, and to my short wife. The power boards are very functional, come down far enough to be useful. So as others have suggested I would take a look at a truck with them, let her try them and see what she thinks.
But the OP didn't ask for opinions on lifted versus lowered, he has a specific case, that lifting does not apply too.
Back to the OP, pulling the blocks doesn't really improve access, but the power running boards do. My last truck had the fixed boards like the lifted truck above, they were essentially useless to me, and to my short wife. The power boards are very functional, come down far enough to be useful. So as others have suggested I would take a look at a truck with them, let her try them and see what she thinks.
08-17-2016, 04:47 PM
#25
So a quick lift, doesn't lift? You stated it raised the front 3 3/4", is raising not the same as lifting?
BTW, read the OP's initial post, it doesn't say, "give me your opinion on lifting versus lowering" which is what you did. He had a specific situation that he was considering lowering the truck for, and lifting did not have any correlation to it. So good opinion, guess somehow it relates to what the OP was asking in your mind.
My posts tagged along with those suggesting power running boards, and then I followed up to indicate on my truck, where the rear was lowered, it was still difficult to get in for my elderly Dad with the fixed boards. So my "opinion" had some basis, and related to the original topic, yours did not.
Here is his post, in case you forgot what he was asking...
I am loooking at buying a new F150 SCrew 4x4. I have been comparing it to the Silverado which sits about 2" lower. My wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis and is having a hard time getting into the f150 even with the step. With the Silverado she can just slide right in which brings me to my question, can the front end be lowered 2", I know the rear can be but has anyone done the front and is there any clearance or warranty issues. I tow a 6500lb travel trailer if that makes any difference.
Mike
Last edited by shoot summ; 08-17-2016 at 04:54 PM.