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Old 05-20-2010, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder
I meant to the other other one, with the lowering springs installed in the front

lol, sorry

yeah the rear would just be swap shackles and go

I'm going to take a look under the rear of the truck in just a bit for these infamous "factory blocks" that I keep reading about. if they're like 1 1/2" or so, then I'll jsut yank those out
I had the work done for me. And yes they did do an alignment just to be sure it was straight. As for the ride I haven't noticed any difference.

And if I did have step bars on the side they would be fine. There is still plenty of clearance.
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welp, no block on my 2wd maybe it's a 4x4 package thing...

but on mine, the axle perch is mated right to the spring assembly

so it'll have to be lowered with some shackles
Old 05-22-2010, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder
welp, no block on my 2wd maybe it's a 4x4 package thing...

but on mine, the axle perch is mated right to the spring assembly

so it'll have to be lowered with some shackles
Just did belltech rear shackles on a friends 2010 XLT.
It didn't have blocks. only the 4x4's do.

looks good.

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Left is my truck. not lowered. Right is lowered.

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That looks good!
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yeah that does look good...

but crap... I'm going to have to go lower with the front and rear after seeing that lol


thanks for the pics!
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Originally Posted by 2010_F150
i leveled the front of mine. i use mine to tow a trailer and didnt want the rear to sag any. here is mine with the front leveled
How high did you go? Looks sharp even with the stock 17 wheels.
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I also have a 2010 F150 (XLT SCREW 5.4 / 5.5 box). I lowered the rear by 2 inches via the Ground Force lowering shackle kit 91200. Love it!
However, it came with correcting wedges that i did not instal due to having to remove, replace (with new), and reinstall new U-bolts. Shackle instal was easy. Most people say wedges not needed. What you guys think?
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Did mine with Belltech Shackles.
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Originally Posted by PRNDL
I also have a 2010 F150 (XLT SCREW 5.4 / 5.5 box). I lowered the rear by 2 inches via the Ground Force lowering shackle kit 91200. Love it!
However, it came with correcting wedges that i did not instal due to having to remove, replace (with new), and reinstall new U-bolts. Shackle instal was easy. Most people say wedges not needed. What you guys think?
Do you notice any vibration while braking? Someone else posted that they were necessary to maintain pinion geometry. I talked to a local shop and they said absolutely not necessary. I wonder why kits come with them then?
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