Lowering options for 4x4?
03-10-2016, 01:04 PM
#1
Lowering options for 4x4?
I have a 2010 Lariat Supercrew 4x4 that I am looking to lower. So far the only kits I am finding from companies are 2/4 or 2/3 drops. I would like to get a 3/5 drop but only seen them for 2wd trucks. After doing some searches on here, I did find that some people have done 3/5 or even lower drops on a 4x4 but was unable to see what they used or if it was ok to do so on a 4x4 (mainly concerned about this part). Appreciate the help.
03-10-2016, 01:32 PM
#2
Senior Member
Lowering options for 4x4?
Don't wanna sound like and *** but why lower a 4x4. I know the 4x4 have a taller stance. Have you looked at belltech. I'll look around and see if I can find some options
http://www.belltech.com/products/bel...-kits.html?p=2
http://www.belltech.com/products/bel...-kits.html?p=2
Last edited by alpinestar1123; 03-10-2016 at 01:34 PM.
03-10-2016, 01:42 PM
#3
Senior Member
You came to the right place to get yelled at for "sacrilege". That's what happened when I asked the same question a while back. It seems a LOT of these guys connect their "manlyness" to the height of their truck. I have a FX4 and I would like to drop it 3" in front, and 4" in the rear. A belltech lowering kit will get you down to the area you want to be. The problems are as follows: in the front, the shorter shocks and springs work fine, but you quickly run out of adjustments for alignment, and the half shafts are running at pretty severe angles. NO ONE make a lowering spindle for a 09-14 F150 4x4. Period. In the rear, you have to do an axle flip to get 5" of drop. The problems are: The shorter shocks turn the ride into an old Dodge powerwagon, and you must do an awful lot of messing with shims to get the pinion angle correct. Lastly, you may or may not have to shorten your driveshaft. If your willing to put in the time and money- it can be done, but ask yourself how bad you want to do it. I ultimely said the heck with it, and just left it stock!
03-10-2016, 02:20 PM
#4
Senior Member
You came to the right place to get yelled at for "sacrilege". That's what happened when I asked the same question a while back. It seems a LOT of these guys connect their "manlyness" to the height of their truck. I have a FX4 and I would like to drop it 3" in front, and 4" in the rear. A belltech lowering kit will get you down to the area you want to be. The problems are as follows: in the front, the shorter shocks and springs work fine, but you quickly run out of adjustments for alignment, and the half shafts are running at pretty severe angles. NO ONE make a lowering spindle for a 09-14 F150 4x4. Period. In the rear, you have to do an axle flip to get 5" of drop. The problems are: The shorter shocks turn the ride into an old Dodge powerwagon, and you must do an awful lot of messing with shims to get the pinion angle correct. Lastly, you may or may not have to shorten your driveshaft. If your willing to put in the time and money- it can be done, but ask yourself how bad you want to do it. I ultimely said the heck with it, and just left it stock!