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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Ok I want to lower the rear of my 150 supercab instead of level the front. Can this be done? The bed is too high. Oh its an 07 FX4 package
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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yep, get a ford racing kit with the shims....heres a link

http://www.f150store.com/Shop/ViewPr...eIndexID=54376
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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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OK cool thats seems easy enough I guess. Has anyone else used the kit? all I see here is guys you lift the front. Is there a reason nobody drops the back?
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Because its up for a reason. When a load is put in the back of the truck it dosent squat in the rear.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Oh sorry I have one more question would the kit reduce my cargo capacity? Thanks so much, I love this site!
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Ok that was quick, thanks.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Because its up for a reason. When a load is put in the back of the truck it dosent squat in the rear.
its the same travel as having the front end lifted though
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Yea but the truck will sit with an *** down attitude if the front is raised or the rear is lowered and you put a load on it. I put 2200 lbs in the back and it was barely rear down.
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anybody with pics of the rear lowered??
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Old May 19, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NGM
Yea but the truck will sit with an *** down attitude if the front is raised or the rear is lowered and you put a load on it. I put 2200 lbs in the back and it was barely rear down.
very much agreed....if you dont use it much or dont plan to put a ton of weight...then id go for it no problem, however sustained weight would put drivetrain components and suspension at a higher rate of wear....agreed?
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