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Rear lowering shackles - prior gen fit 2021?

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Hi! Anyone know if the rear lowering shackles from the previous gen (2015-2020) fit the 2021s? Thanks!
According to what I understand the 2021s are different. My friend tried a set for a 2020 and they wouldnt fit. I had a 2020 f150 FX4 anddid remove the block under the spring and it had absolutley no affect on drivetrain geometry.The 2wd 2015-2020 did not have the block. On my 2020 FX4 it lowered it the exact height of the block. I didnt even have to get shorter bolts.The oem bolts were threaded enough.The 2021 F150 FX4 that I got yesterday hjas what they call a mono-leaf system on the rear were the 2015-2020s had a multi leaf setup. The block on the rear of my 2021 FX4 appears to only 1 1/2" where my 2020 had a 2" block. With just a 1 1/2" drop. If you remove this block you should get an actual 1 1/2 drop without any complication or shimming. I plan to remove mine tommorrow and the oem U bolts also appear to be threaded enough to make uop the difference.The F150s WITH the towing package, have a stiffer mono-leaf spring as opposed to standard spring giving it more arch therefore a higher lift in the rear
 

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According to what I understand the 2021s are different. My friend tried a set for a 2020 and they wouldnt fit. I had a 2020 f150 FX4 anddid remove the block under the spring and it had absolutley no affect on drivetrain geometry.The 2wd 2015-2020 did not have the block. On my 2020 FX4 it lowered it the exact height of the block. I didnt even have to get shorter bolts.The oem bolts were threaded enough.The 2021 F150 FX4 that I got yesterday hjas what they call a mono-leaf system on the rear were the 2015-2020s had a multi leaf setup. The block on the rear of my 2021 FX4 appears to only 1 1/2" where my 2020 had a 2" block. With just a 1 1/2" drop. If you remove this block you should get an actual 1 1/2 drop without any complication or shimming. I plan to remove mine tommorrow and the oem U bolts also appear to be threaded enough to make uop the difference.The F150s WITH the towing package, have a stiffer mono-leaf spring as opposed to standard spring giving it more arch therefore a higher lift in the rear
anything more than 3 inches up or down requires shimming of Diff
 

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anything more than 3 inches up or down requires shimming of Diff
I removed the 1.5" blocks on my 2021 FX4 today lowered exactly 1.5" on the rear and it actually raised the front about 3/4".I had plent of threads on my existing u-bolts. it worked out really well. there is also a company that I found that makes the 2" lowering shackles for a 2021 and 2022 F150. MAX TRAX Suspension store. they are $93.75 per pair and readily available
 

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According to what I understand the 2021s are different. My friend tried a set for a 2020 and they wouldnt fit. I had a 2020 f150 FX4 anddid remove the block under the spring and it had absolutley no affect on drivetrain geometry.The 2wd 2015-2020 did not have the block. On my 2020 FX4 it lowered it the exact height of the block. I didnt even have to get shorter bolts.The oem bolts were threaded enough.The 2021 F150 FX4 that I got yesterday hjas what they call a mono-leaf system on the rear were the 2015-2020s had a multi leaf setup. The block on the rear of my 2021 FX4 appears to only 1 1/2" where my 2020 had a 2" block. With just a 1 1/2" drop. If you remove this block you should get an actual 1 1/2 drop without any complication or shimming. I plan to remove mine tommorrow and the oem U bolts also appear to be threaded enough to make uop the difference.The F150s WITH the towing package, have a stiffer mono-leaf spring as opposed to standard spring giving it more arch therefore a higher lift in the rear
I used ebay Crown 2" shackles and they fit fine, with trimming of the bed support for clearance. Left the blocks in mine till I get some 2.5 degree shims since the block appears to be tapered.
 

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I used ebay Crown 2" shackles and they fit fine, with trimming of the bed support for clearance. Left the blocks in mine till I get some 2.5 degree shims since the block appears to be tapered.
i have some shims as well gonna put then in tomm
 

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Are the ford performance available for the 2021? or are the same for the 2020?
 

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From looking at my 2021 and from what I have read, using the 2" drop shackles on a 2021/22 would require cutting into the bed support brace, since the leaf spring would hit it.

Ford F-150 Rear lowering shackles - prior gen fit 2021? IMG_7558
 

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Had to trim a little for my Crown 2" nit that bug of a deal.
 

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Is this the kit you guys are talking about from Ford?
Ford Performance Rear Lowering Kit

I picked up a 2021 XLT Sport 4x4 a few weeks ago and want to lose the rake. I'd rather drop the rear level than raise the front level.
 
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