2/4 Lowering 2022

[MJG44]

Ordered and installed the Belltech coilovers and the Belltech 2" shackle.

Belltech shackles are only 2" with the blocks removed, not low enough and the truck looks terrible.

Have the Maxtrac 6" flip arriving end of week.

My truck is a daily and in Canada, seeing all seasons w/4WD.

Wanting a mild drop to keep the truck serviceable.

Coilovers are adjustable 0"-3".
Added 2" lift hangers to the flip kit, overall I am chasing a 2" front and 4" rear drop.

If all goes well, it will be done Friday or Saturday.

I'll post pics when done.

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[MJG44]

Well, no luck getting it done. Found out the headlight adjustment sensor is in the back frame and no longer can mount due to height. Not able to delete it either.
After some research, found a company that made a relocate bracket and it comes in Monday. I SHOULD be getting the truck right and ready this coming week.

Just ordered a Corsa black tip side exit catback to make me feel better for now, which has a 4 week lead time.....boo.

 

[MJG44]

Still no truck, thankfully it's summer and I have my summer truck out to drive when needed and been having some fun with our '22 Expedition Stealth Performance to keep the itch satisfied.

I am told my truck is ready Tuesday. I am still running stock rear shocks which will be a problem but I will get the truck back and get the fox installed when time permits.

Haven't seen it yet but I'm hoping the mechanic technician set the adjustment where I want it. In a few days I will find out. I'd be more on top of this but too swamped with other things going on.

Once I get it and I am satisfied, I will post some pics.

I have two sets of wheels; Ford Performance black 22s and a silver set of F150 Saleen 23s from 2009, genuine set with the rears offset. I'll take pics with both on but I plan to run until winter on the 23s.

 

[MJG44]

Ita drivable now at least.
Turns out BOTH sides of the rear frame had a headlight sensor, so for now we have one relocation bracket in and the other zip tied. Ordered another bracket to customize the opposite side. Fox 2.0 shocks on the way. Aftermarket camber bolts still couldn't get me enough adjustment so I have control arms coming as well. Besides that, it's done. Ended up a 3/5. The flip kit plus the lift hangers still couldn't get me up to a true 4".

Still need to tint front windows and install the visors.
Corsa black dual tip front of tire side exit exhaust on order, maybe 3-4 weeks.

 

[tsloms]

That's looking very nice. I just got my truck Friday and I'd like to lower it as well but might just lower the rear end and keep the front at stock height. I'll have to deal with those headlight height sensors as well.

 

[MJG44]

If you're looking to just lower the rear, will likely need to go shackles. The Belltech is only a 1" but nets 2" overall with the block removed. You will need to notch your bed frame crossmembers slightly.

 

[MJG44]

Can't wait until side exit black exhaust comes in, will really clean up the look.

Wheels still look off as front camber is bad, new control arms should arrive in a couple days to get everything straight.

 

[tsloms]

If you're looking to just lower the rear, will likely need to go shackles. The Belltech is only a 1" but nets 2" overall with the block removed. You will need to notch your bed frame crossmembers slightly.

Yes I have the Maxtrac shackles and plan to remove the blocks as well. I'm hoping that will get this ass out of the air!

 

[MJG44]

Upper control arms in to replace stock, completely fixed my camber and everything is perfect.

Vendor sent wrong shocks so waiting on the proper rear shocks.

We got another rear headlight sensor bracket and modified the second sensor, issue solved.

Front sensors of the truck were detached, no vendor has a fix for this yet. We siliconed them fixed so truck wouldn't wig out.

Biggest problem were the front 23" Saleen wheels. 23x10 +44 offset. With the new control arms, the 305 series rubber would hit on bumps and blow my tire up...no thanks.

Swapped on my winter set up 285s on the FRPP 22x9.5 +44. Gave me a good 3/4" clearance from control arm and tire.

My Corsa catback is coming in a couple of days. We will need to modify a little as the flip kit hanger bracket will interfere with the catback kit.

Once the shocks arrive I'm going to tackle those and the catback same time.

While I like my winter set up for just that, I'm now on the search for silver 24s that will work during the fair weather seasons.

 

[Tobstertx3]

Upper control arms in to replace stock, completely fixed my camber and everything is perfect.

Vendor sent wrong shocks so waiting on the proper rear shocks.

We got another rear headlight sensor bracket and modified the second sensor, issue solved.

Front sensors of the truck were detached, no vendor has a fix for this yet. We siliconed them fixed so truck wouldn't wig out.

Biggest problem were the front 23" Saleen wheels. 23x10 +44 offset. With the new control arms, the 305 series rubber would hit on bumps and blow my tire up...no thanks.

Swapped on my winter set up 285s on the FRPP 22x9.5 +44. Gave me a good 3/4" clearance from control arm and tire.

My Corsa catback is coming in a couple of days. We will need to modify a little as the flip kit hanger bracket will interfere with the catback kit.

Once the shocks arrive I'm going to tackle those and the catback same time.

While I like my winter set up for just that, I'm now on the search for silver 24s that will work during the fair weather seasons.

Loving the truck!!

Have you considered removing the steps?

 

[MJG44]

Not yet, hasn't been a thought really.

I'll have to think about that.

 

[MJG44]

Decided to pull off the side steps and I do prefer the look, thanks for the suggestion.

Now I am just figuring out what 24s to go with, have it narrowed down to a few.

 

[Tobstertx3]

BOOM!! There you go!!

 

[Tobstertx3]

If you miss the step and can stomach the $$$, i added the Pro Amp Research Running Boards, so you get the clean look and also still have the steps. Suggest you try before you buy though as they are not to everyone's liking.

 

[MJG44]

Do you have a link?

Would be interested as it's a little bit of a jump up and down without them as I have little kids and having something may be worth it.

Sorting out wheel choices and likely going with Niche Vice 24s as they are readily available.

I've always loved the Dub 8 Ball as they look similar to the Saleens I have but I only want silver and 6x135 not available.

6x139.7 are available, are there adapters out there? Anyone have experience? Would they bump out my wheel for more negative offset?

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