Would it be too much work to remove lowering suspension and replace with 2.5 coils?

[chim1no]

So I just bought this regular cab short bed and it came with these viking shocks(coils up front) and they were moved inward, the factory tabs for the stock placement of the shocks are still there however. Would I just need to remove all this (seems to all be bolted on) and then just replace with some 2.5 shocks from fox or icon and stock leafsprings? I want to remove the airbags too.

Main reason why i want to replace is this suspension SUCKS for street driving. I drive my raptor through potholes and speedbumps without slowing down, but this truck hits bump stops if it even sees a pothole. Not to mention the scraping if the road is really bad or the speed bump is high. I'm just used to driving a different set up. I don't even want to lift it, stock fx4 heigh is perfect for me. I will say that around corners this suspension keeps the truck planted, unlike a Raptor.

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[Graygoose2021]

You could if you had the right parts, plus someone may buy what you have, those arent cheap.

 

[EL5_Zero]

Inboard shock placement for street driving is absolutely unnecessary. Remove the shocks, and install the fox 2.5 in the original location. I guarantee you it will make a world of difference. I did exactly that, and I don't regret it. I lowered my truck with the IHC kit which also relocated the shocks inboard. After countless adjustments and miles of driving, I removed the QA1 shocks and installed Fox 2.0. I highly suggest keeping the airbags on if you plan on leaving the truck lowered. Just air them up to give the axle more room for suspension travel.

 

[chim1no]

Inboard shock placement for street driving is absolutely unnecessary. Remove the shocks, and install the fox 2.5 in the original location. I guarantee you it will make a world of difference. I did exactly that, and I don't regret it. I lowered my truck with the IHC kit which also relocated the shocks inboard. After countless adjustments and miles of driving, I removed the QA1 shocks and installed Fox 2.0. I highly suggest keeping the airbags on if you plan on leaving the truck lowered. Just air them up to give the axle more room for suspension travel.

all i need is oem spring leafs (3 leafs?) and the coils & shocks right? i would like stock fx4 height. the truck was originally an fx4.

 

[chim1no]

You could if you had the right parts, plus someone may buy what you have, those arent cheap.

yeah, i am planning on selling the setup. i want the cushiony ride from the bigger shocks with more travel.

 

[EL5_Zero]

all i need is oem spring leafs (3 leafs?) and the coils & shocks right? i would like stock fx4 height. the truck was originally an fx4.

You might also need stock upper control arms and axle 1" spacer blocks to bring it back up to 4x4 level.

 

[12Lariat21]

based on the part number on the bottom of the leaf, I'd say those are the original leaf springs. They just need to be moved to the top side of the axle, not underneath it.

So the parts you are missing would be the top and bottom clamp plates that go around the leafs.

go to parts.ford.com and use your VIN number, you can see what you truck was built with, and see what you may need to buy.

This is from my Max-Tow Lariat (non-FX4)...

 

[EL5_Zero]

based on the part number on the bottom of the leaf, I'd say those are the original leaf springs. They just need to be moved to the top side of the axle, not underneath it.

So the parts you are missing would be the top and bottom clamp plates that go around the leafs.

go to parts.ford.com and use your VIN number, you can see what you truck was built with, and see what you may need to buy.

This is from my Max-Tow Lariat (non-FX4)...

The leaf spring shackles No. 5776 will also need to be sourced. They are typically replaced with shorter ones when lowering the truck.

 

[chim1no]

it's looking more and more expensive lol. each spring leaf is 376 from OEM ford parts. when i input my vin, it suggests this is the spring leaf i need, 3.

 

[EL5_Zero]

I think it would be best to advertise locally to see if anyone is interested in switching their stock 4x4 suspension, for your lowering kit.

 

[chim1no]

I think it would be best to advertise locally to see if anyone is interested in switching their stock 4x4 suspension, for your lowering kit.

yeah i'm trying to sell it as a kit along with the ugly wheels

so from what i have gathered, i need coils, shocks, UCA's possibly, 2/1 spring leafs, shackles to flip them over the axle and the mounting hardware for the spring leafs.

 

[chim1no]

finally did the suspension swap today, 10am-5pm...not bad i guess. rented a bay locally which made things so much easier. rides like a pillow

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