Lowering the rear

[BRAPPPP]

if u jump the truck then yes some frame stiffening would be a good idea. u do have a 13 which has a little stronger rear frame than previous years but if u go big then its a good mod to do

Won't the bump stops add some preventative measures as well?

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

Yea the axle wi hit the bump stops which will
Keep it from smashing into the frame and that is a really good thing to have!

 

[BRAPPPP]

How old are the springs?

Only have 19k on em 2013

 

[TheWolf]

I decided to go with the Ford Racing Rear Lowering Kit to level out the truck. I chose these over the aftermarket ones since the kit included pinion shims to correct the angle. The specs say it is supposed to drop a 4WD by 1.5 inches but it ended up being about 1.75 inches. Now the truck sits pretty much level.

These new shackles do not look very robust and I would not recommend going airborne or high-speed off-roading with them. I would have given more consideration to going mid-perch to get leveled out but did not want to void the warranty.

Here are some pics. The first is stock and the second is with the new shackles. I like the leveled look over the stinkbug look.

2004-13 F-150 REAR LOWERING KIT | Part Details for M-3000-G | Ford Racing Performance Parts

 

[HAP]

For me the factory stance is beneficial when you are towing something. Most likely the hitch weight will level things a bit for you.

R,
HAP

 

[bakkbakk]

Sweet, another thread to confuse the **** out of my check book.

So if I get some springs that raise it, then run a drop shackle to even it back out, I still created a problem by losing up travel?

 

[Maxknuckles]

as someone who would only load a motorcycle in the bed, no towing, no off roading, just highway. How would just adding shackles?

The reason is I want to be able to load the bike in easier.