Lowering the rear

[BRAPPPP]

I am thinking of lowering the rear of my raptor because i hate the ass up look. i currently am on the top perch and it is just about level i think the rear is still slightly higher. Anyways, what are ways i can lower the rear? I have read a few threads and have heard things such as lowering shackles bought from the common auto parts store and also the deaver 2+ springs. What are the pros and cons to lowering the rear and how can i accomplish this best? willing to spend some coin to get this done right

 

[SFD]

Put some weight in the box. I currently have ten 50# bags of corn in there for traction in the snow & ice

 

[bstoner59]

If you get a set of +1 springs you will be a little lower in the rear.

 

[tbone]

How old are the springs?

 

[hackleman]

get some deaver +1s and take out the ford 2" block. it will not only lower your truck 1 inch but make it preform way way better. TMX has a set of +1s in stock about a month ago when i checked.

 

[BRAPPPP]

My springs are new the truck only has 18k on it. What's the cons to the deavers, if any? Maybe worse towing or less up travel?

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

You won't lose or gain travel with leaf springs but the nice thing is you can get them set to a certain height to make the rear end lower. You'll have better handling as well with an aftermarket set I leaf springs. Deavers or national springs are a great choice if you want a better ride and better handling in the rear and to drop the rear more. I'm on top perch with national standard duty leaf springs and my rear end sits a little lower than the front and looks good!

 

[tbone]

there is a lowering shackle you can buy, its a shackle thats 1 inch longer by sdhq so you get a 1 inch drop

 

[MagicMtnDan]

i hate the ass up look

 

[justvettn]