Lowering Matt's F-150 With 2" Drop Springs and Shackles

We installed King lowering springs and 2" drop shackles on Matt's truck this weekend. It's a 2000 F-150 2WD with a 4.2L and 5-speed. This should work the same way on any 5-lug 10th generation F-150 from 1997-2004.

[@Alleged_Mercenary]

I used 3in drop coils on the front and 2in shackles on the back on my V6 and it worked perfectly.

[@rickbonifas5985]

I did a similar 3 / 4 drop on my 1998 F150 when it was new. That kit had a 3" drop front sprig and a new front bracket for the front of the rear leaf springs as well as the longer shackle. The truck drove / handled better than stock ride height. I wish I still had that truck. Good candidate for a Coyote. love your shop.

[@ShawnFerret]

Thanks, Rick! I’m sure that truck looked great. I was surprised how much difference just a 2” drop made.

[@JesusLopez-bl7mr]

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[@juasn22]

Do you know by any chance what brand the lowering kit was I'm looking for one and want to know of someone who's had it

[@ProjectExpedition01]

I got a 02 supercrew and was looking on how it would looked lowered. I'm glad I found the video. Hope I have a easier time with the drop shackles

[@ShawnFerret]

The 2” definitely looks cooler than I thought it would. Wishing you luck with the shackles 😂

[@jrneff9773]

i today have a clean 2003 f150 shorth box 4.6l it is a real old mans truck 160k on it stock inside is cleaner than some cafes i ate at i watched this vid and ordered the kit. seriously the insurance lady came to day to see it going to up the insurance on this one. thank yall for this vid

[@ShawnFerret]

Your truck sounds sweet! It will look so good lowered

[@jrneff9773]

question ?? can i use standard shocks like Monroe on the 2 by2 lowering kit

[@jrneff9773]

i did the rear2inch lowering shackles me and dad . bounced on the truck 36 before at fender 34.5 ater . truck is now lelvel if i put the 2in drop spring in the front what would that look like back to the being rear higher than front this is my question

[@mattmessina5396]

Thanks for everything !

[@ShawnFerret]

Anytime bro!

[@bigred6715]

Love the vid! Looking to lower my 01 lightning with basically the same kit from LMR and I found this video!

[@ShawnFerret]

Thanks! Hope it helps. We all love the 2nd gen Lightnings.

[@Wheat7588]

Awesome vid Shawn!

[@ShawnFerret]

Thanks Ethan!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

This guy can fix anything and make it look easy. Did he ONLY lower the rear 2"

[@ShawnFerret]

Haha thanks. Both the front and rear are lowered 2”.

[@garyhenry2546]

Next time open the tale gate and take a measurement from the tailgate to the ground Before and after

[@TMKNWA]

Looks great man

[@ShawnFerret]

Thanks!

[@billritchey8840]

Just what I'm going to do to mine

[@ShawnFerret]

@@billritchey8840 totally worth it!

[@fordnut4914]

Good air hammer would have drove that bolt out easily ive done several of them.

[@richardmoran1495]

Also, I forgot, don’t you need to buy 2” drop shocks as well?

[@ShawnFerret]

We didn’t change the shocks. Since the bump stops don’t move, you aren’t actually changing the suspension travel, but it may be worth buying shocks that are valved to match the stiffer spring rate in the front.

[@LalwaBhaiTales]

Which kit did you use ?

[@ShawnFerret]

@@LalwaBhaiTales just separate pieces, not a kit. The specific parts are called out in other comment replies.

[@JohnSVT]

Changing out the shackles doesn’t mess with pinion angle ?

[@ShawnFerret]

It does... but not enough to notice in this case.

[@anthonys1409]

Would all those parts work on the 4wd drivetrain. I have the same truck just 4wd 2003 standard cab XLT

[@ShawnFerret]

@@anthonys1409 nope

[@ShawnFerret]

@@anthonys1409 4x4s use torsion bars instead of coil springs

[@helenaferret1758]

Impressive!

[@BENDOVER-xr8pc]

we need to see a 2001 supercab lowered!!

[@ShawnFerret]

That would look sweet too!

[@BENDOVER-xr8pc]

@@ShawnFerret I have one not many really videos on dropped supercrews

[@SotoWoodz_503]

Do the f150 have the same suspension System as a ford expedition 2000

[@ShawnFerret]

@@SotoWoodz_503 I’m not sure!

[@elmeromerochitown8476]

So the front springs are for a 4.2 F150??

[@ShawnFerret]

I don't think the aftermarket cares what engine it has.

[@dattexasboi_3697]

Did you flip the stock wedges 180 degrees I read about doing a drop changed your pinion angle

[@ShawnFerret]

We didn’t touch wedges. The truck drives just fine.

[@michealhernandez2004]

Nice. To bad I don't know you guys cause I'd like to do my 02f150 like that.

[@ShawnFerret]

Do it!

[@jpherrera4254]

I have a question to ask you where did you buy the 2 inch front drop springs for a 2000 Ford f150

[@ShawnFerret]

The brand is King. I’m not sure which supplier they came from sorry.

[@L.S.T.N.Y]

Where can order the parts you got ????

[@ShawnFerret]

He got the parts on Amazon.

[@L.S.T.N.Y]

And the brands ?? For the shackles and the springs ?

[@ShawnFerret]

The shackles were WnP. The springs were King.

[@Rather_Be_Hated]

How much does it typically cost to lower the back end on a 2003 f150? Ballpark? I have one, love it, but i hate that the back end sits soo high.

[@ShawnFerret]

Drop shackles like we used in this video usually cost $50-100 for a set. I can’t speak to labor. I’m not a commercial shop, we are just friends hanging out working on our cars.

[@Rather_Be_Hated]

@@ShawnFerret No worries. Just trying to get an idea at what $ I'm looking at. Thanks!

[@diyhelper3088]

Is that a 2” lowering springs in front?

[@ShawnFerret]

Yes

[@diyhelper3088]

@@ShawnFerret how much was the kit for the front and rear and do you have a link for the kit?

[@ShawnFerret]

@@diyhelper3088 this wasn’t a kit. The front springs were purchased separately from the rear shackles. The front springs are made by King, and the rear shackles were from Amazon. I’m sure the prices have changed a lot since this install, and I don’t have links I’m sorry.

[@diyhelper3088]

@@ShawnFerret is the rear a 2 inch drop as well? And it is lowered 2 inch in front and 2 in rear? I'm putting the 2000 Cobra R bumper on mine and just want to make sure I have enough clearance

[@ShawnFerret]

@@diyhelper3088 sorry, you have me confused with this question. This video is an F-150, but I assume you are talking about a Mustang? Yes, the drop is 2/2 on this truck.

[@elhuachecocho7804]

What brand were those drop shackles

[@ShawnFerret]

They were an off brand from Amazon called WnP. Came in at $45.

[@richardmoran1495]

What size wheels are those, 17”? I just bought a used 2000 150xl and want to drop it a few Inches too. Mine came with 20”s and fairly lower profile tires. I keep going back and forth between 2” drop springs and 3”. Looks like 2” will do for me with the dub wheels. I dont want to be rubbing coming into a driveway.

[@ShawnFerret]

I’m pretty sure these are 16” wheels. 17” would be an upgrade 😂.

[@kaine42069]

i can’t find any king springs that fit that model on the website where did you find yours?

[@Spennyman10]

Looks great. Thanks for the vid.

[@ShawnFerret]

Thanks! No problem.

[@mont8042]

After you lower it put a 5 inch lift in it to make it a truck agsin

[@dropdoc4927]

so you only changed the rear spring hangers and not the forward mounts? How bad did that jack with your pinion angle?

[@ShawnFerret]

We honestly didn’t measure the angles, but they still looked fine and the truck doesn’t vibrate under any conditions. If it was an issue we would have used shims under the spring perches rather than touch the front mounts. I think it helps that the truck is a V6 manual and the leaf springs are relatively stiff, so there is almost no pinion deflection on accel.

[@slickrockdad]

A drop spindle would have been easier

[@ShawnFerret]

Drop spindles are definitely nice. I like getting a stiffer spring rate though.

[@djpollo2474]

Does anybody know where i can find a lowering kit for a 4x4? I found one but its discontinued...

[@ShawnFerret]

The 4x4s have torsion bars instead of coil springs, so you can adjust the height a bit by cranking them down, or you might be able to find torsion keys that will drop it more. The rear can still just be done with shackles.

[@djpollo2474]

@@ShawnFerret thank you bro, I didn't know that at all I thought I had to buy a whole kit, where do you recommend I should buy torsion keys and shackles?

[@ShawnFerret]

@@djpollo2474 I like Jegs and Summit Racing for aftermarket parts. Belltech is a good brand. Here are some lowering keys from Belltech sold by Jegs: www.jegs.com/i/Bell+Tech/146/3933/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAjw3MSHBhB3EiwAxcaEu39sZUfJ83YA_vNj4_yZTf1H6zieWjdOps52TVT39cpyRa78ojkmmxoClNkQAvD_BwE

[@hulk0202]

Bro, how about a little energy in the commentary!

[@ShawnFerret]

Haha! Sorry that’s just my vibe. My teacher in speech class gave me the same feedback.