Slick 60's

Hello everyone!

My name is Adam and I have a question in regards to lowering my 65 Ford F-250 (300 six, 3-speed) I have installed DJM 3" lowered I-beams and I was wondering if I could also use a set of lowered coil springs (I was thinking 2") with the new I-beams or do I need to use stock springs? Would using lowered coils affect the camber too much?? I am installing 77 1/2 ton spindles with power disk brakes (5 bolt pattern) and swapping the rear end with a 1964 F100 9"(5 bolt). I plan on doing an axle over to lower the rear with a c-notch. Just wondering because I don't want the rear lower than the front, just want a nice lowered ride

Any input or advice on this would be greatly appreciated !!!

Thanks, Adam

I was thinking this same thing before the whole new front clip decision and I hear some people say that the 2" drop springs don't affect the camber too bad and is tollerable but then again I hear that with dropped beams and springs it messes up steering and bump steer and other small problems like that. I am interested in what others here have to say about this.

Hey Shawn, thanks for the reply. I am currious to see what others say as well!! This has been on my mind for a long time, and I have searched the internet and came up short....I wasn't sure who else to ask so hopefully someone here can shed some light on this!

Give it a few days and I am sure you will have a few replies. There is a lot of smart guys here. I'd like to hear how yours rides with it dropped once it's all done.

Welcome to the Board! Always nice to have another member!

Here are my thoughts...

I would NEVER use droped Coils on an I beam truck.

If the I-beam is about 4ft long and you use a 2in droped coil...you will change the camber almost 2.4 deg!!

That is way to much! I-beams are not ment to be droped.

sorry.

Nice to hear from someone from my old stompin grounds. Formerly from around Barrie and NewLowell myself. Welcome to the board!

I have heard that there is increased steering difficulty with the dropped beams. To also use dropped springs would likely exaggerate any problems further. Also changing the camber, even a small amount would create uneven tire wear as well as give you the possibility of a "Corvair like" tripping effect under hard cornering. The wheel actually would try to pull under the truck with the body trying to go over the wheel. If you brake a shock it would be disastrous. But this is all just my opinion on the matter!
Anyways, Nice to see you onboard
Dave

Take a look at my 65, I have the drop beams. Just not sure if the PO used the drop springs or not.

I have exactly 4 inches of ground clearance at the Spring Mount bolt.

http://www.fordtruckworld.com/hotrodford88

If it was me knowing what I know now I would get my money back from djm.I havent had nothing but trouble from djm since I put there beems on my truck

Thanks guys for all of your input!!! I am sure I will have more questions as I continue with my project..It's nice to have somewhere to turn for help if needed....

I guess I will have to be content with the 3" beams..I am doing this stuff to improve my truck, not ruin it!!!

Moose - Thanks for the reference photos...it's nice to see how it will look when done..I think the beams will give me the desired effect (beauty truck by the way!!)

Dave - That is awsome that you are from this area!! I lived in Barrie as well for 3 years....just moved south of Collingwood last September. So why did you go east? I have a good friend of mine from out east (Gander NFLD) He moved here about 5 years ago... anyway nice to here from you....keep in touch!!

Thanks again, Adam

Adam, don't let anyone try to convince you that your truck will ride like a buckboard. Mine rides like a cadillac, nice & smoothe!

Plus, like I've been told by a few people. It's your truck, do it up the way you want it. It's a personal expression of your taste.


Moose