Help w/ lowering ST!!!! I want to lower it 1-1.5" all around!

[DiveDeep 07]

I am wanting to find the cheapest/easiest? way to lower my ST 1-1.5" all the way around. How would or could I go about doing this efficiently, not pricey, and SAFE!?? Thanks, DDST

 

[brandon mena]

2" lowering blocks in rear and 1" torsion twist up front. Should even out nicely. Look in the mombers projects for a write-up on it.

 

[DiveDeep 07]

I am not wanting to even it out due to carrying any loads. I like the way it looks presently, just want to drop 1" or 1.5" all the way around. Not to level it out at all! Thanks, DDST

 

[brandon mena]

Well then cut up a 2" block until you get desired drop and only lower the front tt an inch or so.

 

[DiveDeep 07]

I am going to lower all four sides 1 inch - 1.5 inches or so. Front tt? What do you mean front tt? Thanks

 

[brandon mena]

Do a search on torsion twist and check out the members projects. It involves lifting or lowering the front of your sport trac simply by turning a bolt and measuring until reaching desired said drop or lift. The back you would need a lowering block to act as a spacer between the axle and leaf spring packs. I suggest getting a 2" block and cutting it down to the desired drop height. Maybe using something else as a lowering block but I don't know how safe that would be. There is also lots of info on lowering blocks on here.

 

[Larry Phillips]

If you want to lower it without leveling it, don't go more than 2in blocks. You can adjust how much you do or don't level it with the torsions. Keep in mind, they won't drop more than 2, maybe 2 1/2 inches up front, which should be fine for what you're doing. Here's mine with a 2in torsion twist and 3 inch blocks. Mine was leveled.



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[DiveDeep 07]

Thanks guys!

Looking good Larry! What kind of wheels and tires are those? I am looking to purchase some wheels but I am not sure what kind of tires w/ good tread! I don't want lo-profiles! Not good enough grip and traction! Thanks, DDST

 

[Michelle Widell]

 

[Larry Phillips]

Thanks! They're 17x9in Rage 208 wheels with 285/60R17 tires. They rub a little during hard cornering. Panther wheels sells the same wheel under the name 208 at www.pcw.com, but I don't know if they still have them in our size and offset.

 

[DiveDeep 07]

what size tire can I get that is the same diameter/circumference as the Michelin 235/70/R16 that I can put 17's on or 18's possibly and have good deep tread as the Michelin's I currently have and also prevent Speedometer change, etc? Thanks, DDST