LOWERING COIL SPRINGS

[Alstoyz]

I'm not for sure if this is where this should be posted, but I have a question that I hope someone could help me out with.?.? I've recently started a '70 SWB F-100 project that I intend to lower. I've got some DJM lowering I-beams, but would like to add some shorter coil springs along with them. Does anyone know where I could find some lowered progressive rate coil springs for this application??? I'd rather not have to cut the old springs. It will have a small block and I really don't want to stiffen the ride.

Thanx, Allen.

[gregamorton]

Allen on my 79 f100 build from years ago I used the beams on the front and bought the 2" drop coils also. I dont remember from who but the where like $200 for the set. I do think that LMC sells a 2" lowering coil in there catalog. Any way back to the story, My truck was lowered 5" in the front and had a spring over with blocks in the back and a mini notch for 9" in the back. The stance of the truck was great but I wore the front tires out from the camber being off with the coil springs. I only was getting about 5000 miles on the front tires and it drove like a dream. I would imagine if you can find a shop to bend the beams a bit to compensate for the camber but it probably would raise the truck a bit doing it. Also this truck was running a 460 so the front was heavy.

[Alstoyz]

Greg. Thanx for the lead. I've checked the last few LMC catalogs I've gotten & unless I'm smoke'n crack, I'm not seeing any lowering springs. Thanx again for the pointers and meeting me in Sherman. Hope ur daughter's feeling better.?.

[gregamorton]

We went home for the night and then went to lake Texoma this morning. On my route found two locations with 16 Bumps total. Gotta do some finding out about them. I will check on the springs and get back with ya.

[elgemcdlf]

You can call Eaton Spring in Detroit. They will build you whatever you want. It may be a normal stock item.

[Alstoyz]

I will ck with them... Thanx 4 the lead!!!

[Wilma-Colorado]

Check with these guys.

Wilma

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/lower ... /3341.aspx#

Selected Vehicle: 1970 Ford F-100 Pickup Base 8 Cyl 5.0L

[elgemcdlf]

Check with these guys.

Wilma

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/lower ... /3341.aspx#

Selected Vehicle: 1970 Ford F-100 Pickup Base 8 Cyl 5.0L

If this is the only place to get them then it is the only place to get them. My 1 1/2" drop springs from Eaton for my CV IFS were $225 at my door. Granted we are talking about different vehicles. I checked Eaton's site & they have 2" drop springs for the I Beam suspension for your truck in either standard or heavy duty application for $189.95. Anybody wanna bet the $330 DJM springs are rebranded Eatons? They will also custom build you a set based on what you want if you don't think their off the shelf springs are going to provide what you desire.

http://www.eatonsprings.com/67-72fordf100.html

Great folks to work with. When I called them & told them what I had they took all my info & the ride was excellent with the new springs. My receipt specifically says 1970 F100 with 2005 CV IFS. I was so satisfied I called them back to let them know. Not trying to bite on your offering Wilma but there is a considerable price difference & I for 1 have been completely satisfied with product & service from Eaton.

[Alstoyz]

Hey guys. I appreciate all the pointers. I'm really leaning towards the eaton's. (1) due to the price difference, and (2) as stated, the DJM's are probably manufactured by eaton anyway... I really do appreciate all the leads!!! They have been quite HELPFULL.

[elgemcdlf]

I think you will be happy with a choice of Eaton. Don't be afraid to talk with them prior to ordering. I know you want a 2" drop but they only do springs so I would have to say they are experts & will answer any question you have. I didn't just order mine I told them what I wanted & what I had.

[fixxer]

Djm has their springs oem'd aka manufactured by rocky mountain spring co. They are local to me however they use a lower grade steel for their coils. And that's coming straight from the people that build them

[DCrusher]

Djm has their springs oem'd aka manufactured by rocky mountain spring co. They are local to me however they use a lower grade steel for their coils. And that's coming straight from the people that build them

Well that can explain why after a year I had to put those corkscrew spring spacer on my 97 F150 to bring it back up a 1/2" I wanted slammed but not eating inner fender wells and tires. I originally had chisholm suspension WELL as we all know they stop making suspension parts They used dearched spring for the rear after about 5 year the drivers helper spring broke so had to go back to the OEM springs with DJM flip kit I was happy with that and the front end was still chisholm until the drunk driver side swiped the front end and bent the a-arm while it was parked in front of the house

[jawilliams00721]

So I just want to get this right that I can lower with the DJM i beams and then add lowering springs to make it even lower? for a total of about 4-5 inches in the front?

[BobbyFord]

If you put Dream Beams in and then put is a shorter-than-stock coil spring you will wind up with negative camber.