Any 2wd trucks running 5.4 springs in their 99-07?

JAP · Mar 14, 2012

Looking at it more, it doesn't look that bad really... If there was a 1/4 coil more cut off, it wouldn't be nearly as noticable.

RedSmokey · Mar 14, 2012

JAP said:
Looking at it more, it doesn't look that bad really... If there was a 1/4 coil more cut off, it wouldn't be nearly as noticable.

It would probably spin into the same position its in now, just a little lower on height

Trapn 6.0 · Mar 14, 2012

Yep it sits perfect in the bucket just looks like its sliding out. No alignment issues at all either.

RedSmokey · Mar 14, 2012

hmmmm. I might just go pick up some 6.4 springs and see for myself then LOL. I just want to make sure it is secure as I do want to get up to some higher speeds with this truck

JAP · Mar 14, 2012

The bottom isn't wound so that out can't spin?

Trapn 6.0 · Mar 14, 2012

Bottom of 6.4 spring isnt wound looks like the stock spring on the bottom.

patrickke · Mar 14, 2012

Anyone have the correct code for the 5.4 springs?

SouthFlstrokin' · Mar 14, 2012

How does it ride?

Trapn 6.0 · Mar 14, 2012

Rides a helluva lot better than stock. Feels like it absorbs the shock more vs making the truck feel like it has no shock absorbers on it. If you can imagine that.

Trapn 6.0 · Mar 14, 2012

I would almost imagine if one didn't cut anything off the coil it would act as a leveling kit for a 2wd.

JAP · Mar 15, 2012

Took some referance pictures today. Hopefully the '12 setup is the same as 99-04.

Jeff · Mar 20, 2012

I know djm is pricey but why not do it the right way. That kit really dont give it the slammed look. Wish it did cause thats what I want for my truck. All that was done to my truck was 1 leaf taken outta the rear and the rest de arced. The front springs are stock I believe. I wanna do the 3/5 drop or maybe a 4 link air ride in the rear with djm's front dream beams. Heres a couple pics of what it looks like now.

SouthFlstrokin' · Mar 20, 2012

Bad ass rig ^

JAP · Mar 20, 2012

I'm confused by your post Jeff. What exactly are we looking at in that picture? Are you running a or isDJM kit or is that stock with the leaves removed?

SouthFlstrokin' · Mar 20, 2012

Stock with leaves removed I believe

RedSmokey · Mar 20, 2012

I don't want a full 3" drop in the front is why i'm not going with DJM beams. I am going with the DJM drop in the rear though. I have a certain look I am after, and I think going that low will be to much for it. Worst case is I decide I want to go lower and buy the beams. And as stated, your truck is beautiful Jeff

Jeff · Mar 21, 2012

RedSmokey said:
I don't want a full 3" drop in the front is why i'm not going with DJM beams. I am going with the DJM drop in the rear though. I have a certain look I am after, and I think going that low will be to much for it. Worst case is I decide I want to go lower and buy the beams. And as stated, your truck is beautiful Jeff

Thanks RedSmokey. Well if you do cut the springs let me know how it works out. I may have to go that route too cause I may not have enough clearance for djm's kit.
Jap, I just wanted to show him the stance of my truck with just the rear lowered to give him an idea.

Tug · Mar 21, 2012

Ok question, I have a 95 dually extended cab. I wanna drop it also.I'm just gonna do a flip kit on a rear axle and gasser springs on the front.....any idea what springs I should run on the front of it.....by the way great conversation

RedSmokey · Mar 21, 2012

Jeff said:
Thanks RedSmokey. Well if you do cut the springs let me know how it works out. I may have to go that route too cause I may not have enough clearance for djm's kit.
Jap, I just wanted to show him the stance of my truck with just the rear lowered to give him an idea.

No problem, that is a clean regular cab short bed. I'm jealous LOL. And I will take pictures of everything I do when I go to do the springs.