Hi, would a drop shackle from a 2004-2008 F150 work with our 2009-2011 F150s? I found a set at a local store and would like to get them and not have to wait to order them. Thanks

Also whats a good brand? The ones i found were groundforce

 

From what I have heard, no.
I did a 2 inch rear and a 1 inch front drop on my 2010 Screw with Belteks struts and shackles.

 

Belltech's shackle will work on 04-11 Ford F150s. Contact me if you need some.

 

Yes the 04-08 shackle will work on 09+

 

do u have any pics?

 

If I drop the rear, what is the net effect on ride, handling, payload, etc?

I'd like to level my '11 FX2, but don't want any real world sacrifice for aesthetics.

 

If anyone can clarify this then i will pick them up today and install them sunday.. Yes, Pics will be provided

 

I saw an episode on "Truck U' where Matt Steele and Bruno Massel did the drop I wanted, not radical but just enough to center the wheels in the wells.
IMO all Fords, Car included, come from the factory set up for tire chains.

 

Is that picture a 2" rear drop or does it have more than that?

I've had lowered trucks before and my last truck, 05 2WD Silverado Crew, had a 2" rear drop, but it was a Z85. That's a towing package with heaver leafs and it didn't ride the best IMO. Does anyone know how one rides with just the rear shackles installed?

 

looks great, thats what im going for. i want your wheels to lol

 

I haven't noticed any difference in the ride since I installed the 2" drop shackles a month ago.

 

Yes that is a 2 inch rear and one inch front drop and there is no noticable change in the ride. Mine has the towing package as well.