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1997 Ford F-150 Lowering Kit: Shop Truck Build – Episode 2
You’ve probably already read Episode 1, where we explored the truck’s starting condition, initial plans, and what the team learned about the upgrades ahead. Episode 2 moved the project forward in a big way. Building a project truck took planning, patience, and the right parts. In this episode, the team began transforming a workhorse 1997…
Read MoreCalmax Control Arms
Control arms or “A” arms or maybe “wishbones” are the components that attach the spindle/brake assembly to the frame. In almost every case there is an upper and lower arm. The lower arm is the big one, supporting the weight of the front end through a spring or torsion bar. The lower arm is where…
Read MoreDrop Spindles
While control arms might be considered the horizontal members of the front end, spindles would be the vertical member that ties the control arms together. Both upper and lower control arms attach themselves through ball joints to the spindle. This is a cast iron part where the machined “axle” is located. The wheel bearings and brake rotors…
Read MoreInstalling a DJM 6-Inch Rear Axle Flip Kit on a 1997 Ford F-150
If you caught our episode three of the front-end installation, you already know this truck came in with a sloppy front suspension and left the shop riding on a fresh DJM setup. During that installation, we used the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 4/6 Complete Lowering Kit by DJM Suspension. This time, we’re focusing on the rear…
Read More1997 Ford F-150 4/6 Drop Kit Installation: Front Suspension Guide
If you’re staring down a rusty, sagging front end on an old F-150 and thinking about a 1997 F-150 lowering kit, this post is for you. We tore into the front suspension of a ’97 Ford F-150, diagnosed exactly why it needed more than just a drop, and walked through a full DJM 4/6 drop…
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