Topic: F 150 Forwards or backwards?

[greg_k113]

Alright I know there is info on F150's I've done tons of research but what I want to know is wether to run them forwards or backwards. I have a 93 extended cab. How bad would my pinion angle be. This my daily driver and I'm doing it on a budget so the cheapest and easiest way to get it done and back on the road is how I want to do it. I was leaning towards backwards oh yeah what about axle wrap when running them backward? All the help I can get would be appreciated. I'm going to the junkyard tomorrow. also any pics of them backwards would be helpful and pinion angle pics. Thanks! One more thing I already have an aftermarket 6" shackle on my truck in case that matter's

[greg_k113 [OP]]

hello. Little help here.

[-Jake-]

I ran my backwards.  Axle wrap is noticeable in sand and on snow haven't noticed while in mud or rocks.  My pinion angle actually looks pretty good to me.  I am running a home made 6.5" shackle.

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=63910.msg786056#msg786056

[greg_k113 [OP]]

Thanks for your help I'm a poor Bricklayer too. Oh and why did you move your rear shackle. I thought when you run them backwards you don't have to move the rear shackle.

[greg_k113 [OP]]

I got my F150 springs today at a u pull it junkyard. $34 including a u-bolt flip kit.

[-Jake-]

you COULD get by without moving the rear shackle hanger but it'll move your rear axle back about 2" so it won't be centered in the wheel well.  It is cheaper to move the rear hanger though so you don't have to mess with making a longer d-shaft. 

[greg_k113 [OP]]

What a second. I thought if you run them backwards you don't have to move the rear shackle.Can someone give me the whole scoop on the forwards and backwards?

[79coyotefrg]

i ran mine forward,  with a ford shackle in the rear off the stock shackle mount then a stock shackle from that f150 shackle to the spring

[muddywaters]

ran mine backward. stock shackle mount in the rear.  axle did move back 2.5-3".  d shaft not modified.  i moved the axle back because i didnt want to bob 4runner. 

i read that running them forward gave about the same amount of rear overhang as the chevy's 

[86bobbedtoy]

im debating on running mine backwards
ill have a way better rear approach,
any down fall to backwards??
axle hop ect??

HELP

[-Jake-]

im debating on running mine backwards
ill have a way better rear approach,
any down fall to backwards??
axle hop ect??

HELP

I get some axle hop in sand/snow but haven't noticed ANY while on mud or rocks, running mine backwards. 

[79coyotefrg]

ran mine backward. stock shackle mount in the rear.  axle did move back 2.5-3".  d shaft not modified.  i moved the axle back because i didnt want to bob 4runner. 

i read that running them forward gave about the same amount of rear overhang as the chevy's 

not true, they dont have NEAR the overhang the 63 chevies do

[greg_k113 [OP]]

I ran mine forwards with a 1 1/2" longer shackle and didnt even move my rear shackle hanger. The angle isnt that bad.

[Mudfanatic92]

You dont happen to have any pics of your build do ya? im planning on doing an F-150/250 swap under my Runner and im trying to as much reasearch as possible.

[greg_k113 [OP]]

yes I have pics I'll see if my wife can help me load them. It was really easy and cheap. I got a good 4"'s out of it for $41.

[Mudfanatic92]

Ok sweet deal. Any help is really appreciated 

[81yotalove]

x2 on the pictures. i want to run the f-150's short side forward also and i have some 5" shackle which should be what your runnin if its 1 1/2 inches longer than stock. also what hanger did you use? do marlin hangers work?

[greg_k113 [OP]]

I would deffinately run them short side forwards. The backwards just doesnt make sense to me and there not that much over hang at at.It's basically the same as an aftermarket spring.

[muddywaters]

heres mine while i was finishing the bob.  long side forward.  rear hanger stock location.  skys chevy kit.  worked good for me.  81 shortbed bobbed 13 inches.  




same setup on my 4runner...


RUF on both trucks.  on the pickup i really wanted the extra wheelbase and best possible departure...i dragged my ass everywhere on our trails.  also wanted the extra wheelbase on the runner cuz i dont plan on bobbing it.

[greg_k113 [OP]]

I made my own hanger. 1/4" thick box steel 13'' long. cut it corner to corner to make two wedges. drill holes to mount springs and round off the corner then weld it to your frame.

[greg_k113 [OP]]

oh yeah I made it for about $7

[Mudfanatic92]

What I did for my hangers is I found some old Small block dodge motor mounts and they are 3" wide in the inside and 3/16" thick. They real mod I had to do to then was fill in the 4 holes on the outside and make a 1/2" hole in the middle.

[81yotalove]

I made my own hanger. 1/4" thick box steel 13'' long. cut it corner to corner to make two wedges. drill holes to mount springs and round off the corner then weld it to your frame.

do you have any pictures of your hanger and setup as it sits at ride height? thanks man.

[greg_k113 [OP]]

I tried to post pics today but it said they were too big I have to have the wife look at it she is a computer nerd and I'm not so much.

[81yotalove]

you can upload to photos to photobucket and resize

[greg_k113 [OP]]

yeah not sure how to do that