need help with lowering 49' ford f1 front

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already have the rear done with an axle over and have 4 leafs taken out but im clueless on what would be the best way to do the front. ive seen monoleafs and drop axles. both combined will provide a 5" drop, but at a price of near 1000$... ill pass. is there an easier way to achieve a healthy drop with using stock parts like you can on the rear? any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

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ok read a thread on jalopyjournal that the 3" drop axle and removing some leafs will do the same as the axle/mono leaf and be half the price. may try this and if its not enough may try the reversed spring eye.

 

[hotrod preacher]

someone else may be able to give more details, but i know i've read about guys flipping the front axle like you did the back....there is the oilpan to consider, but i don't know of any other major issues...
maybe try a search for front axle flip?

 

[LOWANDRATY]

front end drop

Do you have a spring shop in your town or close by, we used to have springs rearched for lifting, or dearched for lowering, a good spring shop can take your spring pack and build a new main leaf and reverse the eyes, that and a lowered axle will get it down in the weeds, there are guys that will lower your axle.

 

[EnglishBob]

All from speedway,can't remember the cost but is was under a grand.(not including disc brakes)

 

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that looks good and all but so far i only have 30$ in my build including the truck so im trying to keep cost down.. i may have it figured out so im going to see what i can come up with.