How can I lower the Ford I-Beam front suspension?

[Leica007]

Looking for tips, advice, pics on lowering front I-beam suspension on Ford van kit.  It's the AMT Coke van kit and the mock up has the rear end lower than the front and the rear is a good height, so I need to lower the front. Only need to lower about 2-5 mm.  Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

[Fat Brian]

Shortening the front coil springs will lower the front but you might hit a point where you need to bend the axle pins horizontal again. The tires will start to turn in at the top eventually. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Brian's got it.  

[Leica007]

Thanks for response. Using your tip, I only removed one coil, but expanded the hole in the support; it lowered an additional 1mm without shifting the axle pin too much. I had to file the frame a bit o n each arm to allow for the change in height.  Looks like it will work out well.  Appreciate the help.

[Fat Brian]

10 hours ago, Leica007 said:

Thanks for response. Using your tip, I only removed one coil, but expanded the hole in the support; it lowered an additional 1mm without shifting the axle pin too much. I had to file the frame a bit o n each arm to allow for the change in height.  Looks like it will work out well.  Appreciate the help.

Great, I seriously believe that this front end and how hard it is to lower it is why we don't see many Ford trucks customized compared to Chevies.