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Old 02-11-2004, 10:52 AM
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Would like to beef up suspension

I have a 93 Bronco 351. I am pulling a trailer but would like to beef up the rear suspension. I am not familiar enough with this to know what I need. I have the Ez lift hitch and that does a pretty good job of leveling but would like to beef up just slightly the rear suspension.
 
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Old 02-11-2004, 07:56 PM
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Hey,

I tow a 4 place enclosed snowmobile trailer with my 1984 Bronco, when I towed it last year it sagged the rear and it swayed. I replaced the springs this summer and I installed the Roadmaster Active suspension. Let me say this.. it is probably the best aftermarket addition to a truck for towing! I mean the new springs helped some, but not all. Check it out.. it is like $240 or so shipped. It sounds like it is just what you are looking for! Let me know if ya have questions!

http://www.activesuspension.com/
 

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Old 02-12-2004, 01:16 AM
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I have a 1992 Bronco with towing package. I don't know if that means it's a beefier rear suspension but my rear doesn't budge even with a 16' boat on the back. I'd get it just if it made it ride better. I know it's a truck but sometimes it gets old on old, potted roads.
 
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Old 02-12-2004, 09:47 AM
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Try a pair of air shocks! when your not towing you can air down to keep a soft ride!
 
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Old 02-12-2004, 01:44 PM
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Has anyone here tryed the Firestone air bags? I've been thinking of installing a pair this summer when I come back to the states.
 
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Old 02-12-2004, 04:06 PM
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Thanks Again

After calling around and talking to a few people the Roadmaster suspension kit seems to be my best bet. Apparently around here the farmers use them for pulling forklifts and heavy duty equipment. Apparently the ride without towing isn't effected to bad as well. I do know someone who had the bags but it was on a truck that had a 6" lift. That might be some good information as the guy at the shop that I checked on the roadmaster kit seems to be pretty knowledgeable. Some times it means just asking the right questions which is what makes this board so great. At least now I know what to ask.
Thanks for the help
 
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Old 02-12-2004, 07:59 PM
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Funtastic, you will like it.. I sure do! It doesn't effect the unload ride.. personally Broncos are still trucks and will never have the ride or a car..

It is easy to install you should be able to do it yourself if you are handy.. you only need to loosen up your u-bolts - Since you are in Cali, they won't be rusted.

Also Welcome to the Board - Most guys have thier Vehicle type in their Signature - it just makes things easier and that is less info you have to keep typing in your email.
 
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