Leveling kit?
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Leveling kit?
I'm looking to raise the front end up about an inch or two without having to use any drop brackets or full lift kits or anything of that sort. Are there any spring\shock leveling kits for the bronco? What is the stock spring size, and has anyone achieved this result with just the bigger springs? Would the stock shocks be acceptable, or would getting new ones be the ideal thing to do? Does it "stretch" thing out to much? If anyone here has done this, what setup did you use? Thanks.
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Leveling kit?
Check www.tuffcountry.com. They make leveling kits for F-series trucks and Broncos. They aren't the only one but I have dealt with them and like their products. Longer springs and shocks to compensate for the additional suspension travel should do the trick. The addition of 1.5"-2.5" should not necessitate any further mods. If the truck has been lifted already the pitman arm and steering linkage should be fine with it. I would have an alignment done once this additional lift is added just to be sure caster adjustments are ok.
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Leveling kit?
I have the Rough Country leveling kit on my 96, and I love the level stance it has now. The only drawback I have found is that my caster will never be perfect. It makes the steering a bit flightly (not bad, but its not the solid as a rock feel I had before). Do I need to run new shocks with this? I didnt think I had to, but it seems my shocks are making some noise now. Are there shocks that are made for that slight bit of lift? Id like to stiffen up my front end even further with a little heavier shock.
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I'm on the rough country site, but I see a 1.5 in. leveling kit for the F-150, I'm 99% sure it'll work, but just in case, there aren't any minute differences are there? Also, anyone done a custom version, like just getting certain springs and shocks individually? Thanks for the replies.
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Bronco and F150 kits are the same. How much did you pay for the alignment? They mave have just adjusted the toe setting. The camber and caster can be adjusted with bushings on the top ball joint, but there's not that much adjustment that can be made.
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Thats why I like my Tuff Country lift. 2.25 degrees +/- of caster and camber adjustment in addition to the adjustment at the ball joint bushings. And with the TTB setup, every little bit of alignment help you can get is good.
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I paid about $50 for the alignment. What components does the rough country kit come with? I'm looking to basically bolt on new spings and shocks, don't want any drop brackets or full kits or anything. I think the 1.5'' is more suited for my needs\wants than the tuff country. I just want a level stance, and a little more tire clearance up front.
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I bought my set off of ebay (I think there is one there now). It was just springs. I bought their alignment bushings too (might have been 25/pc or so). I think there shocks are like 30 a piece. I might get a couple sets for my front end. I had 31's on before, and they rubbed at full lock. They clear fine now. Plus, once they were installed, just sitting in my truck felt completely different from the added height. You might want to find out if the alignment with the Tuff country level kit is perfect. My rough country kit has made my camber fine, but my caster cannot be perfect. Time to start saving for the 4" lift...
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I bought mine from jc whitney (mail order) 2 degree caster/cam bushings . bushings were not what i needed , had a guy align it and reorder the the right degree bushings ,looks good and like the handling ( better than factory) super lift makes these springs 
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For the most part, all kits are pretty much the same. Its normally just a preference for a certain brand. You should cross-post into Suspension/Tires/Wheels forum. Im sure you will get additional information to help you narrow down your search. Also, calling around to 4x shops can get you a good deal of info.
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The best way I have found to make sure you have a good alignment on a TTB is to use Adjustable Caster Bushings. I installed them with new ball joints and my local shop only charged me $30 for the complete alignment. Ok, everything from the bearings to the radius arm bushings were new so it was easy for them. Check out the bushings at:
http://www.superlift.com/ford_ttb_steer.asp
http://www.superlift.com/ford_ttb_steer.asp
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Leveling kit?
I dont nkow if this is the same leveling kit but i bought minw like a week ago and i found out it has the airbag levleing kit for when it was plowing, can i use that without damaging susp?
Tim
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