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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Bronco 2" lift problems

I have just put in a 2" lift on my 81 bronco and everywhere I have read wouldn't need TTB extensions. I have big problems with camber and caster even with camber and caster adjustable bushings in still have too much even for them. Seems like having all problems with 4" lift but with only 2". Was hoping not to put traction beam extensions on as I do a lot of off roading and herd they are not very strong. All help will be appreciated thank you.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 01:50 AM
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Tons of trucks with drop brackets, should not be a problem.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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Only find brackets for 4"-6" if I put them on wont I have problem the other way. Off my ball joints are warn would that be making it worse.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Lol, so let me get this right...you are an off-roader worried about drop bracket quality but you don't seem to be phased by worn ball joints.

Post up what you bought/installed. Then maybe we can help you out a bit better.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Are you talking about the pivot arm brackets or radius arm brackets? You should be able to buy those for a 2" lift on broncograveyard? No matter what its gonna need an alignment and if the ball joints are gone then you are looking at a hefty price to have new ones put in if you dont do it yourself. I just had mine done after my lift and I could have done a straight axle swap for cheaper...
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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My ball joints are fine. Installed 2" blocks rear 2" up front. Moog camber/caster adjuster.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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You put blocks up front? Why not new springs?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Block? On top of coils O.o Thats a new one. I guess it shouldn't be though, thats almost like a leveling kit right?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I put 2" spacers on the coils in my 86. Had to put in adjustable bushings. PITA Still don't have camber right on drivers side but since I got a trailer to take it to the trailhead it's not a problem.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Spacers are generally for strut based suspensions. With a ttb youd want springs. Either itll be a pain to align without drop brackets.
 
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