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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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81 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 | 07:47 AM
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4 inch lifts don't have any problems, because they do come with the brackets. That's what I would do, go ahead and put a 4 inch lift under it. There is really no solution to your 2 inch lift problem. You can barely get them aligned with 1.5 inches of lift.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Here's a link to to the Tuff Country pivot brackets page

Axle Pivot Brackets - Tuff Country EZ-Ride

They have them for 2" lifts, which sounds like what you need.

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Axle Pivot Brackets 20842 - SummitRacing.com
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I've used the brackets on two different Broncos and they solved the camber issues.They are plenty strong.Just make sure to use blue Locktite on the mounting bolts.I've used the two inch and four inch type.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Cheers fellas just ordered them. Now got to try find somewhere that sells the extended radius arms and drop bracket for them to sort out the caster issues. Summit only sells them in the full lift kit.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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You do not need extended radius arms for such a mild lift do you? Just the brackets?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Only for the 4" kit and higher. I don't think there's a need for longer radius arms for a 2" lift. Brackets, maybe, not sure on that.
 
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