Lift coil question
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Lift coil question
Is there anybody out there that makes a quality set of 2" lift coils that won't stiffen the ride up like the f250 springs would and actually provide some extra suspension travel?
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Bronco Graveyard has 2 options for 2" lift coils. One rated at 565lbs-in and on rated at 400lbs-in. I'm guessing the 565 is like the F250 spring rates and the 400 is more like that of the F150. Maybe give them a call.
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Would the one like the f150 one provide better travel than the stock springs with a coil spacer? I'm trying to avoid shining a ton into radius arm drop brackets and pitman arm. Not sure if I'd be better off just saving up and doing that instead.
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I would guess they give more travel, but not much. As for what would be a better way to spend the money, that is going to come down to what you need the truck to do. If you need more ground clearance, a lift system is the way to go. Yes it's expensive, but it corrects any issues with alignment you would have.
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Has your setup ever left you wanting more? Has your setup held you back from doing what you needed it to do? I ask because a lift is not only a hefty investment, but also drastically changes the truck, sometimes for the worse.
My lift is old and the springs are tired. It bounces all over the road despite new shocks. I'm going to try some Deaver coils, new rear factory rate springs and a shackle flip kit. Going to also throw some Bilstein 5100's in it. If that doesn't help the ride and control I will be seriously considering removing every bit of the lift and going to stock height and tire size. It can sometimes just be down right terrible to drive sometimes.
My lift is old and the springs are tired. It bounces all over the road despite new shocks. I'm going to try some Deaver coils, new rear factory rate springs and a shackle flip kit. Going to also throw some Bilstein 5100's in it. If that doesn't help the ride and control I will be seriously considering removing every bit of the lift and going to stock height and tire size. It can sometimes just be down right terrible to drive sometimes.
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I've never been stranded or anything, I'm running coil spacers up front and blocks in the back for 2" all around. I don't really push it hard but that's partially due to fear of getting stuck if I do. The money would probably be best spent on quality tires.
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If you're wanting to greatly increase wheel travel while staying at the height you are currently at then skip buying the 2" coils. Just move the factory coil buckets up 2-4" from the original location on the frame and run some of JBGs Superflex coils. Should'nt cost anymore then the leveling coils other then a bag o' bolts and a grinding wheel and the available travel will be MUCH increased.
BTW if you do go this route, look hard into the D50 stub shaft conversion.
BTW if you do go this route, look hard into the D50 stub shaft conversion.
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I don't have a writeup, but it is fairly straight forward. I did it to an old 94 I used as a budget trail rig and it worked VERY well for the money I had into it, although I did have to limit the travel so it wouldn't bind the center joint.
Just grind out the rivets holding the coil buckets on and reattach 2-4" higher. You will have to measure for longer shocks as well.
Just grind out the rivets holding the coil buckets on and reattach 2-4" higher. You will have to measure for longer shocks as well.
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