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Whats the easiest way to lower the truck and tighting the suspension?
I would think new springs but maybe theres another way.
Also do u need new shocks with new springs and where is the best place to find good ones for a bronco?
Thanks again,
Adam
I would think new springs but maybe theres another way.
Also do u need new shocks with new springs and where is the best place to find good ones for a bronco?
Thanks again,
Adam
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Adam
Can't say that I ever dropped a Bronco, but I think you are going to face the same front end alignment issues we face when lifting a Bronco, only in reverse of course. 2WD would be a FAR easier route if you are into lowering trucks. Then drop spindles and other options work.
Can't say that I ever dropped a Bronco, but I think you are going to face the same front end alignment issues we face when lifting a Bronco, only in reverse of course. 2WD would be a FAR easier route if you are into lowering trucks. Then drop spindles and other options work.
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Well I see so many broncos on this site that are raised, and then I just saw that Lighting bronco, and man, that thing looked sweet, and I do more street driving than I do off road, so if I had a choice i would lower it.
Im not familar with raising it nor, loweing it so im not sure what problems you/ I would face.
Adam
Im not familar with raising it nor, loweing it so im not sure what problems you/ I would face.
Adam
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Lowering a 4x4 is probably not an aftermarket option.....
if you have a centurion 4x2 conversion, then Belltech would have the spindles for the lower phase of the project....
in your cse, lowering the Bronco would not only mess up the front camber alignment, but would apply unecessary stress on the steering arms.
go and get a lightning and slap the belltech spindles and some 18 inch boyd coddington wheels on it.
and be happy.
if you have a centurion 4x2 conversion, then Belltech would have the spindles for the lower phase of the project....
in your cse, lowering the Bronco would not only mess up the front camber alignment, but would apply unecessary stress on the steering arms.
go and get a lightning and slap the belltech spindles and some 18 inch boyd coddington wheels on it.
and be happy.
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That guy took out the 4x4 parts from the Bronco and put in the 2wd parts from a 1st Gen Lightning in order to lower it and make it 2wd. Nobody actually sells parts to lower a Bronco.
If you want yours to ride and handle better on the road, I would say try a good set of shocks, thicker anti-sway bars, and polyurethane bushings all around. Also a good set of tires would help. Personally I think Broncos ride great.
If you want yours to ride and handle better on the road, I would say try a good set of shocks, thicker anti-sway bars, and polyurethane bushings all around. Also a good set of tires would help. Personally I think Broncos ride great.
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