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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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Dual shocks

My 89 bone stock 302 5 spd has dual shocks on the front.It doesn't have limited slip or any towing package.Is this standard ?in North carolina I wouldn't think it has a plow package . Any ideas guys?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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It could of been an option, custom ordered maybe.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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My 86 has dual fronts, called Quadrashocks by Ford.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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My 1990 XLT with 302/AOD has dual shocks(Quadrashocks) front and back of the coil springs. Apparently this was a factory option best I can gather from Haynes Manual. What I can't figure out is if the steering damper/stabilizer was stock or option.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:10 PM
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Steering Stabilizer was an add on
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:47 PM
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I thought it was a tow package!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 02:21 AM
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my 83 came with quad shocks.
my 82 has just 2 shocks in the front, but has steering dampner from the factory, or dealer installed.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 07:53 AM
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My 84 and my 89 both have quads on the front.

I didn't know it was an optional thing. I thought it was standard?!?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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my 89 has the quad shocks up front with no apparent tow package. No LS either. Sure wish it did have it though
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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My '89 has only single shocks. It doesn't have the limited slip, nor the towing package.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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thank guys sound special order to me
 
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Tow package has a transmition cooler...
 
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Well, to have the dual front shocks you either need to have the Heavy Duty package or the Tow package. Here is what they consist of.

Heavy Duty Package:
Tranny cooler
Oil Cooler
Front and rear sway bars
Limited Slip in front and rear axles
3-row radiator
Dual Front shocks

Tow Package:
Tranny Cooler
Oil Cooler
Front and rear sway bars
3-row radiator
Dual Fornt Shocks
Class 3 Tow Hitch W/trailer light hookup



For the trucks that don;t have either of these packages, that means someone added the brackets for the dual front shocks onto your Bronco at a later date. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by bronco351
Well, to have the dual front shocks you either need to have the Heavy Duty package or the Tow package. Here is what they consist of.

Heavy Duty Package:
Tranny cooler
Oil Cooler
Front and rear sway bars
Limited Slip in front and rear axles
3-row radiator
Dual Front shocks

Tow Package:
Tranny Cooler
Oil Cooler
Front and rear sway bars
3-row radiator
Dual Fornt Shocks
Class 3 Tow Hitch W/trailer light hookup



For the trucks that don;t have either of these packages, that means someone added the brackets for the dual front shocks onto your Bronco at a later date. Hope this helps.
I have the tow package and have all those in the list.
 
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