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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Question Bronco snow plow

I have a 88 Bronco with a 302. It has stock front springs and quad shocks. I would like to put a snow plow on it and want to know if any of you have done this. If so did you install beefy aftermarket springs on it and if not did the front end sag?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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my guess is that id would deffinatly (sp) sag, i would say get some cheap leveling coils and throw them in, it might sit level then
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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I've heard of people using the stiffer f-250 or 350 springs in the front to support heavy bumpers...might be a cheap way to go if you can find some at the junk yard.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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I may have to do nothing if the current springs are sufficiant. Anyone use a plow on their Bronc?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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You can put a plow on the bronco, your front end will sag, and after a couple seasons you'll be riding on stops. You could install Timbren load boosters ( they work great ) or some heavier coils. I think the bronco is killer for plowing tight lots. If your plowing alot, the 3/4 or 1 ton is better, they'll take more abuse but the bronco does good.
 
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