Lowered Bronco?!?!?

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Feb 27, 2005 | 08:38 PM

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JBronco

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I know J. I just couldn't resist teasing a little. Sorry if I sounded so much like an ***.

I actually had no ill intent.

As long as you're happy.

Feb 28, 2005 | 06:10 AM

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spaceganja

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WOW...10's! I wouldve lost some more weight, but sweet, reminds me of that 8 second dodge minivan...lol

Feb 28, 2005 | 11:09 AM

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This has been a topic that I've been very curious about. I do not offroad. I use my bronc mainly for the street and to tow my boat. I need 4whl cuz it does snow here in the winter. I want to get rid of the bus-like ride in my bronco but have the abilty to use 4whl if needed. I'm not talking slamming the rig but more of a mild 1-2 inch drop to improve handling and looks. The stock ride seems more like a compromise in handling. It tries to cater to both the off road enthusiast but also have a decent onroad ride. I think it does neither very good. I think a slight drop with a stiffer front coil would greatly improv its handling. I'm just not sure what the ramifications would be ? Stress on the rad-arm bushing? Would you even be able to align the front end with a 2in drop?

Feb 28, 2005 | 12:18 PM

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spaceganja

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they do make dropped I beams, that replace the beams, and I think Radius arms to go with it. Hard to find for Fords, but they are there. Drop it two inchs, maintain your sway bars, get some good shocks, replace all your bushings in the suspension with good ahrd ones (name brand of course) and figure out a way to get the rear to be independant...I know there was a truck they did that to called the f-150 mark 8 in Ford Truckin magazine. Independant rear. But in keeping 4wd...don't know if theres much you can do at all without doing a lot of your own modifications...and please, make sure your camber adjusters still work...that looks so goofy.

Feb 28, 2005 | 01:04 PM

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I thought the I-beams are for 2wl drives only ? I know the rear would be easy-pull the wedge between the leaf pack and rearend that would be good for about 1 1/2. The front however is a different story. When you start dealing with alignment and pinion angles it gets a little confusing. I've gotten several different answers from different shops ranging from no problems to will never work. I dont have the expertise in suspension to know, but I feel if you can add 2 in coil spacers to lift this vechile you should be able to go that amount in the opposite direction ?

Mar 2, 2005 | 07:02 AM

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cjbronco

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isn't there a lowring kit for a f150 out there that will workl for the bronco? Some guy that used to live in my area didn't of a lowered bronco, but had very little wheels to give it that effect.

Mar 2, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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aurgathor

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Originally Posted by iagainsti

I know the rear would be easy-pull the wedge between the leaf pack and rearend that would be good for about 1 1/2.

That wedge is not only for lift, (maybe an inch) but also to get the right pinion angle. Without it, you'll have lots of vibration.

IMHO, if someone wants a strrreet machine, some short but wide tires would work the best.

Mar 2, 2005 | 06:13 PM

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iagainsti

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maybe I'm on glue but it seems the older squarer 80's - to early 90's Broncs sit a little lower in stock trim. Dont the older and newer use the same ttb front end ? Also cant the differential be rotated to correct any angle changes ? I just trying to grasp the inner workings of my own suspension so any help is appreciated.