out of level?
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out of level?
i read a post the other day about suspension and someone said the b2 sits higher in the front from the factory.good news for me i guess because mine sits that way,but what are some cheaper ways to a just suspension with out breaking the bank.i like a factory look and am only interested in raising my truck a little bit and leveling it out.
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well half way there
I Thought About Add-a-leafs.i'll Check Thoughs Out At J.c.wit,but What About The Front,anyone Know Some Tricks For Raising It A Bit.also Anyone Know How Much Lift I Could Get From Higher Performance Shocks Like Rancho,wouldn't They Give Me At Least A1/2" To 3/4" ?
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bronco2 like rangers sit higher from factory
cheap easy lifts can give you about 2inches without pitman arms or driveshaft problems.
you can get coil spacers,add a leaves for the back,or explorer springs/coils too
they give you about 2inches . you might need alignment bushings.
get some front leveling coils. etc.. quite a few choices.
cheap easy lifts can give you about 2inches without pitman arms or driveshaft problems.
you can get coil spacers,add a leaves for the back,or explorer springs/coils too
they give you about 2inches . you might need alignment bushings.
get some front leveling coils. etc.. quite a few choices.
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You should never use air shocks to lift a vehicle, especially a BII with brackets that are 1/8 steel if that. If you drill out the brackets on the axle you can use full sized Bronco (80s) shocks on the rear axle. I have done that before.
One thing that makes the BII excellent off-road in even 2x4 is because the weight is well distributed compared to a pick up truck with more over the rear axle.
Note that changing that distribution changes the handling and will make it more prone to flip during a high speed emergency. I would change both axles equally, though noting both Aerostar and BII rears tend to sag a bit over time so if you are really dragging low you should lift it.
One thing that makes the BII excellent off-road in even 2x4 is because the weight is well distributed compared to a pick up truck with more over the rear axle.
Note that changing that distribution changes the handling and will make it more prone to flip during a high speed emergency. I would change both axles equally, though noting both Aerostar and BII rears tend to sag a bit over time so if you are really dragging low you should lift it.
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