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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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whats the difference in suspension?

whats the difference between the 73-75 and the 76-79 in the suspension? i found a 9" lift through broncograveyard.com and the say it will only fit 75-79? here is the link if you need to see it http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-23960_9__ultra_deluxe_lift_kit__black_bushings.htm
 
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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i looked at the link you provided,i read it as saying,the 9 inch deluxe lift fits 77-79 f 100 -f150-billy
 
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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yes i was just asking what the difference is in the suspension and would it fit on the 73-75
 
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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Well, I've monkeyed a bit with the different years.. from what I know the front suspension has the same springs at the same widths. The only difference I noticed (this was on f250 CC 4x4s) was that the bolts used were different. The 73-77 style had slightly smaller diameter bolts in one of the locations.. front or rear, I can't remember.

I haven't had the rear apart but I know that the springs are mounted closer together on the 73-77, but I'm not sure about lengths, bolts etc.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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Well, I've monkeyed a bit with the different years.. from what I know the front suspension has the same springs at the same widths. The only difference I noticed (this was on f250 CC 4x4s) was that the bolts used were different. The 73-77 style had slightly smaller diameter bolts in one of the locations.. front or rear, I can't remember.

I haven't had the rear apart but I know that the springs are mounted closer together on the 73-77, but I'm not sure about lengths, bolts etc.
your talking about leaf sprung trucks.....the 150's (except supercabs) are coil sprung
 
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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The steering parts won't fit. The suspension parts will. Is that what you wanted to know???
 
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KubotaOrange76
your talking about leaf sprung trucks.....the 150's (except supercabs) are coil sprung
Doh! Heh.. right.
 
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