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Mar 13, 2006 | 06:01 PM

chevygoneford

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technical lift question guru needed

On the drop brackets under the engine on the crossmember for a six inch lift .does anyone have the exact measurement of the drop for the lift?does it drop it exactly 6 inchs welding up my own lift thats the only thing thats holdin me up.already made the extended radius arms and drop brackets .before you guys go crazy im a union boilermaker certified welder tig stick and mig and have been fabricating for a long time just want to get these right the first time ive looked at all the welds on most of these lifts and im not too impressed with the look and size of the welds. didnt know if you guys might have some tech sheets from your lifts i noticed streetgang had some pics on his sight but no tech info
thanks in advance
john
ps im not cheap just like doing this stuff and have time while engines out
1990 eddie bauer bronco
302 (at the machine shop) 5 speed manual borg warner transcase
ttb front 8.8 rear
runnin 35 12.50 15s
6 inch skyjacker springs front and rear (fabbin the lift now)

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Mar 13, 2006 | 10:00 PM

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Ok, from what I understand, your asking for the measurements of the drop brackets for the radius arms, but then you said you already made the extended radius arms and drop brackets,?

What are you asking for then?
Either way, mine RA drop brackets drop 4". W/ a 3" lip above the drop bolting to the frame, I can take pics if you want, just ask.

Just to say my Bronco is a 79, but basically all the same.

Mar 14, 2006 | 06:34 AM

chevygoneford

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this is the measurment that i need to finish the lift borrowed this pic from streetgangs fotos just need the exact drop on these brackets thanks didnt know the name of them https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph...429C33CA97F123

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:17 AM

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Which pic am I suposed to look at, he has like 50 of them.

Are you talking about droping the bracket where the radius arm conects to the frame?

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:35 AM

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Sounds like you're looking for the TTB drop brackets. If so, I can measure mine (91) if you give a little more detail about which measurement you need (i.e., frame to hole centerline, frame to bracket edge...).

Mar 14, 2006 | 12:50 PM

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yes the ttb drop brackets (didnt know what they were called)

i guess with a plum bob from the bottom of the frame straight down to the center of the hole on each thanks alot sorry about the link didnt check it before posting thought i just got the drop bracket photo once again thanks for the help

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:34 PM

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Okay, There are two brackets:
1) Mounts on the passenger side of the cross member and connects the TTB to drivers side wheel
2) Mounts on the drivers side of the cross member and connects the TTB to passenger side wheel

Measuring from the bottom of the cross member to the TTB bolt hole center I get:

bracket 1: 3"
bracket 2: 1.25"