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Well I got my tires and wheels on my 95 Bronco. I thought I would share my results because I have no lift kit. I installed leveling coils in the front by skyjacker, then BFG M/T 33/9.5/15 on american racing wheels 15x8. Everthing clears NO rubbing, I am going to ajust and shim my front bumper alittle not because it hits, but because it looks alittle goofy. It looks good and my truck doesn't have that top heavy feeling my '79 bronco had with a 4" system & 33's.
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Hey Roadrage,
Tell me more about these leveling coils. Where did you get them? How much did they raise the front end? What did they cost? I just want the front of mine to be level with the back, or at least closer to level. I got one ton springs under the back and they don't sag so the front is low by about 3-4 inches.
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89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, T-18 but looking for a ZF. 3.55's.
Tell me more about these leveling coils. Where did you get them? How much did they raise the front end? What did they cost? I just want the front of mine to be level with the back, or at least closer to level. I got one ton springs under the back and they don't sag so the front is low by about 3-4 inches.
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, T-18 but looking for a ZF. 3.55's.
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Sorry it took so long for me to post. I got the leveling coils through National Tire & Wheel. They are made by Skyjacker, and in my case they did more than raise the front level to the rear. The front came up alittle over 2" which made the front actually slightly higher than the back. They ride great, but I had to get aftermarket camber/caster bushings to get the alignment right.
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Did you get the bushings from National Tire and wheel as well? How much were they? J.C. Whitney has springs and the bushings for $165, just trying to find the best deal. Some things from them I am kinda leary on.
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DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, T-18 but looking for a ZF. 3.55's.
Thanks,
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, T-18 but looking for a ZF. 3.55's.
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I got the bushings through NAPA my cost (I work at a ford dealership) was 35.00 for both with tax. I paid the alighnment tech to do the alignment after hours (I am a painter, Body shop). I put the springs in myself took about 45 min. but I did it in the shop (air tools). The camber/caster bushings come in differant offsets (degrees) you will need it on the rack before you know which ones to get. They use them for standard alignments too so you shouldn't need to worry about it, the alignment shop either has or can get the right ones for you, they just add it to the cost of the alignment. Hope this helps alittle.
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Sorry thought I would add. I would stay away from the whitney springs personally, most aftermarket springs ride harsh. I was told the skyjackers were the best riding spring, and after installing them I would have to agree. The ride in my truck hasn't changed, just the hight. My friend installed a rough country 4" kit in his truck and is very unhappy about the ride (I think he cracked a tooth :0 ) The shocks don't need to be replaced with these springs either (which was nice).
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Thanks so much for the info. I believe I will take the same approach you did.
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, T-18 but looking for a ZF. 3.55's.
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, T-18 but looking for a ZF. 3.55's.
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I was actually going to do the same mods to my 95 F-150 4x4 shorty as well. I was wondering though, with a 2" leveling coil, did you have to change the stock shocks? I just put all new Rancho RS-9000's on, and I don't want to replace them for a while.
One other question, would 33/10.5 fit without rubbing?
Thanks in advance
Les
One other question, would 33/10.5 fit without rubbing?
Thanks in advance
Les
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Stock shock is retained. I think the 33x10.5 would fit the only thing on mine that is close is the front bumper which I am going to shim out just in case. The wheels I have are stock offset and 8" wide.
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I bought them locally my cost was $126. each. I like them they were a pain to mount (bead didn't seat very easy). They have a slight "howl" but really not that bad for how aggressive they are.
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