Leveling kit for 96 Bronco

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Oct 6, 2010 | 04:21 PM

osb

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Leveling kit for 96 Bronco

Gents;
looking for some advice on leveling a Bronco.

I have a 96 with 5.8, and TTB. Stock springs front and back. I'm looking for recommendations on the best brand/type of leveling kit. I dont really need the extra clearance, I simply prefer the level look. I'm sure there may be some sag in the current springs, as they are original from what I can tell, and from talking with the previous owner.

So should I replace them with new ones, then see how much additional lift i need? (I haven't seen 1 or 1.5 inch levelers for the Bronco yet... )
Or should I just go with 2 inch spacers directly?

thanks!!

Oct 6, 2010 | 09:46 PM

greystreak92

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Mine has a 1.5" leveling kit from suspension connection. I don't recall who the manufacturer is. If I can find that info, I will post it. Leveling kits amount to a heavy urethane bushing between the spring and the cup with an extra nut to keep the bushing from shifting around.

Feb 28, 2011 | 08:38 AM

BURNSTOUGHFORD

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Any more news on a the leveling kit. I would be interested in one to. Does the truck still align well?

Feb 28, 2011 | 12:48 PM

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I ended up selecting the replacement coil spring kit from JBG:

Superlift 1.5" - 2" Leveling Kit

It worked great. The alignment afterwards was a snap. No issues, the ride is the same or better, and the bronco has a nice level stance now.

Feb 28, 2011 | 12:52 PM

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One other thing to keep in mind... You will need to buy longer shocks.

JBG carries those as well.

Feb 28, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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I did the 2" level plates off ebay in the front. my front sits just a tad higher than the rear now (which i hate), and the alignment shop couldnt get my camber adjusted all the way in (tops of my tires stick out a little more than the bottoms). I think im gunna just buy the 1.5 inch springs, and swap them in....hopefully that will give me a level stance, and give the alignment shop a little more to get my tires straight...

I was able to use stock size shocks by the way with no problem!

Mar 1, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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my understanding is that the stock shocks will reach for installation... the issue is that they will max out to early as the suspension moves and inhibit your handling or possibly break the shocks themselves.