2" Suspension
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I thought suspension kits started at 2.5", and the 1.5" - 2" range is for leveling kits. In any case, the best 2.5" kit (IMHO) is Tuff Country's.
One possible issue with leveling kits is that occasionally they may make the front end un-alignable. I'd get the 2" plastic spacers since they can be machined down to 1" - 1.5" if they really throw the front end out of alignment.
One possible issue with leveling kits is that occasionally they may make the front end un-alignable. I'd get the 2" plastic spacers since they can be machined down to 1" - 1.5" if they really throw the front end out of alignment.
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Dutch I put the Rough Country 2 1/2" lift kit on my Bronco. I've had no complaints. The first picture is stock height with 32's and the second picture is with the lift and 33's with 10" wide wheels. If you ckick on the pictures it will take you to my Supermotors album where I have pictures of the lift being installed.
Last edited by 94 XLT White/ Silver 302; Oct 6, 2006 at 04:41 PM.
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Dutch I did have to go to longer shocks, if you have quad shocks you can move the shocks infront of the front wheels to behind the front wheels. The rest of the shocks I had to replace. No extended brake lines where needed.
Last edited by 94 XLT White/ Silver 302; Oct 11, 2006 at 10:34 PM.
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I am also looking to put a lift kit onto my truck. Is there a difference between a body lift and suspension lift kits? I would like to get some 33" tires on the truck, but i do not want to spend a lot of money. What do you guys recommend for kits without having to do mods to my truck? All the help is appreciated
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There's a difference between a body lift and a suspension lift.
A body lift, lifts the body and that's it. All it does it gives room for bigger tires and makes big ugly gaps.
A suspension lift, lift the frame, body, engine, and t case all up.
Most lift kits give better flex, smoother ride, room for bigger tires, and good looks.
You wouldn't need much lift to fit 33s on your bronco. Some people run their stock broncos w/ 33s and just shim out the front bumper and only have slight rubbing while offroading.
Now to fix the rubbing, you'd basically only need a leveling kit and shim out the front bumper.
IF you do lift it, I'd say don't do body, and there are plenty others that will agree with this.
A body lift, lifts the body and that's it. All it does it gives room for bigger tires and makes big ugly gaps.
A suspension lift, lift the frame, body, engine, and t case all up.
Most lift kits give better flex, smoother ride, room for bigger tires, and good looks.
You wouldn't need much lift to fit 33s on your bronco. Some people run their stock broncos w/ 33s and just shim out the front bumper and only have slight rubbing while offroading.
Now to fix the rubbing, you'd basically only need a leveling kit and shim out the front bumper.
IF you do lift it, I'd say don't do body, and there are plenty others that will agree with this.
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33" may fit as-is, with some bumper spacing, or that's not enough, with a 0.5" - 1.5" spacer for the spring. However, I don't see why 33" is so much better than 32" (unless you need the 12.5" footprint in sand or somesuch) . Also, the taller you go there will be more need to regear, and that's an expensive item for 2 axles.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I guess i am leaning towards the 2.5" suspension lift like the (94 XLT White /Silver 302) on the page. I have noticed that some brands supply different parts than others. I dont want to do any extra mods (adjusting brake lines, radiators etc...) and at the same time i want to be safe.
What kind of kit and parts do you guys recommend that i purchase?
I guess i am leaning towards the 2.5" suspension lift like the (94 XLT White /Silver 302) on the page. I have noticed that some brands supply different parts than others. I dont want to do any extra mods (adjusting brake lines, radiators etc...) and at the same time i want to be safe.
What kind of kit and parts do you guys recommend that i purchase?
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Here is a 2.5" suspsension lift on ebay! Is this a kit worth buying?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8056331883
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8056331883
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The lift kit you found on ebay is the kit I installed on my Bronco. I didn't like the shocks, they were too soft for me so I replaced them with Rancho 5000's. I have heard you can buy the same lift kit in JC Whitney without the shocks. It is a good heavy kit, I've heard many times that the RC. kits are made by Superlift.
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I'll agree you will not want the Rough Country shocks.
I'd suggest the Rancho 5000s like previously stated or the
skyjacker Nitros. They are the same shock, just the skyjackers are cheaper depending on where you get them from.
I'd suggest the Rancho 5000s like previously stated or the
skyjacker Nitros. They are the same shock, just the skyjackers are cheaper depending on where you get them from.
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94 XLT WHITE/ SILVER 302 did you buy any additional parts besides the stiffer shocks like brake lines, steering stabilizers etc..
I have the 5.8 in my truck i dont think i will get the bigger tires right away (is that bad). In the case that i do get 33's will i need to upgrade the brakes, gears?
I have the 5.8 in my truck i dont think i will get the bigger tires right away (is that bad). In the case that i do get 33's will i need to upgrade the brakes, gears?
Last edited by deepbass; Oct 14, 2006 at 02:24 PM.