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Looking for a softer ride.

itsabronco

Sr. Member
Joined
Jul 27, 2009
Messages
551
Loc.
Banning, CA.
I have a 3.5 duff lift on it. Its been on there since I bought the Bronco about 15 years ago. Its got add a leafs in the rear, which is stiffer than you know what, and progressive coils in the front, 70/30 auto adjust shocks on all 4. All James duff stuff. I am wanting a better ride to haul a$$ over the terrain. Not into rock crawlin, just moderate wheelin. It flexes good as far as im concerned.

My thing is "gettin it" when im out, but man, its a little rough ! OUt in Ocotillo wells this weekend gettin it in the washes and Ive had enough killing myself and my passengers. Wanna make it better !

I put a post on the "Chat" side, not much response. Just looking for some info, suggestions, (other than getting a Rhino) what ever . Thanks.
 

mortimersnerd

Sr. Member
Joined
Aug 25, 2010
Messages
743
The newer spring packs are much softer. Order up your favorite lift kit and enjoy. Wild Horses springs are known for being a good compromise between ride and body control.
 

Monster Mike

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Bronco Guru
Joined
Dec 29, 2010
Messages
1,768
I aint happy unless im going 40+ mph through the washes in az. however your entire suspension is different then mine. so i couldnt say that just changing springs and shocks is going to get you where you want.

a little bit at a time and you will get what your looking for. definitely start with upgrading your leaf springs. For the rear im running 11 leaf deavers and 2 RS9000 inboard

did you say your running 2 shocks on each corner? not bad but its easier to make your ride stiffer with to much shock. I just run the 4 ranchos for tuning. its nice to throw them on 2-3 and give the washes some hell!
 

ryan287

Full Member
Joined
Jan 15, 2006
Messages
190
Loc.
Orange County, CA
I have WH 3.5" coils and Deaver leafs in the back that were originally a 3.5", but after settling, a rollbar, and rear bumper w/ tire my Bronco was raked back more than i wanted and a little squishy. Deaver is great, they added leafs to make it a 13pk and re-arched them for free.

Shocks make a HUGE difference, and I can't say enough about the 5100 series Bilsteins I have. (4) up front and (2) in back. I like my Bronco more streetable and quicker offroad, so maybe my set up isn't for the crawler.

Quick video on handling characteristics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiM0zlXSNgk

Good luck!
 
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