James Duff vs. Wild Horses.

[itsabronco]

Im not bashing or promoting either vendor. I have a JD 3.5 lift right now. I have been looking at the WH 3.5 . I am looking for a better ride than what i have now. The lift on my bronco is about 12 years old. I know there has been alot of advancement since then. Opinions?

 

[Ratch]

Im not bashing or promoting either vendor. I have a JD 3.5 lift right now. I have been looking at the WH 3.5 . I am looking for a better ride than what i have now. The lift on my bronco is about 12 years old. I know there has been alot of advancement since then. Opinions?

If your rear springs ride ok and are not stock w/ blocks, I would just look at any of the progressive coil fronts and a good pair of shocks. It would probably be alot cheaper than a full kit. If your bushing are soft or worn, then a kit might be the ticket.

 

[Explorer]

With you being in CA. I'd go WH's purely due to shipping costs. Me being on East coast, JD's.

 

[needabronco]

Personally I'd do WH and add a set of Bilstein shocks.

 

[broncnaz]

Could be shocks they make a differance in ride. unless you have the cheaper JBG springs.

 

[TM Toys]

when I changed my lift front and rear to all new up date tech ,, it made a world of difference , then while ur in there change those bushings too. I can't say who to use because I have both ,,, ;D

good luck it will be worth it ..

 

[itsabronco]

Cool, Thanks for the replies ! I want to put the 11 pack leafs in the rear and get rid of the add-a-leafs. I want to put rubber bushings back in also where ever they can go.

 

[Dude seriously]

I've got JD 3.5 progressive coils and have found them to be similar in ride quality to WH (both very good). A friend recently put Tom's 3.5 coils on his and from riding in the passenger seat the ride is softer but still has good street manners. Shock selection makes a huge difference with the softer progressive coils too.

 

[TM Toys]

before u order inspect ur old shackles , do they move freely ?? try to remove the old bolts... my springs looked new , but one of my shackles had the bushing sleeve frozen {rust] to the bolt PITA to remove .. I replaced all my bushing / bolts and u'll wuv those 11pks springs... I know I do .
good luck ,,

 

[JWMcCrary]

and get rid of the add-a-leafs.

You left out that part in your original post. Big difference between a set of lift springs and add-a-leafs no matter which vendor you choose.

 

[Heus33]

Here's a recent post I did about my suspension upgrade.

http://www.classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168596

 

[Louie]

I'm on my 4th Wild Horses suspension because I know from my own personal experience what I'm getting is excellent quality and I love the way they ride & handle. Haven't had a JD suspension yet but their reputation is awesome

I'd say you're splitting hairs with them....can't go wrong with either!!!