Leaf VS 4 Link Coil for Street Use

[chrlsful]

throw in an air bag back there?
Not needed?

What bout the OE (or a Deaver built-in-2 inch lift) with the EB specific 5100?
(will this B made into a stickie?)
Thanks !

 

[68ford]

throw in an air bag back there?
Not needed?

What bout the OE (or a Deaver built-in-2 inch lift) with the EB specific 5100?
(will this B made into a stickie?)
Thanks !

The problem is, even though that may be the best bolt in available set up, the bronco specific leaf spring are all too stiff.

 

[ntsqd]

The basic problem is that by current standards they're too short. I sure wish the Bronc-up's builder had listened to our suggestions and configured for the GM 63's before the frame was galvanized!

 

[chrlsful]

mod ideas to match w/1 Bilstein 5100

The basic problem is that by current standards they're too short. I sure wish the Bronc-up's builder had listened to our suggestions and configured for the GM 63's before the frame was galvanized!

any Chevy or GMC 1/2 or 3/4 ton truck from 1988-2010, 2wd or 4wd leaf spring with a Barnes Off Rd $160 kit.

How much modification needs to B done to the EB frame/body to accept this mod? Is it a oem hight? (I need a lift).

Thnx

 

[68ford]

Alot of mods. Of the top of my head with an, I assume 63 in long spring, the rear shackle will stick out beyond the body. Plus, I assume a full size truck spring would be on the stiff side for a small bronco. Colorado springs or a Ford ranger spring would likely be much closer. I run the longer Ford ranger springs from Deaver.

 

[ntsqd]

I ran 63's under the rear of an '84 Xcab yota. They were quite supple with only the top 3 leaves of what was a 3/4t pack originally in use. One of the 2 best mods that I ever made to the truck. They were nearly as long as the bed. Don't think a std EB has enough frame rail length for it to work. The Bronc-up is stretched 26" in the WB and 12" btwn the rear axle and the bumper.

 

[chrlsful]

interesting, thanks
didn't no that wuz what the '63' meant.
OK, now I C the length in ntsqd's @ the cab'n bed.
Great idea 4 my 1/2 cab (but the full top'n rag top wouldn't fit).
Actually what the EB needs (all ways looked too short in rear frm a side view 2 me).

 

[ntsqd]

As 68 mentioned, I have seen Ranger application leaves used under the rear of EB's and they fit. As I recall those are 57" long along the main leaf. Not sure what was involved in the conversion, but I do know that at least one big dog member here has done it.

 

[68ford]

Ranger leafs leaquired the front mount to moves forward and up. The rear shackle is right at the back of the body right below the body. I moved mine is as much as I could to get a low ride height. If someone wanted to increase the wheel base by about 2 inches the front mount may be used, but modified for the 1/4 in wider spring.