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Lift kit options

tmbonnett

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I have been researching which 3.5" lift kit and options I want to install on my 69 Bronco. I live in Florida and the bronco will be a street vehicle 90% of the time.
I have narrowed my search down to the following:
JBG's 3.5" Long Travel Lift Kit System, 1966-75-
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-13836-3-5-long-travel-lift-kit-system-1966-75.html- $669.00
and
James Duff-System B+: 3 1/2" Basic Suspension Lift w/Leafs 1966-77 Bronco
http://www.dufftuff.com/System_B_3_5_Basic_Suspension_Lift_Leafs_Bronco_p/5000b+.htm-$899.00

Am I missing something that would make the Duff system $230.00 more than what seems to be the same components. Is the Duff system worth the premium?

Thank you in advance for your feed back in making my decision.

OK. I have added the WH system 3 to the list.
WH-Suspension System 3 w/WH Shocks 3.5in Lift
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/system3_w_WH_Shocks_3in $751.16

Is it worth the cost to upgrade the shocks.
 
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bronconut73

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Depending on which kit you get from JBG it may have Deaver coils and leafs. Ask. If it is Deaver then it is quality stuff.
The Duffs use great springs. Duff also boasts more suspension travel with their front shock hoops.
Duffs has a 70/30 shock that is valved appropriately for an eb.

My opinion is $200 difference is a reasonable difference between the two.

My vote is the Duff kit.

But there's nothing wrong with JBG either.
 

rguest3

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I'll throw a wrench in the decision process.

The Wild Horses 3 1/2" with the Bilstein shocks will be an excellent choice as well. I have this on my 69 Half Cab and Love it. Listed a little higher, but I would recommend it. (WH 2 1/2" on two others)
 

Brnco302

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I bought a 2 1/2 lift from JBG.I bought the deavers and put on a set of bilsteins.What a difference in the ride.great product
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tmbonnett

tmbonnett

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Dave67fd, the Duff B+ includes 11 pack leafs, I confirmed with Denver there this week. I have not confirmed with JBG on the drop pitman in the picture, but I did pick up on it.
Keep the great input and suggestions coming.
 
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