Need help W/ front coilovers

[303bronco]

Hey All!

This is my first post but I have been reading on here for a while.

Quick history:
My Dad and I recently inherited a 1969 Bronco 302 that my grandfather purchased new. It is pretty decent mechanical condition but is a little rough on the exterior. We are excited to try and restore this family keepsake to its original glory.

Question:
This truck originally had a snow plow on the front and it has these coilovers that we can not find in any of the parts magazines. I'm wondering if it was part of a snow plow package, or if it was something that was out on aftermarket? We are looking to find replacements as these are pretty beat up.

What do you all think?

Thanks in advance!

 

[toddz69]

Those are aftermarket units. Monroe sold most of them under the "Load Leveler" brand. There was also a brand called "Four Way Equalizer". In any case, they're old school and I'd take them off, throw them in the trash, and buy a nice set of modern shocks to replace them.

Todd Z.

 

[PaveBronco]

Welcome, looks in good shape for being a snow plow truck in Colorado, you can lose the shocks with the coilovers, throw on the reg shocks and drive on. keep the posts and pics coming, the folks on this site have saved me all kinds of time and money with their expert knowhow.

 

[303bronco]

Thanks! The amount of knowledge on here is insane. If it can be done someone on here has probably done it.

 

[303bronco]

It needs new weather seals all around. Any recommendations on those?

 

[Justafordguy]

These are supposted to be the best out there. I just got mine but haven't installed them yet. The quality is really nice and made in the USA.;D

http://amzn.com/B0072GV6DK

http://amzn.com/B0072GXGXS

 

[ScanmanSteven]

Welcome. We all like neat stories and you being the third generation for the same Bronco is cool. Keep us posted with pictures, without them you won't get help, just kidding. You're right about this site, even something that hasn't been done can be figured out by the experts on here!

 

[303bronco]

We are looking to put a 2.5 in lift on it. Any recommendations on a set up? And is there a tire fitment guide?

 

[bronconut73]

These are supposted to be the best out there. I just got mine but haven't installed them yet. The quality is really nice and made in the USA.;D

http://amzn.com/B0072GV6DK

http://amzn.com/B0072GXGXS

Nice seals....

 

[bronconut73]

We are looking to put a 2.5 in lift on it. Any recommendations on a set up? And is there a tire fitment guide?

Go to WildHorses4x4.com.
2.5" lift with the Bilstein shock option. Best thing going right now.
They have a tire fitment guide. But you could run 33" x 12.50" tires on 10" wheels if you cut the fenders.

 

[303bronco]

What if we leave them uncut. We want to kind of keep it originalish...

Kinda restomod

 

[broncodriver99]

What if we leave them uncut. We want to kind of keep it originalish...

Kinda restomod

Search on here for LUBR or LUBER(Lifted Uncut Bronco). A lot of guys are going that route and doing a small lift and skinnier tires so they don't have to cut the rear quarters.

 

[broncodriver99]

Here is a good read on uncut Broncos.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178183

 

[303bronco]

Thanks again! I will keep you posted.

 

[303bronco]

Update:

This has been sort of a long process and I would like to convert this into a build thread. I apologize in advance if This is not the place.

We have gotten some of the mechanical stuff worked out and removed the carpet and seats.

What order do we need to do this project in?

1. Body work
2. Paint
3. Spray line floor
4. Weather seals/trim
5. Lift and wheels

It also looks like the floor pans and rockers will need to be replaced.

Thanks in advance!!



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