Hey everyone! We’re new here to the Classic Bronco Forum, please bear with us as we’re not super techy with forums.
We’d really like to stress that we are new to the Early Bronco Crowd. We appreciate any critical feedback because it’s going to help us create a better product for Early Bronco owners.
The majority of our experience comes from developing Off-Road suspension and parts for the 1980-1996 Ford Broncos and F-Series trucks that use TTBs. Our suspension parts are designed specifically to improve ride quality with on road driving or go-fast off-roading. We focus on wheel travel and controlling that wheel travel. We don’t have too much experience with rock crawling. Most of our durability testing comes from running races down in Baja California and our local So-Cal deserts.
When we bought our Early Bronco we knew immediately that we had to make it ride better. We worked with Deaver Spring to create a new set of leaf springs that not only provided lift but are soft enough to soak up the bumps. We started with a leaf spring that is a 10 leaf pack, provides 2.5" of lift, 2.5" wide, and is extended roughly 6" over stock. We quicky realized that we needed a second option for the people looking to get more lift. So, now Deaver is also making us a 3.5" lift leaf spring with the same spring rate.
These Leaf Sprigs work in conjunction with our Leaf Spring Hangers (Front and Rear) and Extended Shackles. The Leaf Spring Hangers need to be relocated due to the longer leaf springs.
For the people that have an aux gas tank and are curious about using our leaf spring kit, we’re not sure if our parts will work with the aux tank. We’ll need someone who’s willing to send us some photos and measurements, and we will cross reference with our measurements. Please give us call if you are interested. (626-966-7656)
As for the Double-Shear Knuckles page on our website. It’s our fault, as we did not intend for that page to be public just yet (you guys are quick to read our website lol). Some of the information on that page needed to be corrected.
We are upgrading our steering system to heimed steering with 4130 chromoly tire rod and drag link and are designing a fully fabricated pitman arm (basically a double-sheared pitman arm for a heim joint) As for the double sheared knuckle, our Early Bronco (1974) knuckle came with factory disc brakes (looks to be Factory). We are assuming the previous owner put on knuckles from a 76-77 Bronco. But the double shear tabs do clear for the disc brakes. The only concern we have is people running different 15” wheels. We are currently running 15” Alcoa wheels. The steering does get close but doesn’t hit the wheel.
I hope this information helps clear up any thoughts and concerns that people may have. If you do have any questions, please give us a call or send us a email. We do prefer speaking over the phone. It helps us connect more with our customer base.
