Suspension review

[turbotim2]

I just thought I'd throw this out there as I (like many of you) have spent countless hours researching this site during my build. One of the best results of all of the research for me has been my suspension. I can't believe how smooth it is. I have maybe 250-300 miles on it now and have taken it to work a few times that takes me over a set of RR tracks. My daily driver is a plushy ride but the Bronco is even smoother hitting those tracks! I barely feel them at all. The roads around here are generally in bad condition so having a smooth riding suspension is great.
What I choose for my suspension is 3.5" Deaver springs front and back from JBG, single Bilstein 5100's and I went with a Kiser riser bracket for the trac bar. I think it rides better than it did on the stock suspension.

 

[jmangi62]

That's great, sounds like you have the perfect combo for the rig, any pics?

 

[tasker]

fall cruise this weekend Tim?

 

[tasker]

trailer it down....want to see that thing!!!

 

[sprdv1]

I just thought I'd throw this out there as I (like many of you) have spent countless hours researching this site during my build. One of the best results of all of the research for me has been my suspension. I can't believe how smooth it is. I have maybe 250-300 miles on it now and have taken it to work a few times that takes me over a set of RR tracks. My daily driver is a plushy ride but the Bronco is even smoother hitting those tracks! I barely feel them at all. The roads around here are generally in bad condition so having a smooth riding suspension is great.
What I choose for my suspension is 3.5" Deaver springs front and back from JBG, single Bilstein 5100's and I went with a Kiser riser bracket for the trac bar. I think it rides better than it did on the stock suspension.

Good info, bout due for a shock change myself.. No bushings in lower mounts on the rear uggh LOL

 

[sprdv1]

single Bilstein 5100's and I went with a Kiser riser bracket for the trac bar. I think it rides better than it did on the stock suspension.

And now I'm ready, looking at BF sales.

Where did you pick up your 5100s?

 

[Justafordguy]

That's the same place I got mine. The free shipping was hard to beat.

 

[Dyehard]

Which suspension?

Did you get the Standard 3.5" http://shop.broncograveyard.com/35-Ultra-Deluxe-Kit-1976-77/productinfo/13835/

or the Long Travel 3.5" http://shop.broncograveyard.com/35-Long-Travel-Lift-Kit-System-1976-77/productinfo/13837/

And by the way, Summit Racing has a great deal in Bilstein's right now with free shipping (they will price match if you find a better deal). I ordered mine on a Wednesday afternoon and had them delivered Friday afternoon.

 

[Geniusloerts]

Did you get the Standard 3.5" http://shop.broncograveyard.com/35-Ultra-Deluxe-Kit-1976-77/productinfo/13835/

or the Long Travel 3.5" http://shop.broncograveyard.com/35-Long-Travel-Lift-Kit-System-1976-77/productinfo/13837/

A

From all the threads I read on those two lifts the "long travel" kits are the ones that have Deaver Springs and other one does not.

 

[Dyehard]

The standard 3.5" kit says that it has the Deaver coils, but what confused me was looking at Turbotim2's build thread, it looks like he has a 9 or 11 leaf pack on the back instead of the 6 leaf pack that comes with the standard 3.5" kit from JBG.

 

[Dyehard]

So to be clear, you have the 3.5" Deaver coils on front and the long travel 11 pack 3.5" leafs on the rear? Did you add a drop pitman arm?

 

[Dyehard]

Got it. What size tires and wheels are you running?

 

[sprdv1]

I actually got them on Amazon. I know, not the first place one usually looks for car parts but I got a really good price on them.

Yeah, wouldn't have thought about that one lol

No issues w/fitment? which ones?

I see the kit on WH that's bronco specific.

Quick check and prices seem comparable with summit / 4 wheel parts

 

[Dyehard]

Thanks Turbotim2, by the way, you have a beautiful Bronco.