Tire clearence issues

[Walter Hinz]

I just put in a 2 1/2 inch Duff lift kit all around. Outside of the need to use a sawzall, several ripped knuckles, and a lot of time, things went very well.

However, it appears my rig sits high in the front and I only have 2-3 inches of clearence for my new tires (pro comp 30 inch all terrain, 9.5 rims).. The vendor (4 wheel parts) assured me the tires would fit an uncut Bronco with a 2 1/2 inch lift with no problems...

Any thoughts on the cause of my rear end sag and how to fix the tire clearence problem. Could my body mounts be shot?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks..

 

[Allen_69]

Did you get replacement rear spring, blocks, or add-a-leaf. Either of the last two will depend upon how much your existing rear leaf's have sagged. It's been my experience that 30 year old springs don't have much arch left in them and you'd be better off to get new ones.

 

[Walter Hinz]

Good point. I should have been clearer. I completely replaced all bushings, shocks, and coil / leaf springs with brand new Duff parts. I installed their complete 2 1/2 inch kit... That is why I am puzzled by my situation...

 

[Allen_69]

did you get the rear leafs in correctly? Silly question I know but the military wrap goes forward. I assume your issues are with the rear as that's the only place I could possibly see problems with that small a tire.

Note: I just re-read you post, you say 9.5" rims, I assume that you mean 9.5" wide tires?

 

[77TexasBronc]

I agree with Allen 69 you must have the spring in wrong. Those tire should fit fine.

 

[Walter Hinz]

tTanks again for your feedback..

I am not sure what you mean by the military wraps??

Do you guys have a picture??

Thanks for the help...

 

[Jeepster]

military wrap means that the second leaf in the spring pack extends and wraps all the way around the primary spring that attaches to the shackle and the spring hanger.
The military has recognized the strength of this design for a long time and has always used it on military leaf sprung vehicles - hence the term “military wrap”. The benefit of a military wrap spring in addition to increasing the strength of the entire spring pack and allowing for greater articulation is that if in the odd chance the primary spring does break during severe use you can still get out of the woods because the second leaf spring will still kept the entire leaf spring pack attached to the vehicle.

Although...some springs have the "wrap" on both sides.....%)

 

[Original77]

I have had no problem running 30 x 9.5 tires on my uncut 77. I did replace the rear leafs and the front coils with stock height springs from a Bronco Parts house. It sits nice. I also used a 15 x 7 inch rim to tuck the rear tires in a bit more. Your rims may be too wide. I have no rubbing issues front or back. O77