Which lift leaf springs for an existing lift?

[jake2077]

Hi all, I am working to replace the existing leaf springs on my 71 Bronco and outside of the amount of work with rust and original bolts I am wondering which lift to get. The picture attached shows the 3" lift with factory leaf springs but how does this equate to the Toms Bronco options at 2.5, 3.5, and 5.5 options?

https://imgur.com/a/UTUMkWv

https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/category/66-77-bronco-leaf-springs

It may be obvious and I'm most likely overthinking it, thanks!

 

[svastano]

I would ask, do you have a Bronco that is level at this point? Nose up, Nose down? If nose up go with 3.5" if nose down 2.5" Level????

 

[jake2077]

Yes, it is level at the moment. Guess I'm not sure what the measurement is based on and if having the 3" block under the leaf springs already should stay or go with the new leaf springs. Thanks.

 

[svastano]

Your best bet is to get front and rear springs at the same time. Get what ever lift you need to clear your tires. I would advise to stay away from only doing front or rear. Ask me how I know....

 

[jake2077]

Your best bet is to get front and rear springs at the same time. Get what ever lift you need to clear your tires. I would advise to stay away from only doing front or rear. Ask me how I know....

Luckily the previous owner had done the front as well and they are in good shape. The rear leaf springs are the originals with the 3" spacers and rust everywhere.

 

[mrdrnac]

My limited expereince tells me to go with the 2.5" leafs. Usually the vendor lifts give you more lift than "advertised". I had to take leafs out of my 11 leaf set to bring it down to where it was at the height I wanted.

 

[SteveL]

Yes you want to get new leaf springs from a bronco vendor. The main question is what size either2.5 or 3.5". Other options are 9 or 11 pack. Either way it will ride nicer with the new bronco specific springs. Check in with dirt donk(paul) when he chimes in. He works for wh and may be a better help on what lift size will be best for you. Surprised he hasn't checked in already.

 

[gnpenning]

While we wait for Paul, if you measure from the top of the axle housing to the bottom of the frame on front and back that will give us a idea how much lift you currently have.

 

[bronconut73]

You're in Tennessee so go with Dufftuff.com.
They are in Tennessee. They are the original eb vendor.

 

[dlane84]

Check out the Skyjacker leaf springs that I saw on 4wheelonline. Though the ones they currently have in stock are in 4.5".

 

[jake2077]

You're in Tennessee so go with Dufftuff.com.
They are in Tennessee. They are the original eb vendor.

Didn't know that! Thanks!

 

[SteveL]

Check out the Skyjacker leaf springs that I saw on 4wheelonline. Though the ones they currently have in stock are in 4.5".

These are most likely off the shelf leaves like super lift. If so they will not ride as well as the early bronco specific springs that our vendors sell. It's well worth the extra couple bucks to get the springs made just for the ebs.