A good lift for my Bronco?
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A good lift for my Bronco?
I've started doing the research putting a 6" suspension lift on my 89 Bronco and I could use some input on what's good, as well as what's affordable. Here's what I've come up with so far:
Superlift 6" w/shocks - $1176 at 4wheelparts.com
Skyjacker 6" w/shocks - $1200 at 4wheelparts.com
Procomp 6" w/shocks - $1099 at 4wheelonline.com
These prices are all on the "Class 1" or "Stage 1" lifts. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Superlift 6" w/shocks - $1176 at 4wheelparts.com
Skyjacker 6" w/shocks - $1200 at 4wheelparts.com
Procomp 6" w/shocks - $1099 at 4wheelonline.com
These prices are all on the "Class 1" or "Stage 1" lifts. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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john, u can get a complete rough country lift for around $600 on ebay. it included the drop down brackets for the TTB, radius arm drop brackets, blocks for the rear, shocks, pitman arm and i think extended brake lines.
its not the best kit but its cheap and effective. and by best i mean from my experience, id like to recommened a lift that comes with the extended radius arms but not everyone can swing that much $$ for a lift.
since this is going to be ur toy, id go with the rough country lift. what are ur desired tire size and plans for this?
its not the best kit but its cheap and effective. and by best i mean from my experience, id like to recommened a lift that comes with the extended radius arms but not everyone can swing that much $$ for a lift.
since this is going to be ur toy, id go with the rough country lift. what are ur desired tire size and plans for this?
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I'm thinking I'd like something other than a Rough Country kit, from the rep I've heard of them on here. I can probably find a way to afford something up to 1500.
I'd like to go with 37 -38.5" tires if its possible. I'm thinking I'll just trim the fenders and add on some bushwackers as Jey suggested.
I'd like to go with 37 -38.5" tires if its possible. I'm thinking I'll just trim the fenders and add on some bushwackers as Jey suggested.
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38s is pushing it for a stock 1/2 ton drivetrain. u may be better off just dropping a solid axle in there.
theres nothing wrong with rough country lifts, i know people and have wheeled the **** outta trucks with there kits and all is well. my gripe is with a 6" lift, the drop down brackets for the radius arns can put more strain on the frame where they mount.
but for $1500 u can get a stage/class 2 lift with extended radius arms for more wheel travel, better ride and easier allignment.
theres nothing wrong with rough country lifts, i know people and have wheeled the **** outta trucks with there kits and all is well. my gripe is with a 6" lift, the drop down brackets for the radius arns can put more strain on the frame where they mount.
but for $1500 u can get a stage/class 2 lift with extended radius arms for more wheel travel, better ride and easier allignment.
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Originally Posted by winks
If 38" will put too much of a strain on the truck, a 37" tire will be alright with me, if the truck can handle it. What would the stress on the frame do with the drop down kit, and would I get those same stresses if I used a stage 2 kit?
with the extended arms, it uses factory radius arm brackets which are build better and are less prone to fatigue.
in all honesty, u can fit 35s with just a 3" body lift and possibly shimming the bumper a little. that'd be ideal IMO because its cheap and keeps the center of gravity WAY down.
just giving ya several differnt options.
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I found this 6" Rough Country suspension lift on ebay - EBAY LINK
What I'm seeing is that it comes with only 4 shocks. I have a dual shock setup on the front, so I'm wondering if these setups will still work with my truck?
Edit: I called 4wheel parts and they said it will still work with the double shock system, I just need to order two more shocks.
What I'm seeing is that it comes with only 4 shocks. I have a dual shock setup on the front, so I'm wondering if these setups will still work with my truck?
Edit: I called 4wheel parts and they said it will still work with the double shock system, I just need to order two more shocks.
Last edited by winks; 02-28-2006 at 10:51 AM.
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i don't know about that big of tires with only 6 inches, what about a 3 in body lift as well?
My co-worker has a '95 150 on 38.5x15's and it has a 6in sus lift, and a 3 in body lift, and he said if it wasn't for the body clearing 35/36 would have been tough. I don't know too much about the older version of the fseries/bronco though.
My co-worker has a '95 150 on 38.5x15's and it has a 6in sus lift, and a 3 in body lift, and he said if it wasn't for the body clearing 35/36 would have been tough. I don't know too much about the older version of the fseries/bronco though.
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meem, i dont see how he cant clean 35s with a 6" lift...i have a 2" front lift and clear 33s. i know a lot of guys who run a 4" lift with just 35s. 6" can fit 36s...but its all up to how each person likes.
winks, u dont need to run quad shocks up front if u dont want to. oh and u'll need extended brake lines...im almost positive.
winks, u dont need to run quad shocks up front if u dont want to. oh and u'll need extended brake lines...im almost positive.
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Originally Posted by optikal illushun
38s is pushing it for a stock 1/2 ton drivetrain. u may be better off just dropping a solid axle in there.
theres nothing wrong with rough country lifts, i know people and have wheeled the **** outta trucks with there kits and all is well. my gripe is with a 6" lift, the drop down brackets for the radius arns can put more strain on the frame where they mount.
but for $1500 u can get a stage/class 2 lift with extended radius arms for more wheel travel, better ride and easier allignment.
theres nothing wrong with rough country lifts, i know people and have wheeled the **** outta trucks with there kits and all is well. my gripe is with a 6" lift, the drop down brackets for the radius arns can put more strain on the frame where they mount.
but for $1500 u can get a stage/class 2 lift with extended radius arms for more wheel travel, better ride and easier allignment.