Greg Miller
12-05-2001, 09:15 PM
I am intersted in hearing any thoughts about a Kit to change early bronco rear suspension for leaf spring to a 4 link coil, or coil-over suspension system.
Any one know anybody who is selling such a kit?
Any thoughts about the desirability of such a kit?
Would it really be that much better than a good leaf spring system such as the Wild Horses leaf springs?
CrazyHorse
12-05-2001, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by Greg Miller
I am intersted in hearing any thoughts about a Kit to change early bronco rear suspension for leaf spring to a 4 link coil, or coil-over suspension system.
Any one know anybody who is selling such a kit?
nope
Any thoughts about the desirability of such a kit?
would be awesome if someone did
Would it really be that much better than a good leaf spring system such as the Wild Horses leaf springs?
It makes a night and day difference with good coilovers
So...if you decide to produce them...do I get to help test a prototype version? my truck can be delivered to your shop any time for the work...
rokcrln
12-06-2001, 05:06 AM
How much travel are you looking for? With good leafs and some minor tweeking and the right shock combo ( general chat/ tie two shocks together) you can get tons of travel and keep it mostly legal for the street.
I have the 3 1/2 WH rears with tons of grease between leafs and with spring pivotr (just to reduce bind) and 14" Bilsteins you can get plenty and it is a lot less work.
OK that is the standard bronco responce, Now if you like working and fabing like I do then go or it, if you can do the work our self or can afford to pay for it! If not then go with the above listed set up and you will be very happy!
The pic is an one of mine and it is not maxed out in the shot I was doing work on the front but could not resist the pic!
CrazyHorse
12-06-2001, 08:01 AM
here's a pic of what a proper 4 link setup will do for flex, by the way those ar 38.5 tires on it!
http://www.lonestar-ebc.com/content/tech/fabrication/lees_suspension/rearflex1.jpg
http://www.lonestar-ebc.com/content/tech/fabrication/lees_suspension/stuffrear.jpg
for more info look at www.lonestar-ebc.com under tech, fabrication, lee's suspension.
FearMe
12-06-2001, 08:46 AM
Geez John, your garage looks as clean as mine:D
How do you like the SX's?
clc900
12-06-2001, 09:11 AM
Thats not John's garage. Thats Lee Novikoff's. Swweeeeet Rig!
Chad:eek:
rokcrln
12-06-2001, 09:26 AM
THAT IS EXACTLEY WHAT I MENT BY IF YOU LOVE DOING YOUR OWN WORK THEN GO FOR IT. ONCE MY FRONT IS FULLY DIELED IN THEN IT IS TIME FOR CRAZY SH!T OUT BACK.
CrazyHorse
12-06-2001, 09:49 AM
Originally posted by FearMe
Geez John, your garage looks as clean as mine:D
How do you like the SX's?
LOL, I wish that was my garage, it's my buddy Lee Novikoff's truck and garage, my garage makes his look clean, since mine is a 2 car garage, and I'm restoring my BOSS 302 in one half, and my dad is restoring his 29 model a in the other half. As for the SX's I like what I've seen them do on other guys trucks, I'll let you know personally in a month or so, as I'm hanging 38.5 SX's on my 60's that I'm starting to hang next week.