Suspension help

[Jesus_man]

About to weld in adjustable Coil buckets. I think they were welded in place for full width axles, which I don't have but wondering if the leaning out will cause me any issues?

We are 11 or 12 deg off 90.

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[Gunnibronco]

I think you'll be fine. I ran mine with stock uppers and 79 F150/Bronco axles for several years. There was much more bow than that.

My new set up will be similar with slightly wider uppers than lowers.

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[Jesus_man]

Everyone I've spoken with agree. There won't be any noticeable difference. Just make sure my tire won't come up and contact it.

I will be cheating the spring in a little to help them be more vertical, but I am guessing I'll only gain 5 deg or so.

I failed to get a picture, but here is where the drivers side was after welding it in solid:


Both sides are now in solid and everything is painted. I've made some straps to hold the spring in place similar to OE, and once the new springs arrive, I will build some stops so the spring can't go anywhere. Then it should be mounting it all up for the final time and see if I can flex it out somehow.

I will say it was easier than I expected to get all the stock stuff off the frame. I didn't clean it all off as some of it was left to keep the thickness for strength. But in the 10hrs +/- I have into it, I figured to be about half-way to where I am. Very pleased to know that maybe 2 more hours and I'll be testing it. Perhaps minor gains, but this gives me flexibility in the future and I know I won't miss those stiff 3.5" springs!

[Gunnibronco]

A Bronco mod that went faster than expected? I'd go buy a Powerball ticket!

What new springs did you install? Looks like my Deavers. 5.5" lift spring set at 3.5" lift gave me great additional droop.

[Jesus_man]

I know right? I went with Wild Horses 5.5" coils in blue. I'd love to try taller someday, but then I get into custom springs, and it's probably cheaper to do coilovers at that point.
Went for the patriotic theme. Red tailgate, white body, blue springs!

[Gunnibronco]

I think a longer spring than 5.5" would over extend my 14" shocks.

Just curious, your first picture looks like linear rate coils. That's why I thought they were Deavers. Is that picture the new WH coils? I thought WH coils were all progressive rate.

[Jesus_man]

I am concerned about the shock length. These have been on the bronco since I bought it...2003-ish?? And probably due for replacement, but I may pull one off and see if it's still doing it's job and decide from there. My Y-link arms have contacted them slightly as well, but I haven't felt any adverse affects to that.

The pictures are all of the old coils. New ones to arrive today!