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Mtrhd0024
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- High Point/Thomasville NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
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Hey guys!
So I'm replacing a bunch of suspension parts on my Bronco II... The thing is all over the road, especially while braking, so 23 years, and 225,000 miles later I believe its time to replace some stuff! I believe the shocks on mine are original, so it is definitely in need of replacement!
I've researched good shocks for Bronco II's/RBV's, and while there are plenty of opinions out there, I keep hearing over and over that Bilsteins are the way to go. They're a good bit more expensive than some of the economy shocks out there, but I'm willing to pay the price for something that will last and make the truck handle better.
My question is this: I want to put Bilstein 4600 series shocks on it, and all the online shock places give a front P/N (24-022361) but no rear P/N for the Bronco II. So are the shocks from the rear of a 1990 Ranger the same as my Bronco II? The front P/N is the same as the Bronco II.
Here's the listing for the Bronco II:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3972&selected_year=1990
And the listing for the Ranger:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4033&selected_year=1990
The other thing is, I'm probably going to be putting Explorer Leaf Springs and possibly coils on my Bronco in the near future. The rear leafs are sagging pretty badly as most Bronco II's do. Will I still be able to use stock lenth shocks, assuming that I get the predicted 1-1.5" of lift in the back? I wouldn't think that would be a problem but I may as well ask.
I've searched and I'm not having a ton of luck finding all the answers I need, so I figured maybe one of you guys has been through this before!
So I'm replacing a bunch of suspension parts on my Bronco II... The thing is all over the road, especially while braking, so 23 years, and 225,000 miles later I believe its time to replace some stuff! I believe the shocks on mine are original, so it is definitely in need of replacement!
I've researched good shocks for Bronco II's/RBV's, and while there are plenty of opinions out there, I keep hearing over and over that Bilsteins are the way to go. They're a good bit more expensive than some of the economy shocks out there, but I'm willing to pay the price for something that will last and make the truck handle better.
My question is this: I want to put Bilstein 4600 series shocks on it, and all the online shock places give a front P/N (24-022361) but no rear P/N for the Bronco II. So are the shocks from the rear of a 1990 Ranger the same as my Bronco II? The front P/N is the same as the Bronco II.
Here's the listing for the Bronco II:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3972&selected_year=1990
And the listing for the Ranger:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4033&selected_year=1990
The other thing is, I'm probably going to be putting Explorer Leaf Springs and possibly coils on my Bronco in the near future. The rear leafs are sagging pretty badly as most Bronco II's do. Will I still be able to use stock lenth shocks, assuming that I get the predicted 1-1.5" of lift in the back? I wouldn't think that would be a problem but I may as well ask.
I've searched and I'm not having a ton of luck finding all the answers I need, so I figured maybe one of you guys has been through this before!
