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08-07-2009, 12:07 PM
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moving spring hangers
has anyone moved the spring hangers under the frame to get more lift on the bronco 2's. the same set up as an explorer just spring over. i was thinking of doing this i was told if the springs are closer together you get more flex plus i think i would get about 6in of lift without having to by springs.
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08-07-2009, 12:37 PM
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Moving the springs farther in would increase the flex... and bodyroll on the street.
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08-07-2009, 01:43 PM
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They would also hang down below the frame, tending to get caught on things... It would be simpler to install a lift shackle or (forgive me) blocks
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08-07-2009, 02:49 PM
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I was also looking into this...
I have a set of stock exploder front mounts that look like they would fit perfect. I'm just kinda stumped for the rear. The frame is not boxed and I would like to know the best way to install a "typical" H-style shackle. Discuss
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08-07-2009, 05:35 PM
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08-09-2009, 06:44 PM
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Do you think that the c-channel frame is sturdy enough to hold up to mounting a shackle like that? Maybe a removable crossmember that would also protect the gas tank?
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08-09-2009, 07:42 PM
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well if you are doing it on a bronco 2 there is a cross member in front and behind the gas tank and it has a skid plate i think it will be plenty strong im just going to weld it on.
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08-09-2009, 07:45 PM
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