Gen 2 Raptor Coilovers on Bronco?

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Gen 2 Raptor Coilovers on Bronco?

Post by Colin1545 »

Hey guys so I ended up buying a full set of Gen 2 Raptor takeoff shocks/coilovers off ebay for $650. I really only needed the rears for my 1993 Bronco but now it's got me thinking about a use for the front coilovers. What are yalls thoughts on potentially making a custom bucket to mount these in the front to replace the coil springs? Would it work?
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Re: Gen 2 Raptor Coilovers on Bronco?

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Hey get some angle iron and find out! I’ve thought the same thing but don’t like the idea of a single rate setup
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Post by arse_sidewards »

Cut the coil bucket and install an F250 shock mount.

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I don't think that F-250 shock mount would fit the coilover...
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Re: Gen 2 Raptor Coilovers on Bronco?

Post by BDKW1 »

Shock doesn't have enough travel and the spring rate is too high for beams.
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Post by Colin1545 »

I found a guy who had them on the front of his brick nose. He said the ride was improved. I'm thinking of just giving it a try with these Gen 2 coilovers and seeing how it is. I'll definitely install some limit straps and look into some softer spring rates coils
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