Advice on Future Suspension Setup

[BajaBronco13]

What's funny is that one of the guys on the Collins team came up to me and said oh you asked me about blah blah blah. I was thinking what the heck is this guy talking about. At that point I remember it was Tony who had asked him that question but he mixed us two up. HA HA HA We all do look the same.

[BajaBronco13]

When are you guys gonna wise up and buy a 70's Ford.

You'll come around Steve, trust me a Bronco is in your future. Oh yeah an unchopped Bronco I mean.

[ChaseTruck754]

What did i do???

Told Tony about the black bronco they bought and traded to Rory.

As for me having a Bronco - not until I don't have to deal with smogging one Chris

[Brad12]

Man this thread got off topic in a hurry!

Update- I took the first step towards a new suspension today and bought some J40s through bronco graveyard. I think I am going to try the J40s with 5150s and no 2-link first just to see how that works. Then, depending on how that handles I will decide if I should go ahead and get the autofab 2-link system.

I do plan on getting rid of the shims and welding new spring perches on to correct the pinion angle. I've read that setting the pinion 1-1.5 degrees below the transfer case is about right to correct for pinion movement under load. Any opinions/experience with this?

[Polarcub]

The 5150s and J40s are a good starting point. I ran mine pretty hard that way before I moved up to 2.5s. YOu will definately want to move the perches, I just rotated mine until the rear diff was in line with the driveshaft at ride height has worked well. I hear the 1-1.5 degree alot as well. One thing I would consider is to find some extended shackles to go with the J40s.

[tcm glx]

Guys, I just want to clarify..... I am not saying you need the 2 link from day one. It is super nice to have, and in my opinion made a significant different. However I did run without it for about 9 months while I saved up for it and just ran the deavers.

Now, the other thing to keep in mind, is G Units comment.... you wont know it helps till you try it. Most folks will put on the deavers, and think it is the best thing since sliced bread (and it is), but as the saying goes... "you dont know what you dont know".

I was one of those who thought, ehhh, can not make a big difference until i tried it.... and now I am happy i did.

Also, last comment, I have my two link from Southwest performance... which has worked outstanding for me.... heimed on both ends, and not a single vibe, or issue.

[Brad12]

thank you for all of the help so far. It sounds like moving the pinion 1 degree below the transfer case will work?

As for the 5150s, what travel and valving should I be looking into? They have got both 11.93 and 14.53 travel options available that come with either 170/60 or 255/70 valving. Remember this will be mostly street driven, but I am willing to sacrifice some streetability for off-road performance. Suggestions?

[Nick]

Shock length depends on amount of lift. I would go for the 255/70 valving.

[SteveG]

Remember this will be mostly street driven, but I am willing to sacrifice some streetability for off-road performance. Suggestions?

The beauty of good valving is you don't have to sacrifice comfort. I would PM Joel (Randomthoughtsracing) and ask him about bilstein valving. Then post here so others will have the info as well.

[randomthoughtsracing]

According to Shane the Bilstein lifted truck guru the 255/70 5150 will work decently on the rear of the Bronco, order the proper length for your lift.

If you want my biased opinion... dont play in the kiddie pool, get a rebuildable/ revalvable race shock.