SuperMotors.net Forums

Forums > Car and Truck Make and Model Specific > Bronco, Bronco II
What lift next
Thread Statistics:     Users to Post: 3   |   Total Posts: 5   |   Total Views: 1123
You must be logged in to post in or subscribe to this thread.Pages: 1
Derrick Raynes
• Orem, UT, USA
• Registered on 2/5/2003
• 3 posts
Posted:2/10/2003 21:55
I have a 84' Bronco just put on a 4 inch lift with 33's, but wanted to know what a 3 inch body lift would do. I always hear not to mix suspension and body, but wanted to know why.
E. Long  Club OwnerSuperMotors Owner
Subscriber
Subscriber since 1/1/2001
• Atlanta, GA, USA
• Registered on 1/23/2001
• 2,229 posts
10 Vehicles
Posted:2/10/2003 22:03
Quote:
I have a 84' Bronco just put on a 4 inch lift with 33's, but wanted to know what a 3 inch body lift would do. I always hear not to mix suspension and body, but wanted to know why.


You can certainly mix a body lift and suspension lift. I started out with a 4" lift, then added a 3" body lift, then converted to a 6" lift and ended up with a total of 9" of lift. If I were to get another Bronco and do it again, I'd go all with all suspension for my lift.

Body lifts only give you the ability to fit larger tires. There are a lot of cosmetic issues that arise with body lifts (big gaps between the bumpers and the body). It is definitely the cheaper way to go but it all depends on your budget and how you want your truck to perform. If you have the money, go with an all-suspension lift. You will fit the larger tires and get increased flex while wheeling.

-Eric

'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going
Derrick Raynes
• Orem, UT, USA
• Registered on 2/5/2003
• 3 posts
Posted:2/10/2003 22:09
Thanks alot, I also have wicked bad rust around my fenders, where can I get cheap replacement panels or fix the original.
MOUNTAINMAN
• DENVER, CO, USA
• Registered on 7/18/2002
• 9 posts
2 Vehicles
Posted:2/20/2003 17:05
There's a place here in Denver called Certifit auto body parts. (certifit.com) Their site is not available right now, but I'll see if I can find their catalog and come back and post a phone #.

All I could find was a local #, 303-297-8800. Hope this helps.

Edit: Found the toll free #, 1-800-672-8808

'80 BRONCO
302, T-18
A FEW MODS
edited 2/21/2003 13:34
E. Long  Club OwnerSuperMotors Owner
Subscriber
Subscriber since 1/1/2001
• Atlanta, GA, USA
• Registered on 1/23/2001
• 2,229 posts
10 Vehicles
Posted:2/20/2003 20:30
Quote:
Thanks alot, I also have wicked bad rust around my fenders, where can I get cheap replacement panels or fix the original.


Derrick,

Check out this article on Bronco panel repair that we've got in the Articles section:

http://www.superford.org/articles/022003/panel_repair_1.php

-Eric

'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going
Forums > Car and Truck Make and Model Specific > Bronco, Bronco II
What lift next
Thread Statistics:     Users to Post: 3   |   Total Posts: 5   |   Total Views: 1123
You must be logged in to post in or subscribe to this thread.Pages: 1

About SuperMotors | Contact Us | FAQ/Help | Legal
Copyright © 1998-2025 Web Design Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. Duplication & reproduction is strictly prohibited.
SuperMotors.net v5.0.2 ChangeLog