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New Rear Leaf Springs (DONE)

From 1995 Ford Bronco “Shadofax” — documented by Mark Zoelch.

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1995 Ford Bronco - The next 4 pics are just the new springs and a few details sitting unloaded. I intend to use a zero rate 1" lift so these appear to be… 1995 Ford Bronco - These days, I'm not after super soft articulating springs for the rear. What I want is nice ride, can still hold some decent load, articula… 1995 Ford Bronco - Leaf springs are shown with part numbers and a measuring tape, indicating a measurement or inventory process. 1995 Ford Bronco - Leaf spring assembly with part number 23411 visible, on a workbench with tools and a charger. 1995 Ford Bronco - A bolt is measured with a tape measure, indicating its length. 1995 Ford Bronco - Leaf springs and tools are laid out on a workbench, ready for installation. 1995 Ford Bronco - Also bought new grade 8 bolts and leaf hangers w/ rubber bushings. So I'm going to try the 5 leaf, no overload 23411, with my own steel wed… 1995 Ford Bronco - Leaf springs are clamped to a workbench, with a toolbox labeled 'Bronco Graveyard' in the background. 1995 Ford Bronco - 5/8ths Ubolts. 1995 Ford Bronco - So this is what is being replaced, stock 17 yr old leafs with rancho dual 3" add a leaf plus 1" zero rate and a solid steel block… 1995 Ford Bronco - This just shows the current clearance from the exhaust with the suspension near max droop. 1995 Ford Bronco - This is the roughly 2.25" solid steel block that I removed. Took the dremel metal cutting wheel to the welds to extricate the wedge po… 1995 Ford Bronco - Initial fit to see how the new leaf would fit and see if I could still use the 1" zero rate offset like I had ( I was able to, it was… 1995 Ford Bronco - just a little cleanup and paint, a little rust, not bad. 1995 Ford Bronco - Undercarriage view showing frame, suspension bracket, and tires. 1995 Ford Bronco - Next 2 pics you can see the new procomps arch lift vs what I was running. About 2.5" more arch, but of course I'm losing about 1.75&qu… 1995 Ford Bronco - Leaf springs are laid out on the floor, with a toolbox and various automotive parts visible on a shelf in the background. 1995 Ford Bronco - The rear axle and leaf springs of a vehicle are supported by jack stands and a bottle jack. 1995 Ford Bronco - New rear leaf springs are installed on a vehicle's axle, with a brake rotor and hub assembly in the foreground. 1995 Ford Bronco - Vehicle's rear axle assembly with leaf springs and driveshaft components visible. 1995 Ford Bronco - The rear suspension and brake system of a vehicle are shown while undergoing maintenance. 1995 Ford Bronco - With the zero rate I just drilled out the center hole for the leaf pin that goes to the axle spring plate to 9/16ths and used a 9/16ths gra… 1995 Ford Bronco - Welding clamps are attached to a metal shelf, ready for use. 1995 Ford Bronco - As it sits after new leafs. Before, passenger side rear was 43 1/2, driver 43 7/8. After, passenger is 44 1/4, driver 44 1/4 keep in mind I… 1995 Ford Bronco - just shows shackle angle 1995 Ford Bronco - new clearance over exhaust. In extreme downward articulation the leaf could touch. 1995 Ford Bronco - It's been several months since I installed the procomps, sans the massive overload, but plus the 1" ORD zero rate. Looks to me like I'… 1995 Ford Bronco - Two new black leaf springs and two old rusty leaf springs are laid out on a workbench. 1995 Ford Bronco - A person points to a new black leaf spring, contrasting with older, rusty ones on a workbench. 1995 Ford Bronco - next 2 pics are the same, just different lighting. Basically I bought 2 sets of grade 8, 7/16ths fine thread head cap screws/bolts dependin… 1995 Ford Bronco - New leaf spring and hardware laid out on a workbench.