2.5" Lifts

Buey · Feb 21, 2004

I recentely picked up a 69. Very clean but the drivers side springs are a bit worn. The poor 69 leans to the left a few inches. If i were to purchase the 2.5 in kit from JBGY would i have to do anything else in addition to adding this, like brake lines ect.?

any info from you old time bronco owneres would be appreciated

Sodfather · Feb 23, 2004

I put a 2.5 inch SL from BC Broncos on mine I didn't have any issues with the brake lines. I also didn't need a drop pitman arm. Now I kind of wish I had gone with the 3.5 inch lift oh well.

Sodfather

jeff morris · Feb 23, 2004

jeff morris · Feb 23, 2004

Try looking at www.wildhorses4x4.com click on Tech FAQs and it has a article on the leans thay may help.

68sport · Mar 4, 2004

Is it stock now? If so it's would be a good idea to redo the suspension anyway. I just did mine with a 2" James Duff and am very happy with it. The kit has all new poly, shocks, and springs. It's amazing the change in the ride and overall look. Check them out as well before you buy.

Ron

dk6 · Mar 15, 2004

Ron, what size tires are on your truck?

texar72broncoboy · Aug 5, 2004

skyjacer has good products

68halfcab · Aug 24, 2004

I have a 68 half cab with a 170. Thinking of going with the 3 1/2 lift. Do you think my drive shaft will be long enough?

Broncoholics · Aug 25, 2004

You should have the driveline extended. The bronco lean is in the c-bushings.
They must be installed at the same time. With axle on the ground install both radius arms so the ends are toughing the ground. Tighten the bolts going from one side to the other keeping equal. If you see a arm lift it will be off. Loosen it slightly and tighten the other side. Then fight to get both radius arms into the frams mounts! thats the fun part... b-(

NMBronco77 · Aug 25, 2004

I found that the easiest way to get the radius arms into the frame mounts is to use two ratchet straps wrapped around the axle housing and hooked up to the frame crossmember. Then just tighten them up and they pull the raduis arms in far enough that you can get the washers and nuts started. Be sure to lubricate the threads on the end of the radius arms before you begin to tighten the nuts, otherwise you may run into problems.