radius drop brackets or 7 deg bushings

fordmandan78 · Jan 2, 2011

I am lifting my 78 f150 4", it came with 7 deg. radius bushings, are they any good or should I get the drop brackets? any info or opinions would be great!! Thanks!

bronc76 · Jan 3, 2011

Its possible to use only 'C' bushings, but I think for every 1" of lift you only lose 1.2 degrees of caster, so you may not need the 7 degree bushings. I'd think about installing the drop brackets because it helps with the contact angle and the wear of the R/A bushings, plus with the brackets, the spring seats won't be angled forward causing the springs to bow. You may want to check with the supplier, I think all you need is 2-4 degree bushings.

fordmandan78 · Jan 3, 2011

Thanks for the reply, do I only use the bushings or drop brackets or will I need to do both? Thanks!

bronc76 · Jan 3, 2011

You can use only the bushings, but if it we're me I'd use the drop brackets with bushings to help with angles and caster. I used the combo when I lifted my Bronco. (I just think that's its the right way.)

sacooley · Jan 3, 2011

Not to hijack this but i'm looking at the same 4 inch lift with the 7 degree bushings. Also can I put a dual steering stablizer on this or can I only use a single. I have a 1977 F150 Ranger XLT Dana 44 9inch rear.

bronc76 · Jan 3, 2011

I don't think a dual stabilizer is going to be no more effective than a single would be. Its like dual shocks in the front, I think all that does is make the ride a little tougher.

fordmandan78 · Jan 3, 2011

I ordered some BDS 4" drop brackets today, I plan on replacing the C bushings to, do I use 2 or 4 degree bushings? I believe 2 deg. is stock from what I have read. And I imagine I will need to replace my sway bar links also huh? Thanks!

ryanrogers · Apr 7, 2011

Dano said:
I ordered some BDS 4" drop brackets today, I plan on replacing the C bushings to, do I use 2 or 4 degree bushings? I believe 2 deg. is stock from what I have read. And I imagine I will need to replace my sway bar links also huh? Thanks!

That's about as far as you go with a stock sway bar, i would get the adjustable type, and I also agree that radius arm drop brackets are better. Keeping the true angle of everything makes it easier on the truck. The angled C-Bushings, is what we refer to as Jerry Rigging when not in good company.

Blueberries · May 15, 2011

plus with the brackets, the spring seats won't be angled forward causing the springs to bow. You may want to check with the supplier, I think all you need is 2-4 degree bushings.