Rear Suspension Mod

Broncoholics · Jul 13, 2004

You've probably see this already but I thought for those who haven't might want to see how easy it is to get tons of flex in the rear. Make your own home made drop shackel for any Bronco. This one is on a 90's Bronco. I have more photos if you need them.

custom_78 · Jul 13, 2004

Does that use the stock shackle braket. Could I see some more pictures and information.

Broncoholics · Jul 14, 2004

You have to cut the stock shackle mount off the frame. Then add this 1/4" plate to the side and bolt it on. Then the drop shackle attaches to it. Here's a photo...

Broncoholics · Jul 14, 2004

Here's another shot of just the parts...

custom_78 · Jul 14, 2004

Thanks for the photos and information.

BLUEovalBELIEVER · Jul 25, 2004

how does the rear act when you get on the gas?

Broncoholics · Jul 26, 2004

Hitting the gas isn't the problem, its when you hit the brakes and the rear end pops up! This is why its nice to make it pinnable so street driving it acts like a regulat shackle. Its an idea for a off road rig more than anything.

highboy73 · Aug 18, 2004

oh i thoguht you mighta had it designed for driving on the road safely

Broncoholics · Aug 18, 2004

I've never seen a truck with these have a problem popping up in the rear but it is possible. It has to pull the rear shackel downwards to open. When a truck hits the brakes it pulls forwards and doesn't release. I like it for off-road rigs only.

Otherwise you can do the huge flex in the rear idea I wrote up earlier for the early broncos and I bet the big bronco can do it as well. Take a look, its under the tech write ups. "Huge flex in rear"