Added a ranch hand bumper, now front end sags a bit. How can I fix?

jasindude1 · Apr 13, 2017

I came across a ranch hand bumper that fit my 93 Bronco. It prob weights a good 300 lbs if not more plus I added a winch. The front end kind of sits lower now and bows out the front tires a /-\ kind of angle. What are some options or ideas to fix this? I was thinking bigger springs or air bags or maybe F250 springs. Idk just looking for cost effective ideas. My truck also has a 3" lift as well.

miesk5 · Apr 14, 2017

Yo J,

Ranch Hand states, "Our products will work with a suspension lift, but NOT with a body lift."
BoulderBronco wrote following for same Ranch Hand bumper issue on a 94 Bronco with 6" lift, Tow Package, & 4.10'a's, 35-12.50's, but no body lift.
"air bags will work great for you. You can leave them with very little PSI to gain an extra .25-.5" to make it sit where you like. Then when you throw some extra weight on the front, you can bump up the PSI's to maintain the ride height and help with the effective spring rate.
However, from my experience there is no bag that will fit a 6" tall spring. So you will probably have to get the longest one you can find and then add some sort of spacer that would go inside the coil to take up the extra space.
I've done air bags on two Broncos in the past that were running snow plows. Only one was tall enough that it needed the extra spacer. If I remember correctly, on the one that needed extra length I used a thick (2-4") chunk of thick rubber. Cut it to fit the inside of the coil and put it under the air bag. This also prevents the coil spring retaining bolt from puncturing the bag. Kind of ghetto but it worked."

Some suggest stiffer springs but don't cite what type and source. Others suggest spacers, but again, just guesses. Contact Ranch Hand

https://www.airliftcompany.com/vehicles/ford/bronco/1993/#l

...

Here are the installation instructions for 93 Bronco;
RANCH HAND LEGEND FRONT BUMPRR 1-800-366-9712
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1992 – 1996 FORD (OLD BODY STYLE) PART # FBF921BLR
1. Remove the factory bumper from truck.
2. Install the Ranch Hand front bumper replacement against factory bracket on truck frame. Use four- ½” bolts to install. Hand Tighten.
3. Level front bumper and then tighten bolts. Then drill a ½” hole through the frame, one on each side, using the slotted hole on the mounting bracket as a guide.
4. Use two- ½” bolts and tighten. All ½” bolts should be tightened to 110 ft. lbs. dry.
5. Use ¼” bolts to mount license plate on the bracket that is welded to the receiver hitch.
6. MAKE SURE ALL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT!
___________________WARNING__________________
Special care should be exercised in the handling, storage and installation of Kaspar Ranch Hand equipment.
The actual weight of each piece of equipment will vary depending on style and model. The weight of the equipment is sufficient in volume to warrant special care, assistance and in some instances, the use of mechanical equipment during the transfer and installation of the equipment.
Do not assume a position directly under the equipment during installation. Be sure the equipment has been connected and stabilized during installation to prevent falling or shifting of positions.
Periodically check tightness of bolts to make sure they are tight, and unlikely to fail.
Rev. 9/15/08"

Added a ranch hand bumper, now front end sags a bit. How can I fix?

jasindude1

New member

miesk5

96 Bronco 5.0

Similar threads

Members online

Latest posts

Forum statistics