3/4 link front/rear

[cphighrider]

does anyone have any pointers or places to read or check out to find out more involving 3 link front and triangulated 4 link rear

 

[Justshootme84]

Petersen's 4Wheel & Offroad magazine had a good three-part series of articles on building a link suspension. There's also some good searching you can do on www.pirate4x4.com. I've only seen one fullsize Bronco with a 4-link rear, using Ford Aerostar van coil springs. CAGE Offroad makes a really nice set of extended radius arms that are prolly beefier than any link you can build for the front. I've seen several Broncos using these arms when they do the SAS, JSM84

 

[cphighrider]

Petersen's 4Wheel & Offroad magazine had a good three-part series of articles on building a link suspension. There's also some good searching you can do on www.pirate4x4.com. I've only seen one fullsize Bronco with a 4-link rear, using Ford Aerostar van coil springs. CAGE Offroad makes a really nice set of extended radius arms that are prolly beefier than any link you can build for the front. I've seen several Broncos using these arms when they do the SAS, JSM84

thanks for the pointer i was just thinking about flex but i am willing to sacrifice some flex for a more sturdy setup

 

[cphighrider]

Petersen's 4Wheel & Offroad magazine had a good three-part series of articles on building a link suspension. There's also some good searching you can do on www.pirate4x4.com. I've only seen one fullsize Bronco with a 4-link rear, using Ford Aerostar van coil springs. CAGE Offroad makes a really nice set of extended radius arms that are prolly beefier than any link you can build for the front. I've seen several Broncos using these arms when they do the SAS, JSM84

actually the more i read the more i think im going to stick with my leafs in the rear and maybe even going with leafs in the front

 

[Justshootme84]

That's what I've done with the 1-ton axles under my 84 Bronco, running stock leafs front and rear for now. I did pcik up a pair of 4" lifted front leaf packs, just haven't put them in yet. It's not as flexy, but much simpler to buld. Cheaper, too. I estimated the parts to buld the link suspension at about $2300, and that was 2-3 years ago. may be more like $3000+ now. I saw a pic of my friend's Bronco with the 4-linked rear, hang on while I find it. Here's the link at FSB to Appy's write-up, flex pics on page two:

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64795

 

[cphighrider]

That's what I've done with the 1-ton axles under my 84 Bronco, running stock leafs front and rear for now. I did pcik up a pair of 4" lifted front leaf packs, just haven't put them in yet. It's not as flexy, but much simpler to buld. Cheaper, too. I estimated the parts to buld the link suspension at about $2300, and that was 2-3 years ago. may be more like $3000+ now. I saw a pic of my friend's Bronco with the 4-linked rear, hang on while I find it. Here's the link at FSB to Appy's write-up, flex pics on page two:
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64795

wow that is some nice flex and i didnt think about how much fab work would be put into that but i have researched the leafs alot so ill stick with that idea i want to put forties maybe bigger under my rig when its all said and done and im not sure how to make that happen

 

[Justshootme84]

To put a leaf spring front axle like the Dana60 I have under the Bronco is simple, just need to make a crossmember for the front hangers and mount hangers with shackles on the back of the front leaf springs. Check out my thread in the forums here at Bronco Zone. hard part is finding an axle for under $1000!!!

http://broncozone.com/forums/index.php?sho...ic=7785&hl=

 

[cphighrider]

To put a leaf spring front axle like the Dana60 I have under the Bronco is simple, just need to make a crossmember for the front hangers and mount hangers with shackles on the back of the front leaf springs. Check out my thread in the forums here at Bronco Zone. hard part is finding an axle for under $1000!!!
http://broncozone.com/forums/index.php?sho...ic=7785&hl=

im just not sure how much lift i can get out of what springs i understand the front crossmember and all that just curious on what springs everyone uses

 

[Justshootme84]

With thte stock f-350 front leaves, I have 4-5 inches of lift over the stock Bronco height. This matches up with the rear shackle flip which also gave me 4" lift in the back.

 

[cphighrider]

With thte stock f-350 front leaves, I have 4-5 inches of lift over the stock Bronco height. This matches up with the rear shackle flip which also gave me 4" lift in the back.

are the leafs super stiff up front or did you tweak them a bit

 

[Justshootme84]

are the leafs super stiff up front or did you tweak them a bit

yes, the two stock leafs are stiff and bouncy. I have a pair of 4" lifted front springs that I'll install in their place after I get the engine and drivetrain done. I also want to flip the u-bolts so they're sticking up toward the top of the springs rather than pointing down and getting banged up. I already have some plates to mount on top of the lifted leaf pack, but I need to cut a notch in the driver's side housing web for the inner u-bolt to fit, and cut off the factory bottom bracket on the passenger side of the axle. JSM84

 

[cphighrider]

yes, the two stock leafs are stiff and bouncy. I have a pair of 4" lifted front springs that I'll install in their place after I get the engine and drivetrain done. I also want to flip the u-bolts so they're sticking up toward the top of the springs rather than pointing down and getting banged up. I already have some plates to mount on top of the lifted leaf pack, but I need to cut a notch in the driver's side housing web for the inner u-bolt to fit, and cut off the factory bottom bracket on the passenger side of the axle. JSM84

yeah i figured the suspension should be done before i start swapping engines, transmissions, and t-cases and im about to have a couple bucks to put into my pit the hard part will be finding all the front suspension from a f350 for a decent price and the search is on thanks for all your info im sure you will hear more from me on the subject soon

 

[cphighrider]

yes, the two stock leafs are stiff and bouncy. I have a pair of 4" lifted front springs that I'll install in their place after I get the engine and drivetrain done. I also want to flip the u-bolts so they're sticking up toward the top of the springs rather than pointing down and getting banged up. I already have some plates to mount on top of the lifted leaf pack, but I need to cut a notch in the driver's side housing web for the inner u-bolt to fit, and cut off the factory bottom bracket on the passenger side of the axle. JSM84

what year f350 would make the best donor for the leaf sas

 

[Justshootme84]

what year f350 would make the best donor for the leaf sas

I would look for an 80-97 F-350. Mine came from the 88 truck, and we're doing another Bronco with an 86 truck drivetrain. IF you find the whole truck with a 460, you have the entire drivetrain. The 80-87 is carbed, 88-up is EFI. JSM84

 

[cphighrider]

I would look for an 80-97 F-350. Mine came from the 88 truck, and we're doing another Bronco with an 86 truck drivetrain. IF you find the whole truck with a 460, you have the entire drivetrain. The 80-87 is carbed, 88-up is EFI. JSM84

k im just looking for suspension maybe tcase i have a 460 and an np435 that i am going to use

 

[cphighrider]

hey JSM84 what did you use for the rear hangers on the sas?