Lift kits?

[fig1072]

Who makes a good 2.5" lift kit for my 82'? Reasonably priced of course.

 

[92broncomann]

Who makes a good 2.5" lift kit for my 82'? Reasonably priced of course.

most of the guys around here search on Rough Country.

 

[scrub]

Pretty small lift. Might be best to go with a leveling kit. They're only 200-300 $.

 

[fig1072]

Thanks. I'll look into those.

 

[ford_302]

i got my 2.5 inch rough country lift through JC Whitney and it was only $200 its a nice lift kit, just drilling or using an air hamer to get those rivets out are a royal pain.. other than that everything went smooth

 

[black beauty]

a leveling kit should only run around 150-170 dollars from rough country. i got the leveling kit and a steering stabilizer for my PU and it was around 230 with shipping. the 4" on my bronc is a RC and im very pleased with it

 

[fig1072]

I am thinking of a leveling kit. Would 33 x 12.5 tires cause any clearance issues?

 

[Justshootme84]

The tires may rub on the radius arms at full steering lock, but you should clear the fenders. Consider that with SOME leveling kit installs (1-1/2" to 2") that you will have problems getting the frontend alignmnet true. JSM84

 

[fig1072]

Would a 4" lift be easier to align? I want to have good streetability because I want to drive the truck down to the gulf and do some fishing and climb the dunes. It is about an 8-10 hour drive.

 

[Justshootme84]

Would a 4" lift be easier to align? I want to have good streetability because I want to drive the truck down to the gulf and do some fishing and climb the dunes. It is about an 8-10 hour drive.

Yes, a good 4" suspension lift kit with drop brackets for the axle beams and radius arms will put the steering geometry back to level. On the 80-86 models, most 33x12.50 tires will fit without any lifting. I put some on the 86 Bronco, in fact. But in my experience, the 4" lift kit rides better than stock and gives you more wheel travel. you don't need that a whole lot down on Padre or PINS, just good traction with an A/T tire and driving skills. But the kit would really help if you ever have to drive around on those county roads you have around Lubbock, TX. Many of them I could not take a car down due to washouts and deep sand. That would be outside the city limits, not in town, haha!!! I really do like the Bronco with a 4" lift and 33's, JSM84

 

[fig1072]

How hard is it to install the lift? I do have access to shop but , is this something I could do in the driveway with a big jack and some power tools?

 

[Justshootme84]

How hard is it to install the lift? I do have access to shop but , is this something I could do in the driveway with a big jack and some power tools?

You can do it in the driveway with one or two jacks, and power/air tools make it easier. It takes me on average about 8-10 hours to install a lift on the TTB Broncos and F-150's, but I advise taking a weekend to do the install. Shop rates average around $550-$600, JSM84

 

[fig1072]

Thanks for all your info. I get back with you if I have anymore questions.