Newbies First Lift

[ArtekWolf]

I recently bought an '82 Bronco. There is a 3" body lift already installed but the guy I bought it from left the old body mounts in and they are in very bad shape. I am looking for some advice on what to buy. The 3" lifts look to be OK. Which body mount brand would you recommend and should I get a new matching lift package aswell. Im sure this in only the first of many projects.

Thanks

 

[repo_man]

jeffs bronco gravyard sells the body mount bushings.. as far as lifts are concerned, i've been hearing for a while that **** cepek lift kits are the best for our ttb however i havent installed mine yet so i honestly dont know which ones are better or worse.. hopefully someone will chime in with their .02. also i noticed this is your first post, make sure to introduce yourself in the introductions fourm.. welcome to the site B)

 

[ArtekWolf]

Hey thanks Ill probably get those body mounts from Jeffs's but still wondering if i should order the new lifts will there be any matching issues with the old ones. I am doubting there will be, but id like to be sure. thanks again >-

 

[Justshootme84]

If you're talking about a body lift kit, it is basically a set of spacers that fits on top of the body mounts&bushings with longer bolts. For safety reasons, you should make sure the mounting brackets for your body bushings are not rusted or wallowed out. You may need to have new mounts welded in if that is the case. Any brand of kit will work, but the most popular is Performance Accessories.

If you need help or guidance on the body mounts or bushings, just ask. I replaced all of mine with polyurethane bushings from Daystar instead of the rubber ones, and it was a real chore. I purchased a complete kit from Rocky Mountain Suspension. This is normally the best time to install a body lift, but I just replaced the worn out bushings.

I bought new bushing assemblies for the two front ones under the radiator from LMC Truck. These even had Ford Motor CO. on the box. The Ford dealerships discontinued such items for pre-90 Broncos/F-150's years ago.

I will tell you that I am not a big fan of body lifts, and feel like a suspension lift is the way to go to increase ground clearance and fit oversize tires.

 

[xsbronco]

I haven't always been a real fan of body lifts either but since getting a bronco with one on have heard that they are good for articulation, giving the tire more room to flex into the body. ( not an expert though)