Won't be popular...

[Cover_Yellow]

I know it's a very unprefered topic with any avid offroader or 4x4 enthusiasts, however I am intending on converting my '94 Bronco to 2wd and lowering it over 22" wheels. :wacko: Since it isn't a common thing to do, I know I will have a good number of technical questions, and some not so technical responses b-( , and hopefully I can find answers here. A lot of you have some pretty amazing rigs, keep up the good work, and hopefully I can meet some of you in the future at the shows! >- I'll get pictures up as soon as I begin the chassis work.

 

[Broncoholics]

Weren't some guys flipping over the rear leaf springs and chopping the front coils for that slammed look?

If you want it done right use hydraulics or air bags so you can adjust the height when needed. What size tire do you plan on running?

I remember seeing one (show truck) with the rear axle cut down narrow so 22" wide tires fit within the wheelwells. I didn't get to see what he did about the frame rail getting in the way of the inner tire but it was done and lookded nice. The tires were stuffed like he had modified wheelwells. You might look into it so you can stuff those 20's way up in there too.

 

[Broncobuster]

I know a guy who used the reverse arched front springs off of a 70's 3/4 ton to lower the rear of his Blazer. Might work for you too.

 

[Cover_Yellow]

I'm not slamming it, I'm only lowering it so that 22" wheels will fit the wheel wells instead of having excessive gap. I'm going to flip the axle, and notch the frame. I'm replacing the front I beams with drop beams so that the camber won't be affected. I'll adjust it as necessary through the springs, but I'll be ordering custom springs. No heating or cutting here.

 

[Justshootme84]

Welcome to Bronco Zone!!! I say, "Go for it!!!" and just ignore any negative remarks about "lowering" a 4wd. You won't need to lower it very much to tuck 20's or 22's. My only suggestion is to remove the hardtop!!! >-

 

[Bulldozer]

Welcome to the zone bro!

 

[Wliebhard]

I don't know how much you want to 'get in to' this project as far as fab work goes, but it may turn out to be easier to start with a short wheel base F-150. You'll have to fab mounts and possibly shorten the frame, but the suspension would probably turn out better and be more reliable. I have'nt ever lowered a 4x4, but it's a thought. Good luck and make sure to take lots of b4, during and after pics!! I say GO FOR IT!!!