So I'm currently in the weeds in a project to replace the front end bushings. Currently I've got my front axle freed up, shock and springs out, etc...
Was just about to hit the mouse button that would have charged my card and had a James Duff bushings kit sent over when I started thinking... "Maybe I should just upgrade to a 2.5" lift" (I'm currently stock and running 33's which seem to fit fine with no reai issues).
Also the shocks I have (and steering stabilizer) have all seen better days and I probably need to replace those, too.
I guess I'm asking, "What would you do?"
Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
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laffycaffi
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mickphatmac
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
Lift IT!!!
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mickphatmac wrote:Lift IT!!!
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
x3. Really? You asked US if you should spend money on your rig? Yes, always yes.
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
Lift it!
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"Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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laffycaffi
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
Ha, well I left out one important piece of information: I'm in desperate need of new seats. That extra $300 sure could go to a set of used seats is all I'm thinking....
So let's tweak the question: What would you do with an extra $300: LIFT IT? or Find some new seats?
So let's tweak the question: What would you do with an extra $300: LIFT IT? or Find some new seats?
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Justin
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
I'd do whatever would contribute the most to all-day trail comfort. Probably seats, but I don't know how sacked out your suspension is.
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laffycaffi
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
Decided I can wrangle up some new seats any time, but I have all this crap taken apart. I'm going to lift it.
Just ordered a Wild Horses 2.5" and pretty pumped to finally get some extra clearance.
Just ordered a Wild Horses 2.5" and pretty pumped to finally get some extra clearance.
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
Add the 1" body lift too .....easy cheesy
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laffycaffi
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Re: Front end Bushings replacement dilemma...
ManTruck wrote:Add the 1" body lift too .....easy cheesy
I'll see how I like the 2.5 susp first. I don't like Broncos too tall, although if that is what you have, I like the way yours looks. We'll see!
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I have a 3.5 Suspension lift using WH products and a 1" body lift. It makes some of the mods and work under the body easier to do.
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laffycaffi wrote:ManTruck wrote:Add the 1" body lift too .....easy cheesy
I'll see how I like the 2.5 susp first. I don't like Broncos too tall, although if that is what you have, I like the way yours looks. We'll see!
I'm running a 2 1/2 inch suspension lift and a 2" body lift and like the way it holds the road