Leaf Springs - Need Help

[b_mckendry]

I put a 2 inch skyjacker lift on my 86 bronco 2. There are the oversize coils on the front and spacer blocks in the back.

When I measure the center of the fender wheel well from the ground it sits 1.5 inches lower in the rear than it does in the front.

I want the vehicle to sit level so it does not look like a boat and when I drive it.

What is my problem?

Shackles, leafs, etc.... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Demi_II]

Well, Im not sure about your situation but my leaf springs were wore slap out, so I opted to replace them with the rough country lift springs when I bought my kit. Very possible that yours have just worn out and no longer hold the truck as high as they once did, and now with new springs up front, youre nose high. You can get helper springs in the back or replace them with new springs, or get bigger blocks.

I should caveat that Im new to this so please listen to more experienced members over myself. Just throwing some ideas out there.

 

[superds]

Ditto what Demi said, the rear leafs are probably just worn out and now you have brand new front springs. You can add a leaf to the rear, replace the springs, or do a shackle lift to the rear to help level it out. If it were mine I wouldn't add a taller block to the rear when there are other inexpensive options available. I think you can find add a leaf kits for around $60 and the shackle lift runs around $45, IRRC.

 

[edwards1687]

Buy a set of Belltech 6400's to drop your leaf spring shackles about 2". How much you gain with the Skyjacker coils? Post some pictures when you get done, I'm planning to do the same with mine soon.