Softer Springs

[speedysprocket]

So I don't remember who made the 4" lift I installed on my Bronco II, but the orange coils and the blocks plus add-a-leaf is stiffer than I'd like. I have to do some frame work, so I figure I'll change springs at the same time. I've been looking at what's on ebay and was wondering what my best choice is. Any help from experience would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Alex

 

[4x4junkie]

Are you looking for more flex while offroad? or just wanting a better onroad ride?

 

[speedysprocket]

Pretty much just better ride on road...

 

[Beef52751]

I just got my Chevys installed tonight, ill see if they improve the on road ride any in a couple days. Its a pretty simple swap and probably the most cost effective

 

[speedysprocket]

Your "Chevys"...?

 

[legoms013]

Your "Chevys"...?

He is referring to a common swap yotas and RBV's do: converting to chevy 63" leaf springs over the rear axle is supposed to give better flex and road ride.

 

[4x4junkie]

Skyjacker's springs might do well for you. Some of their RBV coils are about 10-20% softer than most other lift coils. Getting rid of the add-a-leafs for lifted leaf springs should help out back.
It's quite a bit more work to put the 63" Chevy springs on a BII than on a Ranger though (heavy modification to a body mount bracket is needed) though it's been done before.

You might also consider getting different shocks too (Bilstein shocks are well regarded by most).

 

[--weezl--]

bilstens are about $250 a piece too

are we talking about front coils, or rear leafs?

 

[4x4junkie]

bilstens are about $250 a piece too

Where the heck are you buying Bilsteins at?? :icon_surprised:

I paid $80 a pop for mine (5125s).

 

[--weezl--]

i'm not, i priced them out online for a set because my rears (bilstens) are too short

 

[legoms013]

You are getting ripped off weezl, I paid $360 for all four of my bilsteins. $80 a piece my friend.

 

[speedysprocket]

I want coils and leafs. I have James Duff shocks on it now, singles in the rear and dual in front. So Skyjacker seems to be good stuff...?

 

[cdawall]

some of the heavier XJ coils would work nice in the front get some that are rated 275-300PPI

 

[legoms013]

Yes Skyjacker uses springs that are softer than other lift kit manufacturers.

 

[--weezl--]

meh, i saw those prices and said screw it!

 

[4x4junkie]

I have James Duff shocks on it now, singles in the rear and dual in front.

I'll bet that's your issue right there (nearly every report I've heard has JD shocks being the stiffest of any, and to top that off you even have duals).

I'd get different shocks first. If it's still too stiff, then look for springs.

If you want to keep the dual setup, Bilstein offers softer-valved shocks specifically made for a dual setup (170/60 IIRC).