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Squatty stance fix?

Postby Cortez » Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:51 pm

My '67 is a bit squatty - maybe 3/4" lower in the back and I don't have a heavy spare tire or bumper. Looking to fix it and get recommendations...here's where I'm at.

I have 3.5" Duff coils up front, and 3.5" add-a-leaf in the back, but I don't know the brand of add-a-leaf. I'm wondering if I should go with the matching rear spring pack from Duff to solve the problem, or if I should maybe consider a 4" leaf pack to really get a level stance once I put the rear bumper and a 35" spare on it.

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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby cobshane » Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:49 pm

It all depends on how much you want to spend or how low it is. You can try a heavier duty add a leaf. New leaf springs or a 1 inch lift block depending on how much it sags. I did use a 1 inch block on mine, its not ideal but it works till I can save some $krill for good lift kit.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby ZOSO » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:51 pm

Big bumper and winch on the front and it's fixed.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby airbur » Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:23 pm

New Wild horses 3.5" spring packs. They ride better than Duff's (in my experience) and you can get them with no shipping from the Hut:)
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Cortez » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:30 pm

Eric - is that the 11 leaf pack? A better ride would be nice...she'll knock your fillings out right now if you ride in the back seat.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby airbur » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:37 pm

Cortez wrote:Eric - is that the 11 leaf pack? A better ride would be nice...she'll knock your fillings out right now if you ride in the back seat.


Yea....they are he 11 packs. I have the 2.5" versions and like them a lot. It's still a bit bouncy in the back but that's pretty typical for lifted Broncos. Mine stands with a rake towards the front but I actually prefer the look. With the soft top on you can't tell anyway.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Cortez » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:43 pm

cool - thanks
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Jesus_man » Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:01 am

I've got a long leaf from a set of 5.5" leaf springs that you could try to swap into your pack. I was going to try that, but my driveshaft angle is already very steep, so it's better for me to go down in the rear. I paid $70 to have them shipped to me. Make me an offer if that's something you want to try. heck you could try it first and if it doesn't work, give them back.

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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Cortez » Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:52 pm

Thanks for the offer J.D. - I'll give that option a little thought. The newer spring pack is a little attractive as they might be a softer ride.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Jesus_man » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:30 am

Adding my leaf will only stiffen the ride, unless you can remove two leafs per side in place of this one. I am looking for options myself and I know how expensive new leaf packs are.

BTW - I called Alcan Spring and they would get me a new 6-leaf pack for $250 per side.

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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby airbur » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:23 am

Jesus_man wrote:Adding my leaf will only stiffen the ride, unless you can remove two leafs per side in place of this one. I am looking for options myself and I know how expensive new leaf packs are.

BTW - I called Alcan Spring and they would get me a new 6-leaf pack for $250 per side.

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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Jesus_man » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:36 am

How well did that hold up? I have always been told that re-arcing them is a fairly temporary fix as they will settle back down.

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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Jesus_man » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:25 am

I wonder if drivetrain can replace just two leafs in my pack... I might have to give them a call. They did a great job on a driveshaft for me.

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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby BURNTFISH » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:48 pm

Go with the WH ones they ride great. I have the 5.5 and love them. They flex great and ride real nice in the back. Big rear bumper with a 35 spare full cage and hard top. Call them up and see what they can do on a better price or shiping. They are great peps.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby Cortez » Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:11 pm

Yeah - I keep hearing good things about the 11 leaf packs
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby akaFrankCastle » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:35 pm

BURNTFISH wrote:Call them up and see what they can do on a better price or shiping. They are great peps.


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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby BURNTFISH » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:37 pm

I got 2 winches from them free 2 day shiping and 10% off.
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Re: Squatty stance fix?

Postby airbur » Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:50 am

Bronco Hut carries Wild Horses suspension parts.....Melissa will beat their prices.
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