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Cortez
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:01 am Posts: 90 Images: 0 Location: COMMERCE CITY, CO
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Squatty stance fix?
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.
Comments??
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:51 pm |
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cobshane
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Joined: Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:31 am Posts: 516 Images: 1 Location: littleton
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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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Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:49 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
Big bumper and winch on the front and it's fixed.
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:51 pm |
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airbur
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:39 am Posts: 1721 Images: 0 Location: Castle Pines, CO
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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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Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:23 pm |
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Cortez
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:01 am Posts: 90 Images: 0 Location: COMMERCE CITY, CO
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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.
_________________ BCO Junky - NP435, PS & PB Conversion + Hydroboost, 3.5"SL+1"BL, 35" MT's, D44 Swap, Family Cage. Saving for EFI, Seats, and Paint
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:30 pm |
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airbur
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:37 pm |
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Cortez
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
cool - thanks
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:43 pm |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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.
J.D.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:01 am |
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Cortez
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:01 am Posts: 90 Images: 0 Location: COMMERCE CITY, CO
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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.
_________________ BCO Junky - NP435, PS & PB Conversion + Hydroboost, 3.5"SL+1"BL, 35" MT's, D44 Swap, Family Cage. Saving for EFI, Seats, and Paint
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:52 pm |
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Jesus_man
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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.
J.D.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:30 am |
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airbur
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
_________________ Sold: 1970 w/427W Injected Stroker
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Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:23 am |
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Jesus_man
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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.
J.D.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:36 am |
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Jesus_man
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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.
J.D.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:25 am |
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BURNTFISH
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Joined: Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:10 pm Posts: 20
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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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Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:48 pm |
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Cortez
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:01 am Posts: 90 Images: 0 Location: COMMERCE CITY, CO
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
Yeah - I keep hearing good things about the 11 leaf packs
_________________ BCO Junky - NP435, PS & PB Conversion + Hydroboost, 3.5"SL+1"BL, 35" MT's, D44 Swap, Family Cage. Saving for EFI, Seats, and Paint
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Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:11 pm |
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akaFrankCastle
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
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Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:35 pm |
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BURNTFISH
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
I got 2 winches from them free 2 day shiping and 10% off.
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:37 am |
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airbur
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:39 am Posts: 1721 Images: 0 Location: Castle Pines, CO
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Re: Squatty stance fix?
Bronco Hut carries Wild Horses suspension parts.....Melissa will beat their prices.
_________________ Sold: 1970 w/427W Injected Stroker
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