89JeepMJ Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 my friends restoring a 79' bronco and when he bought it came with a nice pair of front skyjakcer coil springs. he bought a whole lift kit though and didnt need them. so he said i could have the if i could use em. i said no they won't fit. then i went home and put them next to my old stock ones and theyre a little bit beefy but are damn close. might be a stupid question but will they fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I think the question is, how will they ride.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I think the question is, how will they ride.. X2. The MJ is a light truck, the bronco is a heavy pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I have read of people using them before.They will fit in and work, but the ride will be horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Most XJ/MJ lift springs have spring rates from 160-220 pounds and I remember reading bronco and f250 springs being around 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89JeepMJ Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 i did read the ride will be stiff and its not a f250 its a f150. i hardly ever go far with the truck, just to work. also for a good portion of the year i have the plow on and i need a little more beef then stock springs. i know its not the right way to get it done but these springs off him are practically free. so i can take the good with the bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Just because you can, doesn't mean you should... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 With a good spring compressor it only takes a few minutes to swap springs,why not put them on and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Its very possible theyll lift the front of the truck a good bit as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89JeepMJ Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 now i have spacers on the front giving me some lift. so putting these on will lift it even more like comanchekid45 said. so I'm gunna need to get my axle to set right, its got stock control arms. its already alittle tweaked. do i need to go as far as adjustable control arms or would a drop arm kit do any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 what you need to do depends entirely on how much lift you get. anything over 2-3" and you're going to need to look into brake lines, track bar, control arms, sway bar links, shocks, etc. whatever you do, if it turns out that you can use stock length control arms, I highly suggest dumping the stockers for some WJ arms. they are much beefier. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 i did read the ride will be stiff and its not a f250 its a f150. i hardly ever go far with the truck, just to work. also for a good portion of the year i have the plow on and i need a little more beef then stock springs. i know its not the right way to get it done but these springs off him are practically free. so i can take the good with the bad You'll be sorry. It will ride pretty much like you removed the shock absorbers and welded solid rods in their place. my friends restoring a 79' bronco and when he bought it came with a nice pair of front skyjakcer coil springs. he bought a whole lift kit though and didnt need them. I thought you said he was restoring the Bronco. Your (and his) idea of "restore" must be different from mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 probably more of a resto-mod. bring it back to new but with some improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89JeepMJ Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 yeah he's lifting, fixing rust, and painting. if anyone has any adjustable arms i might be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmountainMJ Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Just because you can, doesn't mean you should... Like a fat girl in short shorts and tank top.... SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Like a fat girl in short shorts and tank top.... SMH You mean a BUFF? Big Ugly Fat Flocker? :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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