Suspension & Brake Redo - Best options

[RichWooten]

I am rebuilding my 1974 Bronco from the ground up and have some questions about options to pursue.

Brakes - I am going to go with 4 wheel disc - where, in your experience, is the best place to look for complete kits. Any options that I should avoid or any 'must haves' when it comes to 4 wheel disc brake systems.

Suspension - I want to do a 2 1/2" lift. Planning on running 33's. Best place to get a new suspension, things to avoid or 'must haves'?

This is my first rebuild like this, so I want to make the most informed decisions now so that I don't miss something obvious or wish I had done something different and then regret it later. I really appreciate the help.

I have completed the front and rear axles, frame is being finished as we speak.

Brakes & Suspension are my next projects in this slow process...

Thanks!

 

[Bully Bob]

BRAKES...

Look four posts below yours., "POUR BRAKES"

All the major EB suppliers now have pretty much the same suspension quality.

Progressive coils front --- progressive 11 pack leafs rear.

They come with all new bushings., shock set-ups, etc.

You'll want to insure the track bar & drag link are parallel.

The same for discs...they're all pretty much "state-of-the-art" now at the major EB stores.

"...any 'must haves' when it comes to 4 wheel disc brake systems."

Vac. boost or Hydro boost.

Proper proportioning valve.

 

[bigbluebronc]

You dont need 4 wheel discs for 33s unless you have a huge wallet. Get discs for the front and put on powerbrakes and a proper proportioning valve all stores sell them.

I stopped fine with 38s on the same setup. But if you have the cash make sure you get a rear disc set up with a great Safty/e brakes. Nothing worse then being stuck and not being able too make sure the rig will stay put. Up or down hill.