Nice work!!

 

Nice work! I have been seriously considering the same swap into my 1995 BKO. I have 2008 SD axles I had accumulated for a different project.

Please follow up as you complete this.

Thanks for sharing!

-G

 

Donezo!!
Here are the updated pics, 35x12.5r20 Atturo XT on 20x10 fuel wheels... feels solid when driving, especially turning using the 2018 super duty steering gear box... bolts are m16x2.0 140mm for 2017+ Super duty... I’ll follow up after a few miles

 

Excellent reference thread! 😎 🍺

 

Nice. Did you use the stock Superduty springs or go with lifted springs?

 

Lifted springs, not sure of height though as I got them dirt cheap and wasn’t going to complain... the rake is slight nose up, but as of late I noticed the rear driveshaft pinion angle is a little off and most likely I’ll be getting taller blocks and angle wedges to correct and level out more

 

Looks like you already have two wedges stacked on top of one another. For your safety and others, I would recommend cutting the leaf spring perches, rotating the pinion to the correct angle, and then having a qualified welder weld them back in.

As mentioned, you're U-bolts are mounted upside down which is also very unsafe. I believe I have an extra set of Sterling leaf spring plates that you could have for the cost of shipping. PM me if you're interested.

Not trying to rain on your parade, just a few items of concern. We'd hate to see your Bronco get torn up or worse, you or someone else get hurt unnecessarily.

 

I used the super duty components when reassembling the u bolts, can you assist in the correct orientation of what is pictured?

 

I believe you may be missing the semi round block which fits on top of the leaf spring pack as seen here:

Ford F-250, F-350 Rear Leaf Spring Assembly | 3 Leaf | 3,200 lbs. Capacity

4 leaf replacement rear leaf spring assembly for Ford F-250 and F-350 replaces SRI 43-1853 and OEM BC3Z5560E. Need help finding the right leaf spring? Call Mike @ 1-800-358-4751. Truckspring.com is your source for replacement leaf springs.

www.truckspring.com

Also, follow this link and go about halfway down the page.

Pickup Trucks 101: How Suspension Systems Work | PickupTrucks.com

Our guide to suspension systems will help you understand this critical component for any vehicle.

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There's a picture of a 2017 F250 rear leaf spring pack. You can clearly see the semi-round spacer/top plate which fits between the top of the leaf pack and the u-bolts.

 

I believe you may be missing the semi round block which fits on top of the leaf spring pack as seen here:

Ford F-250, F-350 Rear Leaf Spring Assembly | 3 Leaf | 3,200 lbs. Capacity

4 leaf replacement rear leaf spring assembly for Ford F-250 and F-350 replaces SRI 43-1853 and OEM BC3Z5560E. Need help finding the right leaf spring? Call Mike @ 1-800-358-4751. Truckspring.com is your source for replacement leaf springs.

www.truckspring.com

Also, follow this link and go about halfway down the page.

Pickup Trucks 101: How Suspension Systems Work | PickupTrucks.com

Our guide to suspension systems will help you understand this critical component for any vehicle.

news.pickuptrucks.com

There's a picture of a 2017 F250 rear leaf spring pack. You can clearly see the semi-round spacer/top plate which fits between the top of the leaf pack and the u-bolts.

VERY INTERESTING.....

I've never seen that!

 

honestly you will want to get those bolts swapped so they are facing up otherwise they will get hung up and destroyed facing down like that.

here is what i just found.

92-97 Ford Sterling Axle Conversion Kit

Fits 10.5 & 10.25 Sterling rear axles common in OBS and Ford Superdutys with an axle tube diameter of 3.5" Low profile Spring perch designed to help reduce axle wrap. Perch is 3/4" lower than factory perch. Three mounting holes for ease of centering wheel in wheel well. U-Bolt length is...

www.skysoffroaddesign.com

 

Not sure it would be necessary, Same idea would go for the shock mount, that also has a potential to be damaged because it’s below the axle...

 

What is the front shock set up you used? I was looking at doing the swap with the desolate kit, but just can't justify the cost after the extra stuff. I'm sure it's just the retail aspect but they really wanted to push the "you have the buy the king shocks to have this work right".

This kit uses oem super duty shocks and springs right?

 

What is the front shock set up you used? I was looking at doing the swap with the desolate kit, but just can't justify the cost after the extra stuff. I'm sure it's just the retail aspect but they really wanted to push the "you have the buy the king shocks to have this work right".

This kit uses oem super duty shocks and springs right?

I’m running some unknown height lifted front coils and currently found some rough country shocks w mount extenders for the shocks... nothing special... The ride is definitely Improved and noticeable, but I imagine with some quality shocks it would improve a lot more...

 

Did you use a custom hose for the hydroboost - steering box pressure line?

 

What is the front bumper off of and what did you have to do to make it bolt on?