[Jimmyz]

Going to replace my front coils, shocks, and tie rods. After removing the front springs I found some kind of a spacer? They are stamped "4x4" on them and are two different sizes? Never seen these before? Why is one taller then the other?

 

[robbz28]

Both of my 86's have them...i just put them right back where i found them when i put new springs and shocks on.

 

[Jimmyz]

I don't remember which one goes on which side? Do you?

 

[MojoJojo]

Not 100% positive but I think there different heights because of the two piece axles and how they pivot…… and I’m of even less help cuz I couldn’t tell ya which side gets what.

 

[Jimmyz]

never seen these in any of my 1992-1996 Bronco's

 

[Gerk]

It looks like I have those on my '86
The tall one on mine is on the passenger side

 

[rharris]

My 85 has taller one on passenger side

 

[robbz28]

From Gary's Bullnose:

 

[packagerjr]

Glad this thread came up. I have mine off and painted but didn’t realize they were different heights. Will have to inspect when I get back home.

 

[BigBlue 94]

They are on every coil sprung TTB. Some are round, some have ears on them for the sway bar end links.

There should be a 1/4" thick rubber washer (called an isolator) between it and the coil spring.

I did not know they were different heights per side though!

 

[Trydntru]

On my 85 the taller is on the passenger side. (Like you've already seen 200 Times)

 

[packagerjr]

I looked at my retainers again. Can’t tel a difference between sides and they measure close enough a couple different ways to be functionally equivalent. Unsure why they became different in later years.