Suspension Advice and Education needed

[23OBX2.7]

Hellwig rear sway bar first, then more on road orientated tires perhaps with 18"+ wheels.

Till then drive it like a ten ton truck.

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[MDH]

^^ it's very rare that I run into an issue. where I feel sketched out. I wouldn't consider it a major problem. So far, I've noticed it twice in the year I've owned it, both times descending down mountain passes that I really only see on long road trips. Even getting out on the interstate and hitting corners don't feel quite the same, probably because the weight transfer's different. The first time I'd only had the vehicle for 2 weeks, I figured by now it would feel more comfy. And it did to an extent but not as much as I expected.

The plan's always been to replace the Hitachis once I get to about 50k miles on them for something with improved longevity. I had no specific performance gains in mind. Now I do. I'm not trying to recreate how my Mustang handles at all which seems to be a fairly common misconception. I think that idea is a bit preposterous. The Bronco's never going to do that, and I wouldn't want it to.

That doesn't mean it can't be improved. It also doesn't mean that it SHOULD be improved. I understand enough to know that there's no free lunch, so every adjustment to change one thing, is going to have consequences elsewhere, and for the most part I am generally happy. From what I've read here, and from Snacktime's suspension thread, I'm leaning towards thinking I want a little more stiffness. Before I take that step though, I am leaning towards a rear sway, first. But if I am going to replace the hitachis in the future anyways, should I just firm things up now? And so I waffle back and forth. The good news is, I don't feel like I HAVE to change anything NOW. If I do decide on a change, I want to make sure I make a GOOD change. I've got time to figure things out.

good luck! Improving your suspension can be a black hole of time and money. I found this forum way more helpful than most of the suspension shops I spoke with.

 

[Valhalla]

I'd say, get in touch with accutune and let them know what you want. If price is no barrier it can handle like a mustang. Proper bumpstop and limiting straps. I'd look for a D rated radial truck tire in an onroad tread. Something that runs about 45psi and is z rated.

Rear sway bar is a good idea as well. You just need to be re up front about not looking to flex at all.

Your goal is very opposite most. With time, patients and money. It can be a rocket sled on rails...

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