BDS 4 Inch Lift Kit | 1978-1979 Ford Bronco 4WD | Leaf Springs Rear / Staggered Front Shocks

Rear Lift Option: Leaf Springs — Full replacement rear leaf springs eliminate the need for a lift block. Reduces axle wrap for a more controlled and stable feel. Multi-leaf progressive design maintains factory payload weight ratings. Front Shock Option: Staggered — Driver-side shock mounted in front of the axle; passenger-side shock mounted behind the axle.

Overview

This 4-inch suspension lift kit from BDS is designed for 1978–1979 Ford Bronco 4WD trucks. The kit is engineered to improve stance, performance, and off-road capability while providing clearance for up to 33-inch tires. Up front, the kit includes Pro-Ride coil springs, radius arm drop brackets, a track bar relocation bracket for steering correction, bump stop brackets, and precision-tuned NX2 nitrogen charged shocks. The rear uses a high-strength cast iron lift block, longer U-bolts, and a matching set of NX2 Nitro shocks. Rear leaf spring and add-a-leaf options are also available depending on the selected variant.

Features

• Easy, bolt-on installation
• Pro-Ride dual-rate coil springs for smooth, predictable ride across various terrains
• Heavy-duty steel drop brackets for proper suspension geometry
• Cast steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear
• NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for improved control
• Track bar relocation bracket for steering correction
• Clearance for up to 33-inch tires

Specifications

• Lift Height: 4 inches
• Front: Pro-Ride coil springs, radius arm drop brackets, track bar relocation bracket, bump stop brackets, NX2 Nitro shocks
• Rear (Block Kit): Cast iron tapered lift block, longer U-bolts, NX2 Nitro shocks
• Rear (Add-A-Leaf option): Cast iron block plus add-a-leaf; multi-leaf progressive design; maintains factory payload ratings
• Rear (Leaf Springs option): Full replacement leaf springs; eliminates lift block; reduces axle wrap; maintains factory payload ratings
• Shock Type: NX2 Nitrogen Charged

Installation

• Estimated Installation Time: 6 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Special Tools Required: Drill / Bit Set

Important Notes

Front end alignment required after installation, which may require axle "C" bushing replacement.