Finally Found HD Rear Springs That Work!

tommygraham
Jun 15, 2023

SQUACHD

Jun 15, 2023

I found very little info on after market springs for the new Bronco. I have about 200lbs on the back with an Expedition One bumper with tire carrier, a 37" tire and rim, and Hi Lift jack mount and jack. I also have the Sas package with Zone 3" lift that lifts the front 3" and the rear 2" to remove rake. I have a Westin front bumper with winch. The problem was that the rear felt spongey. Even though the rig was level, you could feel the back sway when you turned sharp and the back squatted when you hit the gas. When you put any weight in back it also made the back sit lower. I never tried to tow anything yet but I know what would happen. I searched all over the forums and internet for a solution and found very little. I thought I found a fix and ordered a set of ARB rear heavy springs but had to send them back because they will not fit on the SAS Bilstein struts. Well finally, I found a post that mentioned Dobinson HD springs. I called Dobinson and the tech told me they had tested on the SAS Bilstein's and they worked great so I ordered a set for 150 to 350lbs of added weight. I just put them on and removed the Zone stuff from back suspension. It is greatness. The problem is solved. The rig is riding and driving like stock again. Not too stiff and not squishy. The rear may be an eighth to a quarter inch higher than front but it really looks level. I thought I might need a set on the front but it is fine with stock springs. I am so happy. See the link for the springs. I got them in Black. They come in three colors.

https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-ford-bronco-rear-coils-c19-569v/
22 Badlands 4 dr, sas, lux, mic, 2.7, cactus gray. Ordered 2/21/22 - Re Order 9/22/2022 for 23 model
Bruinsfan, Tricky Dick
Last edited by a moderator: Jun 15, 2023

Rank V

Jun 15, 2023

#1
Thanks! This is great information for those of us wanting to upgrade for trailer towing...
'21 AMB Basesquatch 2 Door. 2.7. 569 days from reservation to delivery
UserError, tommygraham

Bailing forward!

Jun 15, 2023

#2
Nice. I switched to 4dr V6 springs on my 2dr L4 for some extra firmness but obviously that won't work for the majority of Broncos.
UserError, tommygraham

Rank IV

Jul 12, 2025

#3
Are you still happy with the springs? ShockSurplus suggested the dobinson coilovers over Bilstein and OME for my use. But I haven’t seen much about them online from users.
'24 Badlands Sasquatch

SQUACHD

Jul 13, 2025

#4
Are you still happy with the springs? ShockSurplus suggested the dobinson coilovers over Bilstein and OME for my use. But I haven’t seen much about them online from users.

Yes, Very happy. I did replaced the OEM Bilstein Sas shocks with the Dobinson's. I blew the Bilsteins. The Dobinson's make the package perfect! Much better than Bilstein's.
22 Badlands 4 dr, sas, lux, mic, 2.7, cactus gray. Ordered 2/21/22 - Re Order 9/22/2022 for 23 model
Polaris425
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Jul 13, 2025

#5
Hey @tommygraham what size tires you running?

SQUACHD

Jul 13, 2025

#6
Hey @tommygraham what size tires you running?

37"
22 Badlands 4 dr, sas, lux, mic, 2.7, cactus gray. Ordered 2/21/22 - Re Order 9/22/2022 for 23 model
TK1215

Rank IV

Jul 14, 2025

#7
Yes, Very happy. I did replaced the OEM Bilstein Sas shocks with the Dobinson's. I blew the Bilsteins. The Dobinson's make the package perfect! Much better than Bilstein's.

So you went with the whole coil over? Did you do the regular or the adjustable?
'24 Badlands Sasquatch

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