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I may do that if I can find them. I am mainly looking for a smoother ride while keeping the 2 inch lift. If I had the takeoffs, would I still need the zone lift? Forgive me, but I am new to this.
I have a Badlands non-SAS with the Zone 1221 kit. You’d need to confirm your kit was compatible, but it’s up to you if you want both.
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I wouldn't buy sas take offs unless they are $500-$600, 5100 are just to good of a value.
5100s are the real deal. I used them on my Colorado and loved em. I've been waiting to install a pair on my Bronco to level her out.
 

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5100s are the real deal. I used them on my Colorado and loved em. I've been waiting to install a pair on my Bronco to level her out.
I've heard both thoughts, so I have to ask. Are 5100s softer in initial impact absorption or firmer in your opinion vs the stock Bilsteins? Or is that more spring related?
 

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I've heard both thoughts, so I have to ask. Are 5100s softer in initial impact absorption or firmer in your opinion vs the stock Bilsteins? Or is that more spring related?
I would say that the 5100s were stiffer than my stock Colorado suspension. My Bronco rides about the same, but feels much more loose steering. My last Ford was an '83 Bronco and I forgot how easy it was to shift and drive. Have a great turn radius. Idk if I answered your question, but I can only imagine the 5100s will only make it better.
 

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I finally have these shocks in-hand and will be getting them installed in the next week on my non-SAS OBX. If anyone has any questions, pictures, etc. that you'd like me to keep track of before/after installation just let me know. These things are beefy.

Ford Bronco Ford Performance 2" Lift Kit Now Available For Bronco! [not for Sasquatch suspension, Badlands, Everglades, Raptor] Shocks
 

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I finally have these shocks in-hand and will be getting them installed in the next week on my non-SAS OBX. If anyone has any questions, pictures, etc. that you'd like me to keep track of before/after installation just let me know. These things are beefy.

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now I’m jealous
 

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I finally have these shocks in-hand and will be getting them installed in the next week on my non-SAS OBX. If anyone has any questions, pictures, etc. that you'd like me to keep track of before/after installation just let me know. These things are beefy.

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Can't wait to see what it looks like and your impressions on overall ride quality. Are you running your stock wheel/tire combo? Or do you have larger tires?
 

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I swapped my OBX wheels/tires for Stock Badlands wheels (17s) and tires (33s/KO2s).
 
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I swapped my OBX wheels/tires for Stock Badlands wheels (17s) and tires (KO2s).
Nice, now I'm definitely curious to see how it looks with the 33s.
 

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I swapped my OBX wheels/tires for Stock Badlands wheels (17s) and tires (KO2s).
Im going to follow this thread now. are you on a 3.73 gear ratio as well?
 

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FWIW Levittown Ford lists these @ $1,705.29.

Notes that:
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  • NOT validated for fitment with Sasquatch Package, Badlands, Everglade, or Raptor.
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Im going to follow this thread now. are you on a 3.73 gear ratio as well?
I have the upgraded 4.27 gearing on my non-SAS OBX. I had considered using Levittown but shipping was going to be ~$350 nullifying the discount, and not able to apply Ford Points. I used my Ford Points discount and got these from my local Ford Dealership which brought the price down below what Levittown was quoting.
 

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Why don’t you just keep the zone lift but get some SAS takeoffs?
I did end up getting the SAS suspension takeoffs with only 100 miles on them for $750. I think that was a good deal. I have not installed them yet. Still looking forward to seeing how the Ford Performance suspension works out.
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Can't wait to see what it looks like and your impressions on overall ride quality. Are you running your stock wheel/tire combo? Or do you have larger tires?
Nice, now I'm definitely curious to see how it looks with the 33s.
This ^ I have my eyes on these for my BB when the budget allows it and also planning on going 33s so curious to see how this works out!
 

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Excuse the noob question, but if I install these on a non SAS OBX, will I be able to fit OBX wheels with enough clearance for off roading?
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