King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers NOT compatible with Bronco SAS wheel off-set

[BlueBetty]

King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers are NOT fully compatible with OEM Wheel off-sets as advertised.

I recently purchased King Shocks' "2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers with Adjusters" from Accutune Offroad for my 2024 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch 4-door. I went all-in and purchased AccuTune's top-tier package ("Stage 3A") as well

Unfortunately, the remote reservoirs default mount/location do NOT provide adequate tire tuck/flex clearance with OEM Sasquatch wheels. In fact, they offer less clearance than the stock suspension. Just see the tire marks (made by the OEM Wheels/Tires)

Any installation issues were ruled out by double-checking with my shop (Offroad Customz, Burbank, CA) that everything was installed correctly -- It was.

To fully appreciate this predicament, I had already purchased new wheels ICON Alloy Rebound Pros and BFGoodrich KO3s under the assumption that I would not need to alter wheel offset to accommodate King's default reservoir mounting location.

By pure luck, the aftermarket wheels (+25 mm offset) gained me 5 mm of additional clearance compared to the OEM Sasquatch wheels (+30 mm offset), but still not enough to clear the reservoir when under full tuck/flex.

Had I known this King setup would have reservoir fitment and clearance issues, I would have reconsidered these big purchases and/or selected wheels with a more compatible offset from the start.

For what it's worth, I have both emailed and spoken with King directly. Their response was essentially, "This is the first time anyone has mentioned this to us," and their suggested solution was wheel spacers—which I do not consider an acceptable fix for a premium suspension system advertised as OEM compatible.

As a result, I am now looking at paying out of pocket for custom-fabricated reservoir mounting brackets to achieve true OEM-wheel compatibility. Currently quoted a minimum of 6 hour ($1,000) plus the cost to re-pressurize the Shocks ($175). This is assuming all goes well including the hoses will reach their new positions.

Any suggestion on how to resolve this issue (aside from spacer, or buy yet another set of new wheels) would be much appreciated!

Be sure to check out the photos and video clips below to see for youselves!

Thank you!

Jason Lee (rig "BlueBetty")

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[popo_patty]

I mentioned this a long time ago in a video and also here somewhere. But it’s been since buried by the internet.

I don’t know where you’re taking your vehicle but those install prices are outrageous. And Accutunes website shows their King Shock package at 4k. Where are you getting 8k from?

$700 for a tire install is highway robbery. Did they serve you a 5 course meal with it?

To answer the question though, no. You can relocate resi, or move the tire out through a spacer or wheel offset. There is no other option

 

[Neps]

None of your attachments will open for me, so I can't see the issue(s)?

What do you mean it will not clear an obstacles taller than 16 inches? The amount of flex in the suspension is important for maintaining a good contact points for the tires, but it does not limit your ability to go over objects larger than the amount of single wheel travel.

I'm afraid you picked the wrong vehicle to modify if you were looking for extreme travel suspension, it's possible but you'd be better off starting with a Rock Buggy

 

[Icehog]

Spin the shock 180 degrees and mount the reservoir forward like the FOX set-up does. Might even be able to get FOX mounts and not have to Fab anything.

 

[BlueBetty]

I mentioned this a long time ago in a video and also here somewhere. But it’s been since buried by the internet.

I don’t know where you’re taking your vehicle but those install prices are outrageous. And Accutunes website shows their King Shock package at 4k. Where are you getting 8k from?

$700 for a tire install is highway robbery. Did they serve you a 5 course meal with it?

To answer the question though, no. You can relocate resi, or move the tire out through a spacer or wheel offset. There is no other option

Suspension Kit Price:
https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...over-mid-travel-suspension-kit-stage-3a-king/

Local installation shop:
https://www.offroadcustomzla.com/

 

[popo_patty]

Suspension Kit Price:
https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...over-mid-travel-suspension-kit-stage-3a-king/

Local installation shop:
https://www.offroadcustomzla.com/

ahhhh, control arms too. I just saw “King suspension” and assumed it was just the king shocks.

 

[CitrusBronco]

This sucks but honestly this is what modifying is all about, finding out shit don’t work and making adjustments as needed.

 

[BlueBetty]

None of your attachments will open for me, so I can't see the issue(s)?

What do you mean it will not clear an obstacles taller than 16 inches? The amount of flex in the suspension is important for maintaining a good contact points for the tires, but it does not limit your ability to go over objects larger than the amount of single wheel travel.

I'm afraid you picked the wrong vehicle to modify if you were looking for extreme travel suspension, it's possible but you'd be better off starting with a Rock Buggy

I do know for sure that with the original OEM suspension I never had an issues with the tire rubbing on anything when rock crawling. AND now, after having a premium suspension installed, I do.

*Rock Buggy does sounds fun, regardless (maybe once I'm done with this money pit -lol).

Thanks for chiming into the thread. I appreciate it.

 

[BlueBetty]

Spin the shock 180 degrees and mount the reservoir forward like the FOX set-up does. Might even be able to get FOX mounts and not have to Fab anything.

That's a really good idea! THANK YOU

 

[BlueBetty]

This sucks but honestly this is what modifying is all about, finding out shit don’t work and making adjustments as needed.

I guess I am still getting initiated then ;-) Thanks for the adjustment (so to speak).

 

[BlueBetty]

I do know for sure that with the original OEM suspension I never had an issues with the tire rubbing on anything when rock crawling. AND now, after having a premium suspension installed, I do.

*Rock Buggy does sounds fun regardless (maybe once I'm done with this money pit -lol).

Thanks for chiming into the thread. I appreciate it. BTW - see if the videos I posted work now (maybe refresh the browser)

 

[BlueBetty]

ahhhh, control arms too. I just saw “King suspension” and assumed it was just the king shocks.

Now worries, I had figured. But I may still be owed a 5 course meal for the wheel/tire installation charges ;-)

 

[HighVelocity]

I need to get back into the tire installation business...jeez.

 

[BlueBetty]

I need to get back into the tire installation business...jeez.

Good point (assuming you have naive customers like me).. Of course now (after the fact) I know about companies who will mount/balance tires, including TPS, to rims if you buy both tires and rims from them. Shipped to your front door.

 

[Neps]

In this thread from 2022, Fordguru says he had to tweak the rear revisor mounts. Seems that with a good bench vice and some time you should be able to make the stock mount work with some "tweaking".

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...l-underway-updated-with-new-pics.55390/page-2

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