I would look at Bilstein 5100s so you don't pay twice down the road when you need new shocks in 1-2 years.
$500-600 for install and $100 for an alignment. Its maybe 3 hours for skill mechanic, even less with good power tools.
So the springs dropped my rear 1.5" with slightly more preload. Eibach springs needed an extra few turns as they are maybe 1/4" shorter. Going to drive around a while and see if I want to do the front. The 40, 60 & 80mph Speed bump test was two middle fingers from the spectators at church. After...
A stock hoss 3.0 is the best option, you want a fresh one every few years if you wheel. They slowly burn up assist motor and have overheating errors from hard use.
May 2026 changes are storage and lowered the Bronco down with 200lb Eibach rear springs. Rides is so much better with the front cranked back down to normal height.
Jackery, Starlink Mini and 12" tablet for OnX... After going to Baja I would violate my anti technology during wheeling due to how hard it is to find a current paper map.
I drove around with a bucket in there to make sure it didn't melt on the first test drive. I drilled a 1/8" hole in the bottom to drain water and don't really plan on doing much else in that respect. Due to the exhaust being close one side it stays at least 80-90F. Had to do some testing to see...