1979’s Badsquatch on 37's + Fifteen52 Analog HD Wheels + Eibach Coilovers + More

[Triathlonfun]

Good looking rig but still trying to figure out what the hell 1979 has to do with this post...

It took me a second too. It’s his profile name . Maybe year he was born?

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[1979]

How much lift did you wind up with and were did you set the coil overs to to get it?

About 3” total lift. Coilovers are cranked all the way up I. The front and about 1/4” from the rear to level it out.

How high do you have those coilovers set? And any issue with rubbing at full stuff?

Rubbing was a minor issue at full lock. I pushed the caster to the max and it took care of it

Probably silly.... What MPG with the lift and 37s?

Mostly city driving puts me around 14mpg average. MPG was not a consideration when buying a Bronco and putting big ass tires on it though.[/QUOTE]

 

[1979]

Good looking rig but still trying to figure out what the hell 1979 has to do with this post...

Just a username

 

[_jeff]

Looks great, definitely interested in the coilovers!

 

[Bushwhacker]

Just a username

Dude, I'm such a dumba**. I didn't even look at your username. My bad. I thought you were referencing a 79' Bronco, and I was dumbfounded. It turns out I"m just dumb.

 

[dangerfoot]

Just a username

Not YOUR model year? I'm MY1978. Apparently bad batch of shoulders my year.

 

[1979]

Not YOUR model year? I'm MY1978. Apparently bad batch of shoulders my year.

It is my model year actually, yes and mine came with poor quality ankles and knees.

 

[jon]

It is my model year actually, yes and mine came with poor quality ankles and knees.

My model year needed Back surgery, cover is fading up top and has creaks all over. Visibility is declining as well.

 

[jon]

Well I guess it’s time for one of these threads. My 2022 4 door Bronco started life as a run of the mill Cactus Grey Badsquatch. 2.7L Hard top with Lux package. Here it is the day I picked it up.

And here it is as it is today.

Current mods:
Eibach Pro Truck Coilovers
Camburg Tubular Upper Control Arms
Massive Speed Adjustable Track Bar
Chaos Concepts Tie Rod Braces
Fifteen52 Analog HD Wheels
37x12.5x17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Hammerbuilt Tailgate Reinforcement
Rigid 360 Ditch Lights
Ford Safari Bar
Amazon Blackout Grille letters
ARB dual Compressor mounted under hood
DV8 OE Plus Side Steps
JCR Off-road Front Door Molle Pockets
Barnes 4WD Rear Shock Skids
Custom Monotone Badlands Badges
Probably a few more minor things I’m missing

Not yet installed:
Bora 1.25” spacers
Oracle Oculus Headlamps

Some action shots from the past year

What wheel offset are you running? Do you like your trackbar?

 

[1979]

Made a few changes to the front end recently. Updated the OP with a new photo and list of mods.

 

[1979]

What wheel offset are you running? Do you like your trackbar?

Wheels are 0 offset. I have a set of wheel spacers I think I’ll put on next time I rotate the tires. Track bar is fine, didn’t really notice anything aside from getting the rear end back to where it’s supposed to be.

 

[toughtoaster]

How do you like those DV8 OE Plus steps?

 

[1979]

How do you like those DV8 OE Plus steps?

I like them. The taper in the rear is a bit extreme and makes it tough for a large foot to get decent grip. I’ll replace them eventually with something that tapers the opposite way and is probably frame mounted. Just haven’t found something I love at a reasonable price yet.

 

[VIRUS]

Wheels are 0 offset. I have a set of wheel spacers I think I’ll put on next time I rotate the tires. Track bar is fine, didn’t really notice anything aside from getting the rear end back to where it’s supposed to be.

Anticipate any rubbing with a spacer in addition to zero offset?
Mine is already close with zero offset and the same coilovers.

I love the eibach coilovers!
Had 6100's with stock sasquatch springs before the switch.

 

[1979]

Anticipate any rubbing with a spacer in addition to zero offset?
Mine is already close with zero offset and the same coilovers.

I love the eibach coilovers!
Had 6100's with stock sasquatch springs before the switch.

Possibly. I’d take them off if there was rubbing. I had to chop the rear crash at mounts already to take care of the rubbing. I’m waiting until it’s time to rotate the tires before I install them. I don’t enjoy lifting those things so I try to do it as little as possible.

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