2 inch rough country spacer lift: good or bad idea?

[blackdiamondog]

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Quite a few of us have already swapped out the hitachi coilovers with the Bilsteins (Badlands and squatch) and it really is easy. I did it in my garage with a jack and a couple of jack stands by myself with no problem. It's really only a few bolts and nuts and the old ones come out and the new ones go right in. Some of us have bought new from Ford and others have bought takeoffs. Buying takeoffs is the best bet if you can find the ones you are looking for.

and you said that this also gives a lift? or to use this in conjunction with the lift for extra durability?

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[kodiakisland]

and you said that this also gives a lift? or to use this in conjunction with the lift for extra durability?

Yes, it will give a lift. How much depends on which coilovers you get. Right now I'm sitting one inch higher with the Badlands coilovers I put on mine, but I also have the top off.

My BD with 33s and Badlands coilovers:

 

[blackdiamondog]

Yes, it will give a lift. How much depends on which coilovers you get. Right now I'm sitting one inch higher with the Badlands coilovers I put on mine, but I also have the top off.

sounds good ill keep that in mind. thanks for the info. I just know that I am not going to be running expert trails in moab or any kind of major rock crawling so thats why i ordered the spacer lift. I think if i do end up changing my mind, however, ill do this instead.

 

[Amcole1984]

I had a rough country 2 inch spacer lift ship today and have been seeing some posts about them being a bad idea to install. Although I don't have my bronco yet I know that I wont be rock crawling it like a maniac or anything but I do plan on doing some colorado trails from time to time. My question is; is this safe to do? should I be worried that something might break if i do push it a little bit? I dont have the money to get a more extensive kit so i bought the spacers instead.

I have that kit on my bronco with 35s. No issues so far. Then again all I ever have time to drive is highway. No rock crawling yet. Maybe when I retire and have a spare 5 minutes.

 

[orion]

I'm installing the RC 2" lift kit right now. I don't think the new geometry is going to be any different than a Sasquatch equipped Bronco. When I get the other front back together I will check the CV for binding at full droop and let you know. I'm done for the evening but I'll post back tomorrow sometime.

 

[fp11]

I’m considering getting the 1.5” lift kit from Fabtech since it has aluminum spacers instead. Going for the 2” look but more durable.

 

[orion]

I'm installing the RC 2" lift kit right now. I don't think the new geometry is going to be any different than a Sasquatch equipped Bronco. When I get the other front back together I will check the CV for binding at full droop and let you know. I'm done for the evening but I'll post back tomorrow sometime.

OK, I just got done. No binding on the CV's at full droop!

 

[BroncoDude]

I'm considering the solid aluminum readylift option but no one seems to be running them yet...

I have the Readylift on mine. It hasn't exploded yet...

 

[Pseudoko]

knock on wood but if something fails... you may void your warranty by doing so. Couple of threads on this already.

 

[Kameronatm]

I have the Readylift on mine. It hasn't exploded yet...

Do you have any photos? Especially interested with stock tires post lift

 

[Bscholl8]

@blackdiamondog I did exactly what you are talking about. I had the dealership put the RC kit on to not void the warranty and added 33s to the steelies. I am over 4K miles and don’t plan on any heavy duty off-roading. @BudgetBronco has been a good resource on your future plans. Check out his YouTube videos to see what you can do on a budget. Here is my Bronco with zero issues.

before with lift stock tires

after

 

[BroncoDude]

Do you have any photos? Especially interested with stock tires post lift

Tires are not stock. 265-75r/16 or roughly 32. Stock are 30.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

For light trail duty and street looks, MOST LIKELY, you'll be fine with a spacer lift, but as with most things in life, there are no guarantees.
If you wanna play, you have to pay.
I'd have no issue with running one.

Other folks will turn up their nose...
Tell it to these guys ... running a spacer lift from ICON ... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnq3t9F5qs2aIl6M0ch1hcg

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Base non-Squatch
NO LIFT ... yet!
35 x 11.5 -17 ....Method 17 x 8.5... +35mm
Suggest NOT wheeling this set up just yet.
NO rub on any street driving.

VS. stock

 

[blackdiamondog]

@blackdiamondog I did exactly what you are talking about. I had the dealership put the RC kit on to not void the warranty and added 33s to the steelies. I am over 4K miles and don’t plan on any heavy duty off-roading. @BudgetBronco has been a good resource on your future plans. Check out his YouTube videos to see what you can do on a budget. Here is my Bronco with zero issues.

before with lift stock tires

after

awesome look man thats about just what I am going for. love the steelies on it too. I will check out his channel.

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