Badlands 1in lift

[IwannaGOfast]

I wish there was an option to not have the Eibach springs level the truck. I’m concerned if I do the spring lift, I’ll be *too* level—so when I put a bike rack on the hitch, I’ll be squatting. You’d have to do all the install work before evaluating… then do it all again to add a rear spacer if needed.

Just install the rear springs.

I mentioned in the Eibach coil spring thread that they are developing an HD spring designed for heavier loads.

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[Bikeric]

Can I ask what model of Eibach springs you purchased? I also have a BL 2DR and this is something I'd prefer to do compared to the sping perch/spacer options.

I didn't buy these, but I wish I had:
https://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/-p...7UeKHTeD_o7h7wvD6Xvs7z1Rk3o_K1ugaAvP_EALw_wcB

FYI, the stock non-Sas Badlands 2-door rear springs have ZERO preload on them. You can remove them (REAR) without without even compressing the spring. They are just way too soft.

 

[Area51BS]

I wish there was an option to not have the Eibach springs level the truck. I’m concerned if I do the spring lift, I’ll be *too* level—so when I put a bike rack on the hitch, I’ll be squatting. You’d have to do all the install work before evaluating… then do it all again to add a rear spacer if needed.

What do springs run?

 

[Bikeric]

I wish there was an option to not have the Eibach springs level the truck. I’m concerned if I do the spring lift, I’ll be *too* level—so when I put a bike rack on the hitch, I’ll be squatting. You’d have to do all the install work before evaluating… then do it all again to add a rear spacer if needed.

I think if the Eibach springs require the use of a spring compressor to install them on the rear of your 2-door, it will still give you a forward rake. That is what I wished for, but didn't get with the perch collars. I even removed my heavy rear tire and I'm still barely level if not minor squatting.

 

[4avor8ntfair]

Looks great. What size tires?

That just the stock 33’s

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My Badlands after installing the zone 2” lift (and UCA’s). I think that one is the way to go…it didn’t take very long to want an additional lift after I leveled it

That's a stunning Bronco, John!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

If you check out the link I posted above it has info on the install. But eibach springs designed for the sasquatch on my non sasquatch badlands (same shock essentially). 33's right now, but going to 35's as soon as I have time to get them mounted/balanced.

That's a beautiful Bronco, Jon!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

35 with FE wheels look absolutely perfect!

We're loving the look to this Bronco, Kameron! Beautiful!

 

[Gomezstx]

Can I ask what model of Eibach springs you purchased? I also have a BL 2DR and this is something I'd prefer to do compared to the sping perch/spacer options.

Eibach just did a lift last week on a non sas bronco. They used the springs that they advertise for the SAS badlands. That thread in on here and I have been posting to it. Eibach will be issuing their finalized recommendations end of this week (first week February).

 

[nwGTS]

Eibach just did a lift last week on a non sas bronco. They used the springs that they advertise for the SAS badlands. That thread in on here and I have been posting to it. Eibach will be issuing their finalized recommendations end of this week (first week February).

Interesting. But using SAS springs is less than a half inch lift and doesn't eliminate the rake. I'll look for more info from Eibach on this but this doesn't look like the 2" front and 1" rear lift we'd all like.

 

[BroncoT]

Interesting. But using SAS springs is less than a half inch lift and doesn't eliminate the rake. I'll look for more info from Eibach on this but this doesn't look like the 2" front and 1" rear lift we'd all like.

I mostly want to get roughly back the space lost by going from 33s to 35s. I’d rather skip doing a lift or adding spacers. From my novice reading of many threads for pages and pages, upgrading to Eibach SAS springs seems effective, safe and not too expensive (not sure on price though). Additional lift requires additional thought.

it would be glorious if someone could summarize options with pros/cons/cost. With the recent SAS limiting by Ford, I suspect thousands of board members are or will be interested.

 

[Gomezstx]

Interesting. But using SAS springs is less than a half inch lift and doesn't eliminate the rake. I'll look for more info from Eibach on this but this doesn't look like the 2" front and 1" rear lift we'd all like.

Check out Eibach website. The advertised front lift with their springs on the Sasquatch shock body is 2.3" back 1.6". If you are using a none-sasquatch badlands shock body you will get less by about 0.4".

 

[rguest3]

If just staying with a 33" or maybe going up to a 35" Tire, then just do a 1" level lift on the front..

 

[nwGTS]

Check out Eibach website. The advertised front lift with their springs on the Sasquatch shock body is 2.3" back 1.6". If you are using a none-sasquatch badlands shock body you will get less by about 0.4".

That's a good summary of the 29 page thread I just read through where you contributed. Someone mentioned if you add a .5" spring perch and trim the bump stop, you essentially have the same thing as the SAS suspension with these springs.

Since Eibach's site doesn't have an output for BL non-Sas the trick now is understanding the SaS based equivalent for the non-SaS trucks. It might be as simple as a just using the SaS version for your particular model/optioned rig but I'll let someone with higher risk tolerance guinea pig that for me. Thanks a ton for leading me to that thread. Lots of good intel.

 

[Area51BS]

If just staying with a 33" or maybe going up to a 35" Tire, then just do a 1" level lift on the front..

I thought of doing this. But would like to do the rear. I’m not sure about the rake. Sometimes it appears low in front and sometimes low in the rear. Must be parking position, flat, uphill or downhill.

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