Got it. I would also like to maximize the articulation out of my Badlands, however my wallet isnt as deep as Big Meats, or to justify replacing the Bilsteins.
Big Meats has been maximizing articulation with the Bilsteins.
You're right. I was thinking about the RC knuckles and frankensteining diff drops. Cutting bump stops is free though.
The largest spacer you can fit in rear using the existing shock assembly studs is about 1/4” because the studs are not long enough for a larger spacer. Also, note that unlike the front, since the rear is a solid axle setup and the shocks are at an angle, you get less lift than the thickness of the spacer instead of more. I just installed Zone 1” rear lift using their 1.25” spacer and studs.
Good info, thanks. Ive been eyeballing the Broncbuster 1.5" strut spacer lift. Just a little boost. Nothing major.
Nice ok. The 1” added to my Badlands rear made a big difference. Already had 1” Zone level in front. I don’t have any new pics yet.
Post em up when you get some shots. I do want more belly clearance, and maybe some more fender clearance. I also have a winch and a mount to go on the front, so I'm concerned about losing some ride height in front, but I also want to avoid leveling out the front so it's higher than the rear. Picky picky, I know.
Totally understand. I’ll be adding 1/2” more to the front using the tiny perch collar that came with the Zone 2” lift (I previously installed the small spacer from Zone 1” level kit, and I won’t be using the large top spacers that came with their 2” lift). This will result in final lift of about 1.5” front and 1” rear, on top of the small factory lift that Badlands has over base trucks.
Got the winch installed. I dont really notice much difference in height, course I was in a rush and didnt measure.
Nice, looking good! Truck looks pretty level. What size tires? I’m running 305/70R17 (a full 34”) which I got before truck arrived in summer 2021 because I was concerned that 315s or 35s might be too tight a fit.Got the winch installed. I dont really notice much difference in height, course I was in a rush and didnt measure.
I just installed the Icon shocks up front to level my SAS BL 2 door. Works & rides nice!
I like to hear that. I only got the fronts too, and got some V6 springs since I'm putting a winch on.
I had major front end droop (2”) after installing a Maxlider bumper, grille guard & winch. Used the factory SAS springs with the Icons.
Thanks! I think there's just a touch of sag in the front, if at all. The tires are 315.70.r17. According to Firestone, they are 34.4" overall. They sit pretty close to the upper control arm, but no contact at full lock. I set up a ramp at work and flexed the front and back. No contact that I saw or felt.
