Bronco Aftermarket Suspension Comparison: Radflo vs. King vs. Icon Stage 7

[kodiakisland]

You may also need/want the rear track bar relocation bracket when you switch out the track bar.

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[MUDLVR]

Nice! I think the biggest difference is you have what look to be 35’s? And also an aftermarket wheel. Assuming it’s offset?
On the Radflo setup he is running factory wheel and JKS tire clearance kit with 37’s. No sag on the rear end or front. He gave Radflo his specs and they sent out appropriate springs.
Here are his bent resi brackets.

Interesting that he has the reservoirs mounted up there on top of the shock mount. They're supposed to be where mine are in the pics so they don't get bashed in by the UCAs. Why does he have them up there?

As far as my setup goes:
- Badlands Sasquatch
- Running BFG KM3 37" tires
- KMC rims with 0 offset
- 4WP adjustable rear trackbar
- Camburg UCAs

 

[m_grovs]

So I changed them out with 600lb on top and 650lb on the bottom, and now it's perfect, even allowing me to crank them down some more if I need to. In the front I have no rubbing, but that's probably because I chopped the crash bars off, leaving just enough room to mount the reservoir.

@MUDLVR Where were you able to order your Radflo with the stiffer spring rates? I believe I need similar spring rates, with all the extra weight I have added to my truck. But I can't figure out how to order with the heavier springs.

 

[Chritaka]

Curious how the Radflo's would stack-up to the Wildtrak Hoss 3.0 Fox's? Anyone care to comment based on experience?

I'm hearing Eibach will have a +~2" Pro-Lift spring set for them in 3-4 months per this thread. It seems the Radflo's are on par in regards to parts/quality..? The Radflo's adjustability would definitely be an advantage... I might be able to get a really good deal on the Radflo's so trying to determine if they'd be worth it, or would be a downgrade.

 

[Snacktime]

Curious how the Radflo's would stack-up to the Wildtrak Hoss 3.0 Fox's? Anyone care to comment based on experience?

I'm hearing Eibach will have a +~2" Pro-Lift spring set for them in 3-4 months per this thread. It seems the Radflo's are on par in regards to parts/quality..? The Radflo's adjustability would definitely be an advantage... I might be able to get a really good deal on the Radflo's so trying to determine if they'd be worth it, or would be a downgrade.

No one really has experience with multiple setups. Your getting more adjustability and giving up fox's developmental time. Fox has an unfair advantage of being factory designed so they will most likely be the best ride out of the box.

 

[popo_patty]

No one really has experience with multiple setups. Your getting more adjustability and giving up fox's developmental time. Fox has an unfair advantage of being factory designed so they will most likely be the best ride out of the box.

We about to get experience with multiple setups! Soooo close to finishing the 3 builds. Too bad the only Bronco in our group with Foxes rolled at KOH

 

[Snacktime]

We about to get experience with multiple setups! Soooo close to finishing the 3 builds. Too bad the only Bronco in our group with Foxes rolled at KOH

No one has owned multiple setups and had substantial behind the wheel time with the different brands. There have been a few people switching from experimental units but overall no real seat time comparing suspensions back to back on the same bronco.

Shock Surplus has the best videos so far on the topic. They talk about the difference fairly in depth but still every application is different.

We need a list of springs rates and travel for each company then move into type of valving. Right know it's what in stock and can I live with it.

I should state I am also to cheap to go full coilovers as the service intervals and damage replacement cost are to high. So I shouldn't be in this thread lol.

 

[Stu10]

We about to get experience with multiple setups! Soooo close to finishing the 3 builds. Too bad the only Bronco in our group with Foxes rolled at KOH

Did you get the Metalcloak trailing arms installed on one of the broncos? Curious how those perform as I may buy a set along with the rear track bar! Look forward to some more feedback/reviews on everything. Appreciate the time you put into all the research here!

 

[MUDLVR]

@MUDLVR Where were you able to order your Radflo with the stiffer spring rates? I believe I need similar spring rates, with all the extra weight I have added to my truck. But I can't figure out how to order with the heavier springs.

You just have to call them and they'll send you the replacement ones. I think they're $200

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

Anyone in your group running an ADS setup? I've seen them talked about in the Toyota world, but curious how they compare.

We are getting ready to get an ADS kit for our 2023 Badlands and just became ADS Dealers. Looking forward to getting them on and getting some miles on them.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

We about to get experience with multiple setups! Soooo close to finishing the 3 builds. Too bad the only Bronco in our group with Foxes rolled at KOH

We know all about rolling at KOH but that chain of events led us to getting a Bronco and being here so it wasn't all bad.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

We about to get experience with multiple setups! Soooo close to finishing the 3 builds. Too bad the only Bronco in our group with Foxes rolled at KOH

Awesome thread.

 

[popo_patty]

Awesome thread.

Just wish we had an ADS bronco to compare!

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

Just wish we had an ADS bronco to compare!

I should have a set on our Bronco soonish. Perhaps I’ll have to meet up with you all.

 

[Chritaka]

I should have a set on our Bronco soonish. Perhaps I’ll have to meet up with you all.

Any update on the ADS setup?

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