Bronco How-To: Lift Kit Options

[TahoeTexan]

Maybe I missed it, but this is a great video explaining pluses and minuses for different lift options.

They also go into how capable the stock Bronco as well as some pointers on why tie rod upgrades are not recommended.

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[2020FordRaptor]

That's a good video!

 

[jonesh242]

Aside from their videos, has anyone seen the Funhaver UCAs, sliders, bumpers etc? Just about everyone (and their mom) has released some kind of line up. Still waiting to see theirs.

 

[BAUS67]

Aside from their videos, has anyone seen the Funhaver UCAs, sliders, bumpers etc? Just about everyone (and their mom) has released some kind of line up. Still waiting to see theirs.

I saw @RTR Vehicles post in another thread that they would be available sometime in early '23.

Something about being available from ProjectX somehow. They would have to answer the specifics.

They should chime in here, once they see my ping.

 

[lakesinai]

Maybe I missed it, but this is a great video explaining pluses and minuses for different lift options.

They also go into how capable the stock Bronco as well as some pointers on why tie rod upgrades are not recommended.

The video has been out for a few months, but glad you shared it. It was helpful for those of us new to lifting and tire upsizing, to understand the compromises and trade-offs, that you cant just throw bigger tires on a vehicle if they seem to fit, and hope for the best. I've shared the video quite a bit.

 

[TahoeTexan]

The video has been out for a few months, but glad you shared it. It was helpful for those of us new to lifting and tire upsizing, to understand the compromises and trade-offs, that you cant just throw bigger tires on a vehicle if they seem to fit, and hope for the best. I've shared the video quite a bit.

Exactly! I'm in the same boat. I'm getting my Eibach coilovers installed next week. I'm excited to see how the new system performs.

I wanted performance versus looks and this video helped confirm what I should do.

 

[HeHateMe]

Thanks for sharing this... Definitely awesome information and gives me peace of mind staying stock with the SAS.

Once warranty is up, then I'll consider lifting...

 

[Smheard]

Exactly! I'm in the same boat. I'm getting my Eibach coilovers installed next week. I'm excited to see how the new system performs.

I wanted performance versus looks and this video helped confirm what I should do.

Eibach coil overs installed on my daughters Bronco. Rides better than my FE.

 

[mrbrenan]

Takeaway.... preload spacers, and spacer lifts in general are for mall crawlers (which is okay for some) and provide little to no added ride performance. A true Coilover lift or mid-travel with an increased shock stroke is for anyone who actually wants to wheel.

The only time I recommend any type of spacer is a shim stack in .5" increments on top of an entry-level shock or mid-travel coilover setup to prevent maxing preload in order to achieve desired ride height. Shims are engineered To fine-tune front suspension and/or correct severe lean. A good way to increase ride height without sacrificing piston rod stroke travel.

Body lifts are always debatable and if possible, should be avoided to prevent an increase in center of gravity, especially if loaded heavily on the roof. However, body lifts do achieve clearance for larger tires and can be of added benefit to some builds.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Takeaway.... preload spacers, and spacer lifts in general are for mall crawlers (which is okay for some) and provide little to no added ride performance. A true Coilover lift or mid-travel with an increased shock stroke is for anyone who actually wants to wheel.

The only time I recommend any type of spacer is a shim stack in .5" increments on top of an entry-level shock or mid-travel coilover setup to prevent maxing preload in order to achieve desired ride height. Shims are engineered To fine-tune front suspension and/or correct severe lean. A good way to increase ride height without sacrificing piston rod stroke travel.

Body lifts are always debatable and if possible, should be avoided to prevent an increase in center of gravity, especially if loaded heavily on the roof. However, body lifts do achieve clearance for larger tires and can be of added benefit to some builds.

Everyone loves to hate spacers, and praises coilovers, but if a 2.5" spacer, in theory, pushes down the entire coilover assembly, and an extended travel coilover has 2.5" extra down travel, they're both, possibly, putting the CV's and ball joints, in a bind, right? I understand the obvious difference between the two components, but in the end, droop is droop, and too much is bad, no matter how you got it. Right?

 

[redone17]

Is Eibach the only brand with a spring only upgrade? I’d be interested in hearing their input on that type of setup.

 

[RTR Vehicles]

Aside from their videos, has anyone seen the Funhaver UCAs, sliders, bumpers etc? Just about everyone (and their mom) has released some kind of line up. Still waiting to see theirs.

Q1 of this year some of the Fun Haver parts will start to trickle out. Thank you all for your continued support and patience.

 

[BachBuiltOffRoad]

Eibach coil overs installed on my daughters Bronco. Rides better than my FE.

Great looking Broncos!

I posted info on the Eibach Coilover kit we sell with similar responses from customers, everyone loves the ride quality. I also have them on my shop bronco as well and I think they ride just as smooth or better than the factory SAS.
With all that said, I am running 37's with our billet UCA upgrade and will say this keeps the geometry close to factory specs. I even posted my alignment numbers on the thread below, since some people had questions about the lift with caster/camber adjustment.

Thread 1:
Stage 1 Eibach kits w/ Billet UCA’s in stock and ready to ship! NEW Pricing $
Thread 2:
New website w/ competitive pricing on our Billet Parts and Stage 1-3 Suspension Lift w/ FOX Shocks

 

[Smheard]

Trust me, I'd have loved to get your billet UCA's but got the Eibach coilover setup on a black Friday deal that I simply couldn't pass up. That said, now that hers is sitting 1.5'" higher than mine, I'm definitely going to be looking for an upgrade to my suspension setup with new coilovers, and quite possibly, your UCA's

 

[Sitruc_btb]

The video has been out for a few months, but glad you shared it. It was helpful for those of us new to lifting and tire upsizing, to understand the compromises and trade-offs, that you cant just throw bigger tires on a vehicle if they seem to fit, and hope for the best. I've shared the video quite a bit.

That's exactly what I did.
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