Differences between suspension lifting options - spacer lift vs. lift kit vs. perch collar, etc?

[mikeeshim]

Sorry if this question has been discussed, but what are the differences between a spacer, lift kit, perch collar, etc?
Mainly, what option is best for on/off drive quality?

Currently on stock Sasquatch suspension with 17x9 -12mm wheels on OEM tires, wanting to go to 37x13.5.

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[JediMcMuffin]

This seems to cover it: https://www.drivingline.com/articles/inside-line-the-truth-about-coil-spacer-lifts

Seems like spacers and leveling kits do raise the vehicle at the expense of suspension travel and geometry. Personally I'm not gonna bother until I can do it right.

Edit: and here's something recent: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/ford-bronco-lift-kit-skyjacker-suspension/

 

[mikeeshim]

This seems to cover it: https://www.drivingline.com/articles/inside-line-the-truth-about-coil-spacer-lifts

Seems like spacers and leveling kits do raise the vehicle at the expense of suspension travel and geometry. Personally I'm not gonna bother until I can do it right.

Edit: and here's something recent: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/ford-bronco-lift-kit-skyjacker-suspension/

This was everything I needed to know.
Thank you very much.

 

[Copperhorse73]

I’m going to try the 1.5” body lift soon to be released by Broncbuster. Suspension is not touched at all, travel not affected, nor is geometry, and should allow 37s if you currently have Sasquatch

 

[mikeeshim]

I’m going to try the 1.5” body lift soon to be released by Broncbuster. Suspension is not touched at all, travel not affected, nor is geometry, and should allow 37s if you currently have Sasquatch

I worry about the body lift.
Everything I read about it says not to do it unless all I want to do is get bigger tires.
But I do hit the dirt and small rocks at least once a month and not sure this is the right choice for me.

 

[Copperhorse73]

I’m coming from the perspective that I’m good with the suspension I have for now(Sasquatch). Body lift doesn’t have any of the negatives of perch collar, spacer or lift kit, so I feel that it’s the safest route. If I was on stock , non-Sasquatch suspension, I’d do a lift kit first

 

[JustmeGee]

I’m going to try the 1.5” body lift soon to be released by Broncbuster. Suspension is not touched at all, travel not affected, nor is geometry, and should allow 37s if you currently have Sasquatch

Might try this as well
I think its available now
is this what your talking about
BroncBooster Body Lift

 

[Copperhorse73]

Might try this as well
I think its available now
is this what your talking about
BroncBooster Body Lift

Yeah that’s the one. Supposedly the 1.5 lift doesn’t require any additional relocations, harnesses etc, but we will see. I’ve pre-ordered it

 

[JustmeGee]

Yeah that’s the one. Supposedly the 1.5 lift doesn’t require any additional relocations, harnesses etc, but we will see. I’ve pre-ordered it

Cool good luck
Let us know how it goes
Thanks

 

[BAUS67]

Sorry if this question has been discussed, but what are the differences between a spacer, lift kit, perch collar, etc?
Mainly, what option is best for on/off drive quality?

Currently on stock Sasquatch suspension with 17x9 -12mm wheels on OEM tires, wanting to go to 37x13.5.

Your other option besides the body lift would be these.




.......a bit more expensive but they will make room for 37s without a lift kit or spacers.

 

[mikeeshim]

Your other option besides the body lift would be these.




.......a bit more expensive but they will make room for 37s without a lift kit or spacers.

Well, I've been looking into these just for the looks but if it spares me from having to life the rig, this may be the perfect solution.
I've been reading that lifting puts additional stress on the tie rods, and once you brace the tie rods, stress is added to the steering rack, and once that's reinforced, something else will be affected.
If I didn't have an FE, I wouldn't mind breaking things but I'm trying to keep as much of the OEM parts as I can, so thanks for this.

 

[BAUS67]

Well, I've been looking into these just for the looks but if it spares me from having to life the rig, this may be the perfect solution.
I've been reading that lifting puts additional stress on the tie rods, and once you brace the tie rods, stress is added to the steering rack, and once that's reinforced, something else will be affected.
If I didn't have an FE, I wouldn't mind breaking things but I'm trying to keep as much of the OEM parts as I can, so thanks for this.

From what I have seen 37s will fit no lift, but have some rub. These fenders give you an additional 1" of clearance in the wheel opening. The JKS high clearance kit will get rid of the front crash bar mount as well, this is where most of the rub is at.

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