HOSS 3.0 part numbers/cost?

[Strizzo]

Hello all,

I managed to score these from a fella who upgraded his Wild Trak suspension. I installed these on my non-sas Black Diamond yesterday and I'm scratching my head... Springs were still installed so I figured this would just be a plug and play type of deal. My front end is sitting up higher than my rear end, which is the exact opposite of what I thought would happen. I'll include a picture down below for reference, but does anyone have an idea as to why this is/what I should do to level it back out?

@flip you seem to have a solid grasp on suspension, do you have any thoughts?

For those who had asked about ride quality it is silky smooth over the stock setup!

What engine do you have? the wildtrak will automatically be a 2.7 10 speed so if you have a 2.3 that might explain why your front end is so much higher. There are like 6 different stock front springs so the height is pretty sensitive to spring rate/length.

Thats a killer score finding takeoffs for $800, just the shocks through ford are about $2,000 without springs.

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[Strizzo]

I bought and installed a set on my Everglades while back:

It looks like you also bought new springs with these, was that a requirement to run the 3.0 shocks or would your stock springs have fit? I think the only way that buying from the parts dept makes sense is to be able to re use strut mounts and springs and keep the cost down to about $2K. Also curious how the stance came out given the wildtrak would be set up for a 2.7, although your everglades might have a higher front spring rate for the winch.

 

[SoggyBottom_Bronco]

What engine do you have? the wildtrak will automatically be a 2.7 10 speed so if you have a 2.3 that might explain why your front end is so much higher. There are like 6 different stock front springs so the height is pretty sensitive to spring rate/length.

Thats a killer score finding takeoffs for $800, just the shocks through ford are about $2,000 without springs.

You know what, I had not considered that but you're absolutely right, I do have the 2.3. Thanks for that!

 

[BroncoAZ]

You know what, I had not considered that but you're absolutely right, I do have the 2.3. Thanks for that!

You’re already all set to add a winch bumper and winch to level it out.

 

[Doomz]

Hello all,

I managed to score these from a fella who upgraded his Wild Trak suspension. I installed these on my non-sas Black Diamond yesterday and I'm scratching my head... Springs were still installed so I figured this would just be a plug and play type of deal. My front end is sitting up higher than my rear end, which is the exact opposite of what I thought would happen. I'll include a picture down below for reference, but does anyone have an idea as to why this is/what I should do to level it back out?

@flip you seem to have a solid grasp on suspension, do you have any thoughts?

For those who had asked about ride quality it is silky smooth over the stock setup!

Curious if you have found a solution for this stance issue? I have the same truck as you! BD CG soft top. I found a set of HOSS to put on it. Wondering if there is a solution for leveling that is not spacers on the rear

 

[22luxobx]

I can confirm that all you need is the new struts and coil springs and that’s it. Everything else from the Bilstein are direct swap over. Here is a pic of mine with the rpg perch collar installed. Haven’t purchased rear yet cause wanted to verify with ford dealer when they installed these on if it could be done and they did it!

 

[SoggyBottom_Bronco]

Curious if you have found a solution for this stance issue? I have the same truck as you! BD CG soft top. I found a set of HOSS to put on it. Wondering if there is a solution for leveling that is not spacers on the rear

Hey man, so kind of. The pictures I posted actually exaggerated the stance issue, it’s not as bad as it looks. I didn’t take into consideration the weight I had in the back at the time. I had my old steel bumper, steel bash plate, the take off coil overs and a tool box in the rear. After I took all of that out it looks way better. It’s still the slightest bit higher in the front but I think once I get my winch and winch plate installed it will be completely unnoticeable.

 

[Rkgzx9leftcoast]

I can confirm that all you need is the new struts and coil springs and that’s it. Everything else from the Bilstein are direct swap over. Here is a pic of mine with the rpg perch collar installed. Haven’t purchased rear yet cause wanted to verify with ford dealer when they installed these on if it could be done and they did it!

How is the Ride compared to 2.0? You still have to swap rear ones over ?
Thanks!

 

[ElonMuk]

You’re already all set to add a winch bumper and winch to level it out.

+1, that is exactly what I was thinking also

 

[22luxobx]

Yes still waiting to get rears in to get them swapped in and then could give impressions as it still feels same but front feels a little smoother. Once I get them swapped on rear hoping will change significantly!

 

[Doomz]

Hey man, so kind of. The pictures I posted actually exaggerated the stance issue, it’s not as bad as it looks. I didn’t take into consideration the weight I had in the back at the time. I had my old steel bumper, steel bash plate, the take off coil overs and a tool box in the rear. After I took all of that out it looks way better. It’s still the slightest bit higher in the front but I think once I get my winch and winch plate installed it will be completely unnoticeable.

It looks pretty good. Based on this pic it actually kinda looks like you still have a little rake?

You didnt upgrade the steering rack or anything with it did you? Curious on your impressions of BD's ride quality before vs after.

 

[SoggyBottom_Bronco]

It looks pretty good. Based on this pic it actually kinda looks like you still have a little rake?

You didnt upgrade the steering rack or anything with it did you? Curious on your impressions of BD's ride quality before vs after.

Thank you! Yeah, every time I take a picture of it it looks a little different but on the flattest surface it's just slightly higher up front.

I did not upgrade the steering rack I just swapped all 4 coilovers and then took it in for an alignment. The difference in ride quality is absolutely noticeable. It's much softer and more enjoyable on the road. I haven't taken it offroad yet but I can only imagine it's going to be a huge upgrade in that department as well.

 

[Doomz]

Thank you! Yeah, every time I take a picture of it it looks a little different but on the flattest surface it's just slightly higher up front.

I did not upgrade the steering rack I just swapped all 4 coilovers and then took it in for an alignment. The difference in ride quality is absolutely noticeable. It's much softer and more enjoyable on the road. I haven't taken it offroad yet but I can only imagine it's going to be a huge upgrade in that department as well.

How was the install process for you? Plug and play?

 

[SoggyBottom_Bronco]

How was the install process for you? Plug and play?

Plug and play. It took me 5 hours from start to finish by myself.

 

[Doomz]

Plug and play. It took me 5 hours from start to finish by myself.

Damn I just found out that the Sta-bar from the HOSS 3.0 may not be compatible with my 2021 model. Looking for additional resources on this.

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