I'm not sure Bronco can lift beyond Sasquach

[Razorback]

So I admit, this is all new to me although I like the look of a lifted vehicle. I would like 37's and a bit more lift on a BL. However, while researching the basics, I understand since the Bronco is built with IFS, that is going to limit the lift. Your upper and lower arms are much shorter and lifting beyond 2in creates too much of an angle as well as putting your CV Joints at an excessive angle. While it can be done, it seems to be cost prohibitive to relocate the diff and moving suspension. Anyone care to chime in if i'm missing something?

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[Double IPA]

Give it time. The aftermarket will come out with multiple lift kit options. There are plenty of IFS trucks out there with lift kits well beyond 2 inches.

 

[BroncBro]

I promise they will be lifted. These Broncos are begging for it. The aftermarket won’t take long to have bolt on kits for leveling and lifting.

 

[Razorback]

Give it time. The aftermarket will come out with multiple lift kit options. There are plenty of IFS trucks out there with lift kits well beyond 2 inches.

Hope so. Just probably going to be more expensive given the work arounds of the IFS...

 

[Broncocito]

If I was going to keep the IFS and lift the Bronco I would probably go with a Baja long travel lift. There are three companies that come to mind. Like previously mentioned there will be a plethora of Bronco lift kits.

 

[Double IPA]

That's a fair point. Most IFS cross member kits start at 4 inches. @Razorback if your goal is 37's you are probably better off not going sas from the factory, save yourself a few grand and use that money towards an aftermarket 4" lift and some nice 37's.

 

[Trustable]

I may be wrong, but i thought to get around the limitations of IFS without risking damaging CV was to use adjustable control arms?

 

[stumpm2]

I may be wrong, but i thought to get around the limitations of IFS without risking damaging CV was to use adjustable control arms?

You drop all of the suspension components with crossmember supports.

 

[Razorback]

That's a fair point. Most IFS cross member kits start at 4 inches. @Razorback if your goal is 37's you are probably better off not going sas from the factory, save yourself a few grand and use that money towards an aftermarket 4" lift and some nice 37's.

That's what I'm contemplating, not going Sasq in the beginning. The additional $$ above BL is only getting you the wheels and tires (ok maybe stiffer springs). But you're right, it's a waste of cash to go Sasq and then go 37's.

 

[Raptor911]

Not true. There 100s of lifts out there for f150s that are not body lifts or shock body lifts. If you are worried about it then just buy the warthog when it comes out.

 

[mrcx]

I know what I want, but don't have the technical knowledge/experience of many of the people here on this forum.
I think for my wants/needs I'd be happy with a 2" lift. I'm hoping that Ford would have a factory 2" lift available when I order to get the factory warranty on it. With that in mind I'm leaning towards a BL, no squatch. Don't need the 1" lift with the squatch if I am doing a 2" lift and I'd rather pick tires and wheels I like aftermarket.
If the lift kit for the Bronco is similar to the one offered for the Ranger it comes with new Fox shocks and coil overs. Would I want or need to replace the Bilstein shocks that come with the BL? If Ford's 2" lift kit only comes with these shocks would I be better off going aftermarket with a kit that would utilize the Bilstein shocks? I'm assuming the shocks are comparable, but may be incorrect in assuming that.
Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

 

[MaverickMan]

PORTALS! BOOM!

 

[pacsun82]

So I admit, this is all new to me although I like the look of a lifted vehicle. I would like 37's and a bit more lift on a BL. However, while researching the basics, I understand since the Bronco is built with IFS, that is going to limit the lift. Your upper and lower arms are much shorter and lifting beyond 2in creates too much of an angle as well as putting your CV Joints at an excessive angle. While it can be done, it seems to be cost prohibitive to relocate the diff and moving suspension. Anyone care to chime in if i'm missing something?

Drop bracket and new knuckles problem solved!! We'll see a bronco on 40s with 8" lift by SEMA 2021

 

[Tech Tim]

The people who developed the IFS suspensions below are already in the planning stages for some badass IFS upgrades for the Bronco:

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Diff drop lifts are junk. Watch out for any lifts that require the cutting of the frame/crossmember. Give the aftermarket a little time with the Bronco. There will be many choices for quality products.

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