Lifting a 2023 Wildtrak Sasquatch- suspension or body lift?

[SkiRig]

I had a '21 Wildtrak. I now have a '23 Wildtrak. The '23 Wildtrak is LITERALLY 3" shorter than my '21 was, I know this because the old Bronco used to ever so slightly scrap my garage door entrance, the new one has at least 3" of space.

I agree that the ride is much better, but I didn't really want a stouter Bronco, and I've also read on the forum that it's super easy to weigh the Fox shocks down if you have 4-5 people or are carrying cargo.

this can’t be right. I have a 23 Wildtrak (obviously with the HOSS 3.0) and haven’t noticed this kind of discrepancy when near other Sasquatched Broncos. I also haven’t seen anyone else mention this. What is the overall height of your Bronco? How does that compare to the specs Ford advertises?

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[BroncoDymond88]

On the preliminary specs for the '21 here, the 4 door Wildtrak was 75.3". I couldn't find anything official from Ford on the '23 Wildtrak height, but according to Edmunds it's 71.9". If the Edmunds is correct that's 3.4" lower, which is about what I measure between my garage door entrance and the top of the truck.

 

[Copperhorse73]

I’m in the camp of body lift and a JKS max tire kit , good way to get into 37s. I also added a 1” front level kit to correct rake. Don’t forget to beef up your steering though. I off-road plenty and I’m just fine with the factory Bilsteins for now. And it’s still great on road, better than the lifted Broncos I’ve ridden in. If/when I go to longer travel shocks, new control arms etc, gotta budget another 2k plus for axle shafts and do some rear track bar relocation.

 

[swooshdave]

I will probably have a hard time taking a $65,000.00+ vehicle and bashing on it too much.

But will you take the C8 to the track?

 

[Liftednewbie]

I’m in the camp of body lift and a JKS max tire kit , good way to get into 37s. I also added a 1” front level kit to correct rake. Don’t forget to beef up your steering though. I off-road plenty and I’m just fine with the factory Bilsteins for now. And it’s still great on road, better than the lifted Broncos I’ve ridden in. If/when I go to longer travel shocks, new control arms etc, gotta budget another 2k plus for axle shafts and do some rear track bar relocation.

It sounds like I should stay with the SAS suspension for what I am/will be doing as far as offroad. The body lift is looking better.…..
Amp steps in place of the running boards.

But will you take the C8 to the track?

Funny you should mention that. My oldest son does a lot of drift events and goes to Road Atlanta quite often with his older BMW(I forget what it is). He keeps asking me when we are taking the Vette there. NOT

 

[FreddieLee]

On the preliminary specs for the '21 here, the 4 door Wildtrak was 75.3". I couldn't find anything official from Ford on the '23 Wildtrak height, but according to Edmunds it's 71.9". If the Edmunds is correct that's 3.4" lower, which is about what I measure between my garage door entrance and the top of the truck.

Last Wildtrak have a roof rack?

 

[BroncoDymond88]

Last Wildtrak have a roof rack?

No

 

[SafariJeff]

I have a 23 Wildtrak and added 230 lbs to the front and probably 80-100lbs to the rear with the Fab Four bumper combos and assume I lost a little less than an inch in front and maybe half that in the rear. I did not want spacers on the Hoss3 so waited for a set of springs and bought these:
https://eibach.com/product/E30-35-056-01-22
Had them put in last week and so far love the ride, it definitely lifted the front and straightened out the rake. So far the ride is a hair stiffer but hardly noticeable and could add 37 easily now but will stick with the factory 35’s. They also kept everything under the factory recommendation for of 2” for steering or drivetrain modifications.

 

[Jsb]

Bronc buster from extreme terrain makes a 1 1/2 inch lift that fits the hoss3.0 suspension. I have it on my 2 door wildtrack with 0 offset wheels from Icon and are running 37 x12.50 BFG with no rubbing. I honestly cannot tell any difference from the factory ride.

 

[scotman623]

It sounds like a 1-1.5 inch BL would do fine for your needs and looks, also can fit 37 on it…

 

[Liftednewbie]

It sounds like a 1-1.5 inch BL would do fine for your needs and looks, also can fit 37 on it…

The SAS came with 37s from the factory. Still not quite sure why the guy from Rough Country said they didn’t have anything for it. Last time I checked they were suspension people?
Will probably go with some sort of body lift…..

 

[Liftednewbie]

This. The Wildtrak is the best setup Bronco out of the factory.

Got to at least take out the rear to front rake. Want it level.

 

[5GENIDN]

The SAS came with 37s from the factory.

Maybe from the dealer but not the factory... The 37s come on the Rapter but the largest tire on an SAS is a claimed 35 that is actually a 34....

 

[Liftednewbie]

Yup. My bad. Wishfull thinking. I’ll just pretend it’s got 37s!

 

[scotman623]

The SAS came with 37s from the factory. Still not quite sure why the guy from Rough Country said they didn’t have anything for it. Last time I checked they were suspension people?
Will probably go with some sort of body lift…..

I don’t want to badmouth anyone!!! But Rough country is NOT in my opinion a suspension company… Lots BETTER options out there they what they have to offer.. I’m running 37 on my SAS, but it definitely came with 35 or really 34.3 tires…

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