Lifting my FE to fit 37's

[Wiser Bronco]

So i got a question, Still waiting on my FE.
I want to fit 37's on it how do i lift it, i know it has the Bilsteins on it, will spacers work don't want non quality to cause any suspension damage or anything like that? Or i need all new suspension?
Whats your thoughts on it?

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[Felix808]

So i got a question, Still waiting on my FE.
I want to fit 37's on it how do i lift it, i know it has the Bilsteins on it, will spacers work don't want non quality to cause any suspension damage or anything like that? Or i need all new suspension?
Whats your thoughts on it?

It all depends on how you intend to use the vehicle. If it's strictly on the street, you can mount them up with a little rubbing turning lock to lock. If you are looking to actually run some trails you are looking at replacing the coil overs to longer springs, new upper control arms & an adjustable track bar for the rear.

 

[Raptor.Tremor.Bronco]

Whatever you do don't get spacers or anything with cheesy drop brackets. Get some perch collars or new springs

 

[Brandong1981]

someone somewhere will hold an FE unmodified for 50 years and his children or grandchildren will be millionaires because he will probably be the only one to resist the temptation to modify.

 

[BlueBronco]

It all depends on how you intend to use the vehicle. If it's strictly on the street, you can mount them up with a little rubbing turning lock to lock. If you are looking to actually run some trails you are looking at replacing the coil overs to longer springs, new upper control arms & an adjustable track bar for the rear.

And if you go the aftermarket adjustable coilovers route be sure to set them to the proper height, or else.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/shelby-hall-off-roading-a-lifted-bronco-on-37s.23303/

 

[395N]

And if you go the aftermarket adjustable coilovers route be sure to set them to the proper height, or else.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/shelby-hall-off-roading-a-lifted-bronco-on-37s.23303/

Proper height to clear tires can also get you in trouble with CV issues. Remember, just because a CO can achieve height X, doesn't mean the CV axles can.
IFS is tougher to solve than SFA when lifting to fit 37's or bigger...unless you stay on the street.
Fun Haver CV below and it's not happy.

 

[BlueBronco]

IFS is tougher to solve than SFA when lifting to fit 37's or bigger...unless you stay on the street.
Fun Haver CV below and it's not happy.

Yeah, it could most certainly benefit from a diff drop. However, the one time they wheeled down Rubicon it seemed to hold up and perform well. I am interested to see what they end up bringing to market.

 

[Tonka Bronka]

So i got a question, Still waiting on my FE.
I want to fit 37's on it how do i lift it, i know it has the Bilsteins on it, will spacers work don't want non quality to cause any suspension damage or anything like that? Or i need all new suspension?
Whats your thoughts on it?

You know Ford is working on a Warthog Bronco right? Keep yours stock then trade up, you’ll get your must have 37” tires and someone will get an FE that’s not an accident waiting to happen.

 

[395N]

Yeah, it could most certainly benefit from a diff drop. However, the one time they wheeled down Rubicon it seemed to hold up and perform well. I am interested to see what they end up bringing to market.

Yes. That shot was from the Rubicon walk around with LB.
It did great, his driving is spectacular though, so that helped hugely.
He's got the pockets and R&D to fix shit when it breaks.

 

[Werkedperformance]

You know Ford is working on a Warthog Bronco right? Keep yours stock then trade up, you’ll get your must have 37” tires and someone will get an FE that’s not an accident waiting to happen.

She too THICCCCCC.
We need Pocahontas not Pokaphatass. East coast trails are tighttttt.

 

[Tonka Bronka]

She too THICCCCCC.
We need Pocahontas not Pokaphatass. East coast trails are tighttttt.

So you think that the OP is wanting skinny 37’s on skinny wheels? That would be a first.

 

[Daktari]

someone somewhere will hold an FE unmodified for 50 years and his children or grandchildren will be millionaires because he will probably be the only one to resist the temptation to modify.

I'm pretty sure that 50 years from now none of these will still be running, nobody will support a 50 year old rolling computer, cell network will be on 68G or what ever they come up with, noone will make replacement chips or sensors for some 50 year old vehicle, noone will make a replacement main computer or provide fixes/updates. I just don't see it. Aside of a 30+ year old pocket calculator I have, none of my old computers still work or could do anything useful if they did. I just don't see that any different with modern cars. Unless you have lots of $ to spend on ancient retrofit computer things. Maybe. But I doubt it.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

My recommendation is wait. Qualify your need and watch the market expand
The aftermarket will catch up, but they’ve been delayed just like everything else. IMPO it will be much longer than anticipated until we see things get up to speed.

I’ll be waiting for several key moments.

- how will a 2D Sas Badlands behave in my local trails?
- I know I “want” a Fox coilover lift but do I need it?
- How will the Bronco compare to my (now sold) Tacoma on 35’s?
- how will the axles / drivetrain behave with a 2/3” lift + 37’s? Snappy snap snap or “pretty good”. This will take time, but we will learn as a community.
- What will FOX offer?

In the meantime price out a top of the line 3” coilover lift kit for a 4Runner, then add 15% covid 2022 tax and you may be close in overall expense.

 

[cigartexan]

someone somewhere will hold an FE unmodified for 50 years and his children or grandchildren will be millionaires because he will probably be the only one to resist the temptation to modify.

The setup on the FE is not bad IMHO. I'm planning to leave mine at stock hight and with 35's (work awesome as intended), no reason to change it up. Did see that Mitchell from T&C Ford was having rubbing issues with 37's (just looks cool) and coil overs. granted not a FE or Squatch, but still a lot of rubbing and knocking off-road.

 

[Werkedperformance]

So you think that the OP is wanting skinny 37’s on skinny wheels? That would be a first.

So you think that the OP is wanting skinny 37’s on skinny wheels? That would be a first.

Warthog is at least +6" overall width. You dont need all that to clear 37's.

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