Right amount of lift

[Snacktime]

How much lift do you want or do you feel is right? I keep bouncing around on how much to lift my Bronco. I went with a 2" lift on my Big Bend and still had issues dragging both bumpers and the belly. For the Sierra Nevada trails I keep telling myself max height, you can lower it latter.

I am looking at 3.5"-4" in the front and 3" in the rear once I add all my extra weight. Really wanted more down travel but need the height for all the rocks.

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[Felix808]

Just enough to fit the tires I want to run

 

[kodiakisland]

I’m at 26.5 inches center axle to metal fender front and 27.5 inches rear. Ideal for me. Couldn’t tell you what that is on your poll.

 

[Razorbak86]

I’m at 26.5 inches center axle to metal fender front and 27.5 inches rear. Ideal for me. Couldn’t tell you what that is on your poll.

You're close to 3" over my SAS height with 35" tires (Axle to metal fender: 23.5"-23.75" front; 24.875"-25.0" rear).

 

[kodiakisland]

You're close to 3" over my SAS height with 35" tires (Axle to metal fender: 23.5"-23.75" front; 24.875"-25.0" rear).

I expect those numbers to come down 1/2 an inch once I get it fully outfitted, so I guess 2.5 inches over SAS is my vote.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Subject to change after I use it for a while, but I decided +2" was the magic formula. We'll see.

 

[rtazz17]

I have 35s and am putting a 4 inch on end of the month. It took me 3 months to decide. After seeing in person a 4 inch I made up my mind. Almost went with 2 inch but after seeing 4 inch in person it was no brainer for me. But if you have stock 31s it would look rediculous imo. 35s or 37s for 4 inch lift.

 

[Bradley Thornton]

I will give a little info on this. ((My Opinion))

Badlands with SAS
First I did BFGs 37s no lift. It looked great

Then added 38s with 1 3/8in front and 1in rear. It looked great BUT I was worried when I put the 37s back on it would have to much lift for my liking I was wrong still looked good.

Personally I would never add over 2in leveling kit over Sasquatch but again thats my opinion.

One last thing if your trying to keep that rear bumper from hitting you will need 6+in

37s no lift

38s 1 3/8s front 1in rear

 

[Snacktime]

I think I will eventually lower the bronco back down if I continue to have the same contact issues with a higher lift. @Bradley Thornton I did go buy a zone SAS lift because of your testing. I wanted to make sure I limited my up travel enough for bigger tires.

 

[‘21OBX]

I went 3 1/2” so just 2.4 ish inches higher than sas on 37’s. Gives me the room I need for off-road with no tire contact.

 

[uncledoodoo]

I'd go with 3" over my Sasquatch, but I want to know what it does to drive-line geometry first. Its hard for me to buy that it doesn't cause any issues that need to be corrected.

 

[swami37]

Subject to change after I use it for a while, but I decided +2" was the magic formula. We'll see.

Same here

 

[kodiakisland]

I have 35s and am putting a 4 inch on end of the month. It took me 3 months to decide. After seeing in person a 4 inch I made up my mind. Almost went with 2 inch but after seeing 4 inch in person it was no brainer for me. But if you have stock 31s it would look rediculous imo. 35s or 37s for 4 inch lift.

This is 26.5 inches center axle to metal fender In front, and since there are now 4 different stock suspensions, I really don’t know how much lift to call it. This is with 33s but will be going 35s once they are in stock. My goal is just enough lift for no rub at full lock, full stuff with an increase in articulation over stock. Lift just for lift’s sake isn’t my interest.

Anyway, this is with 33s and I could live with the look but think it will look better with 35s.

 

[Snacktime]

I was pretty happy with my 2" lift prior to my Metalcloak skids. Weight and lower contact points are my main reason for going at least 3" this time. I really was fighting my belly skids on a few trails. I am hopeful that 4" lift is to much and I can go lower after testing. Kind of thinking about running factory skids, but I tend to run aground.

 

[MayhemMike]

Factory got it dead on. No need to lift my BL non Sasquatch.

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