SAS leveling

[Blakshukvw]

Will a 1.5” upper strut spacer level out most sas broncos? Wildtrak with Hoss 3.0?

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[N8do]

If you get one of the many "leveling kits" out there, the top and bottom 1/4 inch coil tower spacers will raise the front 1 inch total (2 to 1 ratio). Typically the rear is 1/2 to 1 1/4 inch higher stock.

If you go with a 1.5 spacer, that will raise it 3 inches! You also need to spin the top hat on the coil tower to index it back in the vehicle. I didn't want to deal with pressing the spring to do so.

I added the top/bottom spacers to the front, and 2 top spacer to the rear, to give a super-squatch 1 inch lift. This gave a 1/2 inch rear rake and a bit more clearance for my front skids. It looks level. I believe I am also in the window for 37s, if I decide later.

I did however purchased 3 separate, and different, leveling kits to do so, all at 35 to 65 a piece. It has all the hardware to choose from to make it happen. There is two different thicknesses for top spacers depending on the kit.

I also took the opportunity to reverse the lower shock bolts to point up, protecting the threads and making any coil removals easier. Its a PAIN to remove coils and press out the Bilstein bolts!

 

[Blakshukvw]

If you get one of the many "leveling kits" out there, the top and bottom 1/4 inch coil tower spacers will raise the front 1 inch total (2 to 1 ratio). Typically the rear is 1/2 to 1 1/4 inch higher stock.

If you go with a 1.5 spacer, that will raise it 3 inches! You also need to spin the top hat on the coil tower to index it back in the vehicle. I didn't want to deal with pressing the spring to do so.

I added the top/bottom spacers to the front, and 2 top spacer to the rear, to give a super-squatch 1 inch lift. This gave a 1/2 inch rear rake and a bit more clearance for my front skids. It looks level. I believe I am also in the window for 37s, if I decide later.

I did however purchased 3 separate, and different, leveling kits to do so, all at 35 to 65 a piece. It has all the hardware to choose from to make it happen. There is two different thicknesses for top spacers depending on the kit.

I also took the opportunity to reverse the lower shock bolts to point up, protecting the threads and making any coil removals easier. Its a PAIN to remove coils and press out the Bilstein bolts!

A 1.5” top strut spacer will give 3” of actual lift?

 

[N8do]

A 1.5” top strut spacer will give 3” of actual lift?

Yup.....the lift is being applied inside the angle, which produces the 2:1 ratio. You do over 2 inches you risk the CVs with the angle. Also you have to have spring compressors to spin the tops. The level kit can get you the 1 to 1.5 lift with a little work.

 

[Blakshukvw]

Yup.....the lift is being applied inside the angle, which produces the 2:1 ratio. You do over 2 inches you risk the CVs with the angle. Also you have to have spring compressors to spin the tops. The level kit can get you the 1 to 1.5 lift with a little work.

Broncbuster says their 1.5” top spacer adds a true 1.5” of lift. I fail to see how simply adding a 1.5” top spacer adds more than the thickness of said spacer.

i do like the thought of charging the orientation of the lower hardware. Makes perfect sense.

 

[N8do]

If BB spacer is physically .75 inches in size, it is a 1.5 inch lift. I have not looked at the product. I know the rear is a 1:1 ratio. I have installed a 1/2 inch physical spacer to get the full 1 inch lift on the front of my 24 BL Sas. 1.5 on the front will look great, but may leave the rear sagging if you do not add anything there.

 

[Blakshukvw]

If BB spacer is physically .75 inches in size, it is a 1.5 inch lift. I have not looked at the product. I know the rear is a 1:1 ratio. I have installed a 1/2 inch physical spacer to get the full 1 inch lift on the front of my 24 BL Sas. 1.5 on the front will look great, but may leave the rear sagging if you do not add anything there.

I’ll measure the bb upper spacers today And let you know..

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