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In case anyone was wondering about Exodus referencing e-clik on their Fox 2.5's...

SDi makes a universal e-clik shock reservoir that can be used with any coilover that has external resi's to make them computer controlled active shocks.
SDi also has vehicle specific applications that plug into the obd port to get additional information, e.g. wheel direction, to better control the shock valving.
Both applications include a small, round touch screen controller mounted in-cabin to control the shock settings.
I reached out to ask about a Bronco specific setup and they said it's in their plans, but they have a few other projects first.

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Carli uses the SDi e-clik in their e-venture line. e.g.:
https://www.carlisuspension.com/pro...0/5-5-suspension-systems/20-e-venture-system/
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In case anyone was wondering about Exodus referencing e-clik on their Fox 2.5's...

SDi makes a universal e-clik shock reservoir that can be used with any coilover that has external resi's to make them computer controlled active shocks.
SDi also has vehicle specific applications that plug into the obd port to get additional information, e.g. wheel direction, to better control the shock valving.
Both applications include a small, round touch screen controller mounted in-cabin to control the shock settings.
I reached out to ask about a Bronco specific setup and they said it's in their plans, but they have a few other projects first.

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https://eclikshocks.com/universal/

Carli uses the SDi e-clik in their e-venture line. e.g.:
https://www.carlisuspension.com/pro...0/5-5-suspension-systems/20-e-venture-system/
Pretty damn nice... I think for now I am going to play with my manual adjustments during air up/down.... But, something to consider in the future...
 

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Pretty damn nice... I think for now I am going to play with my manual adjustments during air up/down.... But, something to consider in the future...
I'm too lazy to get out of the vehicle and I don't like getting dirty, so that guides my research and choices, lol.
e.g., Badlands with cockpit dis-connectable sway bar, Mercedes portals with CTIS, electronic shocks, active exhaust, RSE step-sliders...
 

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I'm too lazy to get out of the vehicle and I don't like getting dirty, so that guides my research and choices, lol.
e.g., Badlands with cockpit dis-connectable sway bar, Mercedes portals with CTIS, electronic shocks, active exhaust, RSE step-sliders...
I am just a dirty old man so.....
 

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@Bmadda - Do the portals have 93.1mm hub? Curious if the factory hub centric wheels will properly center.

Do you think the OEM Big Bend factory wheels will fit?

They are 7.5” wide and +55mm. These would give a total width of 82.66” (outside of sidewall). We are running the Nitto 37x11.5R17 which can fit 7.5” wheels. Perfect tread width for hwy and off road (exact tread width of factory Sasquatch tires). Plus we are averaging 19-20 mpg in town (5 mile drives).
 

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@Bmadda - Do the portals have 93.1mm hub? Curious if the factory hub centric wheels will properly center.

Do you think the OEM Big Bend factory wheels will fit?

They are 7.5” wide and +55mm. These would give a total width of 82.66” (outside of sidewall). We are running the Nitto 37x11.5R17 which can fit 7.5” wheels. Perfect tread width for hwy and off road (exact tread width of factory Sasquatch tires). Plus we are averaging 19-20 mpg in town (5 mile drives).
Considering ALL the broncos have the same hub diameter.... and these fit SAS wheels, (Hub centric) I do not think the Hub is an issue.... as for the +55 offset ???? I would think so but I do not know if anyone has tried yet. I am sure someone will. Sorry not going to be me... I have the +30 and am going to run a 40x13.5..... so...
 

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Considering ALL the broncos have the same hub diameter....
my braptor wheels wont fit so you cant use those "beadlock" versions if you wanted, I will say though with these portals at least you can use Hutchinsons . :p
 

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my braptor wheels wont fit so you cant use those "beadlock" versions if you wanted, I will say though with these portals at least you can use Hutchinsons . :p
But your Braptor is not a Bronco... it is a Raptor! 😁 and if I had a Raptor I would not put portals on it.... It actually works against what it is good at... High speed desert running. It already has a long arm suspension from the factory. Yes, Portals would give it more clearance but they would also lower the gear ratio, and raise the center of gravity. 2 things you would not want. Yes the BRaptor is darn good at rock crawling but it balances that with the high speed running.

Think about this... what size tires are on the DR? they could have put anything they wanted on there. There is a reason... balance of both worlds.
 
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But you Braptor is not a Bronco... it is a Raptor! 😁 and if I had a Raptor I would not put portals on it.... It actually works against what it is good at... High speed desert running. It already has a long arm suspension from the factory. Yes, Portals would give it more clearance but they would also lower the gear ratio, and raise the center of gravity. 2 things you would not want. Yes the BRaptor is darn good at rock crawling but it balances that with the high speed running.

Think about this... what size tires are on the DR? they could have put anything they wanted on there. There is a reason... balance of both worlds.
Oh I know just throwing info out. The only thing on the braptor thats kind of an issue is the same issue with the low connecting points on suspension stuff. I have yet whacked either of my pumpkins but I tend to stay on top of the rocks when doing that. I will agree the DR comes on 37s so theres that. I also think a 2DR with a hefty lift/tire combo is very tipsy in the rocks so it definitely needs a boat load of track width gain.
 
 





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