2023 Badlands Non-Squatch lift options

[jonathang86]

If this has been posted please point me in the right directions. I’m a bit thrown off by my options to the lift my Badlands which arrives in the next 6 weeks after a 16 month wait. I want to go 3 inches with a 37” tire. Is ICON and Fabtech my only options for coil overs and complete kit?Beltech doesn’t have the badlands as an option, old man emu uses factor coils and top hats. Looks like I have the spend the big bucks to get this done right ? Maybe the websites are wrong, has anyone seems a lifted badlands with a nice kit stage 3 with 37s ?

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[DoYouBronco]

hey brother, I just posted this in the thread above, hope this gives you some insight...
You can't go wrong with either option and long as you fully understand what to expect...

OEM with lift-
Sasquatch oem coilers are a great option, but you won't sit level with them. once you add a perch collar or a spacer, your looking at 800-1200$. lift options for 35-37" tires that have a great decent ride quality.

there are a few entry level yet quality shock options like the eibach, icon exp shocks, they run about $1800, have a few height options, and offer more refined on and off road performance than stock. Unlike the reservoir shocks with clickers, non adjustable shocks are less expensive because they are set to a "happy medium". What works well for most may be lacking in the softer ride comfort or the aggressive offroad spectrum for some people.

One common misconception is that shocks with external reservoirs with adjusters are for "hard core off-roading", although more commonly found on fully built trail rigs, there is a lot of value of being in full control of how soft/firm your ride is by controlling the flow of oil inside your shocks..Another plus is the threaded shock body gives you infinite height adjustability between 1-3" for those requiring a specific ride height. Ive tested fox king icon eibach Holstein radflow and settled on ADS shocks for our show Bronco.. https://www.hammerbuilt.shop/collections/bronco/products/ads-21-22-bronco-2-5-suspension-system




what's right for you depends most on how you plan on using your bronco and how much you want to invest into it. here to help point you in the right direction

 

[luvmybronco]

I like the ICON stage eight billitt. Unfortunately, I may be looking for another job by the end of the year so I don’t want to spend the extra cash right now, so I went with Eibach springs to replace original Badlands. Supposed to gain 1.8” up front and 1” in the rear. 37’s are in my future but will probably go with 35’s, General X3 raised red lettering for now.

 

[BigBend530]

Just had a friend do a 3" lift on a non-squatch 4 door Badlands and put 35's on factory wheels and they rub. Haven't confirmed but they likely rub the control arms and not the crash bars. Just sharing so you can plan accordingly. I believe it was a Fabtech kit.

 

[jonathang86]

hey brother, I just posted this in the thread above, hope this gives you some insight...
You can't go wrong with either option and long as you fully understand what to expect...

OEM with lift-
Sasquatch oem coilers are a great option, but you won't sit level with them. once you add a perch collar or a spacer, your looking at 800-1200$. lift options for 35-37" tires that have a great decent ride quality.

there are a few entry level yet quality shock options like the eibach, icon exp shocks, they run about $1800, have a few height options, and offer more refined on and off road performance than stock. Unlike the reservoir shocks with clickers, non adjustable shocks are less expensive because they are set to a "happy medium". What works well for most may be lacking in the softer ride comfort or the aggressive offroad spectrum for some people.

One common misconception is that shocks with external reservoirs with adjusters are for "hard core off-roading", although more commonly found on fully built trail rigs, there is a lot of value of being in full control of how soft/firm your ride is by controlling the flow of oil inside your shocks..Another plus is the threaded shock body gives you infinite height adjustability between 1-3" for those requiring a specific ride height. Ive tested fox king icon eibach Holstein radflow and settled on ADS shocks for our show Bronco.. https://www.hammerbuilt.shop/collections/bronco/products/ads-21-22-bronco-2-5-suspension-system




what's right for you depends most on how you plan on using your bronco and how much you want to invest into it. here to help point you in the right direction

Yes, I don't think I'd go with the Bilstein Squatch lift and perch collar lift. I also believe the Eibach is an afotable, kit for sure, but you're going to throw of the geometry everything. I'll check out the ADS kit you linked. It'll be between that and Fabtech.

 

[az_dirt]

I just sent you a PM. ADS is pretty awesome.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

Yes, I don't think I'd go with the Bilstein Squatch lift and perch collar lift. I also believe the Eibach is an afotable, kit for sure, but you're going to throw of the geometry everything. I'll check out the ADS kit you linked. It'll be between that and Fabtech.

We are running ADS and offer them on our webpage. ADS is freaking awesome. We are very happy with ours. They have tons of features and benefits I can into detail on if you’re interested.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

The proof is in the pudding. Here is our Badlands with ADS kit and 37s.

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