2025 Suspension Recommendations (by Snacktime)

[derichio02]

@derichio02

My take since you have a brand new bronco, with new shock and stock tires the best option is 1.5" lift collars. This is money well spent as it is hard to beat the stock suspension with stock tires without spending more.

If you move up to real 35s then I would look hard at 6100 shocks as they add substantial performance. Don't buy aftermarket market springs, you will pay to have the shocks adjusted more than once. Aftermarket springs do no provide predictable lift.

I think I am going to go with RPG Perch collars. They list as 2.25" up front but as I have seen, from previous experience and here on the forum, they always overestimate by a half inch so I will end up with 1.75". This seems to be a reasonable stop-gap until I decide on the final lift.

Thanks for this thread and for all of the help!

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[mpeugeot]

Thanks for the detailed response. I appreciate that. How much lift did you get out of the box? HD or normal springs? UCA required for alignment?

I like the 6112 but I like the adjustability of the Eibach a bit more I think.

I will take a picture of it today in a bit.

I would estimate 3" of total lift, normal springs (doesn't sag too badly even with 500# in the back.), I put UCA's in... I have a set of 4WP UCA's I am looking to get rid of btw. I don't think that the UCA's were required, but I did them anyway along with the rear trackbar relocation bracket and adjustable trackbar. Although, the bracket would have been good enough (but perfect is the enemy of good enough). I got it all aligned after I installed everything. All in all it wasn't too difficult to install.

 

[baseline mac]

• Perch collars, stiffens the ride and okay if low mileage.
• 5100s Bilsteins are the cheapest recommendable shock replacement, they have better dampening with increased road feedback. Best option for NON-SAS Broncos.
• 6100s Bilsteins are an upgrade over 5100, they are better suited to bigger tires only work on SAS broncos. Best option for SAS Broncos.
• Eibach Stage 2.0 Pro Truck with normal springs, "subjective" but most likely the best ride, they are designed for less road feedback. Best option for a 35" and smaller tire and if you are fairly stock. Have easy adjustment to get that perfect lift.

0-2" Lift on 35s from Malls to Mild Trails -Your not going to disrupt the driving characteristics or effect long term reliability

• Perch collars, stiffens the ride and okay if low mileage.
• 5100s Bilsteins are the cheapest recommendable shock replacement, they have better dampening with increased road feedback. Best option for NON-SAS Broncos.
• 6100s Bilsteins are an upgrade over 5100, they are better suited to bigger tires only work on SAS broncos. Best option for SAS Broncos.
• Eibach Stage 2.0 Pro Truck with normal springs, "subjective" but most likely the best ride, they are designed for less road feedback. Best option for a 35" and smaller tire and if you are fairly stock. Have easy adjustment to get that perfect lift.

So if I have a base 2 door I can go 5100 and not need anything else to get my desired lift? No springs or extras etc?

 

[Snacktime]

So if I have a base 2 door I can go 5100 and not need anything else to get my desired lift? No springs or extras etc?

Yes, no extras needed with 5100s. The only "recommend" item would be zone upper control arms if you think it drives to darty and you want more caster.

 

[baseline mac]

Yes, no extras needed with 5100s. The only "recommend" item would be zone upper control arms if you think it drives to darty and you want more caster

Thanks for the quick response. Lots of data to sift through.

 

[telenerd]

Thanks for the quick response. Lots of data to sift through.

Gotta love the rabbit holes in Bronco6g.

 

[baseline mac]

So now the question is (instead of starting yet another post) where do I buy said 5100's and who has the best deal?

 

[PetePerkins]

So now the question is (instead of starting yet another post) where do I buy said 5100's and who has the best deal?

Last month I purchased my 5100s from Northridge4x4 for $140 each. BTW, I love the ride on my '24 BD with the 5100s and stock springs. A bit stiffer or not as cushiony, with a nice stable feel.

 

[Snacktime]

So now the question is (instead of starting yet another post) where do I buy said 5100's and who has the best deal?

The Internet!

 

[mpeugeot]

Thanks for the detailed response. I appreciate that. How much lift did you get out of the box? HD or normal springs? UCA required for alignment?

I like the 6112 but I like the adjustability of the Eibach a bit more I think

I owed you picture.

The center lower lip of the fender is apx 40.75" both front and rear.

That's how they look out of the box with the standard springs in the Eibach Pro-Truck 2.0 kit.

 

[baseline mac]

I owed you picture.

The center lower lip of the fender is apx 40.75" both front and rear.

That's how they look out of the box with the standard springs in the Eibach Pro-Truck 2.0 kit.

That sealed my fate on those wheels. Thats perfect.

 

[Snacktime]

That sealed my fate on those wheels. Thats perfect.

The RTR wheels hold up extremely well and the correct bore center is just icing on the cake. Would be an excellent choice in 0mm offset!

 

[mpeugeot]

The RTR wheels hold up extremely well and the correct bore center is just icing on the cake. Would be an excellent choice in 0mm offset!

I went with the +30, they have been great so far, so either 0 offset or +30 work fine with 315/70r17's

 

[Jack667]

Looking for opinions - it's so cool that everybody has one!

I've searched and seemingly read every post on no lift base-ish suspension with 35s. I haven't seen this Q or opinion: Base-ish suspension with 35s, less stress with lift or no lift?

If one isn't going offroad with much of any articulation or speed / compression, and leaving aesthetics out of it (how cool or not a lift looks), for someone running 35s, would it be better to do a spacer lift or leave it as 'no lift', from a wear / stress standpoint, for components like tie rods, ball joints, and CV axles?

Newbie here and trying to decide about upgrades. Already have a non-Sas black diamond coming in this week and a set of sasquatch takeoff Wheels & Tires in the garage [edited in to specify that I don't have takeoff coilovers]. Planning to remove crash bars and run the 35s for a bit like that, and maybe stay that way. Seems like 5100s are best bet for a lift. Thx for that info! Shop says not to bother swapping new stock shocks with 5100s - do that when there's 30k miles on them and save $1k - go with spacers for 2" lift. But also considering leaving as-is and curious if no lift would be less stress on components - especially if I like the ride and the look. TIA

 

[Oldhippie]

If ya already have Sasquatch coilovers…run them with 35”s….nothing else needed except removing crash bars…

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