Lifting My First Edition Sasquatch - Mods complete

[IMBRONCOV]

I bought this First Edition Sasquatch 2 weeks ago and I'd like to lift it 2" more. Can this be done just with new coil-overs or do I have to drop the front diff, too?

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[PWillette]

2" of lift above squatch won't require a diff drop but you may want to consider new UCAs and rear trac bar relocation bracket. Several options to lift 2" but coil overs would be my 1st choice.

 

[lethalchristy]

I [also] have a First Edition MoreDoor and have lifted on 37s. Went with the EIbach Stage 2 coilover setup. It doesn't require UCAs but did them anyways lol.

 

[Bikeric]

New coil-overs will do the job. You don't really need to drop the diff or replace the UCA's.
FYI, your shocks have the highest rated springs for the heaviest curb weight available at that time (4-door, V6, sway bar disconnect, full skids and with EVERY option). I'm sure you could sell your old shocks to a guy with a 2-door Base manual and give them 3" of lift

 

[IMBRONCOV]

Thank you for the responses. I REALLY like the way it rides, now and just want 2 more inches. Fine with sticking with 33's, too. My list includes a lift, new wheels and tires. I'm digging the wheels you have, too!

 

[lethalchristy]

Thank you for the responses. I REALLY like the way it rides, now and just want 2 more inches. Fine with sticking with 33's, too. My list includes a lift, new wheels and tires. I'm digging the wheels you have, too!

The ride with the Eibachs is super smooth, very streetable (and capable off-road).

 

[IMBRONCOV]

The ride with the Eibachs is super smooth, very streetable (and capable off-road).

Nice! I’ve got Trick Trucks working me up a quote for everything. Thanks again!

 

[userdude]

Thank you for the responses. I REALLY like the way it rides, now and just want 2 more inches. Fine with sticking with 33's, too. My list includes a lift, new wheels and tires. I'm digging the wheels you have, too!

Your Bronco has 35's.

 

[IMBRONCOV]

Your Bronco has 35's.

Interesting, they measure 33”. The actual tire size is 315/70-17.
If they are ”35’s” , that’s perfect.

 

[userdude]

Interesting, they measure 33”. The actual tire size is 315/70-17.
If they are ”35’s” , that’s perfect.

The GY's are 34.4" new; you got that right, pretty much > 34 makes it a 35. I imagine they're also measured not on a vehicle and/or aired up?

I have truer 35's, which are 34.8" (new). If you were see my current tire next to yours, mine would look a lot bigger (because it's an M/T, it's 13.2" wide), but in reality, mine aren't that much taller (but they are a bit wider).

This is what I have:

https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/razr-mt/

 

[IMBRONCOV]

Your Bronco has 35's.

Looks like you’re correct -
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A 315/70-17 tire has a diameter of approximately 34.36 inches.

Here's a breakdown:

• 315: This refers to the tire width in millimeters, which is 315mm.
  
  
• 70: This is the aspect ratio, meaning the tire sidewall height is 70% of the tire width.
  
  
• 17: This is the wheel diameter in inches.
  
  
• Diameter: The calculated diameter of a 315/70-17 tire is 34.36 inches. “

 

[IMBRONCOV]

You’ll have to forgive me. My last Bronco was an ‘89 that I sold in 2006 and kick myself in the ass for doing so!!
I met my wife in that Bronco and we had a BLAST in it!
The current Bronco was a very spontaneous purchase 2 weeks ago. I went to look at an elevator job and rode by a dealer and the Blue color caught my so I stopped at the dealer, sent a pic to my wife and said “ What do you think of this?”
Her reply - “I LOVE IT!!”
I drove it and 30 seconds into the 20 minute test drive, I knew I was driving it home! Love the way it rides, drives, steers and SOUNDS. When you get into the gas, it sounds like a V8! And the seats a SOOOO comfortable!

 

[IMBRONCOV]

Man, this is frustrating! I selected 8 sets of wheels in order of choice and the only ones that weren't back ordered 2-3 months were the Fuel Surge. And the black/gray were back ordered so stuck with black, which still looks great. I really wanted the Method 708's but they are like 5 months out.

 

[IMBRONCOV]

And the BD lights are backorder, too!

 

[Baja Designs]

And the BD lights are backorder, too!

Do you already have an order placed? I can help you check the status. If not, I can also provide an estimated shipping time for the product if you are interested in ordering.

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