OEM suspension swap??? Worth it???

[Syphon]

Well, it really depends on many more factors regarding 2d vs 4d suspension. Optimal is matching doors, engine displacement, trim and tow package. It does not mean that it won't work and depending on how much weight you are putting on the front and rear of the vehicle it could be the right answer.

The non-sasquatch Badlands suspension is definitely an upgrade and one of the first modifications I did on my OBX.

Well the suspension i was going to pick up is off an 2 door badlands non SAS. I have a 4 door black diamond non SAS. Also have the tow package and I do tow with it. I feel like I should get something that will give me a little bit of lift but also can handle my day to day driving. Not much of an off-roader but when I do I want something that can handle it ya know.

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[Canyon Coolers]

The install labor on a set of shocks is $700-ish. It is weird to spend $700 on labor for a $400 part. If you can swing it go for the Bilstein 6112s. They will cost you $1500-ish though. I also have a BD non SAS and was lucky enough to get the 6112s for free after loaning my Bronco to Bilstein for a week to test fit the as of yet unreleased 8112s. The 6112s are a major upgrade to the Hitachis especially off road.

The rear's are pretty easy to do yourself, if you already have the whole assembly together. In my case I removed the tire, drooped down the suspension, and I could get my King 2.5's in myself. I may have jacked up the opposite side to encourage more droop on the downward side. The fronts have more going on.

 

[GroovyGeek]

Are you saying they are coming out with 8112s soon? $1360 is the best price I could find on 6112s at jeepandtruckparts.com

Don't have any idea when/if they are coming out with 8112s, just know that they test fitted a 8112 prototype. If you are doing the work yourself make sure that the price for the 6112s includes assembly of the springs.

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