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Airing down usually solves my trail issues.
This was my first thought too - huge differences as you air down in 5 psi increments. I used to be lazy and not want to air down, or just drop to about 25 so I could get up over the rocks and not spend a ton of time airing back up later. Now I drop to about 15-18 just because it's more way more comfortable, not because I need the additional traction.
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I run JRI and they are night and more comfortable than stock
 

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Stage 1 .... air down ... it's free. Though airing back up might cost something. Lol.
Jokes aside, I'll vouch for its effectiveness

Softer yet?


Stage 2 .. I hear a lot of compliments for the Eibachs if you are looking for soft and comfy , so stacking Stage 1 and 2 will probably net a marshmallow ride.
Not free however ... unless you have a youtube following and an Onlyfans site.
 
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@ScLeCo Thanks for tagging us and I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your Ride Shocks!

@PJ Bennett If you’re looking for the softest ride for your Bronco, that’s something we specialize in. Depending on your budget and goals, we’ve got a few Bronco Shocks options to consider.

Although the Bronco is nowhere near a UTV, it’s still pretty capable out of the box. If your budget will allow for it, and if you’re ok with adding lift, then it’s hard to beat the value and performance that Ride Shocks has to offer. We’ve really gone above and beyond to focus on premium ride quality for both street and off-road driving. The DPA adjusters will allow you to make fine tune adjustments depending on your driving style or terrain. Soften them up for street driving Nov-April and stiffen them up for off-road driving. We also offer tuned Fox and King options, but there are other mods we will need to do that can increase the price.

If you’re not interested in adding lift to the Bronco, you’re really not going to have many options that will truly offer the “softest” ride.

Are you dead set on not adding any lift?
Do you have a budget in mind?
Height is perfect now, with tires, and shocks I would like to keep close to 5k. if there is room new rims, but that's not needed.
 

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Stage 1 .... air down ... it's free. Though airing back up might cost something. Lol.
Jokes aside, I'll vouch for its effectiveness

Softer yet?


Stage 2 .. I hear a lot of compliments for the Eibachs if you are looking for soft and comfy , so stacking Stage 1 and 2 will probably net a marshmallow ride.
Not free however ... unless you have a youtube following and an Onlyfans site.
Air down. I bought my UTV and was getting beat up, the tires were at 24lbs. Lowered them to 12 and it made a huge difference. I never thought about the bronco tires. It's on dirt for months so i could leave them low. Air up when It goes back to town. I'll try it this weekend. Thanks!
 
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This was my first thought too - huge differences as you air down in 5 psi increments. I used to be lazy and not want to air down, or just drop to about 25 so I could get up over the rocks and not spend a ton of time airing back up later. Now I drop to about 15-18 just because it's more way more comfortable, not because I need the additional traction.
Didn't think I could go that low. I'll try 20 first and see how it feels.Thanks !!!
 

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Didn't think I could go that low. I'll try 20 first and see how it feels.Thanks !!!
Depends on your rims moreso than anything. Folks with bead locks can get down to under 5. Stock SAS with the beauty rings are doing 15-20 no problems, and I suspect that applies to most all of the stock wheels. I have KMC wheels and have dropped as low as 12, and I suppose I could go lower, but haven't needed to.
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