Stock Everglades clearance

[Jakob1972]

Anyone with an Everglades have the measument from the top of the tire to the fend flare? I put new Dobinsons MRRs on mine and I didn’t measure the before because I didn’t think it was going to be that high but right now I am sitting at 8-1/4”. I not hating it just curious how much of a lift it is. The second pic is a before shot
thanks for the help.

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[CitrusBronco]

No measurements from tire to fender but do on ground.
These are from the ground to the fender at the centerline of the wheel. Rear left was 39 1/2” front left was 38 1/2”.
My right side was 1/2” lower on both oddly.
This was after 3k miles on factory setup.
I see you have different shocks and tires as well so these measurements I don’t think will help you see what changed but at least a benchmark from where it originally started.

 

[Jakob1972]

No measurements from tire to fender but do on ground.
These are from the ground to the fender at the centerline of the wheel. Rear left was 39 1/2” front left was 38 1/2”.
My right side was 1/2” lower on both oddly.
This was after 3k miles on factory setup.
I see you have different shocks and tires as well so these measurements I don’t think will help you see what changed but at least a benchmark from where it originally started.

Thanks, this is useful information. I am not looking for exact numbers just general. I think I have those same measurements somewhere I took about three years ago now that I think of it.
Since this suspension has a lift range I am trying to figure out if it is at it max height or the lowest setting. I told the shop to install it at the lowest setting. But now that I have driven it like this I don’t want to go lower. But if it is at its max height I need new UCAs.

 

[CitrusBronco]

Thanks, this is useful information. I am not looking for exact numbers just general. I think I have those same measurements somewhere I took about three years ago now that I think of it.
Since this suspension has a lift range I am trying to figure out if it is at it max height or the lowest setting. I told the shop to install it at the lowest setting. But now that I have driven it like this I don’t want to go lower. But if it is at its max height I need new UCAs.

If you look at the shock body you can see and measure where the adjustment collar is set at. Look at the manufacturer install instructions and that will show you where you’re sitting in the range of high or low.

 

[PWillette]

Thanks, this is useful information. I am not looking for exact numbers just general. I think I have those same measurements somewhere I took about three years ago now that I think of it.
Since this suspension has a lift range I am trying to figure out if it is at it max height or the lowest setting. I told the shop to install it at the lowest setting. But now that I have driven it like this I don’t want to go lower. But if it is at its max height I need new UCAs.

Are you getting any rear bump steer? May want to look into a rear track bar relocation bracket as well.

 

[Jakob1972]

If you look at the shock body you can see and measure where the adjustment collar is set at. Look at the manufacturer install instructions and that will show you where you’re sitting in the range of high or low.

Good point, but I don't have the Manufacturer Install instructions in fact the kit did not come with instructions. I didn't have time yesterday to crawl around under there to check things out so I will have to do it later this evening. Thank you for the replies.

 

[Jakob1972]

Are you getting any rear bump steer? May want to look into a rear track bar relocation bracket as well.

I only drove it the hour home from the shop yesterday I didn't feel any bump steer. The kit did come with some relocation bracket I thought it was a swaybar bracket but could have been a track bar. I don't have the paperwork with me, the wife stole the Bronco this morning. I really need to crawl under the thing and check it out.

I have been stupid busy at work lately, and haven't had time to do much that is why I sent it to a 4X4 shop to add the suspension, before I head to Baja in March. If I had the time I would have done the work myself.

 

[TXAstro]

If it helps mine are 41" front and back. I installed MRR's back last May with 2" lift. Dobinsons shows max lift is 2.5". I did install Icon DJ pro UCA and rear track bar drop bracket. I did not get the diff drop kit. Also installed the rockjock antirock front sway bar kit. I have been happy with shocks and with extra front flex from rockjock get slight tire rub when wheeling. The only dislike was the rear rebound adjustment screw very hard to get to. I set front and back at 50% and run high and low speed compression on low settings for intown and trail.

 

[Jakob1972]

If it helps mine are 41" front and back. I installed MRR's back last May with 2" lift. Dobinsons shows max lift is 2.5". I did install Icon DJ pro UCA and rear track bar drop bracket. I did not get the diff drop kit. Also installed the rockjock antirock front sway bar kit. I have been happy with shocks and with extra front flex from rockjock get slight tire rub when wheeling. The only dislike was the rear rebound adjustment screw very hard to get to. I set front and back at 50% and run high and low speed compression on low settings for intown and trail.

Silly question do your rear springs make noises, something back there sounds like a couple of box end wrenches are banging around under there.
also I measured and I am at 40-5/8” front and 41” rears.

 

[TXAstro]

Silly question do your rear springs make noises, something back there sounds like a couple of box end wrenches are banging around under there.
also I measured and I am at 40-5/8” front and 41” rears.

I don't have any banging noises from the MRR's in everyday driving. Trails will always have creaking noises etc. If you had a shop install worth reporting to them and take in for inspection, something does not sound correct. You might check you jack storage under pullout platform to make sure nothing loose or item left in plastic bin rattling around.

 

[Jakob1972]

I don't have any banging noises from the MRR's in everyday driving. Trails will always have creaking noises etc. If you had a shop install worth reporting to them and take in for inspection, something does not sound correct. You might check you jack storage under pullout platform to make sure nothing loose or item left in plastic bin rattling around.

I have the older Everglades we did not get the pull out platform. The only thing I got was the special Desert Sand color but now anyone can get. It is definitely coming from the outside. The shop actually reached out to yesterday to see how things were going and we talked about this noise. I’m going to bring it in when I get the new UCAs and track bar relo and adjustable track bar installed.

Edit: I do have a couple of spare tie rods and the tools to replace them in that cubby. it wouldn't hurt to take a look, thanks for the ideas.

 

[Jakob1972]

Update
I had the Icon tubular UCA, Icon adjustable track bar and a relo kit installed today. And after several test drives and a handful of technicians we found the source of the ting ting sound. Turns out there are some washers at the bottom of the shock shaft that has a rubber stopper on top. The stopper rides up the shaft allowing the washers to jingle. So they added a little RTV now the sound is gone.

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