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I know this topic has been thoroughly discussed here, and I’ve done research until my eyes bleed, but most of what it taught me is that I'm pretty dumb when it comes to suspension and geometry. So I’m coming to you all as the village idiot to ask for help more specific to my needs.
I am looking to bring my badlands sas up to 37s. I plan to run the Falken Wildpeak AT4W 37x12.5 most likely on the factory sas wheels at first, eventually I’d like to upgrade to some KMC Riot SBLs or the KMC Dirty Harry wheels if I can’t get the offset to work for the Riots (options of -12 or +10 for the Riot). I will be mostly doing trails and some light rock crawling, but certainly not pushing the rig to the limits. Think off-road trails or finding hidden fishing spots. I’d like to achieve 37s without spending a few grand on new shocks and a full system, but I also don’t want to be worried about geometry and things breaking while I’m out there. Again, certainly not going as hard as some people here, but it’s not going to be a pavement princess either. I should also mention I live in CA and will be taking this thing to Tahoe fairly often, hence the Falkens, I like their snow rating.
I have looked at a few options, and I’ve seen a lot of information on most of them, and then there is one option I’ve looked at that I can’t seem to find much on. I’m also open to other suggestions. I really want to hear from people who have a similar use case/build path and hear their experience. Here are the options I’ve looked at:
I would love to hear any experience with these kits and any pros and cons people see about my approach or the options I’ve selected.
Signed,
The Village Idiot
I am looking to bring my badlands sas up to 37s. I plan to run the Falken Wildpeak AT4W 37x12.5 most likely on the factory sas wheels at first, eventually I’d like to upgrade to some KMC Riot SBLs or the KMC Dirty Harry wheels if I can’t get the offset to work for the Riots (options of -12 or +10 for the Riot). I will be mostly doing trails and some light rock crawling, but certainly not pushing the rig to the limits. Think off-road trails or finding hidden fishing spots. I’d like to achieve 37s without spending a few grand on new shocks and a full system, but I also don’t want to be worried about geometry and things breaking while I’m out there. Again, certainly not going as hard as some people here, but it’s not going to be a pavement princess either. I should also mention I live in CA and will be taking this thing to Tahoe fairly often, hence the Falkens, I like their snow rating.
I have looked at a few options, and I’ve seen a lot of information on most of them, and then there is one option I’ve looked at that I can’t seem to find much on. I’m also open to other suggestions. I really want to hear from people who have a similar use case/build path and hear their experience. Here are the options I’ve looked at:
- SVC Coil Spacers: $160 - https://svcoffroad.com/products/2021-ford-bronco-coil-spacers?variant=44178803261752 - I like that this option is very minimal and low cost, I also like that it doesn’t change the geometry. But I have concerns about its ability to truly fit 37s and allow them articulate. I’d prefer not to trim if I don’t have to.
- Readylift 3” SST Lift Kit: $1k - https://www.readylift.com/2021-2023-ford-bronco-3-sst-lift-kit-sasquatch-package-equipped.html - I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews on this kit. I like that it says it doesn’t change the geometry, it seems like a reasonable price point for what you get in the kit. My first concern is the offset requirement, it says you need to run +18 offset, how does that effect the setup with sas wheels, or for example the KMC Riots which only go up to +10 offset? My other concern is I’ve seen a few folks saying that the UCAs will rub against the shocks which can cause problems, is that true? This seems like a popular kit though, and feels like a good option if the UCA rub isn’t truly an issue.
- Skyjacker 3” Kit: $1k or less with sales - https://skyjacker.com/shop/suspension-lift-kit/fb2130mspb-3-in-suspension-lift-kit-with-metal-spacers-and-upper-control-arms/?ymm_vid=4472&ymm=2023-Ford-Bronco-Badlands+4WD - This kit seems very similar to the Readylift, but I can’t find much about them online. Shop seems reputable and I like that they are family owned. Price point is slightly better than Readylift, and I’d love to support a smaller business, but also want to make sure I pick the right option for my expensive @$$ rig lol. Has anybody used this kit? Any feedback on necessary offset, clearance, etc? Can anybody tell me if this kit will maintain the geometry of my badlands sas?
- Zone 3” lift kit: Less than $700 - https://zoneoffroad.com/products/3-inch-lift-kit-ford-bronco-21-23-with-sasquatch-package?variant=42331943436376 - This kit also seems to be popular, and obviously the price point is great, but I have concerns about durability and ability to handle trails etc. Again I’m not pushing this thing to its limits, but I do want to feel comfortable going through trails and exploring off the beaten path.
- Open to other suggestions as well
I would love to hear any experience with these kits and any pros and cons people see about my approach or the options I’ve selected.
Signed,
The Village Idiot
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