Can I add a lift to a 3” leveling kit for better tire clearance?

[TigerWoodsG5]

I installed a 3” leveling kit and still get the rub with sharp turns. The nose still looks angled down. I would like another 2” of lift without breaking the bank. Any solutions?

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[D Fresh]

This forum sometimes reminds me of the Subie forums in 2005.

 

[Joeiconic]

I mean, it is Tiger Woods. So, go big or go home.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

If you do that, there‘ll be so many other things you’ll need to do that you’ll have to rob the bank.

Your offset is the problem - it’s either too low, zero, or negative. Remove, modify or replace your anti-intrusion beams.

No way it’s nose is down unless you changed something at the back end. Have a side profile shot?

 

[McLeadslinger]

Your suspension is already compromised in terms of articulation and geometry with a level. Not to mention the stock shocks and struts are crap Your best bet is to go with adjustable coilovers and UCA’s. I sucked up the cost and I’m glad I did.

 

[Langwilliams]

3" of lift in front is already too much IMO. The front drive shafts are already at a big angle. The ford lift is 2" so I assume that 2" is safe for wear and tear. I went 1.8" with Bilstein level struts. How is your front lifted now?
I thought more lift required a dif drop kit an or aftermarket upper control arms. I saw someone (spicer?) announced a heavy duty front cv shaft for the bronco. If that fits it might help too.

 

[TigerWoodsG5]

Your suspension is already compromised in terms of articulation and geometry with a level. Not to mention the stock shocks and struts are crap Your best bet is to go with adjustable coilovers and UCA’s. I sucked up the cost and I’m glad I did.

Am I doing damage to what I currently have? Will what your describing give me a better, softer, ride?

 

[D Fresh]

Looked at your other threads.

It's the combo of your 0 offset wheels and the 285s that is causing your rubbing.

Researching your mods will keep this from happening. There's a lot of info here, you just have to read it.

 

[gwhalin]

Does a suspension lift actually solve the fit problems of larger tires? I would assume the travel in the suspension would be the same. At full compression if you were rubbing pre-lift seems you would be after the lift as well.

Now I guess I could see how a spacer lift could allow bigger tires but confused how a suspension lift would actually fit bigger tires?

 

[gwhalin]

Does a suspension lift actually solve the fit problems of larger tires? I would assume the travel in the suspension would be the same. At full compression if you were rubbing pre-lift seems you would be after the lift as well.

Now I guess I could see how a spacer lift could allow bigger tires but confused how a suspension lift would actually fit bigger tires?

Just found this video which supports what I was saying about a suspension lift.

 

[TigerWoodsG5]

Looked at your other threads.

It's the combo of your 0 offset wheels and the 285s that is causing your rubbing.

Researching your mods will keep this from happening. There's a lot of info here, you just have to read it.

What are you suggesting? Save me some time

 

[gwhalin]

What are you suggesting? Save me some time

A nearly 33” tire with 0 offset is going to rub on crash bars. You are going to need to modify them or remove them to fix your rubbing issue.

 

[McLeadslinger]

Not damage, what I mean is that a leveling kit using spacers reduces ride quality and doesn’t give you any suspension benefits other than tire clearance. Upper ball joints can also bind with a lift/level of 3 inches or more without addressing the the upper control arm geometry.

Ride quality is light years ahead with adjustable coilovers and UCA’s. It’s like driving a different truck. I also gained suspension travel since the struts and shocks themselves are longer and adjustable.

Am I doing damage to what I currently have? Will what your describing give me a better, softer, ride?

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