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That looks good. I've been curious about what type of lift would be optimal for the Bronco Sport. I am not too far from Atlas Spring and was wondering if new leaf springs would be advisable for the Sport. I had them throw new leaf springs on my work van (GMC Savana 1500 AWD) and they've been great. But if I got a Bronco Sport, a 1" lift is probably all I'd want to pursue. Not sure if leaf springs are still the way to go for such a modest lift.
 

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1" Front Only?
Which tire did you choose?
 

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Someone on the forum mentioned a Ford engineer recommending not lifting the BS. Any more details on that?
 

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Someone on the forum mentioned a Ford engineer recommending not lifting the BS. Any more details on that?
It was part of a Jalopnik review.

They would not recommend it if you want oem reliability on the CV joints and axles. Which is always entirely true. The geometry is different and you will be putting more load on those points so premature wear is eminent but dependent on each use case.

An entirely stock car but gets bashed off-road everyday wont fare any better than 1" lifted short commuter.

Each and every person's car will have different wear rates for different parts, its a mechanical thing. It's a risk some are willing to take while others are not.

If you want to read more about it, definitely read up on Subaru forums of lifted Crosstreks and Foresters. Some have more wear and tear, while others are luckier and have not had issues, yet.
 


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I’m guessing a non-dealer installed lift will void the warranty?
 

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I’m guessing a non-dealer installed lift will void the warranty?
Depends on what you mean by void the warranty...

It won't void powertrain warranty.. but if you come in at 15K miles and a broken CV they can probably deny warranty on the CV because you have a lift.

They can't void the warranty if you have a leak in the headlights, or some software malfunction.

ANY modifications you do can potentially void some part of the warranty...
 

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I have googled what comparable kits cost, but does anyone know what a fair price for installation would be?

I have watched videos on installing these on other Ford models (Ranger), and they are not very complicated. I would prefer to have someone else take on the task though.
 

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Interesting given how many concept designs Ford has been showing off have featured a 1” lift
Yeah, I find that strange, too. I was under the impression that they were touting an open platform for people to modify their vehicles. I love the 1” lift they debuted on the Bronco Sport Badlands Trail Rig concept. If I get a Bronco Sport, that is how I’d want to configure it.

I wonder if a lift will interfere with the Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist / variable cruise.
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