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Surprisingly hasn't changed. Gas mileage is the same as well. The OEM wheels and tires seem to weigh more than the aftermarket wheels and tire setup.How's the ride with the lift?
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Surprisingly hasn't changed. Gas mileage is the same as well. The OEM wheels and tires seem to weigh more than the aftermarket wheels and tire setup.How's the ride with the lift?
Yes it makes a big difference. Itās extremely loud and I lost about 3mpg on streets and more on freeway.Looks great! I have been looking for the same setup on top for mine. Have you noticed a change in gas mileage or wind resistance?
Yes it makes a big difference. Itās extremely loud and I lost about 3mpg on streets and more on freeway.
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I don't have a roof basket but it looks like you have very similar roof cross-rails to what I have. I bought some "cheap" ones from OMAC USA for less than $100 linked below:Yes it makes a big difference. Itās extremely loud and I lost about 3mpg on streets and more on freeway.
Those are the crossbars I got and I found a basket for $60 on offer up. The set up is way too tall and unnecessary. With my lift and tires, itās a pain to get the stroller up there.I don't have a roof basket but it looks like you have very similar roof cross-rails to what I have. I bought some "cheap" ones from OMAC USA for less than $100 linked below:
https://omacshop.com/collections/bronco-sport/products/roof-rack-cross-bars-luggage-carrier-black-adjustable-for-ford-bronco-sport-2021
I just installed my 1.5ā kit yesterday, cars at the dealer getting an alignment. I did the install myself, took about 4hrs but I had 1 jack stand so I couldnāt lift 2 wheels at a time.
You absolutely have to grind off the bottom of the struts or the axles will rub at full extension. Something to consider is a spacer for the brake line bracket, the brake lines are almost pinched at full extension.
245/60r18 Falken Wildpeak Trails. I did not get the At3 because at the end of the day itās my commuter before off road vehicle. They fit stock no rub even under articulation.What size tires did you go with? It looks like the people going with 245/65r17 could go bigger. You've got the 18in wheels and cactus grey like ours exactly. This is exactly what we wanna do as well.
245/60r18 Falken Wildpeak Trails. I did not get the At3 because at the end of the day itās my commuter before off road vehicle. They fit stock no rub even under articulation.
I tried 265/70/17s at3 wildpeaks with the 1.5" lift and wasn't even close to fitting. Those are 31" tires..Nice. Those say they are 29.7in tall which would be a good jump from the stockers. So if those fit before you lifted it, how big do you think you could fit now? Do you think 31s would fit on those factory rims?
If you've got any pics of the clearance with the wheels locked out that would be awesome!
Do you have issues with anything rubbing or hitting unibody after the RC lift?Installed Rough Country 1.5" Lift with KO2s today. Rides great!
With those tires everything was fine until I put the 1.5 in spacers on it. Slight Rub at full turn. Not enough to be concerned though. I do have a strut making a lot of noise in the front, I've got an appointment at the dealership to look at it this week. There is a recall on the rear suspension. I will note that the aftermarket wheels that I used have the same offset as the factory wheels.Do you have issues with anything rubbing or hitting unibody after the RC lift?
Someone in another thread said that they had issues in the rear with the stabilizer bar hitting the unibody after the install.
alright keep us updated, I am trying to soak up as much info before mine arrives so I can avoid the mistakes and issues others have found.With those tires everything was fine until I put the 1.5 in spacers on it. Slight Rub at full turn. Not enough to be concerned though. I do have a strut making a lot of noise in the front, I've got an appointment at the dealership to look at it this week. There is a recall on the rear suspension. I will note that the aftermarket wheels that I used have the same offset as the factory wheels.