Thoughts on Rough Country 1.5" Lift?

[ryno8756]

I'm completely new to suspension lifts and am considering the 1.5" Rough Country lift. Almost completely for cosmetics - I think it'll look meaner and feel bigger. I want to know from anyone who has gotten it what they think.

Is it a good price?

Is 1.5" a noticeable difference? Good or bad?

How does it affect the drive quality?

I know I could find answers to the above questions elsewhere, but I want to know details on this specific lift for this specific car.

Thanks!

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[M1Tanker]

Same questions here. Thanks for posting.

 

[Lifted BB]

I'm completely new to suspension lifts and am considering the 1.5" Rough Country lift. Almost completely for cosmetics - I think it'll look meaner and feel bigger. I want to know from anyone who has gotten it what they think.

Is it a good price?

Is 1.5" a noticeable difference? Good or bad?

How does it affect the drive quality?

I know I could find answers to the above questions elsewhere, but I want to know details on this specific lift for this specific car.

Thanks!

I am having mine put on now and should have it back tomorrow with a 1 1/2 hr drive back so should get a good feel for it. I also put on 265/60/18 tires. Total 3 1/2 " of lift.
Most of the comments you will find are old so watch the dates. Most complain about bolts coming loose, clunking noises, and broken brakes. All of those were earlier in the year and kits should have all the improved parts.

 

[Lifted BB]

I am having mine put on now and should have it back tomorrow with a 1 1/2 hr drive back so should get a good feel for it. I also put on 265/60/18 tires. Total 3 1/2 " of lift.
Most of the comments you will find are old so watch the dates. Most complain about bolts coming loose, clunking noises, and broken brakes. All of those were earlier in the year and kits should have all the improved parts.

Sorry, broken brackets

 

[ChefDank]

I am having mine put on now and should have it back tomorrow with a 1 1/2 hr drive back so should get a good feel for it. I also put on 265/60/18 tires. Total 3 1/2 " of lift.
Most of the comments you will find are old so watch the dates. Most complain about bolts coming loose, clunking noises, and broken brakes. All of those were earlier in the year and kits should have all the improved parts.

Can't wait to hear your feedback. I've heard of alignment issues as well but RC has been around and know what they are doing. I can't see them putting out inferior products when they carry such a huge following.

 

[Lifted BB]

Can't wait to hear your feedback. I've heard of alignment issues as well but RC has been around and know what they are doing. I can't see them putting out inferior products when they carry such a huge following.

I believe that most of the alignment issues are because ford hasn't sent out the specs and parameters for the alignment. My dealer had to contact Ford to get the alignment specs and took about a week to get them. So some people may have been running without an alignment or had an old school shop just do the best they could.

 

[Milehifireguy]

Has anyone that had issues with the RC lift reached out to Rough Country customer service and received a reply about the early issues and any fix/tweaks to current offerings?

 

[Lifted BB]

So, It turned out great. The ride does seem a bit stiffer, but as time goes by the shocks will soften. We could lower the air pressure in the tires to soften the impacts, we put on oversized tires.

 

[M1Tanker]

So, It turned out great. The ride does seem a bit stiffer, but as time goes by the shocks will soften. We could lower the air pressure in the tires to soften the impacts, we put on oversized tires.

What size tires?

 

[Lifted BB]

What size tires?

265/60R18

 

[Lifted BB]

Before

 

[Lifted BB]

After

 

[ryno8756]

After

Hey! I got my Bronco at Heller Ford as well!

 

[astra020]

I am having mine put on now and should have it back tomorrow with a 1 1/2 hr drive back so should get a good feel for it. I also put on 265/60/18 tires. Total 3 1/2 " of lift.
Most of the comments you will find are old so watch the dates. Most complain about bolts coming loose, clunking noises, and broken brakes. All of those were earlier in the year and kits should have all the improved parts.

What kind of tires did you go with?

 

[Lifted BB]

What kind of tires did you go with?

Hankook Dynapro AT-M, got them used with less than 2k miles on them

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