We lifted our Bronco Sport Badlands because while the badlands is very capable, the one thing it lacks is clearance and tire size. So, we drove a bunch of full size broncos and found that unless its a badlands full size (with locking diffs and rockcrawl modes etc)...the bronco sport badlands is more capable!! Ford needs to open up the wheel wells so bigger tires can be fitted. Increasing lift still doesn't allow bigger tires unfortunately.
So, 1.5" Rough Country lift, installed by the dealership, 245/65/17 tires, 1.5" lift from the factory because its a badlands. It was about 10" under the rockers with 235/65/17 winter tires. After installing the lift and bigger tires it is now about 13.5 to 14" under the rockers. The lowest point is the front cross member which is 10", behind that, everything has more clearance because the rear is a little higher. Next will be some kind of bash plate to protect the plastic bumper. There is an aluminum bash plate under the engine, but that doesn't protect the plastic bumper that sticks out so far. (Ford also needs to reduce the front overhang!) Appears to be able to go anywhere now! Will check deeper mud in another video.

свернуть