BS Badlands Lift Kit?

Agent084

Mar 07, 2025

Hey gang!

I’m considering getting a lift kit for my Bronco Sport Badlands, I’m looking between two contenders right now but open to other suggestions! Wanted to ask about these two specifically to see if anyone’s installed them and I wanted to hear your experience.

I’m considering either the RTR billet lift/leveling kit (1.5ish inches), OR the Eibach 2” front and 1” rear spring replacement lift.

I looked at HRG but they seem to be a little more complicated of an install…I’m leaning towards affordability and I do like the leveling idea, so I was planning on going with RTR, which seem simple enough to install(plus they have a video lol).

Has one installed either of these? If you have, have you noticed any increase or decrease in overall performance, including but also outside of off-roading? Same goes for if you’ve got a full size Bronco, or done something similar on another vehicle. I’d love to hear your experience, pros and cons, and any tips you might have.

I appreciate it in advance, thanks!

(links for reference)
RTR: https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-billet-lift-kit-bronco-sport-maverick
Eibach:
https://eibach.com/product-releases/2021-2022-ford-bronco-sport-badlands

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Mar 08, 2025

My dealer did this a couple years back. They put a 2 inch lift with K02 tires, don't remember the wheels. It was a nice looking truck. It sold within a couple days.

Agent084, Unicorn

Mar 28, 2025

I did a 1.5" lift on my 2022 BS Outerbanks. I don't recall the brand but I did notice a difference on the fuel economy, and it wasn't for the better. Also, the alignment wasn't the same after. Would I do it again, probably not since it didn't make that much of a difference when driving off road. I now own a BS Badlands and after going to the Bronco Off-roadeo I won't do another lift verses a true suspension lift. Just my two cents!

Agent084

Mar 28, 2025

I have a non-badlands model, but had the same RTR lift for more than 2 yrs now. It was an easy install. I used that same video.

The sport still rides and drives exactly the same. It doesn’t feel top heavy or anything. Not one single noise or clunk. It’s definitely the best spacer style lift available. I actually have all the RTR products (lift, wheel and tire package, floor mats, trunk liner, key fob backing, recovery kit). I highly recommend them all!

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Agent084

Apr 09, 2025

Agent084
Hey gang!

I’m considering getting a lift kit for my Bronco Sport Badlands, I’m looking between two contenders right now but open to other suggestions! Wanted to ask about these two specifically to see if anyone’s installed them and I wanted to hear your experience.

I’m considering either the RTR billet lift/leveling kit (1.5ish inches), OR the Eibach 2” front and 1” rear spring replacement lift.

I looked at HRG but they seem to be a little more complicated of an install…I’m leaning towards affordability and I do like the leveling idea, so I was planning on going with RTR, which seem simple enough to install(plus they have a video lol).

Has one installed either of these? If you have, have you noticed any increase or decrease in overall performance, including but also outside of off-roading? Same goes for if you’ve got a full size Bronco, or done something similar on another vehicle. I’d love to hear your experience, pros and cons, and any tips you might have.

I appreciate it in advance, thanks!

(links for reference)
RTR: https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-billet-lift-kit-bronco-sport-maverick
Eibach:
https://eibach.com/product-releases/2021-2022-ford-bronco-sport-badlands

I would not do the Eibach at all. It's a spring lift which means it's just stronger, longer springs. You don't lose any range of motion, but it just pushes your wheels down... or I guess your vehicle up. If a wheel finds a hole or rut, it won't be able to move down much further ("droop") since it's already closer to it's max extension. In terrain with a lot of holes or ruts you're more likely to three wheel it. It works ok on the beach or in snow, or someplace that is without any holes, ruts, or other depressions.
A spacer lift like the RTR keeps the suspension at the same location but still gives a lift as it pushes the entire suspension down.
Both might increase wear on the CV joints over time, and you'll probably want to spray your boots with a silicone or other rubber lubricant to reduce the wear from rubbing as they are going to be bunched a little more on the bottom. On my lifted Subaru I just sprayed them whenever I changed the oil or after washing the mud off.

NoOneHereYet, Agent084

Apr 09, 2025

Unicorn101
I would not do the Eibach at all. It's a spring lift which means it's just stronger, longer springs. You don't lose any range of motion, but it just pushes your wheels down... or I guess your vehicle up. If a wheel finds a hole or rut, it won't be able to move down much further ("droop") since it's already closer to it's max extension. In terrain with a lot of holes or ruts you're more likely to three wheel it. It works ok on the beach or in snow, or someplace that is without any holes, ruts, or other depressions.
A spacer lift like the RTR keeps the suspension at the same location but still gives a lift as it pushes the entire suspension down.
Both might increase wear on the CV joints over time, and you'll probably want to spray your boots with a silicone or other rubber lubricant to reduce the wear from rubbing as they are going to be bunched a little more on the bottom. On my lifted Subaru I just sprayed them whenever I changed the oil or after washing the mud off.

This is super helpful, thank you for sharing I really appreciate it and the explanation!

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Apr 10, 2025

Agent084
This is super helpful, thank you for sharing I really appreciate it and the explanation!

I should have mentioned that the first lift I used on my Forester was a spring kit so I have personal experience with this. It was fine for the beach, but not so good on some of the trails and even some of the rutted forest service roads we have. I went on a harder trail with some friends with Jeeps and was on three wheels a lot. When I went to a spacer lift, I was able to keep all four wheels on the ground more often, and rides were smoother with less rocking.

I'm hoping we'll have some good options for the new Badlands with Saquatch package eventually. An inch and a half would be perfect.

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