2" Mild Lift — Leveling and Small Tire Clearance

Difficulty 2/54–8 hrs$250–6001966-1977

A 2" lift on an early Bronco is mostly about tire clearance and stance. It doesn't change the geometry enough to matter — run taller springs, better shocks, and a quality alignment and you're done.

A 2" lift gives enough room to clear 33" tires without rubbing, improves departure angle slightly, and levels the stance if the original springs have sagged.

**What's included in a typical 2" kit:**

**Alignment:** Any lift requires a new alignment. Caster typically runs 1–2° positive stock; after a 2" lift it often drops below spec. Adding caster shims (or having a shop set caster with the alignment) prevents tire wear and wander.

**Shocks:** Stock shocks will top out with a 2" lift. Rancho RS5000X or Bilstein 5100 series fit with the standard shock mounting and absorb trail chop well.

**Tire clearance at 2":** Clears 33" tires with minor trimming of the inner fender in some applications. No rubbing at full articulation on a 33" — verify on your specific build before wheeling.

Why it works

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Parts

PartVendorEst. price
Superlift 2" lift springs (front pair)Superlift~$180
Rancho RS5000X shocks (set of 4)Rancho~$220
Alignment caster shimsVarious~$40

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