How did Ford gain 1" lift on the new Maverick Tremor?

[Gulfcoast]

I'm curious, what did Ford do to gain the 1" lift? Strut spacer? If so, apparently they feel an additional 1" lift is still within operational suspension parameters/CV joint angles/etc.

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[Deerslayer1980]

Probably 245/65/17s.....J/K I have no clue and I'm curious also.

 

[Darnon]

If so, apparently they feel an additional 1" lift is still within operational suspension parameters/CV joint angles/etc.

The Tremor also has different CV axles which may be redesigned to factor the change in joint angles.

 

[Maverickman74]

Longer springs and shocks. They said they are unique, I know factually that one of them is definitely functionally different. No one who wanted to make money would spend money redesigning shocks and springs, then add a spacer or revised mount on top of that. Too much extra engineering costs for a 1" lift package.

 

[Knine]

Well 1/4" of the 1" comes from the larger 235/65R17 tires. The 3/4" left is not much (about the width of a finger.)

 

[ShadowChas]

The 235/65/17 tires are already optional $800 packaged with these wheels (same on new tremor are just different color)

 

[gte105u]

Any chance they offer the lift outside Tremor. I am betting I know the answer... But asking anyway.

 

[Nw_adventure]

Any chance they offer the lift outside Tremor. I am betting I know the answer... But asking anyway.

HR lift springs will come out eventually for the Maverick , 1.2 inch rise-

 

[bgn]

Any chance they offer the lift outside Tremor. I am betting I know the answer... But asking anyway.

Nope.

 

[Shay]

Taller tires, taller springs/shocks, upgraded axles. The rear suspension does not have as much a lift as the front which is why the Tremor appears more level than an FX4.

The takeaway is that stock geometry does support aftermarket lift kits to a point, but axles can become a weak link if you beat on it hard.

 

[MavDave]

I've known a lot of guys that lifted FWD unibody cars. The general consensus is 99.99% of factory CVs can easily withstand 2 inches of lift without shortening their longevity. Past 2 inches and you're on your own. I am pretty sure the aftermarket has done at least some research before launching a product that will just eat your axles. I would like to do a side by side comparison but I would bet the only difference is longer springs.

 

[Maverickman74]

Any chance they offer the lift outside Tremor. I am betting I know the answer... But asking anyway.

Just have to find replacement springs and shocks for a Tremor.

 

[Nw_adventure]

Just have to find replacement springs and shocks for a Tremor.

Yep plus I am going to need that lower valance/off-road facia on my FX4/4K

 

[aspect]

Yep plus I am going to need that lower valance/off-road facia on my FX4/4K

It's not a direct swap and will not fit on the normal Maverick without cutting a bunch of stuff off.

 

[aspect]

I've known a lot of guys that lifted FWD unibody cars. The general consensus is 99.99% of factory CVs can easily withstand 2 inches of lift without shortening their longevity. Past 2 inches and you're on your own. I am pretty sure the aftermarket has done at least some research before launching a product that will just eat your axles. I would like to do a side by side comparison but I would bet the only difference is longer springs.

Ford engineer on Reddit AND documentation confirms they changed the axles for the lift.

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