There HAS to be a way to "Speak Up" and let it be known that some of us want a lift !! Not everyone loves Jeep but still want a trail worthy vehicle. Bronco II comes to mind. I'm not looking for a rock crawler!! I love the look, drive and style of the FE and got one, thinking surely someone would have a lift for it by now. To the neigh sayers, not all off roaders have to be boxy and square! The escape is great off pavement with all terrains!! Just looking for more ground clearance. A spacer kit front and rear would keep the ride and thicker sway bars would take care of that. Heck i found a kit for the smart car even !!!??? Do we really have to resort to the competition to go to the cottage, or fishing... plus there's snow here 6 months of the yr!!! If i could afford it , i'ld a got a Raptor if it wasn't so huge! ANYWAY...hope someone's listening!! Thank You.
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Please keep this thread active. I am also very interested in a small lift for my FE. I think the ground clearance numbers advertised are very generous and a little embellished. More air between the ground and skids would be great!
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The ONLY reason I like subaru is the 8 inch of ground clearance. I actually considered a jeep renegade as well. The E is like 6.7", which is fine for most "city" use. I think my old E had more (2005). I'll get the delta4x4 kit, just need to wait until summer.
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I am suffering the same dilemma! My wife has a 2014 Titanium which I enjoy driving. Now I'm in the market for a trail rated vehicle with the comfort and options of the FE. My only choices right now are Jeeps (Trailhawk versions of the Renegade or Cherokee). I would think by now someone can the lift the FE; All Terrain tires will do the rest to make the FE a trail rated vehicle.
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While I know that one will not fit, another one possibly will if you can find some different options available and try to fit them to an Escape. Just an option to consider.
EDIT: Just looked back through the thread and saw these were brought up and will not work. Custom made ones would be your best bet.
While I know that one will not fit, another one possibly will if you can find some different options available and try to fit them to an Escape. Just an option to consider.
EDIT: Just looked back through the thread and saw these were brought up and will not work. Custom made ones would be your best bet.
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I emailed KING suspesion, to see if we could get a lift spring. I should call H&R soon to see about them as well.
The spacers will affect the body roll of the vehicle. I'm kind of hesitant to use them. Look at the old E's and spacers. You'd get the take off roll and the back would squat like crazy, although that is only using front spacer. They tried to solve that with spring blocks. I'd rather get lift springs, the spacers if I have to.
The spacers will affect the body roll of the vehicle. I'm kind of hesitant to use them. Look at the old E's and spacers. You'd get the take off roll and the back would squat like crazy, although that is only using front spacer. They tried to solve that with spring blocks. I'd rather get lift springs, the spacers if I have to.
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Front end sure could use an inch or so lift
Some good ideas here , has anyone actually been able to find spacers or springs that will fit on the 13 and up Escape front end
Some good ideas here , has anyone actually been able to find spacers or springs that will fit on the 13 and up Escape front end
I'm another person really wanting a mild lift for the ford escape and currently I am fairly certain delta4x4 (I think that was the name of the company) is the only company making them but only over seas. I have also emailed rocky road outfitters and they said they will not be making a lift but have really been pushing old man emu to make one. Fact is that there is a market and this could be a decently capable little rig if we could fit just a little more rubber and get a little better ground clearance. Not looking for a crawler but a little more clearance would go a long way for logging trails, taking my dirt bikes to some of the trails we go on here in AZ, and many other things. It would just be extremely beneficial. If anyone could find someone or hears anything let me know. I am really hoping someone makes one before I buy these 255/55r18 tires because it would make me a lot more comfortable putting those on with a mild lift.
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There are 2 kits available that we know of, for a spacer lift aka body lift.
http://www.fordescape.org/forum/510522-post12.html
There is a member here that is in the Asia market (kuga), and they could have some actual lift kits, but I haven't done anymore research.
http://www.fordescape.org/forum/510522-post12.html
There is a member here that is in the Asia market (kuga), and they could have some actual lift kits, but I haven't done anymore research.
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Watching this thread. Hopefully we can do at least an inch or two of lift without really upsetting the Escape's balance.
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I was thinking of trading in the E but hard to get rid of a good vehicle. If I decide to keep I may consider that delta upgrade, the price just sucks.
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No one on the forum has purchased a kit yet. The only lift escapes I could find where the shop vehicles from the delta 4x4 site in Europe.
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The h&r springs are only new springs. Keep your old shocks and struts. It will not void your warranty but be aware, when altering that part of the suspension you will decrease the life of the shock or strut.i'm the opposite, i wanna lower my escape by an inch or so. those H&R lowering springs look mighty tempting. i just don't want to have to change the shocks and everything too and possibly screw with my warranty![Image]()
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I am seriously considering that lift. My road is a mess and not wanting that full lock rub with how muddy mine gets I am putting some 235/70r16 BFG AT KO2's on. Much more sidewall for protection, I do live 3/4 mile from the closest pavement and the mud in Maine is harsh. With my studded snowtires I am bottoming out every trip on the road. I loved my KO2's on my X-terra and hope to get some improved performance on my daily trail driving.
But getting a lift would help, also looking at taking a fabrication course to use the tools and make a much better skid for the bottom, and replace the bottom of my bumpers too, they are both bashed in the corners...
But getting a lift would help, also looking at taking a fabrication course to use the tools and make a much better skid for the bottom, and replace the bottom of my bumpers too, they are both bashed in the corners...
Can you PLEASE post pics of this when you do it?
This is something that I keep in the back of my mind for when my current tires wear out. (I had those tires on my previous truck and desperately miss that level of traction in the winter.)
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Anyone that wants a lift kit located near Phoenix, AZ?
I am in Phoenix/Goodyear AZ and want a lift kit! ��
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Mmmm perfect.
Daystar makes lift kits for some vehicles, even the jeep renegade. Since you live in the area it may help in case they need a test vehicle?
Contact them to see!
http://daystarweb.com/content.php?id=5
It would be nice to have a lift made in the USA for us and someone who has done similar vehicle.
Daystar makes lift kits for some vehicles, even the jeep renegade. Since you live in the area it may help in case they need a test vehicle?
Contact them to see!
http://daystarweb.com/content.php?id=5
It would be nice to have a lift made in the USA for us and someone who has done similar vehicle.
Some pics, reviews, or even if any one was able to purchase and confirm that some of those spaccers work on the Escape would be awesome. I contacted all the suspension companies that I could Google, but none had any plans of making any suspension with a lift. Once my current tires wear out, I'd like to go up one size, but really would like a little extra lift.
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