The Bronco's Suspension, Made Intelligent — Fox 3.2 Factory Race Live Valve
The Fox 3.2 Factory Race Series Live Valve is not a conventional coilover kit. While traditional suspension requires you to choose a tune and live with that compromise across all conditions, Live Valve eliminates that trade-off entirely. Electronic actuators at each corner respond to terrain sensors and vehicle inputs 400 times per second — firming up the suspension when you need control on-road, then relaxing it for compliance when you need traction and travel off-road. Your Bronco's suspension is always in the right setting, whether you're on pavement, a gravel road, deep sand, or technical rocks — without you touching a dial.
The platform is 3.2" aluminum Factory Race Series — the same coilover body used in desert race vehicles. Large diameter body for more fluid volume, better heat dissipation, and greater consistency over repeated sustained use. The Live Valve system's Connected Suspension technology handles the tuning; you handle the driving.
See It in Action
How Live Valve Works
Sensors monitor speed, pitch, and terrain input — 400 readings per second, all four corners
On-road: damping firms up — reduces dive under braking, reduces roll in corners, improves stability at speed
Off-road: damping opens up — maximizes suspension travel, increases tire contact on ledges, sand, and rough terrain
Fully automatic — no driver input required. The system adapts faster than any manual adjustment could.
Fitment Notes — Read Before Ordering
Requires Upper Control Arm — this kit must be paired with aftermarket upper control arms
Excludes Bronco Raptor — not compatible with the Raptor submodel
Maximum 4.5" backspacing required — ensure your wheel backspacing is within spec to properly clearance suspension components
With Sasquatch Package: expect approximately 2.5" rear lift and 3.5" front lift
Series: Factory Race | Top mount: OEM | Bottom mount: Eyelet | Position: Full vehicle (front & rear)
Specifications
Part number: 883-06-249
Body diameter: 3.2"
Series: Factory Race
Live Valve: Yes — electronic adaptive, 400Hz sampling
Fits: 2021+ Ford Bronco (all trims except Raptor). Requires Upper Control Arm. Maximum 4.5" wheel backspacing. With Sasquatch package: ~2.5" rear lift / ~3.5" front lift.
FAQ
What is Live Valve and how is it different from standard coilovers? Standard coilovers are tuned to a fixed damping rate — you pick a setting and every condition is a compromise. Live Valve uses electronic actuators and terrain sensors sampling at 400Hz to adjust damping in real time at each corner. The suspension is always optimally tuned for your current driving conditions without any manual input.
Why is an Upper Control Arm required? The increased suspension travel and geometry changes of the 3.2" Factory Race system exceed what the factory upper control arm is designed to handle. An aftermarket UCA is required for proper geometry, clearance, and warranty compliance.
Does this fit the Bronco Raptor? No — the Raptor uses different suspension geometry and mounting. This kit is for non-Raptor Bronco trims only.
What lift height can I expect? With the Sasquatch package, expect approximately 2.5" of rear lift and 3.5" of front lift. Non-Sasquatch fitment may vary.
What backspacing do my wheels need? A maximum of 4.5" backspacing is required to properly clearance the suspension components. Exceeding this will cause interference.
Is this a bolt-on install or does it require professional installation? Given the complexity of a full-vehicle coilover kit with electronic components, professional installation by a qualified suspension shop is strongly recommended. The FOX owner's manual (linked above) covers the full installation process.
