Sasquatching my Non-Sasquatch Badlands

[Mdemieville]

Am I correct that the Squatch also adds the electronic locking front and rear axles? I don't think that is standard on the BL.

On badlands they are standard

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[Gquag]

Same but BL already has the squatch suspension and height. I believe all you need to do is change tires

Yes that's what they are eluding to!!

 

[brunjc2]

Exxxxxxxxxactly.

Squatch on a MT badlands is just wheels/tires and wider fender flares. Possibly including $30 in altered bumpstops.

I'd be willing to make a gentleman's wager of a crisp, $1 note that the aftermarket will have options for all three, and they can be had for less than $2,500.

PS: I already price shopped steelies and came in under $550 for a set of 5. That just leaves tires and fender flares for ~$2K..... Something tells me I can cut 1/2" off the bump stops for less than 3 beers.

@Rick Astley can you provide a link to your steelies of choice please?

 

[hellahella]

Bold claim.

Show your work.

You're right. And it's also anyone's guess what "Sasquatch High-Clearance with position-sensitive Biltstein monotube shock absorbers" mean compared to "Badlands suspension" (https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/attachments/2021-bronco-order-guide-january-19-2021-pdf.80552/ pg 20, 23)

And btw, I'm also following the https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/why-is-bl-vs-sq-suspension-still-a-mystery.11423/page-5 thread and it seems like you and everyone have mentioned the possible 10mm difference. How is this achievable? Is it an adjustable spring seat? Idk but there's this on the Bilstein

And as far as the 4.7 gearing, sorry I assumed OP was getting a MT like me (based on B&P, its standard)

The smaller fender flares (not the 'high clearance sasquatch fender flares") + The 4.7 (B&P) + That manual KOH video showing Baja mode in non squatched BL (https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...shows-different-terrains-and-abilities.12569/) is why I'm getting a BL. I'm also changing wheels like OP so..

*EDIT: Adding this too: Badlands with "Bilstein position-sensitive monotube shocks" https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/conten...vers/bronco/pdf/21_Bronco_lineup_ADA_REV1.pdf (pg.1)

 

[Rick Astley]

@Rick Astley can you provide a link to your steelies of choice please?

Artilleries! Post-war 1940's style steelies never looked so good!

Kidding. While I do love those artilleries for '40's vehicles, they wouldn't be quite right on Bronco.

I'll probably go with smoothies, possibly a custom set from Detroit Wheels or Wheel Vintiques to match what's on my T-bird. This opens up a lot of real estate for custom painting, pinstriping or flaking. I'll most likely have a few "wild" modifications which are used for the off-road gear only. I have a flaking booth at home and quite a bit of Roth flakes, so the 60's hot rod factor will be brought over to Bronco in ways 95-99% of people on here won't approve of.

 

[noliveaxle]

Am I correct that the Squatch also adds the electronic locking front and rear axles? I don't think that is standard on the BL.

yes, all BL comes standard with locking front, rear, and sway disco. badlands comes with all the good stuff for rocking and a Rollin.

 

[OJ_Loose]

I appreciate everyone's feedback! Learning a good bit here. Definitely happy with my build decision.

Planning a road trip to Moab once I take delivery. Maybe after that cross country trip I'll see if I need 35's next.

 

[jxc]

I appreciate everyone's feedback! Learning a good bit here. Definitely happy with my build decision.

Planning a road trip to Moab once I take delivery. Maybe after that cross country trip I'll see if I need 35's next.

They took a more-or-less stock Kia Sorrento on Hell's Revenge - you should be good with the BL 33s.

 

[Apples]

They took a more-or-less stock Kia Sorrento on Hell's Revenge - you should be good with the BL 33s.

I'd attempt the gate in a Civic if I had m'f'n Dan Mick spotting me up it.

 

[swooshdave]

I'd attempt the gate in a Civic if I had m'f'n Dan Mick spotting me up it.

All that video showed is that Hell's Gate isn't as hard as it sounds.

 

[OJ_Loose]

They took a more-or-less stock Kia Sorrento on Hell's Revenge - you should be good with the BL 33s.

Good to know

 

[TJconvert2.7]

and wheels - the offsets are different.

Soooooooooooo I have no idea what offsets are (besides bends in conduit)

anyone care to enlighten me?

 

[Virtual-Chris]

They took a more-or-less stock Kia Sorrento on Hell's Revenge - you should be good with the BL 33s.

Impressive, but I'd love to see the uncut version. Did they take several minutes, attempts, require a tow? Who knows.

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