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exactly what I saw.. factory order is the right answer, and MSRP means nothing on these jeeps. $7k off sticker is totally obtainable, especially with the $2-3000 cash on the hood.
The problem with aftermarket is the M190 axle. Changing that is going to be an enormous clusterfuck.
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True, but anythings possible with $$$
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That it is, but having it covered from the factory would be an enormous convenience--and possible long term savings re: warranty.
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Preach it Nick, same thought process. If I have to go all the way to a badlands to get decent axles and the 2.3/7spd with useful gearing, you're at JLU Rubicon transaction $
Ford going back to it's roots.
"Any customer can have any transmission that he wants with the Sasquatch package so long as it is an automatic"
-Henry Ford
"Any customer can have any transmission that he wants with the Sasquatch package so long as it is an automatic"
-Henry Ford
It’s true but the whole point of the Sasquatch is saving money and getting some badass stuff out of the box. The way that Ford is overcoming some of the IFS disadvantages is that you can get stuff from the factory that you have to go aftermarket for on the wrangler. By taking that away from the manual it’s an enormous loss imo.
I was 50/50 on the Sasquatch package. The price was the determining factor. Now, price doesn't matter. I'm getting a manual, if I stick to the reservation. The fact that I can't even option the rear locker on the Base is annoying. How many other forced limitations has Ford put in that I haven't noticed yet?
I do want the front dig. If I could get the front dig, I would be good to go. For me the sasquatch package is the point of the matter. I can't stand that they are doing what every other auto maker does with a manual...limiting choices.
sascrotch, lol.
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It might be a deal breaker for me.. The base comes with some real dopey looking tires and wheels. I don't want to deal with aftermarket stuff, I've already been burned enough times with that. The base also has some underwhelming ground clearance. I primarily am looking for a vehicle with 4WD/AWD and some ground clearance, so I can save upwards of $10k getting a Subaru Crosstrek and get more ground clearance.
Might have to start looking at the Wrangler instead. I can't stomach their prices but maybe if Ford puts on enough heat they'll do some serious discounting. The Wrangler was already tempting me with arguably better looks, a real parking brake, a chunky lever for the transfer case, and a naturally aspirated engine.
We'll see what Ford does..
Might have to start looking at the Wrangler instead. I can't stomach their prices but maybe if Ford puts on enough heat they'll do some serious discounting. The Wrangler was already tempting me with arguably better looks, a real parking brake, a chunky lever for the transfer case, and a naturally aspirated engine.
We'll see what Ford does..
Levine must be an idiot. He said:
" Buy a Bronco with a MT and 33s. Add a bit of lift and then install 35s. Boom. "
With the Sasquatch package you get a shorter 4.7:1 final drive ratio, position-sensitive Bilstein shocks, locking axles front and rear, 17-inch "beadlock-capable" wheels and a set of fat 35-inch mud-terrain tires. It isn't just lifting the Bronco and putting on 35's.
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Other than like 1-2 people, the feedback for this has been overwhelmingly negative so I'm slightly hopeful Ford changes their tune.
Well how about this. Offer it the first year and if nothing sells, cancel it. Right. I mean is the bad press worth it?
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