I can't bring.myself to trade in my jl for an auto tho. I can't get rid of my manual
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I'm a JL Wrangler Rubicon owner, and I just reserved a Badlands
Love your avatar photo SliderJack. I had an 81' FJ40 in the mid-1990s. Same color. I used to drive around with my beagle on my lap, windshield down & top/doors off, his paws on the wheel, ears kinda floating in the breeze. Freaking dog loved that rig. As a current JL owner, the novelty of putting my windshield down (appetizing at first) has proven to be just that, a novelty. I could do it, but I don't. Why? It doesn't look or feel like my old FJ40 since the windshield frame is still there. As a result, it's just not a factor in my buying algorithm. You may think otherwise, but, from the photo, you have other, better, windshieldless options.
And speaking of FJ40's, man what I wouldn't give for those kick-open side vents on a modern rig. Everyone is all up in arms about the 2.7 not being available with manual transmission and there not being enough colors for the First Edition, but I'm still looking to replicate the poor-man's A/C of the FJ40.
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Thanks man! Took a few years building it and got it back on the road this year. 2K miles already just tooling around the park, the blue ridge parkway, etc. We love it. My wife likes to go rides in it now where before we'd go on the bike. It's a lot of fun!
Yeah, windshield and skytouch top is the only thing holding me back, a little. But I've wanted a Bronco since I was in highschool...
Sliderjack: Woah. That is fantastic. I'm jealous, I'm super jealous In fact but also very pleased that you're enjoying it and that she escaped the junk yard. I may circle-back someday. Every few years I get that itch....she still has such a special place in my heart, kinda weirdly so. And yes, what a great couples ride vehicle! Jeez, you're causing me to question my new Bronco decision...
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One problem for most IFS vehicles is you can't fit a big tire. But we have seen a bronco with 37's and I would guess 38 would work too. So as long as you don't want a 40" or bigger tire your good with the bronco ifs.
The raptor does well with IFS . Mud sand trails IFS is good , but for rock crawling solid axle does win. On the street IFS wins.
With out seeing the trucks on the trail with real owner a lot of this is a guess but for most people the bronco is what they want.
I think the bronco will sell very well. But I think Jeeps will still sell well to. The market is slightly different for each, and Bronco will bring in people who would not have got a jeep. But it will take some sales from jeep and jeep will need to get better and they will like adding a v8.
I hope Toyota, Nissan and Chevy all come out with something to complete. It will take them 5 years but we may be entering a golden age of 4x4 vehicles.
I had an old FJ40 too (four-speed manual), and a 1978 CJ-7 (three-speed manual). Your FJ40 is in a little better condition than mine was! This is an embarrassment, but I was young and poor, but I loved that ol tractor. Note the side vents open 
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Had one on my JT Gladiator and it was fantastic...I've been waiting for the reveal to make a decision. It's either the Rubicon (likely with skytouch) or the Bronco. I'm anxious to see more about tops too.
Bronco doesn't have fold-down windshield so that's one hit against it. Sounds like the 2 door doesn't have a soft top at this point, only a hard top.
I'd hope BestTop, or whomever, would make a sunrider to replace the "freedom panels" on the Bronco. Rented a JLU for a trip and while the freedom panels were nice, they took up a lot of room in the back. Sunrider top seems more convenient.
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I've had an 08 JKU since new, all the normal mods plus an LS 6.0 swap. Love the jeep but I did a reservation for a Badlands with Granger.
I have an F150 with a 3.5 ecoboost and love the truck and engine. I expect the bronco to have all the power, comfort etc of the F150 in a package that will do anything my Jeep will.
I have an F150 with a 3.5 ecoboost and love the truck and engine. I expect the bronco to have all the power, comfort etc of the F150 in a package that will do anything my Jeep will.
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With the top in this position it seems like it would be a party favor noise maker? Nice if you are parked under the stars or at low speed. I wish the 2Dr Bronco hard top was modular and you could pull off the front section over the driver and passenger and leave the back half in place or pull both sections. Is that an option somewhere??I've been waiting for the reveal to make a decision. It's either the Rubicon (likely with skytouch) or the Bronco. I'm anxious to see more about tops too.
Bronco doesn't have fold-down windshield so that's one hit against it. Sounds like the 2 door doesn't have a soft top at this point, only a hard top.
I'd hope BestTop, or whomever, would make a sunrider to replace the "freedom panels" on the Bronco. Rented a JLU for a trip and while the freedom panels were nice, they took up a lot of room in the back. Sunrider top seems more convenient.
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Well sheeet.... Do you have to leave it at home or is there a place to store onboard. The Bronco website is a bit weak if you have to decipher from pictures what it does or doesn't do.
Since it comes off in two pieces, I imagine you can store it in the back. But yeah, not a lot of details right now.
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