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First and foremost, I think many (not all) in the Jeep camp forget competition is good for everyone. Without the Bronco, I don't think they have the 392 or the Extreme Recon. Plus any improvements going forward. I think without a doubt the Bronco rides much better than the Jeep. I think "with" a doubt the Jeep articulates better. There's been such a vocal chorus that the Bronco can't flex, that we've just accepted it without really investigating. Because of past technology and IFS it was easy to give Jeep that one...
But I was watching Town & Country when they said the Bronco was designed with more articulation than the Jeep...I about came out of my seat to hit rewind since I was sure I heard it incorrectly. When I heard it again I had to fact check. I knew the stock Bronco has done several Bajas, and I knew it had been to KOH, heck I've watched all the testing videos on the Rubicon and Moab, but I couldn't believe someone said the Bronco articulated more than Jeep... well, I found this and just wondering what others think (keep in mind competition is good and both are exceptional vehicles)
Per autoweek.com
Ford says with the front bar disconnected two-door models to score an RTI of 700 on a 20-degree ramp. And four-door models are projected to score a lower RTI of 620. So, compared to the Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited which scored 693, a Bronco’s articulation is very close. (The Rubicon score is with stay bar disconnected also)
In extreme situations I still expect the Jeep to flex more, but I don't see it as pronounced as some would lead you to believe...
But I was watching Town & Country when they said the Bronco was designed with more articulation than the Jeep...I about came out of my seat to hit rewind since I was sure I heard it incorrectly. When I heard it again I had to fact check. I knew the stock Bronco has done several Bajas, and I knew it had been to KOH, heck I've watched all the testing videos on the Rubicon and Moab, but I couldn't believe someone said the Bronco articulated more than Jeep... well, I found this and just wondering what others think (keep in mind competition is good and both are exceptional vehicles)
Per autoweek.com
Ford says with the front bar disconnected two-door models to score an RTI of 700 on a 20-degree ramp. And four-door models are projected to score a lower RTI of 620. So, compared to the Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited which scored 693, a Bronco’s articulation is very close. (The Rubicon score is with stay bar disconnected also)
In extreme situations I still expect the Jeep to flex more, but I don't see it as pronounced as some would lead you to believe...
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