I called Ford Performance today to see if they had an answer for why this new upgrade kit will work on certain model Broncos and not others. I was told that the reason it would not work on mine which is a 23 non-SAS Badlands was because the "Steering Angle" was different than the supported...
Here is what I did with my "FauxSquatch" Badlands: I also still have the non-SAS carrier. I found some near new Sasquatch takeoffs (+33) and after the swap, the rubber bumper was about 3/16" short. After calling around and finding out Ford wanted $25-$30 for one bumper I decided to try this...
Ok I was able to successfully install one of these today on my 23 Non-Sasquatch Badlands. I would not say it was smooth, I am not exactly mechanically inclined, so it may be easier for others. I was not able to follow the instructions as in the Mabett install video from start to finish. Like...