Is this incident really classified as a "reliability" issue though? If so, my use will be just fine.It’s interesting to me how nearly ever thread discussing a Bronco component failure on these forums is assumed to be driver error and not a potential design or component flaw. Just like the first reported engine failure had everyone jumping to the conclusion the guy had got sand into his engine, when it turned out to be a dropped valve and one of at least a few such failures.
Based on the video, this didn’t seem that crazy to me. And doesn’t the fact both snapped not signal some kind of issue? The reliability of these machines was already starting to concern me… this incident isn’t helping.
When the immovable object meets the irresistible force…How do you brake both tie rod ends
Depends how remote you are. The places I go have no cell service and you're a several day walk if you have to leave the vehicle. I like exploring old mining roads etc.If you’re deep on the trail how do you get that vehicle home after that?
…and my Trauma ICU fullThat's true for most people, but there's always the " hold my beer" or " ya'll watch this" crowd that keeps the rest of us entertained.
Excellent advice, thank you.Not too long from now after more broncos get delivered, we’re going to have a bunch of “offroad experts” just because they own a bronco. Already see that in the winch/recovery & towing discussions.
My suggestion for those wheeling their DD, put a sticker on your dash that says “Remember…you have to drive this home!”
depending on difficulty level of the trails I plan to hit with my jeep or truck, determines what extra parts I bring along. I have had everything removed/apart at one point on my jeep to at least get an idea as to what my fix would be. Not much mechanical wise on the jeep is factory at this point.
Get your vehicle back to the trailhead and have it flatbed home or to shop if needed. If cant move it at all, call the big guns Matt’s Recovery.
if you dont know the level of difficulty of trails, there are apps and really good books/guides to reference along with local offroad groups.