2021 Bronco Suspension, Chassis, Undercarriage Deep Dive

[duc135]

I'm thinking that the swaybar disconnect is only on the Badlands ?

Until we get a detailed configurator, it's only available in the Badlands and the First Edition.

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[North7]

what makes the widtrak wider , is it the axles or just the wheel offset ?

If its just the offset , then all the sasquatches should be the same width ( widest ) ?

The axles show to be the same on the Badlands and WildTrak, Front: M210 Dana AdvanTEK, Rear: M220 Dana 44 AdvanTEK, unlikley a different part number for the WildTrack.

It seems like it is the Sasquatch Package alone as only the WildTrak shows it standard, all others are optional. So the larger 35" tires, Beadlock ring and perhaps an increased wheel offset make it 3" wider then the Badlands, 1.5" per side.

Comparing it to the Base/Big Bend width with their smaller 32" tires validates this assumption. Based on this assumption, all Sasquatch Packaged Bronco's will have the wider track of the Wildcat.

 

[nminus1]

https://jalopnik.com/an-extremely-detailed-look-into-the-ford-broncos-engine-1844389830
I also noticed the non locker diffs are aluminum, the lockers are iron, for those that thinking of just sticking a locker in a non locker diff it won't be stout

 

[nminus1]

Also saw this distressing article: https://www.thedrive.com/news/34858...age-cant-be-paired-with-a-manual-transmission
I reserved a base model with the intention of getting the manual and Sasquatch, if I can't get the stick, and am forced to get the auto, then I'm ponying up the big bucks for the 2.7 too

 

[Ducky]

Also saw this distressing article: https://www.thedrive.com/news/34858...age-cant-be-paired-with-a-manual-transmission
I reserved a base model with the intention of getting the manual and Sasquatch, if I can't get the stick, Ford will force me to buy a Wrangler.

FIFY
Just in case Ford is lurking.

 

[codydb19]

Just FYI there’s multiple threads dedicated to these articles/topics already. They have been discussed in detail if you’re looking for more info/discussion.

 

[Jook13]

Sorry, I'm on the internet a bit and usually "get" most reference.

What does "FIFY" mean or stand for? I keep seeing it and just kinda go....

 

[captchathis]

Also saw this distressing article: https://www.thedrive.com/news/34858...age-cant-be-paired-with-a-manual-transmission
I reserved a base model with the intention of getting the manual and Sasquatch, if I can't get the stick, and am forced to get the auto, then I'm ponying up the big bucks for the 2.7 too

Yeah I'm with you. After the double dose of devastation (no manual with 2.7 and then no squatch), I said I'm out. When I finally calmed down a bit, I couldn't ignore the fact I still like the car and with the 2.7 being such a sweet engine, I'll settle with the auto, but only with the 2.7. If the 2.7 wasn't available, I'm pretty sure no bronco for me.

 

[captchathis]

Sorry, I'm on the internet a bit and usually "get" most reference.

What does "FIFY" mean or stand for? I keep seeing it and just kinda go....

"Fixed it for you"

It's always one that I think about for a while before I remember whenever I see it haha.

 

[RockEye]

Sorry, I'm on the internet a bit and usually "get" most reference.

What does "FIFY" mean or stand for? I keep seeing it and just don't google it to find out which would take a lot less time than asking the question.

FIFY

?

 

[WuNgUn]

I think I high lift guys will be disappointed... But most of "those" guys are more show than go...

 

[crashmc2]

Jalopnik has an amazing deep dive article into the Bronco Suspension & Chassis.

There are a bunch other details in the article for us to discuss.

Link: An Extremely Detailed Look Into The Ford Bronco's Engineering Designed To Take On Jeep

Reading the article, they confirm a prerunner type set up being worked on for swing arms, which explains why the orange Bronco with the holes in the doors looks like it's got longer arms and large tires.

 

[crashmc2]

That picture is the front axle of a Wrangler. Bronco has coilovers front and rear:

He labeled it wrong, that's the rear end. Notice the hitch? And you can tell those are lower control arms in the back of the photo.

 

[RAB123]

that widetrack is back to having carpet and the more street version front bumper !

I'm thinking that all the bilstiens that come with the sasquawatch package are the same and are controlled by rotary dial to set up thier operating mode .

This brings me to saying that the badlands with the sasquatch package will be the closest if not the same on paper as the premier edition .

agree or disagree ?

 

[BuckeyeinNV]

that widetrack is back to having carpet and the more street version front bumper !

I'm thinking that all the bilstiens that come with the sasquawatch package are the same and are controlled by rotary dial to set up thier operating mode .

This brings me to saying that the badlands with the sasquatch package will be the closest if not the same on paper as the premier edition .

agree or disagree ?

Functionally the First Edition looks to be the Badlands with every option box ticked (hardtop, Squatch, 2.7, Lux package, leather interior, etc) plus some visual/trim bits that are unique to only the First Edition.

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