Badlands Bronco Thread

[BHALE44]

Does anyone know if you can fit 35s on the Badlands edition??

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[TXRancher]

Does anyone know if you can fit 35s on the Badlands edition??

There has been no specific information on the lift on the Badlands and how it differs from the Standard suspension or Sasquatch package. Until Ford provides detail, we are all just guessing.

 

[MVP]

If Sasquatch provides a 1.2" lift that means the Cyber Orange 2-door on 37s everyone is going crazy over only adds .8" more lift? I was thinking about adding the "factory installed" 2" lift and keeping 35s, but is .8" worth the extra cost if keeping 35s? .8" does not sound like enough to make a difference to me, but I am not knowledge in such topics.

Any thoughts from the experienced?

The purpose of the 37’s is not just lift. It’s gonna make all of your off-road angles better. Approach, breakover, departure etc...

if you are just looking for a higher ride just do a body lift.

 

[Sunchaser99]

Guys you think the vinyl is gonna look as good as the saddle w black leather seats? Id hate to upgrade vinyl but damn those leather seats look good.

 

[SVT_GRL]

It's tough to admit that as a middle aged guy I am more interested in it being a mall crawler than a hard core off road capable beast. But that's exactly what I want. I want it to look good, be capable of basic trail riding/mall crawling, without dropping a lot of $$$ for all the admittedly amazing upgrades for off road capability. But I won't even try to pretend mine will be doing any hard core off road stuff.

A BD on 33's will likely meet that need at a much more affordable price point. But as you point out I don't think the suspension/gearing will well tolerate 35's with the 2.3 pushing it.

You are my man. Thank you for being transparent, and I am in the same boat. I lived in a very very rural high Rockies town and Oregon, and would daily be out biking, camping, overlading etc. But sadly, medical training sent me to NJ. I lived on top of my WRX for a year with a tepui tent, and was pretty reasonable with access or hike outs (boo for low clearance bumper), and I am pretty sure the Badlands 2.7 with 33”s will cover most needs for me. I do a lot of off road camping, and am confident this beauty will handle it all without the squatch or 35” upgrade. I can’t wait to move back out west in a year and a half and break this beauty in.

 

[BAJA FORGED]

If you're getting a Badlands, staying under $50K from Ford will be difficult. Which engine are you getting?

What options are most important to you? Build it into the purchase, and it's spread out of course. Want bumpers, winch, lights, lift, etc? Package and creature comforts? Which ones?

I didn't elaborate on my statement, sorry. I am trying to configure the Bronco to be under $50k when I order it from FORD. I know the complete build will cost more.

My goal is to leave the Bronco as stock as possible. So getting the Mid/Hi package, Sasquatch, & the 2.7 would be awesome. It is easier to add on a liftkit, wheels/tires, & accessories through the aftermarket, so losing the Sasquatch would not be a deal breaker. We will end up building bumpers, and rock protection at our shop, so that is not really an cost for me.

I am even open to going 2.3 & manual if I can configure it correctly, and it brings the price down a bit. Lots of stuff to think about.

 

[aabsalon]

I didn't elaborate on my statement, sorry. I am trying to configure the Bronco to be under $50k when I order it from FORD. I know the complete build will cost more.

My goal is to leave the Bronco as stock as possible. So getting the Mid/Hi package, Sasquatch, & the 2.7 would be awesome. It is easier to add on a liftkit, wheels/tires, & accessories through the aftermarket, so losing the Sasquatch would not be a deal breaker. We will end up building bumpers, and rock protection at our shop, so that is not really an cost for me.

I am even open to going 2.3 & manual if I can configure it correctly, and it brings the price down a bit. Lots of stuff to think about.

What about the 2.3 auto combination?

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Sasquatch also gives "high clearance suspension" separate from the HOSS. Also high clearance fender flares.

Which = 1/2” of suspension and 3/4” of tire in this case.

And those flares for 12-1/2” tires will be on Craigslist soon.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

I didn't elaborate on my statement, sorry. I am trying to configure the Bronco to be under $50k when I order it from FORD. I know the complete build will cost more.

My goal is to leave the Bronco as stock as possible. So getting the Mid/Hi package, Sasquatch, & the 2.7 would be awesome. It is easier to add on a liftkit, wheels/tires, & accessories through the aftermarket, so losing the Sasquatch would not be a deal breaker. We will end up building bumpers, and rock protection at our shop, so that is not really an cost for me.

I am even open to going 2.3 & manual if I can configure it correctly, and it brings the price down a bit. Lots of stuff to think about.

Nice! Can't wait til you're done with your mods next year. Please post pics and details when the time comes Don't worry, I'll remember!

 

[BAJA FORGED]

What about the 2.3 auto combination?

It works great in our Ranger, so I imagine it would only be better in the Bronco with the better gearing. I imagine the auto probably costs $1k as an option, so that might make a difference to the bottom line.

 

[aabsalon]

It works great in our Ranger, so I imagine it would only be better in the Bronco with the better gearing. I imagine the auto probably costs $1k as an option, so that might make a difference to the bottom line.

Do you have the Ranger that has 35 inch tires?

 

[BAJA FORGED]

Do you have the Ranger that has 35 inch tires?

Yes. This one.

 

[MCG DAWG]

You are my man. Thank you for being transparent, and I am in the same boat. I lived in a very very rural high Rockies town and Oregon, and would daily be out biking, camping, overlading etc. But sadly, medical training sent me to NJ. I lived on top of my WRX for a year with a tepui tent, and was pretty reasonable with access or hike outs (boo for low clearance bumper), and I am pretty sure the Badlands 2.7 with 33”s will cover most needs for me. I do a lot of off road camping, and am confident this beauty will handle it all without the squatch or 35” upgrade. I can’t wait to move back out west in a year and a half and break this beauty in.

I got lucky and was able to do my training in the region I was born/raised (Chattanooga TN). Got to use all my old hunting/fishing/camping haunts. My beat up 4 banger Ranger got me into and out of everywhere I needed to go. I have no doubts the BD can do the same with much more class and panache than that old beater 97 ranger.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I’ve watched a lot of Jeep build videos for JK, JL and JTs. I’ve seen axles swapped, suspensions entirely replaced, etc. The start point is almost always a Rubicon (because influencer channels have it good). I have never seen removal of the sway bar disconnect. (Of course I haven’t seen a desert runner build on a Mojave yet - curious if they would add the disconnect.)

 

[Rollerstud98]

Well just threw down my deposit for a 2 door Badlands. What with the wait possibly taking is in to 2022 anyway I figured I might as well get the ball rolling now!

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