Badlands-SAS or no SAS

[the poacher]

I went with the non-sas, as for the price Ford wants to sas your Bronco, you can get yourself a nice wheel and tire set up that will provide you with a much more unique looking vehicle.

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[LOSTXGOLD]

This probably won’t help, since the Badlands comes with more than the Base does, but the reason I opted for the Sasquatch is….

1. front / rear lockers
2. Upgraded axles (M210)
3. 35’s w/ wheels
4. updated Speedo
5. Better suspension / lift
6. Larger fender flares
7. Full time all wheel drive

I feel like I am missing one more thing…


All of this under factory warranty. This alone was worth it, since I am getting the base

 

[shnider10]

Anyone on here with real world experience and the 4.46 gearing and 35s? Fuel economy compared to the 4.7 and power/performance?

***edit***
That’s is paired with the 2.7L

 

[Yeti-X]

I too realize every company has some level of disgruntled employee(s). But if you are going to pay labor costs for the vehicle to be built and labor costs again to change it and possibly void warranty. I understand the cost savings if someone were to change parts anyway, but the little things like "I upgraded to 37" tires and can't find SAS fender flares under $1,000(or whatever they cost) and they will take 8 months to ship(or however long)" surprises me. Can it be done? Absolutely. Is it worth dropping SAS? IMO, no.

I get it you have to weigh out what works for you I use to build insurance vehicles so entire rebuilds. Do all my own metal work and painting so I didn't need SAS it literally gained me nothing but that is not for everybody

 

[Yeti-X]

This probably won’t help, since the Badlands comes with more than the Base does, but the reason I opted for the Sasquatch is….

1. front / rear lockers
2. Upgraded axles (M210)
3. 35’s w/ wheels
4. updated Speedo
5. Better suspension / lift
6. Larger fender flares
7. Full time all wheel drive

I feel like I am missing one more thing…


All of this under factory warranty. This alone was worth it, since I am getting the base

Yep for any model but a badlands I would look at the squatch but badlands has all but the 35's and flares plus bash plates and swaybar disconnect

 

[Yeti-X]

Anyone on here with real world experience and the 4.46 gearing and 35s? Fuel economy compared to the 4.7 and power/performance?

***edit***
That’s is paired with the 2.7L

Not really but I can pull 17.5 mpgs highway as long as I keep it 70 or under around 15.5 around town with f-rated 37's

 

[kojack19]

Turnkey or build your own is what it boils down to at the end of the day. Vaughn Gittin's first Bronco he ordered was a non sas Badlands because as he said, I am going to put my own wheels and tires on it. Both versions are awesome. Follow whatever path you want. Neither one is universally better for everyone. And for those who don't believe me, watch Chase Gentry and Vaughns time together on YouTube from Chase's channel a few years ago-toward the end of the video. Not saying anyone's situation and Vaughns are the same at all. Find it hard to believe anyone is going to beat on a ride more than Vaughn though....

 

[TonkaTruck]

Anyone on here with real world experience and the 4.46 gearing and 35s? Fuel economy compared to the 4.7 and power/performance?

***edit***
That’s is paired with the 2.7L

I have SAS takeoffs on the standard Badlands (4.46) with the 2.7L. I have not updated the speedo with forscan, but I’m getting a horrible 15mpg right now. So it’s off due to wheel size, but it’s pretty bad now. I do almost all in City driving. Lots of starting and stopping.

 

[TheMadTrench]

Won’t go bigger than 33s on the 2. Badlands high 7sp. Rips nicely with the Ford Performance tune and motor mods. However, I won’t be looking to change wheels or suspension so non- SAS for said reasons.

 

[Badland-Mansquatch-ATX]

Depends (obviously). I wanted the package because it gave me a tire/suspension that worked for the mid-level off roading I do, while all tuned together from the factory, including the Lux package adaptive cruise, etc. and under warranty. It’s done and my other customization is in other areas (lights, device rail, etc).
If you want to get the best price performance or higher end off roading, then do your own after market. You can actually get some dealers willing to contract it out and include in the financing and with a separate warranty.

 

[shnider10]

I have SAS takeoffs on the standard Badlands (4.46) with the 2.7L. I have not updated the speedo with forscan, but I’m getting a horrible 15mpg right now. So it’s off due to wheel size, but it’s pretty bad now. I do almost all in City driving. Lots of starting and stopping.

Thanks for the input. Have you noticed a difference in acceleration or cruising? Have you calculated the MPG manually?

 

[TonkaTruck]

Thanks for the input. Have you noticed a difference in acceleration or cruising? Have you calculated the MPG manually?

Unfortunately I’ve only had the Bronco for about 2 weeks. One week with the stock BL wheels and one with the Wildtrak wheels. Not really enough for a great sample size yet. Maybe 200 miles on each. Even before the swap, I was only seeing about 15 mpg, but it was such a small sample.

You can’t go wrong either way, I really liked the look of both. I just liked the slightly wider stance and the black wheels a little bit more.

 

[shnider10]

Unfortunately I’ve only had the Bronco for about 2 weeks. One week with the stock BL wheels and one with the Wildtrak wheels. Not really enough for a great sample size yet. Maybe 200 miles on each. Even before the swap, I was only seeing about 15 mpg, but it was such a small sample.

You can’t go wrong either way, I really liked the look of both. I just liked the slightly wider stance and the black wheels a little bit more.

Appreciate the input. Potentially buying a set of Sasquatch wheels. I could run the 33s on them correct? I like the KO2S.

 

[jd-ford-hd]

Looks like you replaced you 2dr wheels with the Wild Track wheels. Where did you get them?

You are correct.! Those are Wildtrac takeoffs. A guy here in TN had them on market place. Paid him $2000 for all 5 with TP sensors still in. I paid $1750 for the 5 on my 4 door, BUT, sensors were gone.! Wound up with about the same money as the other set. Pays to ask when buying takeoffs. Here’s a good pic to compare std. flares w/SAS wheels on mine and the white Wildtrac factory SAS flares behind me.

 

[Black Stallion]

I would buy with the Sasquatch package! Think about Jeep Rubicons value will always be better than any Sahara package. You all ready decided Badlands, so I would go all in with the Sasquatch. Resale value alone is worth it.

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