Badlands suspension vs Wildtrak

[OK_Hunter]

1.4" is lot when you're in the rocks and traction limited

I found that GIF that showed the disconnect in action during the bronco release night... Looked like way more than 1.4 inches, so I stand corrected!

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[rynomar]

Does anyone actually know what the sway bar disconnect actually adds in terms of suspension travel? I thought I read 1.4 inches, but I can't find it. 1.4 inches does not seem like it's worth it to me... If someone has other data, I would love to hear it!!

Based off of the listed RTI numbers it looks like the disco will get you around 4.75" of additional travel for both the 2 Door and 4 Door. This is assuming they used a 20 degree ramp.
2 Door (100.4" Wheel Base): Connected = 560 (56.22"), Disco = 700 (70.28")
Difference = 14.06" increased travel up 20 degree ramp
sin(20)*14.06 = 4.8" vertical difference

 

[OK_Hunter]

Based off of the listed RTI numbers it looks like the disco will get you around 4.75" of additional travel for both the 2 Door and 4 Door. This is assuming they used a 20 degree ramp.
2 Door (100.4" Wheel Base): Connected = 560 (56.22"), Disco = 700 (70.28")
Difference = 14.06" increased travel up 20 degree ramp
sin(20)*14.06 = 4.8" vertical difference

Awesome thanks!! ~5 inches is significant!!

 

[G2SKIER]

From the Q&A with Ford...10mm bump spacer is the only difference on the wildtrak/launch/squatch vs the badlands. The sway disconnect as well obviously. No ride height difference vs Sasquatch if you were to add 35s to the badlands.

 

[gryphon1231]

Love the Widetrak any way to lower it maybe .5"???? Thats all I need for it to fit in the Garage.

My Garage is curved and at the lowest point on the sides it's 75" and not a hair more. SO we are close.

4 door Wild track has a height 73", so you should be good

 

[2fast4u]

4 door Wild track has a height 73", so you should be good

I have see where it shows the Wildtrak at 75'2 tall????

 

[2fast4u]

Does anyone know how tall the Wildtrak is? is it 73" or 75'2"

 

[siddious33]

The more and more I read through these, the more I think I will go 2 door Badlands with 33 inch tires and forego the Sasquatch pack, keep the manual transmission and then just swap to taller tires later (and add bump stops if they are really needed.)

 

[BillyGoat]

BillyGoat...sometimes I'm told I'm illiterate. I understood both have Baja...the difference in GOAT modes is Badlands has Rock Crawl and Wildtrak has Sport.

This is where I got schooled from First On Race Day:

 

[Lcubed]

This is where I got schooled from First On Race Day:

Guesses based on ford Raptor.

once again, the tables above are at best guesses

 

[Woodwalker]

So my question is how much better will the Bronco be on the road with the Sport mode vs not having that option? That is the only thing I wish Badlands also had. I want the electronic sway bar disconnect and rock crawl mode along with the sport mode while daily driving,

Does anyone know how much better the 2.7 will perform in Sport mode? My other question is how difficult would it be to mod the sway bar on the Wildtrak? I’m finally going to have a 4WD to start getting off road, but I like my heavy foot on the pavement.

I too was wondering about an aftermarket sway bar disconnect. If so I might skip the Badlands. The goat modes are just confusing to me. All I want is 4H and 4L. Some one did mention that you could alter the goat modes on another thread

 

[Geekytrails]

The attached document descibes some of the differences between the Bronco models.

 

[Torgsurv]

The Badlands and FE have a "unique heavy-duty suspension", aka "Badlands Suspension", while all other models have "Standard-Duty Suspension". The details have not been revealed yet, but it likely has to do with more than just the upgraded shocks and front axle (which are shared with Wildtrak and Sasquatch), and it is distinct from the "High-Clearance Suspension" and the stabilizer bar disconnect. Most likely, it includes stronger A-arms, links, and other suspension hardware that can handle higher stress and torsion.

Badlands:

Wildtrak:

Here are the suspension travel numbers:

Converted to inches:
Base front/rear: 7.87/8.46
Badlands front/rear: 9.45/10.28
Difference front/rear: 1.58/1.82

 

[Hammey]

Great Discussion here as I am torn between both trims. I have question about the Trail control, trail turn assist, and trail one-pedal. This is standard on the wildtrak but an option with the badlands. This would be awesome to be able to turn on a dime. Anyone know what option this is associated with? SAS package maybe?
https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/ford-bronco-trail-turn-assist-video/

 

[GoneAndDusted]

Great Discussion here as I am torn between both trims. I have question about the Trail control, trail turn assist, and trail one-pedal. This is standard on the wildtrak but an option with the badlands. This would be awesome to be able to turn on a dime. Anyone know what option this is associated with? SAS package maybe?
https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/ford-bronco-trail-turn-assist-video/

Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist come with the automatic transmission.

Trail one pedal driving is included with the automatic transmission and 2.7L engine.

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