That makes sense thanks for explaining that
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Alright, alright, alright. I think you guys convinced me to change my Badlands to a Wildtrak 3.0 Hoss. I really needed the MGV floors due to the amount of shedding of my German Shepherd and I'm not a fan of the Wildtrak's interior color scheme but in the end I can switch out the floors (after installing some dynamat in the future) and there is always Katskinz or seat covers. As far as the dog hair I got Mabbets floor and cargo cover and rear backseat protectors.
A huge thing that help me change my mind is the slide out tailgate and roof rack you can get with the WT and not the Badlands? I just 99'd my order and I'll wait a bit longer for the order banks to open and I'll update my order in September with the mod top so my dog gets a window too.
A huge thing that help me change my mind is the slide out tailgate and roof rack you can get with the WT and not the Badlands? I just 99'd my order and I'll wait a bit longer for the order banks to open and I'll update my order in September with the mod top so my dog gets a window too.
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I did the whole build and compare. And honestly making the Badlands what I'd want, it was more expensive than the Wildtrak. I do wish I'd gotten the HOSS 3.0, but it is what it is. I've got leather and the LUX in my Wildtrak. It's a daily driver/grocery getter that I've been lucky enough to take off road a couple of times. I'd much rather have the creature comforts on my daily commute than a feature I'll be lucky to use once or twice a year. Be happy with whatever version you choose.
You are correct about WT offering the roof rack, BUT that's because the WT does not have full body bash plates whereas it is standard equipment on BL...
Yeah definitely depends on what you want to use it for. I ended up with a pre-HOSS 3.0 Wildtrack and it's plenty for my needs. I may regret it one day down the road if I get into rock crawling, but as noted by many there are options if I go that route.
I went Lux, but downgraded the seats to cloth. I didn't know it came with the camo pattern, which is something I'd usually not be down with. Upon receiving though it's not obnoxious and I actually like it with the eruption green paint.
I went Lux, but downgraded the seats to cloth. I didn't know it came with the camo pattern, which is something I'd usually not be down with. Upon receiving though it's not obnoxious and I actually like it with the eruption green paint.
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Do the bilsteins run pretty smooth on the road? Wasn’t sure if fox was better for on road as well as off or bilsteins are about the same
For what it is I think it's a good ride. I haven't had too much issue, but my other vehicle is a F-150 with a Bilstein leveling kit so I may just be used to it. I'd still upgrade to the HOSS 3.0 if I was ordering today.
Not sure what I was expecting, but I will say that this Bronco handles better on the road than I expected it to.
Honestly, it comes down to what you personally want/need and where you place the most value:
1. Do you really need a sway bar disconnect button? I NEVER use it in my Rubicon, so I didn't prioritize it for the bronco. Down south, you rarely could use it, and in the rare case you do then you can always manually disconnect.
2. Do you want a manual transmission? Must get Badlands
3. Do you want vinyl interior? Must get Badlands.
4. Do you want HOSS 3.0? Must get WIldtrak.
5. Do you want the black out appearance package? Must get Wildtrak.
6. Do you like all black interior and orange accents? Badlands. Prefer Black and Tan interior with blue accents? Wildtrak
7. Want the small motor? Must get Badlands
8. Do you want to not be forced to buy the factory rock rails? Buy Wildtrak
9. Do you want a steel rear bumper? Must but Badlands
1. Do you really need a sway bar disconnect button? I NEVER use it in my Rubicon, so I didn't prioritize it for the bronco. Down south, you rarely could use it, and in the rare case you do then you can always manually disconnect.
2. Do you want a manual transmission? Must get Badlands
3. Do you want vinyl interior? Must get Badlands.
4. Do you want HOSS 3.0? Must get WIldtrak.
5. Do you want the black out appearance package? Must get Wildtrak.
6. Do you like all black interior and orange accents? Badlands. Prefer Black and Tan interior with blue accents? Wildtrak
7. Want the small motor? Must get Badlands
8. Do you want to not be forced to buy the factory rock rails? Buy Wildtrak
9. Do you want a steel rear bumper? Must but Badlands
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Can someone speak to the SBD smoothing out rough trails? The proper trails i have been on, the HOSS 3.0 wouldn't help but the SBD seems like it would reduce head bang a bit. But I LOVE ripping down forest service roads when I can. I am one of the likely re-orders for 2023, so I am double checking I still want a badlands.
There are a lot of trails around here that have many ruts, rocks, etc in them. Air down to 20psi and hit the SBD, and it smooths them out at low speeds. There have been a few occasions when I was wondering why the ride was so rough and then I hit the SBD button and it smoothed out.
The 1:00 - 2:00 minute mark on this vid shows typical forest roads around here.
I've only been in 1 or 2 situations where it genuinely helped with getting over an obstacle, so the vest majority of my use is for smoothing out the rough stuff. Once you get past the big 5-0, comfort gets a higher priority in your ride!
If you're ripping down a forest rd, the SBD won't help as it will only disconnect below 20mph. I would imagine someone has figured out a Forscan hack to up this speed.
The 1:00 - 2:00 minute mark on this vid shows typical forest roads around here.
I've only been in 1 or 2 situations where it genuinely helped with getting over an obstacle, so the vest majority of my use is for smoothing out the rough stuff. Once you get past the big 5-0, comfort gets a higher priority in your ride!
If you're ripping down a forest rd, the SBD won't help as it will only disconnect below 20mph. I would imagine someone has figured out a Forscan hack to up this speed.
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Just back from a week-long trip to NC from Florida in my 2022 Badlands. Spent time on the Smokey Mountain Parkway and trails around that area. The Badlands had no issues handling the terrain, and handled the mountain roads with ease. The trip up 95 was comfortable. Overall no complaints.
How were the vinyl seats for comfort and temp?
Did you trade in the Badlands? If so, what did they give you for it?Wildtrak HOSS 3.0 is here, but having a hard time giving up my Badlands
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I have driven both extensively and own a Badlands Lux with Sasquatch.
if Optioned the same they are very similar and the differences have been highlighted here. What people don’t mention much is the rear bumper, the plastic one is a joke, it’s flexible and looks toyish. The one on the badlands is much better. The interior black seats and dashboard look much better to me than the Wildtrak ones, but thats personal. Also love the MGV.
if the Wildtrak came with choice of interior color and material, and steel rear bumper, i would have taken Wildtrak for the HOSS 3.0. That’s the only thing I miss and it’s easier to add new suspensions on the BL than than change my dashboard, seats, and add a hydraulic swaybar disconnect.
The only horrible thing on the Badlands is the silver rings. I powder coated them in Black. IMO Badlands is the most complete trim.
if Optioned the same they are very similar and the differences have been highlighted here. What people don’t mention much is the rear bumper, the plastic one is a joke, it’s flexible and looks toyish. The one on the badlands is much better. The interior black seats and dashboard look much better to me than the Wildtrak ones, but thats personal. Also love the MGV.
if the Wildtrak came with choice of interior color and material, and steel rear bumper, i would have taken Wildtrak for the HOSS 3.0. That’s the only thing I miss and it’s easier to add new suspensions on the BL than than change my dashboard, seats, and add a hydraulic swaybar disconnect.
The only horrible thing on the Badlands is the silver rings. I powder coated them in Black. IMO Badlands is the most complete trim.
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