Base Badlands w/ 33s vs Sasquatch w/ 35s final decision

[Bullitt]

Aren't you worried that might look too menacing?

Nope.

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[VictoryLights]

Is anyone considering painting the Sasquatch beauty rings carbonized gray like the upgraded 33s? I think it ties the badlands together nicely with the carbonized gray MIC top and grille:

 

[BuckinT29]

Wheels/tires were my first JK mod -Squatch = Looks, gearing and resale.

 

[BuckinT29]

Is anyone considering painting the Sasquatch beauty rings carbonized gray like the upgraded 33s? I think it ties the badlands together nicely with the carbonized gray MIC top and grille:

Might be a accessory option down the road, I’d wait it out.

 

[Djdmustang]

No, you do NOT loose the sway e-disconnect by going SAS. Also, 2.7 10Spd-Auto comes with 4.46 ratio NOT 4.6.

BL and FE come with sway e-disconnect standard, how does the FE keep the e-disconnect with SAS? You need better intel.

I understand now.

 

[Bogeybekk]

Out of the gate I'm going Badlands with the upgraded wheels. Sure, I might scrape on rocks a little more but I'll have all the capability without the goofy looking squatch flares that IMO ruin the classic Bronco look.

Hands down the best looking pic I’ve seen of a non-squatched 2-door Badlands.

 

[timhood]

I'm replacing my goofy squatched flares with the regular ones. A 10-minute swap and it's gonna look awesome!

I'm guessing you live somewhere that you won't get pulled over for having wheels that stick out beyond the wheel wells.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

I'm guessing you live somewhere that you won't get pulled over for having wheels that stick out beyond the wheel wells.

I guess Im in a state too that doesn't worry about tires sticking out. My f150 tires stick out and my wrangler has metalcloak fenders w/ minimal flare.

 

[zrizik99]

Personally, I'm Sasquatching a 2.7 BD. A few reasons -

1. Warranty purposes on the lift (aftermarket may** void it)
2. Automatic 4x4
3. Stance is incredible
4. Resellability (high demand package)
5. $4500 investment vs aftermarket cost...it's a pretty good deal. Even better in the BL at $2500

I will most likely switch to 33s or more road friendlier 35s down the road if the MTs are too noisy in the cab.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

Personally, I'm Sasquatching a 2.7 BD. A few reasons -

1. Warranty purposes on the lift (aftermarket will void it)
2. Automatic 4x4
3. Stance is incredible
4. Resellability (high demand package)
5. $4500 investment vs aftermarket cost...it's a pretty good deal. Even better in the BL at $2500

I will most likely switch to 33s or more road friendlier 35s down the road if the MTs are too noisy in the cab.

I believe you get A4x4 with or without SAS on BL. You are talking about BD and there it makes sense. On BL it's really questionable as it has almost everything from SAS. That's why people on the fence.

 

[jb_dot]

I went for the base Badlands, no sasquatch package - in Canada it's a $4500 upgrade (rather than $2500), so even with exchange rate it isn't a great deal. I'll spend that money on tires and rims separately (35"? don't know yet) and have a summer and winter set then. Still get the suspension, front and rear lockers, and the 4.7 gearing (I went for the manual)

 

[Bronconheimer]

Hands down the best looking pic I’ve seen of a non-squatched 2-door Badlands.

Agreed, and that's precisely why I plan to clone it.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Personally, I'm Sasquatching a 2.7 BD. A few reasons -

1. Warranty purposes on the lift (aftermarket will void it)
2. Automatic 4x4
3. Stance is incredible
4. Resellability (high demand package)
5. $4500 investment vs aftermarket cost...it's a pretty good deal. Even better in the BL at $2500

I will most likely switch to 33s or more road friendlier 35s down the road if the MTs are too noisy in the cab.

Why would an aftermarket lift void the warranty? Ive had my f150 on a 6” aftermarket lift for last 3yrs and never been denied warranty claims on truck items from Ford. Aftermarket components also come with warranties you know!?

 

[zrizik99]

Why would an aftermarket lift void the warranty? Ive had my f150 on a 6” aftermarket lift for last 3yrs and never been denied warranty claims on truck items from Ford. Aftermarket components also come with warranties you know!?

It would have to be Ford approved. I tried to put a aftermarket exhaust on my F150, but the Ford dealership told me without it being approved or installed by Ford it voids their manufacturer warranty. And of course the dealership wanted an arm and a leg to install a similar exhaust system. My advice, read the fine print before doing anything major aftermarket... Or buy ford performance and I have it installed by the dealership.

 

[Drex]

Unless I'm misunderstanding the context, I think you may be mistaken with the height. The tires and Squatch lift, when combined, will be more than 0.7". Ford's docs show that the difference between Badlands and BadSquatch is 1.4".

Then put two thumbs side by side to see how much taller the truck will sit. For $2500 and a likely delay... I'm going to pass on my build.

Edit; for me, with sales taxes, would be more like $2685 actually.

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