Base Bronco Build Question

[LHD]

There is nothing easy about adding trailer wiring. Many, many posts on this.

I'm sure you are correct that the Curt plug and play wiring harness will be above and beyond many's ability, but in that case they should be ordering everything they want from the factory to begin with. But for those who understand things like righty tighty and such, the harness will be easy enough.

Just did the Curt plug n play. Easy, the only “hard“ part is running a wire from the back to the engine compartment and hooking up to the a
ready there terminal on the battery. Easy. About a 2 on a 10 scale. Took some time to tuck wires. I removed the rear bumper ( 8 bolts) to make it easier to lay things out.

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[iwantabasebronco]

Did you get a 10 pin connector? I want to tow a small travel trailer

4 pin. Don’t think a 7 pin kit is a available yet. Most trailers 3000 and under should only require 4 pin. Could be wrong though.

 

[2100]

Being as you're looking at a lower trim, tow from the factory may not be too much of a constraint.

I've got a BD with MIC top, roof rails, and tow scheduled for week of 1/3. Manual too. Reservation of 5/12/21.

 

[Copperhorse73]

I got the base and the dealer had installed the rough country “brodozer starter kit” and wheels/tires. On road it is miles ahead of my Wrangler, and it will only see light off road duty at times. Kept the Jeep for rock crawling duties. Now I got to call my niece for some douchey sparkles for my jeans pockets .for a bare bones model I’m plenty happy with it.

 

[andrusoid]

If you are going to do regular hard core offroading then Base is probably not for you.

But for lighter offroad and for primarily daily driving, then Base is great.

Trailer hitch is an easy add on for half the price of factory. And you can run 33" tires without a lift

Timinpgh has it right. All you really need to do is buy some All-Terrain tires. I kept the 16" steelies and went with Falken TrailPeak ATw3s that barely outdid the Nitto Grappler G2s that I normally get. It was the weight, 44 lbs. for the 31.46" Falkens. You might be better off getting the Nittos as the road ride was better. You can easily find some 33/34s that do not require a lift or new wheels even.

 

[Roger123]

You have a great plan. Personally I'd not buy a modern mas-produced car and be concerned with resale value. If you don't need/ want SAS then don't spend the money thinking it will be an investment in the cars resale. If Jeeps are any indication, Broncos will hold their value very well and will be super easy to sell at any time.

 

[Mr. Nice]

Just did the Curt plug n play. Easy, the only “hard“ part is running a wire from the back to the engine compartment and hooking up to the a
ready there terminal on the battery. Easy. About a 2 on a 10 scale. Took some time to tuck wires. I removed the rear bumper ( 8 bolts) to make it easier to lay things out.

Good for you. I guess "easy" and "hard" are relative terms.
Did you include both 4 and 7 pin connectors?

 

[Reenmachine]

I got the base and the dealer had installed the rough country “brodozer starter kit” and wheels/tires. On road it is miles ahead of my Wrangler, and it will only see light off road duty at times. Kept the Jeep for rock crawling duties. Now I got to call my niece for some douchey sparkles for my jeans pockets .for a bare bones model I’m plenty happy with it.

That actually looks pretty good. I’ll amend my previous statements regarding half lift kits on the condition that you promise to properly aim your headlights so you aren’t intentionally melting the retinas of everyone you meet and promise to never pull a trailer.

 

[Boxer4]

I found the BaseSasquatch is a good value if you are doing the 2.7 L - auto. Regardless of Sas /Non-Sas, Get the Aux switches and Roof Rack. The Rack is a good buy at $365.
I did the Curt hitch and will follow up with their plug & play wiring.

 

[Copperhorse73]

That actually looks pretty good. I’ll amend my previous statements regarding half lift kits on the condition that you promise to properly aim your headlights so you aren’t intentionally melting the retinas of everyone you meet and promise to never pull a trailer.

U are right on the merits of rake for sure, was just having a little fun. No pulling trailers in my future! Re: headlights, the base LEDs may be the one thing I’m disappointed in. They really aren’t all that bright, haven’t been flashed once. Not sure if the dealer adjusted them after the lift but they seem weak compared to my JK, which has the factory LEDs and has been re-adjusted properly.

 

[LHD]

Good for you. I guess "easy" and "hard" are relative terms.
Did you include both 4 and 7 pin connectors?

I might put the large connector on the bumper when I get a steel one just to clean up that hanging 4 pin and use the 7-4 adapter.

The kit includes only a flat 4 connector.

 

[Colorado buff]

Chris, I have the base 2dr. , 2.7 sas and it is an awesome machine. My build was just over 40K. Well worth it. the gearing ratio on the sas is amazing and I feel it will hold value much more then a base that has add ons. here is a pic.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/group-posts/3244/#js-comment-23305

Beautiful.
Also, agree, Sasquatch isn’t just tires and wheels, you get a better Ford approved and installed suspension which is underrated in my opinion.

 

[Tornado_735]

I ordered a base model 2 door in green with three options (aux switches, block heater, keyless entry pad) October 18. I'm hoping they can throw it together, wipe its ass, and shove it out the door. I've pestered the salesmen so much here at work about it that I'm afraid to ask if I got a build date yet.

 

[mpeugeot]

That actually looks pretty good. I’ll amend my previous statements regarding half lift kits on the condition that you promise to properly aim your headlights so you aren’t intentionally melting the retinas of everyone you meet and promise to never pull a trailer.

LOL, had to look up Brodozer... I hadn't heard that one before. I almost went with the Brodozer lift on my OBX, but decided to spend a little more an just put the Badlands shocks, springs, and stops on the OBX. I don't that I will regret this decision over opting for the Rough Country 1" spacer lift (but not being able to call it a Brodozer makes me sad).

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