Base Model Bronco Thread

[jimwalston]

First post here.

For those curious to see how 33" all terrain tires would look on the base with the polished steelies then I mocked these up in Photoshop.

I think this looks fantastic, the proportions with 33" tires look just right for the 2 door. The 35" tires are better suited on the 4 door.

I'm surprised Ford don't offer 32" all terrain tires as standard with the base or as an upgrade (gloss black 17" steelies) considering it would provide a little more ground clearance to match that in the base Wrangler.

I dread to think how many hours I've spent on that configurator going back and forth with options. I'm constantly torn between the Base and the Black Diamond, it seems like there's so many options but too many compromises to get the perfect configuration that I'm after.

Decided not to get carried away with all the bells and whistles and to stick with the base and then upgrade to 32"/33" tires later for the minimal off-roading I'll be doing.

Money I save can go to other things since a $7k jump to Black Diamond isn't justified IMO which is the only alternative option I like that doesn't break the bank.

This base configuration comes in at $33,920.

I'm going to put 285/75r16 tires on my 2dr in VB. I thought about staying with the steel wheels but you can get 16" wheels so cheap. The ones I'm looking at are $145 each. I'm going to have 5 new wheels and tires for around $1600-1800.

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[mcunkle]

Fabulous. Thank you, Mcuncle.

You could also look at 285/75R16, slightly more choices at that size with A/T Tires, a little smaller but might have less road noise

 

[mcunkle]

I'm going to put 285/75r16 tires on my 2dr in VB. I thought about staying with the steel wheels but you can get 16" wheels so cheap. The ones I'm looking at are $145 each. I'm going to have 5 new wheels and tires for around $1600-1800.

That's true. However I'd get 17" black steelies from a respected brand if I was going to do that similar to the Black Diamond, more tire choices at 17"

 

[OH-RK]

That's true. However I'd get 17" black steelies from a respected brand if I was going to do that similar to the Black Diamond, more tire choices at 17"

Thats the look im going for.

 

[TJconvert2.7]

My friend had Toyota install heated seats after the fact on his tundra and said he felt like he could feel the heating element or coil through the cushion... I wonder if that’s common or not

 

[Bronco55]

I'm going to put 285/75r16 tires on my 2dr in VB. I thought about staying with the steel wheels but you can get 16" wheels so cheap. The ones I'm looking at are $145 each. I'm going to have 5 new wheels and tires for around $1600-1800.

exact size I am going with. May even be a little cheaper and just paint the factory steelies black if I dont like the polished look. Just going to get 5 tires for $1200ish. I think the 33s will look really good on the base.

Have contemplated 295/75/r16 as well. Theyre the same price as the 285s I am looking at and about a 1/2" bigger and slightly wider

 

[Bradnewt]

I am happy with my base build, but I wish Ford would have tinted the windows! I will be getting mine tinted as soon as I take delivery.

 

[Straightbase]

I'm going to put 285/75r16 tires on my 2dr in VB. I thought about staying with the steel wheels but you can get 16" wheels so cheap. The ones I'm looking at are $145 each. I'm going to have 5 new wheels and tires for around $1600-1800.

Are there any suspension mods/spacers needed to fit that tire?

 

[gocats132]

I am happy with my base build, but I wish Ford would have tinted the windows! I will be getting mine tinted as soon as I take delivery.

Ive talked to my dealer and they are tinting mine as soon as it arrives

 

[jimwalston]

Are there any suspension mods/spacers needed to fit that tire?

Nobody knows for sure but IMO I'm assuming it will not be a problem with the stock offset or +18mm aftermarket wheels. I may add spacers, if needed or the way it stands.

Yes, Stephens will tint my windows before I pick it up.

 

[Sooner]

Has anyone with a 2Dr base Sasquatch got a vin yet?

 

[Montana Bronco]

Several people have, yes.

 

[Sooner]

Several people have, yes.

I have a day 1 reservation and was first at my dealer and haven’t heard anything yet, just hoping to get it before Christmas.

wonder if orders are being filled by Region?

 

[AZ_Liberty]

I wish Ford would have tinted the windows! I will be getting mine tinted as soon as I take delivery.

Ford would put a 50-state mild tint on it anyway. When I get mine, one of the first things I do will get a good Arizona tint on it, which will be much darker than a factory tint would be.

 

[Cali Gaucho]

I like that the base doesn't have tint on the second row doors.
Think about driving, top off and windows up, the diff tint between front and back looks unbalanced and distracts the eye from the profile lines.
I am going to get the mic windows tinted, and leave the doors matching un tinted.

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