Base Model Bronco Thread

[Bronco_CA]

Learn something new everyday. As if ARB gear wasn’t expensive enough. Nonetheless, you get what you pay for.

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[5.0Maverick]

If f150s can be any indication, they offer multiple options for diff ratios and open/lockers. I don’t know if that’s been mentioned yet. If so mybad for the redundancy

 

[BaseMod]

Electronic-locking Front and Rear Axle

Is listed as a available option.
So we are set, now to see the prices

This pushes me back to base from BB...need that build and price so I can finally reserve something!

 

[NCOBX]

This pushes me back to base from BB...need that build and price so I can finally reserve something!

Only if you get the Sasquatch package.

 

[BaseMod]

Only if you get the Sasquatch package.

Somebody always has to piss on my parade...??????????

 

[Garbone]

Only if you get the Sasquatch package.

Maybe, maybe not. We need to see build options. I would hope Ford would give the option without the Squatch before getting up to the Badlands were it is standard. Would be bad PR to have a base stuck on the beach because you could not option lockers even though your willing to pay and do not really want 35s. But I may be forced to squatch, the horror...... Win win.

 

[NCOBX]

Maybe, maybe not. We need to see build options. I would hope Ford would give the option without the Squatch before getting up to the Badlands were it is standard. Would be bad PR to have a base stuck on the beach because you could not option lockers even though your willing to pay and do not really want 35s. But I may be forced to squatch, the horror...... Win win.

Well I mean that’s how options and trim levels work.
I drive pretty regularly on Northern NC OBX sand which is very loose and easy to dig. I air down to about 18-22 and don’t even lock my center. Your not going to need a rear locker on a beach, if your reaching for a locker either your tires are too aggressive combined with too much throttle or more likely you have too much air in the tires.

Without the Sasquatch on the Bronco base your stuck with the weaker aluminum diff, so you probably wouldn’t want over 33”. But I see no reason why anyone would be against the sasquatches 35”s. 35”s really aren’t that large in the off-road world.

 

[NCOBX]

I just put 4.56 gearing into my H2 it makes the 37s feel like 32s going down the road. Probably should have went 4.88s but I’m well at an advantage over factory gears so I’m happy, plus fuel economy around 13.5 is amazing.

There’s nothing wrong with getting the base Bronco and adding lockers aftermarket, honestly it also gives you a chance to re gear.
Unlrss the Sasquatch pack is much cheaper than expected it may make more sense just to go aftermarket for lockers.

 

[NCOBX]

If it’s only $4k it would be a killer deal and you definitely couldn’t do it aftermarket at that cost. $5k is probably quite reasonable, I don’t think it’s worth it at $6k.

 

[Garbone]

Eh, I would prefer the 2.7 with auto and lockers instead of the squatch. Would like to run 30s and upgrading to 33s. Wife and little one does beach day with friends once a week and I don't see her adjusting air pressure even on those times sections of the beach is restricted to 4x4 only. I suspect squatch with 2.3 and manual will be pushing the base near $35k.
All this said you can get the FX4 package on the Ranger XL is only $1300. Maybe I can fit the big feet in with an auto trans and still be under $35k.

We will see what we can do next month.

 

[tokyo]

I actually use rear locker for sport mode full throttle launches on the street.

With TCS fully off the 2.7 will light up the rears no problem. Without e-locker it’s a long single line .. with e-locker it is 2 short lines. Also is fun doing donuts.

since the truck is 4x2 the e-locker helps on off-road stuff too. Amazes me what is possible with a locked rear end.

Not 4x4 level but a lot more capable then people think and covers 95% of MY off road needs. An additional wheel up front helping out once in awhile will take that to 100%.

YMMV of course, we all will use them differently, But an open front diff is fine for my use. I don’t plan to run any bigger than 33’s and most of the time will be in 2H anyway. if it gets sketchy I lock the rear. If I really get myself in a pickle then into 4H until I get out, then back in 2H.

Mud, snow, sand and long gravel ascents are where extra help from a front wheel will be welcome though.. a locked rear can be exciting in the snow. Modern TCS does an amazing job of keeping things civil however.

It is so awesome we can all build it into what we Want for our intended usage!

I hope that an FX4 type non Sasquatch rear locking diff/skid plate package is available on base eventually.

 

[toystwo]

Offering a stripped down loss leader is a rare bird.

Except it’s not stripped! It’s got cruise, power windows and locks, LED headlights, Apple CarPlay and keyless start - all standard. Amazing to me the amount of standard equipment on the Base.

The 2dr BB is $5k more and you get bigger aluminum wheels/tires, leather wrapped wheel/gearshift, fog lights, tint and a few other really minor items. And of course the ability to add options not available to the base. It’s the worst value step-up package I’ve ever seen.

 

[jaspercasidino]

The 2dr BB is $5k more and you get bigger aluminum wheels/tires, leather wrapped wheel/gearshift, fog lights, tint and a few other really minor items. And of course the ability to add options not available to the base. It’s the worst value step-up package I’ve ever seen.

Every time I read through the Big Bend features, I keep thinking I’m missing something! So expensive!

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