Base Model Bronco Thread

[RAB123]

I was gonna go for the WT or BL SAQ but I think for sure its going to be Base plus SAQ .

Can I just register at ford and build a couple of versions before i save it ?

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[dgorsett]

How do you think the stock 3.7 gearing will handle 33s. I think that is going to be the only gear options for base without sasq

Hoping that a stand alone rear locker in 4.27 or 4.46 is available on the Base. 3.73 would be quite high considering the high overdrive gears in the auto (might cause gear "hunting" on the highway), with a manual they probably would be OK

 

[Major_Bullsteak]

I am assuming a base + 2.7+ sasquatch will be in the 36-38k range. 28.5 + 1.6 for the auto + 1.6-2.5k for the 2.7 + 5k-6.5k for the sasquatch.

That is what I am shopping right now

That would make me very pleased.

 

[Studawg]

How do you think the stock 3.7 gearing will handle 33s. I think that is going to be the only gear options for base without sasq

Well, for what its worth, there are LOTS of 1981-1987 Land Cruiser 60 Series with 3.7 gears running 33s. And that's with a carbureted straight 6 with 135 hp, 200 ft lbs of torque and a 4 speed manual.

 

[Mountain Bronco]

Hoping that a stand alone rear locker in 4.27 or 4.46 is available on the Base. 3.73 would be quite high considering the high overdrive gears in the auto (might cause gear "hunting" on the highway), with a manual they probably would be OK

I am hoping for the same.

however from the sales literature, It doesn’t look like the base is going to have option for rear locker or lower gears without sasq.

Fords q&a even said rear locker will be stand alone option on MOST trims.

I am assuming this means base.

 

[NCOBX]

It’s going to be far from ideal on the 4 cylinder, probably completely lose 9th and 10th gear. 6 cylinder will be a little better but 10th will probably never happen.

While it is far from ideal I expect 80% of the people thathave that combination to be fine with how it works.

For me I’m doing the 7 speed which comes with 4.46 and going minimum 33s.

 

[Garbone]

Anyone else buying a two door at the 29995? Only option I will consider is rear locker if it can be had as a stand alone.

I would but I just can not fathom no locker so I may be forced to Squatch or get the BD depending on the $$. I am horrified that I will be forced to pimp you ride just to get a locker, almost inconsolable......

 

[NCOBX]

I would but I just can not fathom no locker so I may be forced to Squatch or get the BD depending on the $$. I am horrified that I will be forced to pimp you ride just to get a locker, almost inconsolable......

It would be really nice to know if the non-locker axles had an available posi. I can’t imagine the thought process of putting a completely open rear axle on an off-road vehicle, that’s ridiculous.

If it does at least have a posi I wouldn’t be worried about running it for a couple years before regearing and throwing a e-locker in the rear.

 

[BAUS67]

I am hoping for the same.

however from the sales literature, It doesn’t look like the base is going to have option for rear locker or lower gears without sasq.

Fords q&a even said rear locker will be stand alone option on MOST trims.

I am assuming this means base.

More than likely all but the base.

My take is that same as posted above, 3.73 may have it "hunting" for gears at times, but for the most part will be fine. Should be more like 4.10-4.46 range would be best. On down the road, should you decide to go bigger tire, again, you could just re-gear then. ........ or put a tuner on it and give it a little more spunk for now,

 

[NCOBX]

33s maybe, but as you go up in tire size your RPMs decrease, this is why gearing is important. Unfortunately since they decided to use turbo engines it’s hard to get the engine program to have boost that low while also maintaining any semblance of fuel economy. On a nice V8 engine I would say sure, in this case... ehhh.
Either they’re going to get V12 fuel economy or your going to get 4 cylinder performance if the gears aren’t also swapped. Maybe 33s will be fine but I wouldn’t venture past on tune alone.

 

[NCOBX]

For what it’s worth gearing really isn’t that expensive, I just regeared my truck and completely replaced every bearing and seal on both diffs for $2,500 with a very nice and long warranty. I expect parts to be a little cheaper for the Bronco based on axle size. It’s almost the price of two sets of 35s. Well worth it, and honestly it may be worth while to go further than 4.70, won’t know until we get real world data.

 

[Bronco-itis]

If you are worried about gearing you can always get a base manual and add a locker down the road. Oh yeah

 

[RAB123]

Is there anything mechanical that is weaker or not as mechanically refined on a base plus Sasq than on the Badlands or the wildtrack ? Less the Swaybar disconnect of course .

Which T-case comes with the Sasq ?

I don't go much for all that software to help me drive better , Ill take my chances on my skill set . Maybe the wet road/icy conditions is of direct real time assistance

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