Base Model Bronco Thread

[TripleB]

I'll just go with tint although I don't like tinting the defrost glass(Not sure it will hold up???). Once a 2 door soft top is available the hard top will only be on 3 months out of the year anyway.

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[Haystack]

The 3.73 is standard for the auto. 4.46 is standard for the manual.
4.7 is for 35's with the auto or 33's with the manual.
4.27 is for 32 or 33's with the auto.

I am sure the aftermarket will add a bunch of other choices. And better choices too so you can run so really big tires like 38's

Looking at the chart for auto transmission with no squatch, BB and OB come with 32" tires with a 3.73 or a 4.27 (i'm guessing the 4.27 is with the optional rear locker). The BD also comes with a 32" tire and comes with a 4.46. It seems odd to have 3 different ratios with the same diameter tires.

In a perfect world I would have liked to see at least the 4.27 optional on the base, I wouldn't even care if it had a locker with it or not. We'll see when they hit the streets and people start upgrading tires how the 3.73s hold up.

 

[dgorsett]

Looking at the chart for auto transmission with no squatch, BB and OB come with 32" tires with a 3.73 or a 4.27 (i'm guessing the 4.27 is with the optional rear locker). The BD also comes with a 32" tire and comes with a 4.46. It seems odd to have 3 different ratios with the same diameter tires.

In a perfect world I would have liked to see at least the 4.27 optional on the base, I wouldn't even care if it had a locker with it or not. We'll see when they hit the streets and people start upgrading tires how the 3.73s hold up.

Ideally they will offer a 4.27 with a locker on the Base, that or the 4.46 locker on the BD would be ideal. The existing literature does not support the idea of a locker or optional ratios on the base, but we can hope...until the B & P comes out

 

[Corsair]

Dog lights don't serve much purpose other than being Christmas lights anyway.

The ones on my Escape put out quite a bit of light relative to the low beams.

 

[Graybs]

Is anyone else thinking of getting a Base and adding a trailer receiver (since tow package isn't an option)? I wonder if the Base will still come from the factory with wiring connectors for towing, or if that will have to be added too.

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

I'll just go with tint although I don't like tinting the defrost glass(Not sure it will hold up???). Once a 2 door soft top is available the hard top will only be on 3 months out of the year anyway.

I think everyone tints their back window. I have never had or heard of specific problems like that, maybe more so if you don’t get a quality tint/installer

 

[Cencal Bronco]

I don't know where I saved this from but I believe it's the Base interior, Right material, screen size, number of mode buttons, but it does have body color mirror caps so who knows

If this is the Base interior I think it looks pretty nice.

 

[Cencal Bronco]

Could be, but this has plastic steering wheel and the BB should have leather wrap. Could be one of those pre-production things, but I think it's close. This exterior was posted with it, I note this does not have the body color mirror caps.

This might be the most retro pic out there. This looks like the old bronco with the small tires. I like this look a lot. I want a Sasquatch and four door, but if I was getting a two door this might be it. Possibly add a more aggressive tire, but looks so good as is...

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

I’m sure this was covered somewhere. But can you fit a 33 on the 16x7 base wheel? I know 285 75 16 KO2 recommended 7.5 inch width at minimum.

 

[dgorsett]

I’m sure this was covered somewhere. But can you fit a 33 on the 16x7 base wheel? I know 285 75 16 KO2 recommended 7.5 inch width at minimum.

255 85 16, Same width as stock base, but 32.6" tall. Available in Cooper Discoverer ST. Will fit stock rims and (probably) allow tire chains.

 

[Garbone]

Is anyone else thinking of getting a Base and adding a trailer receiver (since tow package isn't an option)? I wonder if the Base will still come from the factory with wiring connectors for towing, or if that will have to be added too.

Looking at the picture of rear frame I think a Jeep receiver will pretty much bolt on. I bought a tow harness for my Explorer that just T'd into the factory tail lamp harness connector, no splicing. Hopefully the same connector will be used on the Bronco.

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

255 85 16, Same width as stock base, but 32.6" tall. Available in Cooper Discoverer ST. Will fit stock rims and (probably) allow tire chains.

Just looked up some comparison pics..Not sure I can get on board with now skinny they look.

 

[Cencal Bronco]

255 85 16, Same width as stock base, but 32.6" tall. Available in Cooper Discoverer ST. Will fit stock rims and (probably) allow tire chains.

This would be perfect

 

[dgorsett]

Just looked up some comparison pics..Not sure I can get on board with now skinny they look.

yes, but they would be ultra functional, tough, and with the steelies give the Bronco a real retro look. I have 235 85 16's on my Rubicon, they do the job

 

[bbqbronco]

Dog lights don't serve much purpose other than being Christmas lights anyway.

Dude, dog lights are the best.

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