Base Model Bronco Thread

[jason1114]

Wish had real pictures, but think I narrowed it down to:
vel blue if Mantrans base Base,
and rapid red if basemansquatch

Blue all the way

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[jason1114]

Disagree. This looks awesome and certainly not wimpy and the cost of this with the roof rack and even the boat itself will thousands less than the lifted version with bigger tires. It will likely be more comfortable to drive on regular roads as well.

True overlanders use smaller wheels/tires that are easy to swap, in steel so they can be pounded or even welded. True overlanders are the opposite of "Chick-Fil-A" Drive Through Mall Hoppers with Chewbacca packages on them.

Totally agree I think it actually looks more like the 1st gen Broncos

 

[DonM]

Okay.....think I'm down to two builds (still anticipating changes). Trying to keep it simple (prices per configurator):

Option #1
Base 4 Door
2.3
Mud Flaps
Aux Switches
Floor Liners
$35,270

Option #2
Black Diamond 4 Door
2.7
Auto
Floor Liners
Advanced 4x4
$43,485

If I do option #1, I'd still want to switch tires, add seat covers and a hitch, so add another ~$1500.

Option #2 gives me the extras that I want (MGV and Advanced 4x4) and would like (rear locker with better gearing). But it's at least $6500 more and not really sure that I'd use these extras enough to warrant the price difference.

Thoughts??

 

[Mountain Bronco]

Okay.....think I'm down to two builds (still anticipating changes). Trying to keep it simple (prices per configurator):

Option #1
Base 4 Door
2.3
Mud Flaps
Aux Switches
Floor Liners
$35,270

Option #2
Black Diamond 4 Door
2.7
Auto
Floor Liners
Advanced 4x4
$43,485

If I do option #1, I'd still want to switch tires, add seat covers and a hitch, so add another ~$1500.

Option #2 gives me the extras that I want (MGV and Advanced 4x4) and would like (rear locker with better gearing). But it's at least $6500 more and not really sure that I'd use these extras enough to warrant the price difference.

Thoughts??

I have very similar builds but also a 2.7 mid BB as well.

I am struggling with two issues, with option 1 - non SQ 2.3 4 door Base:

-the 3.73 gearing. Will this limit my tire size above 32". I would like an option to add 285 70r17 (~33's). If immediately replacing wheels and tires, I would want 285's. I am not happy with the look of the 265 70 r17 on BD. If I cannot go for 285 tire on base. I would rather move up to BB and get 4.27 and not have the immediate need to purchase aftermarket wheels & tires.

-will I forever regret not spending the extra money for the 2.7.

My personal issues with the BD is spending a lot more money and still not being happy with the tire size. We do not know how hard it would be to fit 285's. I do not want to spend the additional funds and still be stuck at same wheel/tire combo as base.

I am going to explore the BB closer...

 

[DonM]

I have very similar builds but also a 2.7 mid BB as well.

I am struggling with two issues, with option 1 - non SQ 2.3 4 door Base:

-the 3.73 gearing. Will this limit my tire size above 32". I would like an option to add 285 70r17 (~33's). If immediately replacing wheels and tires, I would want 285's. I am not happy with the look of the 265 70 r17 on BD. If I cannot go for 285 tire on base. I would rather move up to BB and get 4.27 and not have the immediate need to purchase aftermarket wheels & tires.

-will I forever regret not spending the extra money for the 2.7.

My personal issues with the BD is spending a lot more money and still not being happy with the tire size. We do not know how hard it would be to fit 285's. I do not want to spend the additional funds and still be stuck at same wheel/tire combo as base.

I am going to explore the BB closer...

My thing is ... is if I move up trim levels I want the MGV. However, BB fits nicely in the middle and allows aftermarket purchases with saved money. Might look at that again too!

Just looked....might as well spend the extra couple hundred from the BB to get MGV and Advanced 4x4. We know the 255/75R17s will fit if we need a touch taller.

 

[Mountain Bronco]

My thing is ... is if I move up trim levels I want the MGV. However, BB fits nicely in the middle and allows aftermarket purchases with saved money. Might look at that again too!

Just looked....might as well spend the extra couple hundred from the BB to get MGV and Advanced 4x4. We know the 255/75R17s will fit if we need a touch taller.

I looked again. I agree with you. The MGV & Advanced 4x4 is worth the small about of increase.

It is back to your original question, Base vs BD

 

[Mountain Bronco]

My thing is ... is if I move up trim levels I want the MGV. However, BB fits nicely in the middle and allows aftermarket purchases with saved money. Might look at that again too!

Just looked....might as well spend the extra couple hundred from the BB to get MGV and Advanced 4x4. We know the 255/75R17s will fit if we need a touch taller.

I looked again. I agree with you. The MGV & Advanced 4x4 is worth the small amount of increase.

It is back to your original question, Base vs BD

 

[DonM]

I looked again. I agree with you. The MGV & Advanced 4x4 is worth the small amount of increase.

It is back to your original question, Base vs BD

I’m also still half considering Base + Squatch + 2.7. Puts in same range as BD, but gets bigger tires and better front diff. I’d trade MGV for that.

 

[DaveH]

I’m also still half considering Base + Squatch + 2.7. Puts in same range as BD, but gets bigger tires and better front diff. I’d trade MGV for that.

I'm considering Base + 4 Door + Squatch + 2.7 + MIC Top. I think my preferred built would be BD + 4 Door + Squatch + 2.7 + MIC Top + Mid + Tow but that adds $6200 for a few things I'd like to have and a bunch of things I'm indifferent too.

 

[DonM]

I'm considering Base + 4 Door + Squatch + 2.7 + MIC Top. I think my preferred built would be BD + 4 Door + Squatch + 2.7 + MIC Top + Mid + Tow but that adds $6200 for a few things I'd like to have and a bunch of things I'm indifferent too.

Hard top is out for me. Big reason is I want a convertible top 4x4 that can just be folded open. Now if I can go hard top with the front soft section like on a Jeep, that might be an option also.

 

[Gman90]

Is it confirmed that Base-man-squatch is a thing? That’s the only thing pushing me to BD, I won’t be getting mid package and don’t care for MGV. That’s a good bump in price just to have a manual. I’m thinking of throwing in the towel and just getting base squatch/hard top/mod bumper/aux switches/Tube doors/ iconic silver

 

[TripleB]

In base trim will the rear glass have a defrost and wiper?

 

[DonM]

Is it confirmed that Base-man-squatch is a thing? That’s the only thing pushing me to BD, I won’t be getting mid package and don’t care for MGV. That’s a good bump in price just to have a manual. I’m thinking of throwing in the towel and just getting base squatch/hard top/mod bumper/aux switches/Tube doors/ iconic silver

Man-Squatch has been confirmed and will be late availability so its not in B&P. My expectation on the Base model that Man-Squatch will only be on the 2 DR as 4 DR appears to be Auto only.

 

[DrewBronc21]

Is it confirmed that Base-man-squatch is a thing? That’s the only thing pushing me to BD, I won’t be getting mid package and don’t care for MGV. That’s a good bump in price just to have a manual. I’m thinking of throwing in the towel and just getting base squatch/hard top/mod bumper/aux switches/Tube doors/ iconic silver

Mike says even the Base model:

 

[Woodzyzewski]

So I too saw the infamous "Mansquatch" add Ford ran that is above. However, I just tried to build and price a Base model with Sasquatch and it automatically takes away the Manual option. Does the same thing in higher trims as well. Is this a glitch in the B&P tool or is it something they're planning to fix or am I just doing something wrong?

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