Base Model Bronco Thread

[kirkallen143]

Same as y'all, BASE for me. Too much/many accessories on the other trims that you just don't need to have a good time in a BRONCO. Add the V6 & automatic, and if the Sasquatch is reasonably priced, I'll add it, too (but don't care for the 35" tires or aluminum rims).
One thing I am concerned about is the option for different gear ratios, stock is 3.73:1. 4.27:1 looks to be OK for the 33"x 10.5" tires I'll be adding later on. 4.7:1 seems a little much for 33's (I think), but could be wrong. Read on here somewhere that 35's with an auto at 70mph puts the rpm's just above the 2000 mark.
Lockers are available as an option, but I only care for their use in the rear. If a lift is needed, I imagine the aftermarket will be there, and not too far behind, either.
Oh yeah, will be getting a white 2-door and painting the grill to match rims...that's it.

Kirk

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[nminus1]

I see the 4A as thing you turn on when youre (or more likely the wife) driving on a slippery road and let the car decide for you. In my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer its there, but the harsh engagement wears that part of the transfer case out. SO: to me I would select 4HI if its slippery/icy-ish, then lock the diffs as needed as it gets nastier. The base model can be built with so much good stuff, I don't need ass heaters, voice recognition, and I hate leather its sticky in the summer and cold as ice in the winter. Free cloth is just fine. So happy Ford abandoned the good/bestter/best mentaility it and many other have had to decades. the ONLY thing I wish I could get in the base is the upgraded stereo even this middle age guy loves good tunes

 

[BigAl]

Nice pic of the base trim from the Ford site

 

[thehermdawg10]

This one is also quite good off their website. Although splashing through a creek with no doors doesn't sound fun to me

 

[FstFrd00]

I am seriously thinking of downgrading, most everything I want is available to the Base. I am currently on Big Bend 4dr.

 

[Bronco-itis]

This one is also quite good off their website. Although splashing through a creek with no doors doesn't sound fun to me

That is the advertisement photo for the optional waterproof bronco boots

And don't worry, the Bronco boot can be sasquatched

 

[OH-RK]

Has anyone's dealer mentioned a $900 non refundable fee once you build your Bronco?

 

[FstFrd00]

Has anyone's dealer mentioned a $900 non refundable fee once you build your Bronco?

No

 

[atonge40]

No

That would make me not buy a Bronco. Or hopefully just not buy from that dealer.

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

I fully agree, unless we’re talking mechanical, 95% of non-mechanical options above base on the Bronco are frivolities and completely unnecessary.

The base truck is extraordinarily non base.

My first vehicle was 69 cj5 3 speed drum brakes. 2nd was a 77 f150 4x4 still have it. The base bronco is plenty for me. I haven’t forgotten how to drive yet and don’t need things to drive for me.

 

[thehermdawg10]

Has anyone's dealer mentioned a $900 non refundable fee once you build your Bronco?

Sounds like they're trying to rip you. My dealer said only the first $100 was needed, even after the build/ordering process.

 

[OH-RK]

Sounds like they're trying to rip you. My dealer said only the first $100 was needed, even after the build/ordering process.

Looks like I'll be switching dealers soon

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

i think it sucks you can’t get factory rear locker without getting Sasquatch on base. It’s available on all other trims

 

[Ddtcm81]

I’m out if this is the case, it’s not worth it at a $8k premium. Signficantly cheaper to build it yourself at that point.

I reach these numbers by adding destination fee, 3% tax, tax title and tags. The Sasquatch requires the 2.7 and the auto trans. If you check the f150- to upgraded the trans and from the 3.3 to the 2.7 is around 2k. This is also assuming the Sasquatch package will be around 5k; making the combined required options to get that package around $7000.

 

[Ddtcm81]

I’m hoping the manual becomes available on the sas, ASSUMING it’s not a Chinese built trans.

I think I would pay about $5k max, at that point I can do steeper than factory gears, locker(rear only have no need for front), tires(better than Sasquatch tires - I dislike the Goodyear Wranglers), rims and slight lift for the same price.

it is a
Getrag transmission.

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