Base Model Owners: Official Thread

[5.0Maverick]

I guess I’ll wait for the diffs to become available alone or in yards lol.

I was just wondering if anybody is thinkin along the lines of putting an Auburn lsd or something of the sort in back.

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[1970AMCAMX]

I guess I’ll wait for the diffs to become available alone or in yards lol.

I was just wondering if anybody is thinkin along the lines of putting an Auburn lsd or something of the sort in back.

I'm with you, I will keep an eye out for a wrecked Squatch to pull the axles out of.

 

[EveryDayBronco]

Hard to justify Sasquatch on a daily driver here in Southern California.

No winters and we’re not allowed off the trails. It’s not Utah!

32” tires give it 9.4” ground clearance and still keeps it civilized for a daily driver and good weekend adventurer.

With 33” heavy tires you’re approaching that point where you should have the Sasquatch gearing. If that’s the desire then just bite the bullet and get the Sasquatch package.

 

[iwantabasebronco]

You guys rock! This thread has gotten way more action than I could have hoped for. What are your thoughts on turning this into an "official" base model group? Is there a way for me to do that? Maybe there's already a group? Not experienced in forum admin..

 

[Tmurder1776]

You guys rock! This thread has gotten way more action than I could have hoped for. What are your thoughts on turning this into an "official" base model group? Is there a way for me to do that? Maybe there's already a group? Not experienced in forum admin..

I'd join! I really like reading through and seeing ideas on stuff that I know are relevant to the base. Plus I love seeing how everybody will customize their base. Some mods just aren't relevant to us.

 

[iwantabasebronco]

I'd join! I really like reading through and seeing ideas on stuff that I know are relevant to the base. Plus I love seeing how everybody will customize their base. Some mods just aren't relevant to us.

How should I do it? Rename the thread? Start a group?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

... and unless you're a logger, a Subaru on Michelins will get you to work safely in January.

I used the HAHA emoji on your comment because of how true it is!
I've run Michelin X-ice or Bridgestone Blizzaks on my Subies for a good number of years now.
I can tell you, on road in the nasty slushy shit, I have more confidence in the Outback than the Bronco on AT's.
That Outback on Blizzaks is PLANTED.

In the Bronco defense, the short wheel base 2dr can be twitchy. I wonder how much better a 4dr would be.
Either way, the roads were shit here today, I chose the Outback. LOL

 

[Tmurder1776]

How should I do it? Rename the thread? Start a group?

You could do a club. Or contact @Administrator or one of the mods and see what they have to suggest.

 

[EveryDayBronco]

You guys rock! This thread has gotten way more action than I could have hoped for. What are your thoughts on turning this into an "official" base model group? Is there a way for me to do that? Maybe there's already a group? Not experienced in forum admin..

I wish there was a dedicated base 2 door thread!

 

[jon]

Anyone do a 2 door in Eddie Bauer trim to match old Broncos?

 

[texashoya]

Hard to justify Sasquatch on a daily driver here in Southern California.

No winters and we’re not allowed off the trails. It’s not Utah!

32” tires give it 9.4” ground clearance and still keeps it civilized for a daily driver and good weekend adventurer.

With 33” heavy tires you’re approaching that point where you should have the Sasquatch gearing. If that’s the desire then just bite the bullet and get the Sasquatch package.

Oh man I just ordered 33” Falken Wildpeaks for my 2-dr MT Base (which is currently sitting at the rail yard waiting for a ride to the dealer). But I didn’t even think to consider gear ratio. The manual transmission should help in that regard…still, though, not too late to cancel and go to 32s.

What are your thoughts, O wise internet stranger?

 

[EveryDayBronco]

Oh man I just ordered 33” Falken Wildpeaks for my 2-dr MT Base (which is currently sitting at the rail yard waiting for a ride to the dealer). But I didn’t even think to consider gear ratio. The manual transmission should help in that regard…still, though, not too late to cancel and go to 32s.

What are your thoughts, O wise internet stranger?

235/85R17 weighs 60 lbs
305/70R16 weighs over 63 lbs
OEM tire weighs 31 lbs

Do a search on topic of tire weight and unsprung weight.

 

[Griffstar07]

I’m beginning to think I am the only Base owner who has no plans to upgrade their tires. I live in the north, and have driven many far less capable vehicles in snow. First car was a 74 Nova with a straight 6 and a three speed. Maybe I’ll change my mind down the road, but I’m actually interested in keeping my 2dr, 2.3 MT stock and seeing how it does. Now if it really gets built week of 01/31 I’ll be able to try it soon!

 

[iwantabasebronco]

I’m beginning to think I am the only Base owner who has no plans to upgrade their tires. I live in the north, and have driven many far less capable vehicles in snow. First car was a 74 Nova with a straight 6 and a three speed. Maybe I’ll change my mind down the road, but I’m actually interested in keeping my 2dr, 2.3 MT stock and seeing how it does. Now if it really gets built week of 01/31 I’ll be able to try it soon!

I think tires will work well. And have some pep in their step because of their smaller diameter…. I just think they look a little too small for the wheel wells. Will look for 33’s at some point

 

[EveryDayBronco]

I think tires will work well. And have some pep in their step because of their smaller diameter…. I just think they look a little too small for the wheel wells. Will look for 33’s at some point

33's on the factory 16" rims are too heavy, there's just too much rubber.

I searched the www for options and the biggest tire I found that I would be OK with putting on a 16" rim was a 31.6" dia that weighed 34 lbs. I don't remember what tire that was.

I ended up finding a set of big bend takeoffs (which imo are best looking wheels) and their tires are a full 32" dia tire. The big bend has the same gear ratio as the base and these wheels/tires are factory size and weight as engineered by ford to work.

If you guys want the big tires you really should be getting the sasquatch package. This talk of switching axles from a wrecked Bronco is a dumb idea!

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