Base Model Owners: Official Thread

[BroncoAdventures]

Impatiently waiting for my base model! If you’ve been driving one for a while, what’re your thoughts so far? What would you suggest I get before delivery to have on hand at day 1? Thanks!

I have the 2.7 liter soft top - Sasquatch package with aux switches . Only complaint> recently my tailgate has a clicking noise so I will be taking that to the dealer . Besides that 10,000 + miles later it’s absolutely amazing

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[WoolyBugger]

I don't know about the veracity of the specific Bronco wheel specs. Maybe the forum member providing the specs can comment.

But in terms of offset, the larger the offset number, the further a rim will be located inward on the vehicle. Positive offset is the offset of the rim inward from the wheel centerline. So in this case if the Nissan has a lower offset number (40mm vs 55mm), the Nissan wheel will locate the rim further outward.

+40mm should be good to go. Since you are dealing with a 7" wide wheel there should be no issue at all. The most important part of the equation is the backspacing in this and most cases. We are only talking about 15 mm here so that is equal to a fraction more than 1/2 of an inch less back spacing and you are going from a (OE) 255 mm = 10" wide tire to a 235 mm = 9.25" wide tire so that right there actually negates any poke if that is what the concern is.

 

[Tmurder1776]

No lift needed. The 285/70s I put on are 32.7 inches. That’s just over a half inch taller than what BB and OBX trims have as standard with the same suspension. It sits pretty high with the standard suspension, already. The steps were added out of necessity more than looks. The kids and wife struggled to get in and out. I’m 6’3”, and it’s about as high as I can effortlessly step into without using the step or hopping a little. I was pleasantly surprised.

I paid $700 for the 5 wheels (no tires or sensors). 5 BFG Trail Terrain A/Ts installed and moving sensors from base wheels, ran about $1,100.

Be patient… Sasquatch take offs will be priced right in your area soon enough.

I only half paid attention to what I was typing... I thought those were the 35's. Still looks great and glad to know that 33's will be an easy fit.

 

[texashoya]

@texashoya I hope it’s JUST the hood and grill. Did they tell you yet?

The service department manager is gonna look at it on Monday; the salesman didn't want to open the hood without someone from the tech team there, which I appreciate. So I'll probably go in on Monday to meet with the service people to see whether they think anything other than the hood and grille are affected, and whether it's more than just cosmetic. Ugh.

 

[iwantabasebronco]

Base model philes! I have created a group in the "clubs" section. So please join and share if you are interested.
Not sure whether this thread or that group is the best way to stay connected.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/groups/base-bronco-club.119/


Thanks

 

[Baseaf]

Base model 2.3 with aux switches and floor liners only here. I added some 33s and rock sliders and it is a blast! You just have to pick your lines a little more carefully but the open diffs get the job done for what I’m doing in my area. I do plan on adding a rear locker at one point or another.

 

[Dusty]

Base model philes! I have created a group in the "clubs" section. So please join and share if you are interested.
Not sure whether this thread or that group is the best way to stay connected.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/groups/base-bronco-club.119/


Thanks

Joined!

 

[Dusty]

Base model 2.3 with aux switches and floor liners only here. I added some 33s and rock sliders and it is a blast! You just have to pick your lines a little more carefully but the open diffs get the job done for what I’m doing in my area. I do plan on adding a rear locker at one point or another.

Looks good! A little birdie tells me Yukon will have lockers for us soon. I'm sure ARB will too.

 

[wuttusayy]

2.7...

Mods:
1. 3M ceramic IR 15% tint

On order:
1. Husky X-act mats
2. Oracle Amber Letters
3. Bartact Grab Handles
3. Bestop Sunrider
4. SVC Offroad Baja Bumper
5. Ford Black Bead Lock Trim Ring Kit

 

[BaseBronco2022]

Picked my Base up on Friday. 2.3l Auto. No options. Installed the 2in Rough Country Lift/Level kit along with 17" KMC Bully's wrapped in 35x12.50 R17 NittoRecon Grapplers on Friday night. Have put on 100 miles and I really like the car.

Rides nicely I have owned multiple lifted vehicles in the past (Wranglers, FJ, 4Runners, Xterras, and Grand Cherokees).

The base sound system is lacking for sure will need to upgrade the speakers, and the base steering wheel does not feel good to the touch, but for $35k what do you expect? Also miss heated seats but that isn't a killer with the remote start timer. Can't wait to pull the top and doors off hopefully soon. Going down to OBX in late March so hoping for good weather.

Oh also that's my coworkers 2022 Raptor... big bonus that the Bronco looks meaner for half the price.

 

[DalTXBtonco]

Exactly the same. I am waiting on my loopback harness for my amps and subwoofer.

Did you install the bumper fog lights yourself? Were they easy to install?

 

[DFNMAN]

Did you install the bumper fog lights yourself? Were they easy to install?

I had to make the hole behind the trim panel a little bigger with a dremel, but a different light may fit with no modification. Over all very simple, about an hour job including wiring.

 

[AARDVARK122]

Here is my base 2 door. 2 inch level lift custom 17x8 wheelsmith wheels and 285/70/17 tires. Getting the top painted white next week

 

[mlcinema]

Here is my base 2 door. 2 inch level lift custom 17x8 wheelsmith wheels and 285/70/17 tires. Getting the top painted white next week

@AARDVARK122 what Bronco badge is that and how did you get it on there?

 

[WoolyBugger]

Here is my base 2 door. 2 inch level lift custom 17x8 wheelsmith wheels and 285/70/17 tires. Getting the top painted white next week

Very sharp, really like the wheels too. I have been told that the Falken Wildpeak tires like yours are relatively quiet on the road. What can you say about the quietness of these tires? Im trying to decide on a tire even though I have nothing yet to put them on LOL.

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