Base Model Owners: Official Thread

[Dark Knight Squatch]

Watching. I’m specifically curious how the cloth seats compare and maybe if anyone has regrets not getting the washout floor​

I think the seats are great and the floor hasnt been a problem. I love my base.

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[nomnom]

cloth seats are great. i've ridden in MGV and although nice, not $7000 nice. Same with washout floors, my $100 floor mats are just fine.

I personally prefer the base headlights over the heritage, although the braptor ambers had me thinking twice haha.

I planned on modifying my 2.3 basesquatch from the beginning and it's coming along great, very happy.

 

[Tech Tim]

I too, love the cloth seats. Maybe not as carefree as the marine grade or leather would be, but they are warm up fast on cold mornings and are not scalding hot on a hot day.

Will probably install some seat covers from PRP or Bartact if/when they become available.

 

[Dusty]

I too, love the cloth seats. Maybe not as carefree as the marine grade or leather would be, but they are warm up fast on cold mornings and are not scalding hot on a hot day.

Will probably install some seat covers from PRP or Bartact if/when they become available.

I agree Tim, the cloth seats are pretty nice! I thought I saw on Bartact's website they have covers now for the 4-door? I talked to Sal over there a while back about using mine to fit up for the 2-door but I've been too busy to get it over there.

 

[AARDVARK122]

Icon (as everyone probably knows), runs a similar wheel with slots. I really like the cap and haven't seen this (the cap) from wheel manufacturer.
Very cool imo. detroitsteelwheel.com has beautiful solid rims which I've seen on trucks and lowriders. Also very cool imo. A great look!

Exactly right. I don’t know why so many people question my wheels about heat. No one ever seems to question these wheels and they are on all kinds of trucks. But for some reason mine are going to cause issues.

 

[fundelay]

Exactly right. I don’t know why so many people question my wheels about heat. No one ever seems to question these wheels and they are on all kinds of trucks. But for some reason mine are going to cause issues.

Exactly! Black Rhino "Solid" (top wheel in your images), is on my list of potential buys, and a lot of people appear to be using. I'm more concerned about lift kits and suspension issues. Additionally, how strong are some of the more open wheels when off-road? I'd be worried about busting one.

https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/off-road-wheels-rims-solid.php

 

[AARDVARK122]

Exactly! Black Rhino "Solid" (top wheel in your images), is on my list of potential buys, and a lot of people appear to be using. I'm more concerned about lift kits and suspension issues. Additionally, how strong are some of the more open wheels when off-road? I'd be worried about busting one.

https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/off-road-wheels-rims-solid.php

I considered the black rhino solids as one of my first choices but when I found out that the offset made way to much poke for my taste, I decided to go with a custom wheel.

 

[lindertw]

FYI, I have a set of big bend wheels and they are marked 55mm.

 

[EveryDayBronco]

I'd love to see oem wheel weights and tire weights included on that chart!

 

[fundelay]

I considered the black rhino solids as one of my first choices but when I found out that the offset made way to much poke for my taste, I decided to go with a custom wheel.

Yes, poke is a problem. Requires time, thought, expertise, and money to get it right. Figuring things out is time worthy though. Again, that cap is pretty!
A Bronco marathon, not a sprint.

 

[iwantabasebronco]

cloth seats are great. i've ridden in MGV and although nice, not $7000 nice. Same with washout floors, my $100 floor mats are just fine.

I personally prefer the base headlights over the heritage, although the braptor ambers had me thinking twice haha.

I planned on modifying my 2.3 basesquatch from the beginning and it's coming along great, very happy.

I wouldn't be surprised if you found someone who does marine upholstery that's willing to try a car seat... the materials used in new boats now are so plush... and obviously "marine grade"

 

[Rick Astley]

I considered the black rhino solids as one of my first choices but when I found out that the offset made way to much poke for my taste, I decided to go with a custom wheel.

Sorry to jump in the base model discussion, but it does seem that custom sized wheels will be the best way to ensure fitment if you aren't wanting to push the wheel out due to offset issues.

I've had contact with US wheel and they are happy to make whatever size smoothie i'd like. Prices for unfinished wheels are fantastic, especially compared to the Black Rhino solids, which are simply a homage to that style anyway.

If you just had to get a 0 offset wheel, the US Wheels series 65 would be where my money goes. Drastically easier to repair than cast metal and, IMHO, looks better, and saves you about $100 per wheel.

 

[AARDVARK122]

Sorry to jump in the base model discussion, but it does seem that custom sized wheels will be the best way to ensure fitment if you aren't wanting to push the wheel out due to offset issues.

I've had contact with US wheel and they are happy to make whatever size smoothie i'd like. Prices for unfinished wheels are fantastic, especially compared to the Black Rhino solids, which are simply a homage to that style anyway.

If you just had to get a 0 offset wheel, the US Wheels series 65 would be where my money goes. Drastically easier to repair than cast metal and, IMHO, looks better, and saves you about $100 per wheel.

Yep us wheels was my first try. But the offset at 0 on the 17” was too much poke for me. I had them send me out a 16” smoothie wheel at the proper offset but the wheel would not clear the brake calipers. And they don’t offer the smoothies in a 17”. If you are ok with poke they they are a great way to go.

 

[Rick Astley]

Yep us wheels was my first try. But the offset at 0 on the 17” was too much poke for me. I had them send me out a 16” smoothie wheel at the proper offset but the wheel would not clear the brake calipers. And they don’t offer the smoothies in a 17”. If you are ok with poke they they are a great way to go.

There are a few different wheel makers around the US. 17" smoothies in choice of offset can absolutely be had....

Since I don't have a VIN yet, I haven't done a ton of legwork yet for specific fitment, but have had 17" smoothies made for past car projects.

Vendors i've ordered from in the past:

http://thewheelsmith.net/wheel-catalog/smoothie-wheels/17-inch-smoothie-wheels

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/wheels/fwd.html

 

[AARDVARK122]

There are a few different wheel makers around the US. 17" smoothies in choice of offset can absolutely be had....

Since I don't have a VIN yet, I haven't done a ton of legwork yet for specific fitment, but have had 17" smoothies made for past car projects.

Vendors i've ordered from in the past:

http://thewheelsmith.net/wheel-catalog/smoothie-wheels/17-inch-smoothie-wheels

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/wheels/fwd.html

I have already had mine made and mounted on my bronco. From wheelsmith. I did a lot of leg work figuring out what works good and what doesn’t. So far wheelsmith has been the best to work with.

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