Black Diamond Bronco Thread

[long_road]

The only Broncos I've seen in person were a Big Bend and Outer Banks. Initially, I was pretty set on the Badlands. But after standing next to a Big Bend and seeing how big the stock 32" street tires look in real life, I couldn't imagine how nutty a 'squatch or even stock BL would look. In photos, to me, the BD has the perfect proportions/stance. It just looks right with the steelies and the 32s. It doesn't look like a monster rock crawler. But it looks like a tasteful, practical and capable trail rider. Which is exactly what I want.

Can't wait to see one "IRL" and determine if that's still the case when it's not just in a photo... ha.

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[redone17]

I’m happy to report stock BD handles pretty well on rocky trails. It definitely hangs a bit low - but, it’s protected enough that there isn’t any serious damage. The rear lower control arms being the most problematic - but, they have their own mini skid plate. A couple of inches wouldn’t hurt if you plan on rock climbing at all. 4L and Rock mode and it was crawling over everything in first gear (MT) without stalling.

 

[Macjr]

I have an 11/1 build on a Black Diamond 4dr, Sas, mid soft top. I have seen a few non-Sas Black Diamonds and honestly it looks killer. I wouldn’t hesitate ordering that way it looks perfectly balanced and will handle 95% of any off-road conditions that most of us throw at it. The steelie setup looks amazing

 

[Techun]

The only Broncos I've seen in person were a Big Bend and Outer Banks. Initially, I was pretty set on the Badlands. But after standing next to a Big Bend and seeing how big the stock 32" street tires look in real life, I couldn't imagine how nutty a 'squatch or even stock BL would look. In photos, to me, the BD has the perfect proportions/stance. It just looks right with the steelies and the 32s. It doesn't look like a monster rock crawler. But it looks like a tasteful, practical and capable trail rider. Which is exactly what I want.

Can't wait to see one "IRL" and determine if that's still the case when it's not just in a photo... ha.

Your assessment is 100% correct.


The steelies are the best looking wheels on the 21 bronco. I'll say it.

 

[redone17]

Your assessment is 100% correct.


The steelies are the best looking wheels on the 21 bronco. I'll say it.

I concur.

 

[bigblueboing]

Your assessment is 100% correct.


The steelies are the best looking wheels on the 21 bronco. I'll say it.

I concur as I always thought the fj cruiser stock Steelers look the best too.

 

[Slick Rick]

I have a 2dr AMB BD with stock steelies and it looks amazing. I prefer the look to the Sasquatch wheels. Also, the black wheels and AMB are super sexy.

Does look great!

 

[mrjerry469]

My 4 door VB 2.3 soft top Mid is being built this coming Friday

 

[FLCaptain]

I've been team base this whole time, but lately I've been eyeing the BD. I wanted to do a mild build on a non-sas base, but I could just get everything I wanted from the factory with a BD and basically just have to add 33s later on. My only gripe with the BD is the blue interior accents though. I know most of it can be changed out but the seat stitching is pretty permanent. What was Ford thinking on that one? It's fine on the natural exterior colors, but it looks odd on the reds, CO, and EG.

It’s such a small detail. Have you seen one up close? The marine grade vinyl is the best. It’s better than leather. There’s so little blue accent and it’s really well done. It’s only on the louvers for the AC handles the to grab handles and the seat stitching. I’ll take the bisher rear locker and gears and off road readiness and dye the blue thread if I where you.

 

[Bronconius]

My BD just arrived at the dealer!! wOOt!!!!

 

[Broncodave]

The only Broncos I've seen in person were a Big Bend and Outer Banks. Initially, I was pretty set on the Badlands. But after standing next to a Big Bend and seeing how big the stock 32" street tires look in real life, I couldn't imagine how nutty a 'squatch or even stock BL would look. In photos, to me, the BD has the perfect proportions/stance. It just looks right with the steelies and the 32s. It doesn't look like a monster rock crawler. But it looks like a tasteful, practical and capable trail rider. Which is exactly what I want.

Can't wait to see one "IRL" and determine if that's still the case when it's not just in a photo... ha.

Your assessment is 100% correct.

The steelies are the best looking wheels on the 21 bronco. I'll say it.

I concur.

I concur as I always thought the fj cruiser stock Steelers look the best too.

Me five! I saw the steelies and the Grabbers and I was hooked! (stupid masks)

 

[NatureMan]

Me five! I saw the steelies and the Grabbers and I was hooked! (stupid masks)

The guy wearing ski goggles looks familiar.

 

[mdepll]

I’m happy to report stock BD handles pretty well on rocky trails. It definitely hangs a bit low - but, it’s protected enough that there isn’t any serious damage. The rear lower control arms being the most problematic - but, they have their own mini skid plate. A couple of inches wouldn’t hurt if you plan on rock climbing at all. 4L and Rock mode and it was crawling over everything in first gear (MT) without stalling.

Including parking curbs lol

 

[mdepll]

Your assessment is 100% correct.


The steelies are the best looking wheels on the 21 bronco. I'll say it.

Wifey says steelies look like a basic winter tire wheel setup. Not really a big fan of upgraded aluminum wheel option and not cheap! How does aftermarket wheel upgrade compare

 

[Lagrange 6g]

Does look great!

Agree Steelies look great. Easy to wash as well

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