Black Diamond Bronco Thread

[Studawg]

But it's listed as a separate item to the disconnect...that always made me think it was different shocks and/or springs to the others

Yep its the swaybar disconnect and the Bilstein dampers. The Bilstein are standard on the Badlands, and you get them without having to get the Sas package. Thats the only trim like that. I wouldn't think they would have 3 different springs right? Just Sasquatch and non Sasquatch.
This is why Im thinking the Black D springs must be the same as the Badlands springs, and if 285/70/17s can fit on the BL, Id think they can fit on the BD.

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[The Driving Viking]

Yeah but Im thinking/hoping the "Badlands suspension" really just means the swaybar disconnect. The "High Clearance" is still listed as option on the Badlands.

Nope they list the disconnect as a separate option at the bottom of the list.

 

[Studawg]

Nope they list the disconnect as a separate option at the bottom of the list.

Where? Not where I'm looking.

 

[Carolina Jim]

Yeah but Im thinking/hoping the "Badlands suspension" really just means the swaybar disconnect

But it's listed as a separate item to the disconnect

Yep its the swaybar disconnect and the Bilstein dampers.

suspension questions? you might want to look up teocalimg posts after mid-july. He's a Ford engineer pretty close to that issue

 

[Proudy202]

Where? Not where I'm looking.

 

[Studawg]

I see what you're saying, but they are both listed as standard, so "Badlands Suspension" includes the sway bar disconnect. The suspension on the Badlands also includes as standard the Bilstein dampers, which no other trim level does, without the Sasquatch package. My question is, is there anything else different about the Badlands suspension, besides swaybar disconnect and Bilstein dampers, that would give it more room to fit tires?

 

[The Driving Viking]

I see what you're saying, but they are both listed as standard, so "Badlands Suspension" includes the sway bar disconnect. The suspension on the Badlands also includes as standard the Bilstein dampers, which no other trim level does, without the Sasquatch package. My question is, is there anything else different about the Badlands suspension, besides swaybar disconnect and Bilstein dampers, that would give it more room to fit tires?

Don't really know for sure but being that there's multiple differences it may be different enough that they can fit 33s. The Bilsteins may even make a difference by themselves.

I definitely wish there was a way to find out for sure. Because that makes differences in deciding factors of what packages to get and what not to get.

I just have that feeling there is a difference.

 

[Rodbeebe]

I think the auto trans. is included with the Outer Banks Trim.

Outer banks includes 10 speed auto and mid package

 

[Studawg]

BD tires are 31.6” tall. 285/70/17s are 32.8. That’s only .6” closer to the wheel well and .4” closer to the inside. Surely they will fit right?

 

[kodiakisland]

BD tires are 31.6” tall. 285/70/17s are 32.8. That’s only .6” closer to the wheel well and .4” closer to the inside. Surely they will fit right?

One would think, but the issue will be clearance at full compression and full lock. Backspacing plays a huge part, as well as the wheelwell design and control arms.

I am planning to put either 295/70/17s or 285/75/17s on before I drive it off the lot. I can trim the wheelwell if needed, but I'll have to change wheels if the backspacing doesn't give enough clearance with the control arms.

The 285/70/17s shouldn't be a problem.

 

[MrJoe]

Is this a Black Diamond? I originally reserved the Badlands, but I need something lower due to a handicap. This one might work.

 

[kodiakisland]

Is this a Black Diamond? I originally reserved the Badlands, but I need something lower due to a handicap. This one might work.

The BD is the second lowest vehicle as the tires on it are actually 31.6 inches.

 

[wvmtneer]

I am planning to put either 295/70/17s or 285/75/17s on before I drive it off the lot. I can trim the wheelwell if needed, but I'll have to change wheels if the backspacing doesn't give enough clearance with the control arms.

The 285/70/17s shouldn't be a problem.

Are you going with the steelies or the optional high gloss wheels?

 

[kodiakisland]

Are you going with the steelies or the optional high gloss wheels?

I will order it with the steelies and test fit at the dealer. If I need different backspacing, I will find some aftermarket wheels then. I like the steelies and hope they work.

 

[wvmtneer]

I just reserved a BD, and plan on adding Sasquatch, 2.7, mid, and hard top(possibly dual). I’m still not sold on the 35 MTs (unknown weight,noise, snow/wet traction). I may even sell them and get lighter 33 ATs,

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