Bronco tackles Chinaman Gulch in CO!

[broncoepic]

From what I found on his YouTube is that he’s got a stock badlands Sasquatch with 35” Mickey Thompson MTZ P3 MT’s with Icon Rebound Pro wheels.

Did I miss it? What was the lift and tires on the BL?

I want to thank everyone for the comments and kudos. I'm also open to constructive criticism so please don't be shy to post suggestions and recommendations as it'll only result in better content. I'm the driver of the Bronco in this video and the Bronco is a BL trim w/ the stock OEM Sasquatch lift, stock OEM armor, aftermarket Icon Rebound Pro wheels (17x8.5, 0mm offset), and Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3 MT tires (35x12.5"). I've done several trails out in Moab and in CO since taking delivery approximately 2 months ago. It's proven to be very capable in stock form (minus the wheels and tires) and I feel it's just as capable as the competition (Wranglers, 4Runners, Defenders, etc). That being said, I've identified some key upgrades and modifications that will improve the capabilities of the Bronco.

To that end, I've ordered and I'm patiently waiting to take delivery of the King Shocks 2.5" adjustable coilover setup w/ adjustable compression as well as the RPG Off-road Upper Control Arm and Tie Rod kit. I've also reached out to a vendor in CO who specializes in armor to get a rough ETA for their Bronco offerings. In an upcoming video, I'll go over in detail the trail damage sustained and my thoughts on what I feel are the 'must have' modifications and upgrades.

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[GloNDark]

I want to thank everyone for the comments and kudos. I'm also open to constructive criticism so please don't be shy to post suggestions and recommendations as it'll only result in better content. I'm the driver of the Bronco in this video and the Bronco is a BL trim w/ the stock OEM Sasquatch lift, stock OEM armor, aftermarket Icon Rebound Pro wheels (17x8.5, 0mm offset), and Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3 MT tires (35x12.5"). I've done several trails out in Moab and in CO since taking delivery approximately 2 months ago. It's proven to be very capable in stock form (minus the wheels and tires) and I feel it's just as capable as the competition (Wranglers, 4Runners, Defenders, etc). That being said, I've identified some key upgrades and modifications that will improve the capabilities of the Bronco.

To that end, I've ordered and I'm patiently waiting to take delivery of the King Shocks 2.5" adjustable coilover setup w/ adjustable compression as well as the RPG Off-road Upper Control Arm and Tie Rod kit. I've also reached out to a vendor in CO who specializes in armor to get a rough ETA for their Bronco offerings. In an upcoming video, I'll go over in detail the trail damage sustained and my thoughts on what I feel are the 'must have' modifications and upgrades.

Dig the video man. The Bronco seemed to make everything look pretty easy. Can't wait for more videos and upgrades.

 

[wrbix]

Anyone else smell Jeep clutch?

 

[Aviboy97]

I can smell the burnt clutch on the Wrangler from here. Wow.

 

[Rick Astley]

So that’s why all the hard core off roaders want a manual

Well to be fair, that guy was rather ham fisted (footed?) with the clutch.

Not to mention that Ford threw quite a bit of hardware and tech at the MT (more so than for the tie rods!).

• 95:1 crawl ratio compared to 84:1
  • You've got about 29,000 traction-limited tq below 1,000 rpm and you essentially can't kill the clutch
• no-clutch re-start
• hill hold

I have a feeling it could be done smoother and lower RPM in the Bronco with MT simply due to the hardware it's equipped with.

Wrangler hasn't had these tech upgrades. Maybe next generation, likely not given Jeep's technology creep is glacial.

 

[joeramirez]

@broncoepic Nice work and yes please keep us updated on your upgrades and deficiencies you find with the stock setup. I read that that trail is an 9/10 difficulty but you (Bronco) made it look pretty easy! Well done.

 

[Blksn955.o]

Awesome video enjoy your setup.

 

[FlyingBronco]

Beat me to it. You think the other guys in the video are the carpet pissers?

Good fuckin burgers dude

 

[Red Mountain Pass]

Nice vid

That lead Jeep needs to figure out where his auto start/stop off button is located?

 

[JohnZi]

I want to thank everyone for the comments and kudos. I'm also open to constructive criticism so please don't be shy to post suggestions and recommendations as it'll only result in better content. I'm the driver of the Bronco in this video and the Bronco is a BL trim w/ the stock OEM Sasquatch lift, stock OEM armor, aftermarket Icon Rebound Pro wheels (17x8.5, 0mm offset), and Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3 MT tires (35x12.5"). I've done several trails out in Moab and in CO since taking delivery approximately 2 months ago. It's proven to be very capable in stock form (minus the wheels and tires) and I feel it's just as capable as the competition (Wranglers, 4Runners, Defenders, etc). That being said, I've identified some key upgrades and modifications that will improve the capabilities of the Bronco.

To that end, I've ordered and I'm patiently waiting to take delivery of the King Shocks 2.5" adjustable coilover setup w/ adjustable compression as well as the RPG Off-road Upper Control Arm and Tie Rod kit. I've also reached out to a vendor in CO who specializes in armor to get a rough ETA for their Bronco offerings. In an upcoming video, I'll go over in detail the trail damage sustained and my thoughts on what I feel are the 'must have' modifications and upgrades.

Great video man! Hearing those scratches made me really anxious but its inevitable if we want to play! I dig those tires, how are they one the road? handling and noise? I see they are 65 pounds compared to Baja Boss- 70 pounds. I 'm looking for some nice looking lightish setup

 

[De Brus]

Well to be fair, that guy was rather ham fisted (footed?) with the clutch.

Not to mention that Ford threw quite a bit of hardware and tech at the MT (more so than for the tie rods!).

• 95:1 crawl ratio compared to 84:1
  • You've got about 29,000 traction-limited tq below 1,000 rpm and you essentially can't kill the clutch
• no-clutch re-start
• hill hold

I have a feeling it could be done smoother and lower RPM in the Bronco with MT simply due to the hardware it's equipped with.

Wrangler hasn't had these tech upgrades. Maybe next generation, likely not given Jeep's technology creep is glacial.

But the hard-core guys want manual because they DoNt wAnt nO FuCkInG nAnNiEs!!

 

[BaseSquatch]

I want to thank everyone for the comments and kudos. I'm also open to constructive criticism so please don't be shy to post suggestions and recommendations as it'll only result in better content. I'm the driver of the Bronco in this video and the Bronco is a BL trim w/ the stock OEM Sasquatch lift, stock OEM armor, aftermarket Icon Rebound Pro wheels (17x8.5, 0mm offset), and Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3 MT tires (35x12.5"). I've done several trails out in Moab and in CO since taking delivery approximately 2 months ago. It's proven to be very capable in stock form (minus the wheels and tires) and I feel it's just as capable as the competition (Wranglers, 4Runners, Defenders, etc). That being said, I've identified some key upgrades and modifications that will improve the capabilities of the Bronco.

To that end, I've ordered and I'm patiently waiting to take delivery of the King Shocks 2.5" adjustable coilover setup w/ adjustable compression as well as the RPG Off-road Upper Control Arm and Tie Rod kit. I've also reached out to a vendor in CO who specializes in armor to get a rough ETA for their Bronco offerings. In an upcoming video, I'll go over in detail the trail damage sustained and my thoughts on what I feel are the 'must have' modifications and upgrades.

Love your videos and your commentary. Glad to see other people actually putting the Bronco to use as well.

Let me know when you get in touch with the vendor in CO. I live right outside Denver. And after all the wheeling I’ve done so far, my biggest complaint is how exposed and vulnerable the control/trailing arm mounts are. I need skid plates for those ASAP.

 

[Rick Astley]

But the hard-core guys want manual because they DoNt wAnt nO FuCkInG nAnNiEs!!

If you want to be that hard core these days, just take out the alternator and go till the battery dies.

Or buy a classic car/rig/truck because nothing made these days is going to be free of modern technologies!

 

[skater777]

Walter: ...and Dude, Chinaman is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian American.

 

[Bronco Pilot]

Great driving! Awesome to see you out there putting the Bronco to work. I also love your tire choice. I ran Mickey's on my '78 Bronco, I have them on my F-150, and I'm planning to put them on my new Bronc when I pick it up next week.

I can't wait to join you on the trail.

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