Bronco Team 2 door.

[STX Bronco]

You think? I haven't test driven a 2.3 yet but seems like the majority it telling me not to do it and to stick with the 2.7 I have

Stay with the 2.7! It’s like a rocket, I loved the 7MT but you had to be above 2500 rpm’s before it would get going.

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[Golfsnob]

IMHO the Everglades wheels are the best OEM wheel. Base model, 7 speed, Everglades wheels, Badlands suspension (4 door), Crawltek bumpers

 

[lapazleo]

Stay with the 2.7! It’s like a rocket, I loved the 7MT but you had to be above 2500 rpm’s before it would get going.

That's funny my 2.3 7mt has never been over 2400 and does just fine. It' all in your perception.

 

[STX Bronco]

IMHO the Everglades wheels are the best OEM wheel. Base model, 7 speed, Everglades wheels, Badlands suspension (4 door), Crawltek bumpers

I have to agree. They look as close as possible to match the Badlands grill.

 

[STX Bronco]

It's driving style. Some people in my urban area practically floor it going light to light. They would never be happy with my 2.3L manual. I have little hope of racing them on pavement and I don't care, it's not at all why I bought the Bronco.

If having a heavy foot and enjoying being first out of the stoplight gate and that sort of thing, I'd recommend V6 with requisite auto.

To each is there own, I have used mine on the beach, on the highway, on the grocery runs and have hauled a trailer loaded down moving my kid. It’s been great in every application and a blast to drive. It’s nice to have the extra get up and go when it’s needed. The 7MT was hard to let go for sure.

 

[dgorsett]

The day after I brought it home!

Three weeks later in S. Utah!

Felling the vibe

 

[adrewpower]

IMHO the Everglades wheels are the best OEM wheel. Base model, 7 speed, Everglades wheels, Badlands suspension (4 door), Crawltek bumpers

Do you really notice any difference once you put the 4dr Badlands suspension on a 2dr with a 2.3L?

 

[Golfsnob]

Do you really notice any difference once you put the 4dr Badlands suspension on a 2dr with a 2.3L?

Don't notice much difference in the way it rides. Maybe a slight bit stiffer but a non-factor. Gained 3" in the front and 2.5" in the rear. Sitting level all four corners at 40" from the ground to lip of the flare and 1" higher than a stock SAS. I'm running 35 BFG KO2's for reference. The Badlands 4 door suspension also came off a truck with the 2.7. Gave me the exact result I wanted without a lift or leveling kit.

 

[Seahund]

Thank you!

We've been debating a rooftop tent vs trailer vs ground tent. Only thing we know for sure after a couple days ownership and a roadtrip to the Smoky Mountains for the Bronco Stampede is that it doesn't have much cargo room! My wife is all about taking a road trip from Montana to Moab through the mountains etc. Some kind of roof rack and extra storage is going to be needed. Love it so much more than the 4dr I traded in though!

Pic from washing her down for the show and shine at the Bronco Stampede. No big adventures yet

Definitely!

 

[Seahund]

Non sasquatch badlands (no lift)
Method 706 17x8.5-0
Falken Wildpeak AT3W 315/70/17

How do you like the tire size? Do they fit in the well ok?

 

[Sardine]

How do you like the tire size? Do they fit in the well ok?

It really makes the bronco look proper. I think the 0 offset looks so much better than stock +30. I haven't noticed any drivability changes either and I know these are much heavier than the stock ones. Not sure if that's just because I have the V6.

No issues with rubbing at full lock. Haven't tried full lock while articulating or something like that but I haven't heard of people having issues with these same specs.

 

[paperboy]

IMHO the Everglades wheels are the best OEM wheel. Base model, 7 speed, Everglades wheels, Badlands suspension (4 door), Crawltek bumpers

Beautiful looking truck!

What is the sheen on the Everglade wheels? Is it closer to a gloss or flat finish? I have not seen them in person and different photos are playing tricks on my eyes!

Thanks

 

[bronco346]

Potato pic post lift kit.

Still deciding on what wheels to go with.

What lift kit did you use?

 

[Roll Tide!]

Beautiful looking truck!

What is the sheen on the Everglade wheels? Is it closer to a gloss or flat finish? I have not seen them in person and different photos are playing tricks on my eyes!

Thanks

Gloss

 

[Rusty Sheckelford]

It really makes the bronco look proper. I think the 0 offset looks so much better than stock +30. I haven't noticed any drivability changes either and I know these are much heavier than the stock ones. Not sure if that's just because I have the V6.

No issues with rubbing at full lock. Haven't tried full lock while articulating or something like that but I haven't heard of people having issues with these same specs.

I don't understand in what universe the wheels poking out of a car/truck makes it look "proper"?

That said though, your Bronco looks cool AF, even without an actual paintjob. My only concern would be rubbing during articulation?

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