BRUZR THE AIRBENDER. Big Bend Sasquatch 2.3L Build

[Mena541]

Looks amazing! Where you get badlands grill?

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[BroncoSarge]

Looks great where did you order the third brake light? ive ordered 4 times thru CJ Pony parts and they send me the Jeep version everytime and have to return.

Not sure there is a Bronco version yet. I have Rugged Ridge and just cut two holes for our lug pattern.

 

[Tacnav#1]

Great looking Bronco! Perfect color.

 

[MWILD]

Looks great, but I’d ditch the fridge magnets. Also, surprised you ditched the BB grille. It’s looks amazing with the carbonized grey. The badlands grill looks boring and cheese grater-ish

 

[LionFury23]

First, I hope this post meets the criteria of some users who believe the build forum is sacred. My wallet feels like the proper sacrifice has been made but if someone else wants to move it to photos or whatever, have at it. I know this ride is bad ass...

the details

- Reserved night of announcement; Ordered 2/3/2021; delivered 8/12/2021
- 2021 Softy Big Bend Sasquatch 2.3L w/ tow, CARB GRAY, mid package, premium lighting
- Upgrades at purchase:
* Trail Armor Rocker Panels - TRASH; returned and purchased factory rock rails
* Ford Bronco Floor and Cargo liners
* Molle bag kit for tailgate
- Stage 1 -March 2022
* Fabtech 1.5" Leveling Kit - rode great, highly recommend but came off with factory Sasquatch coil overs
- Stage 2 - April-May 2022
* Grill Swap - Line-X New Badlands Grill
* Oracle Letters w/ carb gray overlay (no thanks to Oracle)
* Oracle spare break light ring
* IAG Soft Top Lift
* Window & Windshield Tint
- Stage 3 - Late July 2022
* 3" ICON Stage 4 Adjustable Coil-Over Kit
* 37x12.5xR17 Nitto Ridge Grappler
* 17x8.5 Black Rhino Stadium
* ADD Bomber Front Bumper with Rigid center and fog lights
* ADD Bomber Skid Plate - not pictured **to be bolted on once it comes in the mail!
* ADD Rock Fighter Rear Bumper
* Rough Country Tailgate Reinforcement

Delivery Day

Leveling Kit Installed

New Grill and letters installed

Stage 3 Install

I'll post more pics and details in the coming days. Hopefully skid plate arrives soon and I can get it on a trail to really test it out. Some quick notes though:

- I didn't expect to get all this done so quickly. I assumed it would take 3-4 months to get all this stuff. So I paid the shop my deposit and sure enough later that day they called me back to inform me they would have everything except the skid plate within the week and they were ready to put me on the schedule. Crazy!
- I was pretty nervous about doing the lift kit and tires just because it drove so well from factory. All of that worry was for nothing. I'm actually shocked how well it still rides and drives.
- Since I have the 2.3L I was also worried about it feeling like it lacked power. While there is a very slight drop off in acceleration, it still has no problem getting up and going. After a few hundred miles, mileage seems to have dropped from about 18 to 17 mpg. Not bad!
- Rigid lights are bright AF!
- The Nitto tires are incredible. I remember pulling out of the dealership last year and immediately throwing a rock off those goodyears. So far no rocks flinging from the nittos! Also very quiet

Lastly, if anyone is interested in doing a self squatch, I will be listing my take off stuff soon. Will post a link here once I get them set up

BEAST!!

 

[NormanBronco]

Looks great, but I’d ditch the fridge magnets. Also, surprised you ditched the BB grille. It’s looks amazing with the carbonized grey. The badlands grill looks boring and cheese grater-ish

I like cheese tho

 

[NormanBronco]

did a little light off roading last weekend. wife got her first taste on the trail

 

[HorizonHunter]

did a little light off roading last weekend. wife got her first taste on the trail

I keep coming back to this bumper, but my hesitation is no winch. Do you feel like you're missing out? And how are you using the integrated 6“? They seem pretty low for a spot, and huge for flood. Any idea if it's compatible with factory steel skid?

 

[FETTBRONCO]

Love it. Here's my big bend just starting off. Mid pkg, lighting, fab fours front bumper, Icon 3 inch leveling kit, 37 cooper's, 17in fifteen52 wheels, color matched paint on flairs, door handles and lettering. Planning on coil overs soon.

 

[Gil Carolina]

First, I hope this post meets the criteria of some users who believe the build forum is sacred. My wallet feels like the proper sacrifice has been made but if someone else wants to move it to photos or whatever, have at it. I know this ride is bad ass...

the details

- Reserved night of announcement; Ordered 2/3/2021; delivered 8/12/2021
- 2021 Softy Big Bend Sasquatch 2.3L w/ tow, CARB GRAY, mid package, premium lighting
- Upgrades at purchase:
* Trail Armor Rocker Panels - TRASH; returned and purchased factory rock rails
* Ford Bronco Floor and Cargo liners
* Molle bag kit for tailgate
- Stage 1 -March 2022
* Fabtech 1.5" Leveling Kit - rode great, highly recommend but came off with factory Sasquatch coil overs
- Stage 2 - April-May 2022
* Grill Swap - Line-X New Badlands Grill
* Oracle Letters w/ carb gray overlay (no thanks to Oracle)
* Oracle spare break light ring
* IAG Soft Top Lift
* Window & Windshield Tint
- Stage 3 - Late July 2022
* 3" ICON Stage 4 Adjustable Coil-Over Kit
* 37x12.5xR17 Nitto Ridge Grappler
* 17x8.5 Black Rhino Stadium
* ADD Bomber Front Bumper with Rigid center and fog lights
* ADD Bomber Skid Plate - not pictured **to be bolted on once it comes in the mail!
* ADD Rock Fighter Rear Bumper
* Rough Country Tailgate Reinforcement

Delivery Day

Leveling Kit Installed

New Grill and letters installed

Stage 3 Install

I'll post more pics and details in the coming days. Hopefully skid plate arrives soon and I can get it on a trail to really test it out. Some quick notes though:

- I didn't expect to get all this done so quickly. I assumed it would take 3-4 months to get all this stuff. So I paid the shop my deposit and sure enough later that day they called me back to inform me they would have everything except the skid plate within the week and they were ready to put me on the schedule. Crazy!
- I was pretty nervous about doing the lift kit and tires just because it drove so well from factory. All of that worry was for nothing. I'm actually shocked how well it still rides and drives.
- Since I have the 2.3L I was also worried about it feeling like it lacked power. While there is a very slight drop off in acceleration, it still has no problem getting up and going. After a few hundred miles, mileage seems to have dropped from about 18 to 17 mpg. Not bad!
- Rigid lights are bright AF!
- The Nitto tires are incredible. I remember pulling out of the dealership last year and immediately throwing a rock off those goodyears. So far no rocks flinging from the nittos! Also very quiet

Lastly, if anyone is interested in doing a self squatch, I will be listing my take off stuff soon. Will post a link here once I get them set up

carb grey is the only way!!

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