BRUZR THE AIRBENDER. Big Bend Sasquatch 2.3L Build

[NormanBronco]

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

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[Cdrdan71]

Looks great!

 

[AZ_BRONC]

Nice beast!

 

[malt_liqueur]

first time I've seen that front bumper. I like that.

not so crazy about that price on it though lol

 

[DREWR13]

Looks great. My Icon STG4 goes on this Wednesday am I can't wait.

 

[sledin67]

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

That looks great. Nice clean look.

 

[mikelicalsi]

That came out great! How do you like the ADD bumpers? How long did it take you to put them on?

 

[Lak34ers]

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

Looks awesome. So want the bomber bumper but wish I could put a brush guard of some type on it. Think it could have one drilled on or is the top too narrow?

 

[Kygolfer]

Awesome. I have a Big Bend and I am most jealous of your grill.

 

[Doobie]

amazing build!

 

[Copperhorse73]

If u want it solve your 2.3 issues, get a throttle controller. 2.3 is just fine when throttle mapping is updated. U may lose an mpg or 2. I put the Ultimate9 in mine and even on 37s it makes Sport mode feel weak

 

[NormanBronco]

That came out great! How do you like the ADD bumpers? How long did it take you to put them on?

I LOVE THEM! I didn't intstall myself, but my mechanics indicated that they bolted up really easy. The longest part was wiring up the lights.

Looks awesome. So want the bomber bumper but wish I could put a brush guard of some type on it. Think it could have one drilled on or is the top too narrow?

Would be tough I'd think. A great fab guy could probably figure something out though

Awesome. I have a Big Bend and I am most jealous of your grill.

Get one! Other than finishing (paint/line-x/etc.) it's an easy upgrade. Super easy to swap out. I'm pretty sure the glovebox tools have the sockets you need and then you just need a trim removal tool to pop off clips (don't even really need that, you can do it with a flathead if you're careful

If u want it solve your 2.3 issues, get a throttle controller. 2.3 is just fine when throttle mapping is updated. U may lose an mpg or 2. I put the Ultimate9 in mine and even on 37s it makes Sport mode feel weak

Thanks! I will look into that. Like I said so far it's nothing I cant live with but I haven't really tested it yet

 

[Lilj4425]

Now THAT is how a Bronco should look. Very nice build.

 

[LOSTXGOLD]

sweet!
That front bumper is

 

[ChompSticks]

How long did it take to get your bumper once you ordered?

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