This is sage advice.
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I've researched the same thing and Squatching is the most economical. Price for a BB or BD will be higher, much higher if you want an automatic which is currently "free" with Squatch. Squatch has some other nice features as well (wheels, tires. suspension, front locker, adv 4x4), and will be great in resale.
The current Ranger Rear End would be a pain to swap, totally different suspension mounting. The 2022 Ranger may have the same rear suspension, but I doubt it as leaf springs have load carrying and towing advantages.
The current Ranger Rear End would be a pain to swap, totally different suspension mounting. The 2022 Ranger may have the same rear suspension, but I doubt it as leaf springs have load carrying and towing advantages.
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Yeah, after market was listed as an option to be complete but never really an option for me since Squatch has so much that comes with.
More than I need really..
More than I need really..
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Great input everyone.
So if you want a rear locker = Squatch is best value until Ford offers as a la carte option.
So if you want a rear locker = Squatch is best value until Ford offers as a la carte option.
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I think so, just imagine driving a new Bronco off the lot and having the rear end "torn" apart to get one feature. And if anything goes wrong with the work getting to that point you get a big welp from the dealer. That alone is worth the $5k or w/e it comes out to, to get it from the word go. Not to mention it's not just the locker but upgraded suspension, wheels, etc..
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Sell one of those cars in your signature; one should cover it. Just saying.
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Interesting.. I am an October 1 Granger reservation which I think is likely an MY22
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Yeah, stupid kids and wife using all my bronco money on their cars. So selfish
Not even close. The Ranger uses a leaf in the rear as opposed to the Broncos 4 link (5 link?) setup. You'd have to ensure your have the right gear ratios, pinion flange, width. And then you'd have to find someone to weld the proper suspension mount points. That's a lot of work.
I see it like this, in order of bang for your buck.
1. Sasquatch - You're getting a lot more than a rear locker here. If you're actually going to use the the locker, then you'll actually be using gear ratio, lift, and bigger tires. By far the most economical sense.
2. Have an aftermarket shop install an ARB locker after purchase. It'll cost you $2500-3000 to do properly from a reputable shop. ARB lockers are awesome; nigh unbreakable. You get a locker but see my point in option 1.
3. Jump up to a trim that offers the locker as an option. You're paying for all the other things that come with that trim but probably about on par with Option 1.
I know the feeling....
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OP, I'm sort of in the same boat. I've been wanting the BB for awhile, but have been considering the Base with Sasquatch.
I've added a rear locker to all my saved configurations from the B&P.
The Sasquatch package is a bit of overkill for me, but it's really hard not to consider it for what you get (the nice stance and 4A are things I really like).
I had a Jeep wrangler sport, that I loved, and the Base Bronco has way more standard features. Adding the Sasquatch just takes it to another level.
I've added a rear locker to all my saved configurations from the B&P.
The Sasquatch package is a bit of overkill for me, but it's really hard not to consider it for what you get (the nice stance and 4A are things I really like).
I had a Jeep wrangler sport, that I loved, and the Base Bronco has way more standard features. Adding the Sasquatch just takes it to another level.
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$2500+ for a rear locker sounds high. Maybe find a different shop or type of locker. Also the new Bronco will have brake actuated traction control? If so, that means the rear axle will not simply act open. If implemented well and depending on type of driving, you might not miss a locking diff much.
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Because my former vehicles at least came with a limited slip differential, which i have made work in most situations. The saddest thing about the advent of the super cool factory locker has been the demise of the limited slip differential. Open diffs front and rear scare me.
Interesting thought about the traction control braking the spinning tire. That would make lockers less of a necessity.
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