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No thanks. To each their own I guess. I like Bronco because …well it’s a Bronco not a Jeep.
same here. I like it from a mechanical, innovated "omg they actually did it" standpoint, but the main feature that puts the Bronco ahead of the Jeep for me personally is the IFS.
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Looks familiar!

Clearly most of you haven't driven something with fully hydraulic steering. This rig, how you see it, has been 95+ MPH with one hand on the wheel @ <5psi in the tires MANY times. Solid axles doesn't equate terrible handling, it's the steering, caster angle and alignment that can make all the difference. My setup is 2.5 turns lock to lock and feels identical to driving my 19' F350 that I tow with it.

I don't get why we are not celebrating a build, nearly everyone's beef with the Bronco when it was leaked was the lack of a SFA and a V8. Myself, I don't mind the TT V6 backed with a 10 speed and I'm on the fence with the IFS stuff, but I realize that 99% of these won't be wheeled anywhere near their limits and one of the biggest complaints of Jeep owners are the road manners.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised though, there are people out there that freak out about beadlocks on the street (oh noes, no DOT approval) not to mention hydraulic steering near a buss full of nuns.

I look forward to the challenge of putting modern axles under a new Bronco while retaining all of the factory electronics. I honestly don't think it would take much, all of the new D60/DS170/80 axles have four wheel speed sensors and factory locker options. It's just wiring at this point... That rig and every one like it is going to turn heads and spark conversation no matter where it's image goes..... and for a good reason.

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Awesome!
There you go SAS crowd! IFS And Solid!
Now….. Come on Coyote!!!!
 

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Looks familiar!

Clearly most of you haven't driven something with fully hydraulic steering. This rig, how you see it, has been 95+ MPH with one hand on the wheel @ <5psi in the tires MANY times. Solid axles doesn't equate terrible handling, it's the steering, caster angle and alignment that can make all the difference. My setup is 2.5 turns lock to lock and feels identical to driving my 19' F350 that I tow with it.

I don't get why we are not celebrating a build, nearly everyone's beef with the Bronco when it was leaked was the lack of a SFA and a V8. Myself, I don't mind the TT V6 backed with a 10 speed and I'm on the fence with the IFS stuff, but I realize that 99% of these won't be wheeled anywhere near their limits and one of the biggest complaints of Jeep owners are the road manners.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised though, there are people out there that freak out about beadlocks on the street (oh noes, no DOT approval) not to mention hydraulic steering near a buss full of nuns.

I look forward to the challenge of putting modern axles under a new Bronco while retaining all of the factory electronics. I honestly don't think it would take much, all of the new D60/DS170/80 axles have four wheel speed sensors and factory locker options. It's just wiring at this point... That rig and every one like it is going to turn heads and spark conversation no matter where it's image goes..... and for a good reason.

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I fixed it for you.

A wheel Barrow is best used as a single tire up front. Its better for K-turns. A wide tire is recommended for soft sand. Any any departure from intended design is a mark of the beast and the devil is near.

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This is awesome. Seems like he’s making good progress on the build. Can’t wait to see it crush trails.

Really sad that this guy has to explain himself for innovating and pushing the boundaries on a brand new platform.

Never seen so much hate for a dude building cool shit from other “enthusiasts”.
 

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One step closer to making the new bronco a real bronco.

Next up: manual transfer case lever, window vents, and a v8.
Don’t forget vacuum wipers, manual steering, drum brakes and three on the tree. Oh, and an oil canning steel hardtop.
 

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I love those old window vents. Miss having em in new vehicles.
My 2 daily drivers have em. :ROFLMAO: Its the benefits of being poorish.
 
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I don't get why we are not celebrating a build
Good thing you didn't see the first thread that leaked your build. You hurt A LOT of feelings in that post and made a bunch people upset with what you did with your Bronco, your money and your time.

While it is my plan to push the IFS to it limits, I like what you have done and I look forward to seeing it at SEMA (hopefully up close). Only question I had was if you had to cut the floor boards for a manual transfer case (jokingly, kinda) and if you plan to maintain all the electronic gizmos.
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