My thoughts exactly. If the original spec is not sufficient while the wheel wells and overwhelming marketing communications scream “lift me baby” in what world is the correct answer “oh yeah, we can sell you that as an upgrade”.
, much less when the package didn't include 37's. Where in the warranty book does it says they'll cover if you broke offroading ?You'll be fine for most offroad tasks, really you don't have to be scared of putting your Bronco to the paces in 4lo. Use common sense though. Just like you have learned from your atvs. Common sense can take anybody a long long ways on factory parts. i wouldn't let these pics scare me, i'll be more cautious to wheel a Bronco with 37's that's it. You should be ok to beat on it (don't abuse it) on 33's, little more concerned to beat on it with 35's but the factory put 35's on the SAS package so should be ok to wheel it relatively hard on 35's, definetely do not wheel it hard with 37's. common sense is the key.
. If you have a winch don't be affraid to use it.So if I understand you, in Fords advertising for the Bronco, the only images they showed was the Bronco bombing it up off-road. Then they shared via Bronco nation, Lauren Healy taking it everywhere to include in reverse up hells gate. Additionally, they included in the wheel well the words “lift me.”You'll be fine for most offroad tasks, really you don't have to be scared of putting your Bronco to the paces in 4lo. Use common sense though. Just like you have learned from your atvs. Common sense can take anybody a long long ways on factory parts. i wouldn't let these pics scare me, i'll be more cautious to wheel a Bronco with 37's that's it. You should be ok to beat on it (don't abuse it) on 33's, little more concerned to beat on it with 35's but the factory put 35's on the SAS package so should be ok to wheel it relatively hard on 35's, definetely do not wheel it hard with 37's. common sense is the key.
Should you expect to upgrade to wheel it harder ? yes with the bigger tires. Look at the guys at KOH with IFS.. they run very expensive heavier duty parts so they can bounce and abuse those vehicles. It'll be a learning curve for everybody on factory Bronco parts . . stick to 35's for now tops and see how far you can go with them. Avoid rocking it, bouncing it, avoid the "bump it" or "send it" calls especially if your trail party have been having refreshements that impair their/your ability to use common sense.
If you have a heavily modded vehicle then by all means have fun with it. Those big Jeeps/trucks you see in youtube videos with big tires running crazy trails have quite a bit of money invested in them. They're far away from stock and can be abused in so many ways is not even funny, but know even those can brake sometimes and the repairs cost will make you cry as well.
When my Wildtrak comes in (hopefully next year!) I will keep the components stock until there is a Ford warrantied upgrade. In another thread, a mechanic pointed out that the tie rods looked under-specced for an offroad vehicle. Too bad that they didn't beef this up for Sasquatch. Not that I typically do crazy stuff: I really value bulletproof components.
And if you have cubic dollars, you can make almost anything look good. It's all a matter of budget!True, but not much of an argument on which is better. King of the Hammers proves both IFS and SA are very competitive with each other.
Did it just snap the left side tie rod? Any idea if the steering rack is stripped or intact?I’ve officially joined the club. No where near abusive and that crap snapped like a twig.
Rack is still intact. Only broke the driver side. Welded it back together and drove it home. You know if I can just replace to rod? Seems it might be serviceable.
