Different GOAT programming based on the model and package?

[BRDDOGN]

Hey everyone. I apologize upfront if this has been asked and answered (I could not find anything) and if this is posted in the wrong spot. However, I could use some insight.

Me and my buddy when off roading this weekend. I have a Badlands w/ Sasquatch and he has a Badlands w/out without Sasquatch. His does have an aftermarket 3-inch lift and new 35’s. The weird thing was that we experienced 2 completely different setups when using the Mud/Rut GOAT mode. My Bronco went it into 4H and locked the rear diff. His Bronco did the same; however, his added a feature. It detached the stabilizer bar. Mine did not. Also, his ABS went hyperactive the entire time on any downslope. Mine never made a peep.

My question is: are the GOAT modes programmed differently based on the model and package? Thanks everyone!!!

Here a few pics of the great day!

Edited: My friend is an experienced wheeler. Hi JK crawler is a manual.

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[BigBend530]

Were you both going roughly the same speed when shifting into Mud/Rut Mode? I believe there is a speed limiter for when it does/doesn’t disconnect swaybar.

 

[Combustion_King]

Were you both going roughly the same speed when shifting into Rock Crawl Mode? I believe there is a speed limiter for when it does/doesn’t disconnect swaybar.

he said mud and ruts mode, not crawl.

id have to go turn mine on see, ive never used mud/ruts, but i do know rock crawl, puts mine in 4L, sway off, rears locked.

 

[BigBend530]

Thanks. Edited my previous post. Mud/Rut mode does not automatically disconnect swaybar. I dont have that feature so indont know if you can manually disconnect it in that mode.

 

[rtaylor]

My question is: are the GOAT modes programmed differently based on the model and package? Thanks everyone!!!

There shouldn't be a difference. Swaybar disconnect is allowed in mud mode (allowed in any 4H/4L mode at low speed), it's just not the default. ABS could be a problem with erratic footwork or not using low gear on low traction downhill (not maintaining control).

 

[Combustion_King]

You can disconnect the sway bar in normal if you want. I use normal, and put my 4 wheel drive stuff on manually vs using the G.O.A.T. modes.

 

[BRDDOGN]

Were you both going roughly the same speed when shifting into Mud/Rut Mode? I believe there is a speed limiter for when it does/doesn’t disconnect swaybar.

Good morning and thank you for the response. We were both stopped when we placed the Broncos into Mud/Rut.

he said mud and ruts mode, not crawl.

id have to go turn mine on see, ive never used mud/ruts, but i do know rock crawl, puts mine in 4L, sway off, rears locked.

Good morning and thanks for the response. Agreed. We experienced the same when we used that GOAT mode.

 

[BRDDOGN]

There shouldn't be a difference. Swaybar disconnect is allowed in mud mode (allowed in any 4H/4L mode at low speed), it's just not the default. ABS could be a problem with erratic footwork or not using low gear on low traction downhill (not maintaining control).

Good morning and thanks for the response. My friend is an experienced wheeler but I will pass that along. He is used to his JK crawler that is a manual.

 

[BRDDOGN]

There shouldn't be a difference. Swaybar disconnect is allowed in mud mode (allowed in any 4H/4L mode at low speed), it's just not the default. ABS could be a problem with erratic footwork or not using low gear on low traction downhill (not maintaining control).

Your second table is interesting. Ours did not lock the front in mud/ruts. And if I recall correctly, I could not lock the front in 4H regardless of mode. I’ll need to double check that.

 

[orion]

Your second table is interesting. Ours did not lock the front in mud/ruts. And if I recall correctly, I could not lock the front in 4H regardless of mode. I’ll need to double check that.

Correct, front locker available in 4L only...

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