Front Dig - need to add to manual trans model

[eBronco]

Right now, there is only one option that I am truly pining for in the MT Bronco and that is the front dig. Please, please FORD, give us MT enthusiasts the ability to use the front dig. Thanks in advance.

I will take a button, lever or switch to activate it.

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[eBronco]

I mentioned this in another thread, but I think it has to do with saving the clutch. The front dig feature would probably cause the clutch to slip a lot during operation, which could cause a lot of wear and possible clutch failure.

When I would need to use the front dig, I would not be worried about the clutch. It isn't like it would be used in a parking lot. If the clutch slips on the trail using front dig, then there is a problem with the clutch. Are you saying Ford tested the FRONT dig on the trail and the MT slipped?

 

[eBronco]

I don't know for sure, that's just my guess. I know it uses the traction control and ABS to brake the inside wheel, so maybe you could flash a different cal to the ABS module to enable the feature on an MT model. I would think the aftermarket would look into this. We'll see.

I would like to have it available from the factory, but if an aftermarket flash / adding a button or switch or lever would work, I would be fine with that too. It is hard to believe that the clutch would slip.

 

[eBronco]

I hear what you are saying. But I can't think of any other reason why it wouldn't be available on the manual. I'll try to see if I can get some info on this topic later this week.

Excellent,

Thanks so much.

 

[eBronco]

Also, the crawl ratio is the best in the MT. Having the dig available to a competent driver with the MT would make this an off road monster.

 

[The Pope]

With the Dig only applying brake to one wheel..... I'm not really seeing too much of an issue with the clutch. Then again, I don't know the inter workings of this on the Bronco .

I hear what you are saying. But I can't think of any other reason why it wouldn't be available on the manual. I'll try to see if I can get some info on this topic later this week.

This would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PR4X4]

So the locking front diff is not available with the manual trans? So this means you cannot get the Sasquatch Pkg with a manual?

 

[jaeggernaut]

is the 'front dig' the 'trail turn assist'?
I'm targeting the MT too and want to know what i'm NOT going to get (besides the 2.7 ?)

 

[PR4X4]

No, the locking front diff is available with the manual, as the Badlands model has both the manual and a front diff lock standard. I have not seen anything saying the Sasquatch package cannot be ordered with a manual, but this is something else I will try to confirm this week.

Thanks for the clarification. I thought front dig was perhaps "slang" for a locking diff, but now I see this thread appears to be discussing another feature.

 

[eBronco]

It would be great to have a L/R button on the steering wheel (like a manual shift auto, aka paddle shifter). Mount them on the steering wheel with a press and hold feature (hold the paddle to engage the brake).

Come on FORD !!

 

[G.ATX.M]

No, the locking front diff is available with the manual, as the Badlands model has both the manual and a front diff lock standard. I have not seen anything saying the Sasquatch package cannot be ordered with a manual, but this is something else I will try to confirm this week.

Confirmed No MT Sasquachi

 

[eBronco]

I saw that. Seems like a MASSIVE oversight to me. I really hope they change that for production.

That is insanity.

 

[jaeggernaut]

Whaaaa? I’m tweeting him back right now!

 

[Werkedperformance]

No huge reason they can't add in a fun stick brake for MT. Like the drift stick for the Focus RS. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw that OE or Aftermarket.......

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