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As a longtime Toyota off-roader, I currently have a 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium after owning an FJ Cruiser for 10 years, and who lives in Colorado where I have traveled extensively throughout some of the most epic mountain trails across America, I have finally thrown in the towel to Toyota and reserved a Badlands Sasquatch Lux edition on the 2nd day of reservations.

Mainly because of the weak engine and non-existing tech. The 4Runner and FJ share the same exact engine and gears, which are horribly underpowered and badly geared. My fix to that issue was a Power Commander for higher RPM gear switching, and re-gearing from factory 3.73 gears to 4.88. The technology does not even exist in a 4R. The headunit was something out of 2005 with a tiny screen and untrustworthy built-in GPS, which was replaced with a Kenwood unit. There isn't an option for a factory front locker, just their A-TRAC, which sense which wheel is off the ground and applies more power to the wheel that is touching the ground. The stock suspension is pretty weak, which I changed out for the OME BP-51 kit with Total Chaos UCAs. And you STILL cannot fit 35s without reshaping the wheel well! And there isn't an option for a heated steering wheel, which is needed here in Colorado!

So as soon as I saw that the new Bronco comes with 35s, front and rear lockers, full skid plates, heated steering wheel, AMAZING tech with the 360 camera as you are driving, 4x4 Auto option, 4.7 gears, removable top and doors and looks badass I just knew it was time to move on from Toyota to the Bronco.

Here are some pics of the adventures I've had in the 4Runner and hope to soon have in the Bronco
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Welcome...awesome pics! Your Bronco will look great in those pictures as well. Can't wait to see them...when ever that will be. (y)
 

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I loved the reliability of my 4Runner and hoping Toyota takes some notes from Ford when it comes to competing with Bronco. However I do think Ford knocked it out of the park with The Bronco. I’m still torn between a Squatched Black Diamond, Squatched Base or non-Squatched Badlands. Sway bar disconnect feels more like like to have vs need to have. I’d always be disappointed not having gone Squatch.
 

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Those are some epic looking drives. Man I miss the west
 

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As a longtime Toyota off-roader, I currently have a 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium after owning an FJ Cruiser for 10 years, and who lives in Colorado where I have traveled extensively throughout some of the most epic mountain trails across America, I have finally thrown in the towel to Toyota and reserved a Badlands Sasquatch Lux edition on the 2nd day of reservations.

Mainly because of the weak engine and non-existing tech. The 4Runner and FJ share the same exact engine and gears, which are horribly underpowered and badly geared. My fix to that issue was a Power Commander for higher RPM gear switching, and re-gearing from factory 3.73 gears to 4.88. The technology does not even exist in a 4R. The headunit was something out of 2005 with a tiny screen and untrustworthy built-in GPS, which was replaced with a Kenwood unit. There isn't an option for a factory front locker, just their A-TRAC, which sense which wheel is off the ground and applies more power to the wheel that is touching the ground. The stock suspension is pretty weak, which I changed out for the OME BP-51 kit with Total Chaos UCAs. And you STILL cannot fit 35s without reshaping the wheel well! And there isn't an option for a heated steering wheel, which is needed here in Colorado!

So as soon as I saw that the new Bronco comes with 35s, front and rear lockers, full skid plates, heated steering wheel, AMAZING tech with the 360 camera as you are driving, 4x4 Auto option, 4.7 gears, removable top and doors and looks badass I just knew it was time to move on from Toyota to the Bronco.

Here are some pics of the adventures I've had in the 4Runner and hope to soon have in the Bronco
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Heck ya brother. Nice write up, photos and rig. I’m up in Denver but would love to meet once we get our Broncos for some big mountain riding. I also went with Badlands, sas and high package.
 

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As a longtime Toyota off-roader, I currently have a 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium after owning an FJ Cruiser for 10 years, and who lives in Colorado where I have traveled extensively throughout some of the most epic mountain trails across America, I have finally thrown in the towel to Toyota and reserved a Badlands Sasquatch Lux edition on the 2nd day of reservations.

Mainly because of the weak engine and non-existing tech. The 4Runner and FJ share the same exact engine and gears, which are horribly underpowered and badly geared. My fix to that issue was a Power Commander for higher RPM gear switching, and re-gearing from factory 3.73 gears to 4.88. The technology does not even exist in a 4R. The headunit was something out of 2005 with a tiny screen and untrustworthy built-in GPS, which was replaced with a Kenwood unit. There isn't an option for a factory front locker, just their A-TRAC, which sense which wheel is off the ground and applies more power to the wheel that is touching the ground. The stock suspension is pretty weak, which I changed out for the OME BP-51 kit with Total Chaos UCAs. And you STILL cannot fit 35s without reshaping the wheel well! And there isn't an option for a heated steering wheel, which is needed here in Colorado!

So as soon as I saw that the new Bronco comes with 35s, front and rear lockers, full skid plates, heated steering wheel, AMAZING tech with the 360 camera as you are driving, 4x4 Auto option, 4.7 gears, removable top and doors and looks badass I just knew it was time to move on from Toyota to the Bronco.

Here are some pics of the adventures I've had in the 4Runner and hope to soon have in the Bronco
Ford Bronco Goodbye 4Runner - Hello Badlands 121106729_10158688585414438_2898634105452061142_n


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Amazing. What trail is that first picture from?
 
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It's called Pearl Pass and it goes between Aspen and Crested Butte đź‘Ť
Is it super difficult? If not, that's going towards the top of the list for the trails i want to do first.
 

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It get so old hearing about the reliability of Toyota. Are they reliable? Relatively, yes, but most modern cars are. Toyota has had a horrible history of major issues and has a long history of excessive recalls and coverups. If you like em, cool, but they're not that good.
 

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Welcome to B6G... what took ya so long to find the place?
 
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I loved the reliability of my 4Runner and hoping Toyota takes some notes from Ford when it comes to competing with Bronco. However I do think Ford knocked it out of the park with The Bronco. I’m still torn between a Squatched Black Diamond, Squatched Base or non-Squatched Badlands. Sway bar disconnect feels more like like to have vs need to have. I’d always be disappointed not having gone Squatch.
I believe once you hone in on what you'll be doing the most of such as rocky off-roading, driving in sand, or just cruising you'll need able to decide what model you want. If you wanted to save money don't get the sway bar disconnect and just permanently remove the sway bar. You really don't need one unless you plan on corning quickly, imo.
 
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Heck ya brother. Nice write up, photos and rig. I’m up in Denver but would love to meet once we get our Broncos for some big mountain riding. I also went with Badlands, sas and high package.
Awesome, we'll definitely have to synch up!
 

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Love those pictures OP!

Just so you know you are now obligated to post pictures like that once you get your Bronco.
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