Greetings from Northern California

[Radioman]

I am a 78 year old widower and have currently 3 vehicles: a 2-wheel drive 2020 Ranger Lariat because I always have had a pickup for hauling “stuff”, a 2017 Highlander Limited that was my wife’s that I keep to transport grandkids and others, and a 2-door manual 2012 Jeep Rubicon because I enjoy wheeling in the Sierras and the coastal mountains.

The Jeep has only 37,000 miles but is 10+ years old and as I am normally by myself in the boonies, I want to upgrade to a new 4X4 which with be the last one I purchase (probably). I am very interested in the Bronco as a replacement for the Jeep and have joined this forum to further my research.

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[FleshTuxedo]

Welcome!
This forum has a ton of great information!

 

[Fonz54]

I am a 78 year old widower and have currently 3 vehicles: a 2-wheel drive 2020 Ranger Lariat because I always have had a pickup for hauling “stuff”, a 2017 Highlander Limited that was my wife’s that I keep to transport grandkids and others, and a 2-door manual 2012 Jeep Rubicon because I enjoy wheeling in the Sierras and the coastal mountains.

The Jeep has only 37,000 miles but is 10+ years old and as I am normally by myself in the boonies, I want to upgrade to a new 4X4 which with be the last one I purchase (probably). I am very interested in the Bronco as a replacement for the Jeep and have joined this forum to further my research.

Welcome from Central CA!

 

[omg_bbq]

Welcome. I'm up in the Bay Area. I have nearly 20,000 miles on my 4 door Black Diamond Sasquatch. Feel free to ask any questions

 

[Oneand0]

Welcome from South Lake Tahoe! My father 82, drives my Badlands once in a while, and he just got one of those F-150 Lightnings for himself. Search for topics and ask away!

 

[Radioman]

Welcome. I'm up in the Bay Area. I have nearly 20,000 miles on my 4 door Black Diamond Sasquatch. Feel free to ask any questions

Thanks Eli. Exploring the Sasquatch...

 

[Radioman]

Welcome from South Lake Tahoe! My father 82, drives my Badlands once in a while, and he just got one of those F-150 Lightnings for himself. Search for topics and ask away!

Thanks Mario. Glad to learn your father is still active in the Bronco.

 

[ryn0s3r1]

Welcome aboard!

 

[BigBend530]

Welcome to the group.

I'm roughly 2 months into owning our Bronco. One of the early things I did was to review all of the trim levels (both what Ford publishes and more specific details from owners) comparing what comes standard with each trim and what trims are required for specific options and then start figuring out what features/options I could live without and/or likely not use. Of course, the first decision was 2 dr. or 4 dr.

Odds are if you search for it here, you're bound to find responses/answers you're looking for.

 

[Radioman]

Welcome to the group.

I'm roughly 2 months into owning our Bronco. One of the early things I did was to review all of the trim levels (both what Ford publishes and more specific details from owners) comparing what comes standard with each trim and what trims are required for specific options and then start figuring out what features/options I could live without and/or likely not use. Of course, the first decision was 2 dr. or 4 dr.

Odds are if you search for it here, you're bound to find responses/answers you're looking for.

Thanks for the welcome Dominic.
My current 4X4 is a 2 door Rubicon and I had to completely remove the rear seat in order to pack a large bag of recovery gear, a large bag of tools and survival equipment, an air compressor, and a small bag with soft shackles and snap straps. Include extra boots, a small cooler, snacks, and a jacket, the rear end is full. No way the above gear would fit without removing the rear seat. So, I need to discover if the rear seat on a 2-door Bronco is easily removable.

 

[DC9atnight]

Welcome to the forum. I live in the Bay Area and am loving my 2 door Bronco. I honestly got more information about the Bronco from this forum than Ford itself. This will be a great research project for you!

 

[BigBend530]

Thanks for the welcome Dominic.
My current 4X4 is a 2 door Rubicon and I had to completely remove the rear seat in order to pack a large bag of recovery gear, a large bag of tools and survival equipment and a small bag with soft shackles and snap straps. Include extra boots, a small cooler, snacks, and a jacket, the rear end is full. No way the above gear would fit without removing the rear seat. So, I need to discover if the rear seat on a 2-door Bronco is easily removable.

While I have not removed mine, there are numerous posts of members who have removed theirs. They do fold mostly flat but obviously more room if you were to completely remove them.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...at-delete-and-carpeted-platform-w-pics.68903/

You will likely find many comparison "attempts" between the Rubicon and the Bronco Badlands trim level in terms of standard features (lockers, upgraded suspension, etc.) without biggest tires available, like those with the Sasquatch package. Personally for us, the Badlands has a bit too many creature comfort type features that weren't "have to haves" and living in California ive already had a Ford SUV with black leather so we leaned towards cloth seats.

 

[Radioman]

While I have not removed mine, there are numerous posts of members who have removed theirs. They do fold mostly flat but obviously more room if you were to completely remove them.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...at-delete-and-carpeted-platform-w-pics.68903/

You will likely find many comparison "attempts" between the Rubicon and the Bronco Badlands trim level in terms of standard features (lockers, upgraded suspension, etc.) without biggest tires available, like those with the Sasquatch package. Personally for us, the Badlands has a bit too many creature comfort type features that weren't "have to haves" and living in California ive already had a Ford SUV with black leather so we leaned towards cloth seats.

Thanks again Dominic. I appreciate your help and knowledge. I have owned Toyota Landcruiser and Jeep since 1978. There are some "must have" items and some "like to have" items. I just have to research which favor of Bronco will met my wants.

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