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Yes, but ideally you need to add a locker and re-gear the axles for the larger tires you plan on putting on. It won't be cheap.
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Expensive. This is why Sasquatch is a good deal. Getting the rear diff locker on Big Bend is a no brainer and makes the rig capable. Without it, you are limited.
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Yeah, I must've not even noticed it when I was building mine. hmm, now im torn on what to do lol. Basically confirmed my second thoughts.....
Buy it and enjoy it. Who cares what trim it is, you'll be able to customize it anyway you want. Remove the trim badge if that makes you feel better. If for some reason you still hate it, sell it and make a profit.
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Enjoy your Bronco! Or sell it for a tidy sum.
You're still way ahead of most of us who may not see our Bronco for (dare I say) years.
You're still way ahead of most of us who may not see our Bronco for (dare I say) years.
Like some others have mentioned, this comes down to how you are going to use your Bronco. Is this a daily driver? Bigger tires just for looks? What size?
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Mostly Daily Driver/ Weekend Warrior when I can get out of the city.
I was hoping 35s.
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I just saw these on another post, does this mean I can upgrade to locking differential, and a better gear axle ratio at as low as $1,800 with just this single part?
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You made an excellent choice. I thought the BB was the best value except for one thing: the advanced auto. I'm in Chicago area, so the idea of leaving that on all winter in case of black ice is comforting. The step up for that on the BB was obscene, so I just went BD instead. Oh, and decided I've had enough cloth seats in my life, wanted the MGV...
BB is excellent value.
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I really wanted 35s as well but I just don't think it's a responsible upgrade with the stock ratio.
Sure you can buy the gears for $1800 but have you seen the process to upgrade gears? Not something I would touch with a 10ft pole. You need to be a pro to do this IMO.
Also, sure you can get lockers after the fact but you won't have the it seamlessly integrated into the hero switches or the software/GOAT modes. At least not this early on.
I would highly recommend, considering 33s on the stock ratio. Maybe a 1" leveling kit. It looks really great with a little more of an aggressive tire.
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I still think that if you didn't know you needed the rear diff locker before, the reality is that you probably don't need it. Important for some use cases, but maybe not yours. Don't feel upset until you actually find your Bronco lacking in some aspect.
The combo of that ratio and 35s is closer to what I would consider a problem. There are reasons Ford won't let you build them like that.
The combo of that ratio and 35s is closer to what I would consider a problem. There are reasons Ford won't let you build them like that.
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You linked to the front only. Although for $1800 you are also upgrading from an open diff M190 to a locking M210. So it's a pretty big upgrade.
You'll need to add the ring gear & pinion for the rear as well as a locker. Ring gear and pinion is $365 and we don't know what a factory E-locker costs yet or if it will be offered aftermarket. An aftermarket locker from ARB for example is about $1000
Cheapest way to upgrade would be to get a locker for the stock 3.73 rear end then upgrade the ring and pinion later.
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I had originally chosen the Big Bend because the signature lighting was critical for me. The Lux package with the B&O sound system with larger display was important enough for me to upgrade to the Wildtrak. Imo (I haven't done the math) you're going to spend more money or at least close to it replacing the tires and lifting it than you would've just getting a Badlands SAS. The other issue I have with it is if there are any issues you've voided the warranty and need to handle it on your own.
Good luck!
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