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I’m just worried somethings broken on my Bronco, because I would think it could beat an XJ.
I haven't finished reading this thread, nor do I know the driver skill of the OP. However, from a purely objective response to the subject I will say that an XJ can wheel incredibly well in stock or mostly stock form. And, a slightly modified XJ will out wheel most Broncos. Before I get slammed, I'll say why I'm saying this.
I ordered my Bronco 13 months ago, just picked it up 3 days ago. After attending Off Roadeo, and getting nervous about the reliability of all the electronics (including flat tow mode), I had decided to cancel my order and not get the Bronco. At Off Roadeo, I quickly realized that the Bronco needed lockers switched on to go where my unlocked XJ would have gone easily. I've had numerous XJ's, from highly modified to stock. My current XJ is 2" lift with 30" tires and a rear limited slip.
Thankfully, the person who was going to buy the Bronco I had ordered also backed out, so I had another chance at it and decided to buy it. I love it, am very glad I went ahead and got it. However, while it is a MUCH better daily driver and highway vehicle, I have to accept that it will never be close to as capable off road as my lifted, locked XJ on 33's. It is totally possible that an experienced driver in a slightly modified XJ could out wheel an inexperienced driver in a locked Bronco.
The differences that are hugely beneficial are much better ground clearance, better articulation, and lighter weight. I parked my 2" lift XJ on 30's next to the Bronco Badlands on 33's and the XJ has considerably more ground clearance. My lifted, locked 33" tire XJ has a TON more ground clearance. This is huge off road. Still, the Bronco will get done what I want to do off road, I love having it and driving it, and I'm selling the XJ's.
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