Into the Hell's Gate bath tub in my new Bronco @ Moab Utah

[Xjeepowner]

Good job, looks like you did it backwards.
That's a much better way, going out the steep side a lot of trucks have rolled.

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[the poacher]

Oh yeah, I know. I need to get a compressor as well when I decide to get serious. Currently have some skid plates on order.
I've had some discussions with folks that don't understand how much power these broncos have. Claiming to run bigger tires, you need new gears, not understanding that the 4.70 gears will get it done with most reasonable tire sizes, and could even get away with it with the 40s' if you want to.
Though I think if I were to do 40s' I would want to go with the Dana 44 front drive unit and the 5.38 gears and the 32spline axles.

I am debating now as to whether go 35's or 37's, and keep my existing 33's as my winter tires. This of course would allow me to keep my original gearing. If you did 40's, I agree that would mandate a change in gearing. A lot weight gain once you get into 40's...

 

[mike8675309]

I am debating now as to whether go 35's or 37's, and keep my existing 33's as my winter tires. This of course would allow me to keep my original gearing. If you did 40's, I agree that would mandate a change in gearing. A lot weight gain once you get into 40's...

I've decided if I go 40's I'll update the driveline due to the strength concerns. I think 37's would be the biggest I would do on stock systems. And that would be plenty for many things.

A quick little bit of research looks that I would want the following.

Dana Ultimate 44 front drive unit ($3419.10)


32 spline Front Axle Shafts ($2,849.99)

Dana 60 semi-floating rear axle for the bronco (unavailable currently)

 

[the poacher]

I've decided if I go 40's I'll update the driveline due to the strength concerns. I think 37's would be the biggest I would do on stock systems. And that would be plenty for many things.

A quick little bit of research looks that I would want the following.

Dana Ultimate 44 front drive unit ($3419.10)


32 spline Front Axle Shafts ($2,849.99)

Dana 60 semi-floating rear axle for the bronco (unavailable currently)

Those would be some sweet upgrades. By staying with 37's, I could take that cash and replace my suspension with a set of Kings or Fox.

 

[rwm01]

On Texas Off-Roadeo, the one Badlands on KO2 33's kept up just fine with all the 35s

I drove the Badlands on 33s at the Texas Off-Roadeo in October. I chose to drive it because I have a non-Sasquatch Badlands.

With 4 people in it, we used the skid plates a lot more than the Sasquatch Broncos, but handled all obstacles with ease.

(I did learn it would be best to add rear shock skid plates with the 33s).

 

[lakesinai]

I drove the Badlands on 33s at the Texas Off-Roadeo in October. I chose to drive it because I have a non-Sasquatch Badlands.

With 4 people in it, we used the skid plates a lot more than the Sasquatch Broncos, but handled all obstacles with ease.

(I did learn it would be best to add rear shock skid plates with the 33s).

I was there October 31!

 

[rwm01]

October 29

 

[Oceanfabreze]

As we all know, video/photos never really show how steep something really is. The sound of my tires slipping on the slickrock in Moab, UT as I enter into this bathtub on the infamous Hell's Gate Revenge trail, while in Crawl mode, will hint at how steep it really was. Lot's of fun, and certainly sphincter tightening...

you walked up that with ease. nicely done

 

[Juiced21]

As the lifted Rubicon on 35's leading me inspired me, glad to read that I inspired you. Have faith in your Bronco, and if you can hook up with someone who knows the trail, follow them, and you will have a safe time, and a blast.

I agree with this; Hells Revenge was the third trail I’ve ever driven in my life (been a passenger here and there but bought the Bronco to really get into the playing outside with expensive toys). If I can do that trail as a complete novice I bet most anybody in here with a solid set and some stable nerves can hang as well! I went with a guy who ran that trail once about 8 years ago and we did the loooooong loop, I skipped the hot tubs and Hells gate but did the rest and it was INCREDIBLE! Our trucks are fucking tanks!

 

[mpeugeot]

Those would be some sweet upgrades. By staying with 37's, I could take that cash and replace my suspension with a set of Kings or Fox.

If you decide to go to 37's, you should consider ordering the HOSS 3.0 steering rack too.

 

[mike8675309]

Those would be some sweet upgrades. By staying with 37's, I could take that cash and replace my suspension with a set of Kings or Fox.

I'm not planning on doing any upgrades like that for a few years (I plan to get all the life out of these Goodyears I paid for). But I'm sure if I do, a bunch of suspension stuff would come along. I may do 37s first with the stock SAS suspension and just do a body lift plus some clearancing.

 

[mybikeisred]

Well done. You made that shit look too easy.

 

[the poacher]

Well done. You made that shit look too easy.

Hey mybikeisred, I wish I could say it was because of my masterful driving skills. But truth be told, it looked easy due to the capabilities of the Bronco.

 

[the poacher]

I'm not planning on doing any upgrades like that for a few years (I plan to get all the life out of these Goodyears I paid for). But I'm sure if I do, a bunch of suspension stuff would come along. I may do 37s first with the stock SAS suspension and just do a body lift plus some clearancing.

 

[the poacher]

That makes good sense, you paid for them so definitely use them. As you will find out, you truck is very capable right out of the box. I am hoping to upgrade my wheels and tires later this spring. Interim, I intend on continuing to test the capabilities of the truck out.

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