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Competition is good and benefits the consumer. Wrangler got to exist way too long without anyone challenging them to offer more. Bronco comes out and suddenly Wrangler sees V8, Hybrid, Diesel, new performance packages. And as Wrangler responds by one-upping Bronco, Bronco will have to respond model after model in an arms race. Can't rest on your laurels now.
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I'd be surprised if Jeep didn't do this. As a former owner of 4 Wranglers, what I always thought was most lacking was power. They just struggle a bit too much for my liking on the highway. This is a big reason I'm excited about the Bronco. I'm confident that the 2.3L will at least equal the Wrangler's power, maybe surpass it. The 2.7L which I'm getting should blow the Wrangler away.
It'll be interesting to see how long before Jeep puts in a more powerful engine. Oh, and I don't consider the 392 a solution to Jeep's engine problem. They need more power for the masses that cannot afford such a vehicle.
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I saw this Rubicon driving around Metro Detroit a few days ago. The 35's caught my eye.
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That's been an option already.upgraded tire carrier hinge to help support the weight of the larger spare tire
They haven't changed anything, since those wheels were already available too. So, they expected the customer to put the 35" tires on, now they offer it as an option. And, the Rubicon always had room for 35" tires. So, not really a response to the Sasquatch since it was all available, except the 35" tire as an option, prior to the Bronco.
Thanks for the link to the wrangler forum - now looking at Jeep... checking dealer inventory - yup there's my model
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Haha!
That doesn’t compare directly to Squatch - when they offer lockers, Dana 44s, gearing, springs and 35s on a sport - then they’re matching
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The real downside to the Wrangler is that they're approaching these things only because they 'have to' to stay competitive now. Unfortunately, Mopar's idea of staying competitive is basically an afterthought, with very little R&D and involves slapping parts together. Seeing how many guys run the local trails with even slightly bigger tires on their Wranglers, and then break axles, diff gears, etc. because the upgrades they've done don't have all the supporting mods needed. This new Bronco on the other hand, we can definitely hope (and expect) that the factory configuration with SAS package will be strong enough all around to not be breaking stuff easily on harder trails. I wonder if this Wrangler package will include stronger axles and other supporting mods or if they're just throwing odd bits at it to make it look competitive.
This is the main reason I haven't bought a Wrangler to date, too many upgrades and supporting mods needed to make them a real beast off road.
This is the main reason I haven't bought a Wrangler to date, too many upgrades and supporting mods needed to make them a real beast off road.
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If this package is only for the Rubicon, Ford still has them beat by a lot.
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Dude, OP’s right. Jeep is responding. They’re offering 35’s after Ford beat them to it. That’s it lol. Nobody said 35’s = Sasquatch.
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Great side point - Jeep Probably still can’t bring it self to open up the base trim like Ford has. Basequatch is a game changer.
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Yep, did that 2 years ago thinking my Bronco would be at least 3 years away. Looks like my timing may just happen, but if it doesn't I still have the Jeep to play with. And, it is fun to play with.Thanks for the link to the wrangler forum - now looking at Jeep... checking dealer inventory - yup there's my model
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