Just looking for a fun ride, not a mountain goat.

[blsbikes2]

Fun to watch all the crazy off road stuff, but I (and most buyers?) will never do anything even close to that. Maybe a rough dirt road or some driving on a snowy road, possibly some sand, but other than that will be a pavement only ride. I will NEVER take the doors off. I will never take the roof panels off. I wanted a fun to drive cool looking vehicle. I have a big Bend coming (January build and I got the VIN) and the only off road option I ordered was a locking rear diff. 7 speed with 4 cylinder is fun to shift (test drove one and loved it!) and steering felt great in sport mode. 2 door is a nice size for parking lots and our increasingly crowded roads. Its nice to know I can do some off roading if needed, but not my reason for buying.

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[JJ Bronco]

I think optioning the rear locker was smart.

Based on your description, I think you got it perfectly.

What color?

 

[MayhemMike]

I bet if I order a mountain goat it would be here light years before my Bronco.

 

[bronco2drga]

Honestly most people will never need a locking differential unless they plan on doing some actual off-roading. I had an FJ Cruiser for years and never once used the rear diff locker. Honestly I rarely used 4x4 in it. I do use 4x4 a lot in my diesel truck to avoid tearing up grass when moving trailers and getting firewood.

I ended up going base 7 speed manual, 2.3. I needed something newer and dependable that my fleet of classic cars so I will use it as a commuter. In 2021 it's hard to find a 3 year old Wrangler for what I will pay for a brand new Bronco base.

As time passes and aftermarket options surface I can always make a more capable, better vehicle.... and more likely much cheaper than trim levels available or I can keep it bone stock and just drive it like I plan.

 

[broncoepic]

Fun to watch all the crazy off road stuff, but I (and most buyers?) will never do anything even close to that. Maybe a rough dirt road or some driving on a snowy road, possibly some sand, but other than that will be a pavement only ride. I will NEVER take the doors off. I will never take the roof panels off. I wanted a fun to drive cool looking vehicle. I have a big Bend coming (January build and I got the VIN) and the only off road option I ordered was a locking rear diff. 7 speed with 4 cylinder is fun to shift (test drove one and loved it!) and steering felt great in sport mode. 2 door is a nice size for parking lots and our increasingly crowded roads. Its nice to know I can do some off roading if needed, but not my reason for buying.

I’m working on a video that I’ll think you’ll enjoy and will focus more on the fun and cool driving aspect of the Bronco. Stay tuned!!

 

[John Auer]

Fun to watch all the crazy off road stuff, but I (and most buyers?) will never do anything even close to that. Maybe a rough dirt road or some driving on a snowy road, possibly some sand, but other than that will be a pavement only ride. I will NEVER take the doors off. I will never take the roof panels off. I wanted a fun to drive cool looking vehicle. I have a big Bend coming (January build and I got the VIN) and the only off road option I ordered was a locking rear diff. 7 speed with 4 cylinder is fun to shift (test drove one and loved it!) and steering felt great in sport mode. 2 door is a nice size for parking lots and our increasingly crowded roads. Its nice to know I can do some off roading if needed, but not my reason for buying.

I also won’t be doing a lot of off-roading, although some would consider Long Island roads as off-roading. We live on a barrier island off LI, which floods frequently and the two mile bridge can be challenging at times. I just love the Bronco for its ‘go anywhere’ practicality and good looks.

 

[Efthreeoh]

I spec'd a Black Diamond. I need it mostly to get in or out of my property when the river hits flood stage. But I'll run the fire roads around my hood, which is the Shenandoah National Park. I think a locking diff is necessary for off road use regardless of the terrain level. My YJ had open diffs front and rear and I nearly got stuck going up a small rocky incline long ago despite the solid axles. I think adding the locker in the rear for your Big Bend was a good move; it's cheap insurance. I'd bet you take the doors and roof off on a regular basis. Once you do, you'll find you will like it a lot and continue to do so.

My Bronco is going to be my primary retirement vehicle, which is going to replace a convertible I have now and probably my H3T when it finally rusts out and I can't get parts for it. I'm buying the Bronco now so I can pay it off while I'm still working. Worried about gas prices at this point. Anticipating shitty roads going forward for the next 25 years. Maybe I should start buying MREs too at this point. LOL

 

[Efthreeoh]

I bet if I order a mountain goat it would be here light years before my Bronco.

And it will cut your grass too.

 

[JJ Bronco]

Honestly most people will never need a locking differential unless they plan on doing some actual off-roading. I had an FJ Cruiser for years and never once used the rear diff locker. Honestly I rarely used 4x4 in it. I do use 4x4 a lot in my diesel truck to avoid tearing up grass when moving trailers and getting firewood.

I ended up going base 7 speed manual, 2.3. I needed something newer and dependable that my fleet of classic cars so I will use it as a commuter. In 2021 it's hard to find a 3 year old Wrangler for what I will pay for a brand new Bronco base.

As time passes and aftermarket options surface I can always make a more capable, better vehicle.... and more likely much cheaper than trim levels available or I can keep it bone stock and just drive it like I plan.

Good to read about not needing the rear locker for light off-roading.

In my rush to order I left off the rear locker on my BB and was thinking I screwed the pooch as they say.

 

[Dusty]

We've been wheeling the piss out of our Base 2-Door with no lockers at all. I'm telling you these things are HIGHLY capable even in their most basic form. Yes you have to drive them smarter than the folks who got the Sasquatch package who can simply point and shoot, but that doesn't mean you have to stick to the graded dirt roads.

 

[jonwithanelcamino]

Fun to watch all the crazy off road stuff, but I (and most buyers?) will never do anything even close to that. Maybe a rough dirt road or some driving on a snowy road, possibly some sand, but other than that will be a pavement only ride. I will NEVER take the doors off. I will never take the roof panels off. I wanted a fun to drive cool looking vehicle. I have a big Bend coming (January build and I got the VIN) and the only off road option I ordered was a locking rear diff. 7 speed with 4 cylinder is fun to shift (test drove one and loved it!) and steering felt great in sport mode. 2 door is a nice size for parking lots and our increasingly crowded roads. Its nice to know I can do some off roading if needed, but not my reason for buying.

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[ProdigyJKU]

I would much rather have a mechical torsen limited slip instead of the locker that came on my BD. I can use the LSD 100% of the time while the locker is only good for some rare extremely low speed situations. The locker is practically useless for common situations around here like droving on snow covered roads, or trying to pull out quickly in the rain or ice.

 

[7722 Bronco]

We've been wheeling the piss out of our Base 2-Door with no lockers at all. I'm telling you these things are HIGHLY capable even in their most basic form. Yes you have to drive them smarter than the folks who got the Sasquatch package who can simply point and shoot, but that doesn't mean you have to stick to the graded dirt roads.

I will agree with that also. I'm rolling in the dealer mannequin Outer Banks with open rear diff, no lockers and basically street tires with the Bridgestone 255/70/18 AT's. I was really impressed with the capabilities of a stock, non sasquatched, Bronco in the area I went to yesterday. That being said, can't wait to get our Wildtrak with lockers to get out even further into the trail system around Red River Gorge.

 

[Hossfire]

I spec'd a Black Diamond. I need it mostly to get in or out of my property when the river hits flood stage. But I'll run the fire roads around my hood, which is the Shenandoah National Park. I think a locking diff is necessary for off road use regardless of the terrain level. My YJ had open diffs front and rear and I nearly got stuck going up a small rocky incline long ago despite the solid axles. I think adding the locker in the rear for your Big Bend was a good move; it's cheap insurance. I'd bet you take the doors and roof off on a regular basis. Once you do, you'll find you will like it a lot and continue to do so.

My Bronco is going to be my primary retirement vehicle, which is going to replace a convertible I have now and probably my H3T when it finally rusts out and I can't get parts for it. I'm buying the Bronco now so I can pay it off while I'm still working. Worried about gas prices at this point. Anticipating shitty roads going forward for the next 25 years. Maybe I should start buying MREs too at this point. LOL

I've done plenty of rough camping off those fire roads. Sometimes the camps get muddy after rains and having more ground clearance helps in some of the camps that haven't been well cleared.

If Ford had offered more flexible options---33" tires on BD and Lux interior I may have gone that route. After doing a bunch of research, Sasquatch seemed worth the money. If I want to save money on gas/tire replacements then I can always go down to 33s. I figure the stock Goodyear 35s will get me through the first 20-25K miles. Plenty of time to weigh options for replacement.

We always stop in that Liberty in Churchville to fuel up and pick up a bag of Martin's BBQ Potato Chips!

 

[viffer07]

Fun to watch all the crazy off road stuff, but I (and most buyers?) will never do anything even close to that. Maybe a rough dirt road or some driving on a snowy road, possibly some sand, but other than that will be a pavement only ride. I will NEVER take the doors off. I will never take the roof panels off. I wanted a fun to drive cool looking vehicle. I have a big Bend coming (January build and I got the VIN) and the only off road option I ordered was a locking rear diff. 7 speed with 4 cylinder is fun to shift (test drove one and loved it!) and steering felt great in sport mode. 2 door is a nice size for parking lots and our increasingly crowded roads. Its nice to know I can do some off roading if needed, but not my reason for buying.

agree with you, bouncing a vehicle off a tree, rock or mountain and causing damage isn"t "fun".
Although I ordered ours with the Squatch package, it will be mostly off-roading on the beach and gravel roads.
So, can anyone tell me if receiving a hammock a couple of months ago, and a BRONCO flag yesterday has any significance as far as a build date,or is Ford just baiting me ?

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