New build help!

[MountainGoat]

Hey everyone!
I’m brand new here, and one of the many that has had their order in for over a year. The moral of the story is that I caved and decided to take off my Sasquatch package and hard top to take advantage of Ford’s $2500 private offer. I will be getting a 4 door base, and modifications to make up for removing the Sasquatch package. I have modded out an older 4runner in the past but don’t know a ton about the new bronco platform. I’m wanting to do 35’s and a 2 inch lift. Planning on some other modifications such as sas fenders, steel bumpers, etc. What I’m really trying to figure out is the best combination to not rub, have as much off road capability as possible. I’ve looked into eibach and icon for new suspension, but am open to any other good options! I’m having difficulty figuring out the wheel and tire specs to run 35’s with 17 inch rims while being fully functional off road (was thinking 315/70/17 tire with a 0 offset wheel, and a 2 inch lift.). If anyone has any experience with this platform and can chip in that’d be much appreciated. If you have a similar set up let me know how it is, and show me your builds! Thank you

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[emulous74]

With all due respect, what kind of capability are you looking for? By dropping the Sasquatch package, you are loosing 4.7 gearing, the advanced 4x4 system, front and rear locking differentials, possibly trail-turn assist (I believe only with the 2.7), beyond the tires/rims/suspension.

The tires/rims/suspension are the easy things to upgrade on the bronco, that other stuff is rather expensive and it would be much cheaper to move to a different trim that offers many of those (black diamond and badlands) things.

 

[MountainGoat]

Thank you so much for the response! I have the 2.7L engine. I believe I am still able to upgrade trim levels, but would have to check. I originally did the base squatch since it was so cost effective for the capability. Would it be better to just upgrade the trim and do wheels and tires since the Sasquatch isn’t available? If so, I’m wondering what wheels/tires and possibly suspension would work best for the setup

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Thank you so much for the response! I have the 2.7L engine. I believe I am still able to upgrade trim levels, but would have to check. I originally did the base squatch since it was so cost effective for the capability. Would it be better to just upgrade the trim and do wheels and tires since the Sasquatch isn’t available? If so, I’m wondering what wheels/tires and possibly suspension would work best for the setup

The Basesquatch was a great deal to get a well equipped Bronco at minimal cost; once the Sasquatch package was dropped, as you've seen, a LOT falls out on the base and much of it can't be added via options. Without the Sasquatch the next best option, IMO, is the Black Diamond as was suggested earlier. The BD comes with rear lockers, underbody protection and MGV standard. The so-so 32" wheel/tire combo is less relevant since you intend to upgrade that anyway (and like-new Bronco take-offs of more capable combos are abundantly available at cheap prices).

 

[MountainGoat]

The Basesquatch was a great deal to get a well equipped Bronco at minimal cost; once the Sasquatch package was dropped, as you've seen, a LOT falls out on the base and much of it can't be added via options. Without the Sasquatch the next best option, IMO, is the Black Diamond as was suggested earlier. The BD comes with rear lockers, underbody protection and MGV standard. The so-so 32" wheel/tire combo is less relevant since you intend to upgrade that anyway (and like-new Bronco take-offs of more capable combos are abundantly available at cheap prices).

That’s very true on the takeoffs. I have been looking at tire/wheel combinations that were almost all over 3k. I just built a black diamond out and it comes out to be about 48k plus whatever the wheels and tires come out to be. My base build was 9k less, but would obviously require more modifications. I’m going to definitely use this thing on some trails on the weekends, but it’ll mostly be on road trips between national parks, and around town.

 

[PSUTE]

Basesquatch is the off road bargain. What you give up will cost you double the money to replicate, and not covered by warranty. Base base is still a great vehicle, but you've got to know its limitations...

 

[Butzy]

With all due respect, what kind of capability are you looking for? By dropping the Sasquatch package, you are loosing 4.7 gearing, the advanced 4x4 system, front and rear locking differentials, possibly trail-turn assist (I believe only with the 2.7), beyond the tires/rims/suspension.

The tires/rims/suspension are the easy things to upgrade on the bronco, that other stuff is rather expensive and it would be much cheaper to move to a different trim that offers many of those (black diamond and badlands) things.

Correct me if I'm wrong but trail turn assist comes with all automatics. Not available with manual.
Edit: I looked it up. Trail turn assist requires rear locker which means stepping out of the base for just the locker. Base locker is only available with sasquatch package.

 

[MountainGoat]

Basesquatch is the off road bargain. What you give up will cost you double the money to replicate, and not covered by warranty. Base base is still a great vehicle, but you've got to know its limitations...

Hey fellow Utah friend? Saw the utes in your profile pic. The thing that makes this difficult is not necessarily the wait. It’s been a year and I’m still expecting 6-9 months for just a base. It’s the fact that I am able to get prior year pricing plus the extra 2500. The hardest part is definitely ruining the warranty. I’m jealous you were able to get one! Would definitely throw a decent chunk of change into it if base base is the final order

edit: it would actually be 2845 off of 2023 MSRP. The black diamond is just under 2k.

 

[PSUTE]

Hey fellow Utah friend? Saw the utes in your profile pic. The thing that makes this difficult is not necessarily the wait. It’s been a year and I’m still expecting 6-9 months for just a base. It’s the fact that I am able to get prior year pricing plus the extra 2500. The hardest part is definitely ruining the warranty. I’m jealous you were able to get one! Would definitely throw a decent chunk of change into it if base base is the final order

Was at the U many years ago. Now live in Appalachia, but am a lifelong fan of Utah, repping them on CFB boards for years, back in the MWC conference days...

 

[MountainGoat]

Would have to do more research but if I decided on base. Would there be a good combination anyone can recommend for wheels/tire/lift dimensions? (2 in lift, 35’s, and 17 inch rims). I’d like to figure out an estimate of going with the modification route. While keeping it as capable as possible… no rub and can still flex! Thanks for all the replies!

 

[emulous74]

Correct me if I'm wrong but trail turn assist comes with all automatics. Not available with manual.
Edit: I looked it up. Trail turn assist requires rear locker which means stepping out of the base for just the locker. Base locker is only available with sasquatch package.

Here's what I found on the 2022 specs:

Trail control Standard on all Bronco series with 10-speed automatic transmission
Trail turn assist Standard on all Bronco series with 10-speed automatic transmission
Trail one-pedal drive Standard on 2.7-liter V6 models with 10-speed automatic transmission

 

[NVCowboy]

I’d go to Big Bend w/ locking rear. The rear locker at least gives you a ratio that begins with a “4” making the 35s you want a much more viable option (plus the locking part). The Sandstone interior is very nice in person, and I hated it in pictures, but order the gray one if that’s your jam. The mid package goodies wouldn’t be missed if you never had them, but they make the daily driver experience a little better.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

The basemansquatch was the perfect package for me ,if you think you might ever need /want lockers get them from the factory,less hassle,cost,and you get a warranty.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Dropping the Sas you also lose the M210 front diff. For off-roading I am not willing to give up the M210, lockers, and gears. Wheels, tires and suspension are easy to do from the aftermarket of take offs.

 

[HBTFD]

Go black diamond with the advanced 4wd. You’ll get the skid plates and 4.46 gearing.

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