Pics: Bronco Frame, Chassis and Suspension

[Duck]

Noticing the latest pics show the new Goodyear tires without the word “Wrangler”

Ford needs to do a deal with BFG on a new Bronco labeled tire.

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[BossMann]

Hate the way those shock mounts hang so low.

 

[JesseS]

I'm not happy about the tow points. Doesn't look strong enough to tow the vehicle 4-down using that attachment point. Tow hook points should have the bolt sheer not the thread strip for failure. We shall see, but this will need some modification as it is now before I'm comfortable towing this around.

Ford stated the tow hooks would support the entire vehicles weight, that would be much more than the rolling resistance from flat towing. But like you I will be taking a close look at that before I hook it up.

 

[JesseS]

i thought bilstein shocks were the top of the line

I prefer KONI FSD but Blistines are good.

 

[JesseS]

The current Ranger 2.3l eco is behind the wheel well on the drivers side, have no idea if the Bronco will be in the same place..? The 2.7l Eco is on the top of the engine... Looks like you'll have to remove the skid plate to drain the oil for both tho...

I hope my oil extraction pump will work via the dip stick tube, saves a huge mess.

 

[ekim]

Ford stated the tow hooks would support the entire vehicles weight, that would be much more than the rolling resistance from flat towing. But like you I will be taking a close look at that before I hook it up.

Thats good info. What is the context (do you have a link)? From what I can tell these seem to be what Ford calls tow hooks - mounted to the frame with 2 M8 or M10 bolts:

 

[JesseS]

Thats good info. What is the context (do you have a link)? From what I can tell these seem to be what Ford calls tow hooks - mounted to the frame with 2 M8 bolts:

It was in a Video interview with Ford rep I was watching. In any case this is not what the HD bumper has, it has the D ring and pin. Removing the pin and D ring allows the BlueOX off road adapter to replace it. I will have to actually measure the mount stud to be sure the adapter will fit, BlueOx does make two different sizes of adapters, 3/4" & 1" pins. Looks like the stock bumper will need a base plate kit and I don't think after market has caught up with that yet.

 

[North7]

Here is a head on shot of the front box frame openings for tow adapters to your hearts delight.

 

[kodiakisland]

i thought bilstein shocks were the top of the line

They are very good shocks. They are not rebuildable or top of the line, but most people don't need that quality and don't want to pay for that quality.

 

[PDiddy]

Maybe there is something wrong with me but I love looking at innards like this...

it doesn’t get old.

 

[395N]

Here is a head on shot of the front box frame openings for tow adapters to your hearts delight.

Wow!
If I am looking at this right the knuckles look pretty beefy.
Nice.

 

[Lab00Rat]

Ford stated the tow hooks would support the entire vehicles weight, that would be much more than the rolling resistance from flat towing. But like you I will be taking a close look at that before I hook it up.

Imagine the vehicle is stuck in mud, and you need to winch out using that attachment point. That'd be the true test of that attachment point.

Rolling resistance is one thing, but fatigue and acceleration/deceleration are a different matter. I'm not familiar with any flat towing attachment point that does not bolt into a frame rail or through a crossmember somewhere.

 

[Thechief86]

I'm mostly concerned that the driveshaft flanges on the diffs look to accomodate CV style driveshafts like a JK or newer Wrangler. I'd much prefer actual U-Joints for the type of abuse that my Bronco will see. I'm thinking of cheaper, easier trail repairs, and more easily stored spares. I have broken a ton of U-Joints, and had them fixed in a half hour or less. CV would more or less mean I'd need an entire spare driveshaft. My 2017 Tacoma had greaseable U-joints, as well as all of the steering components, including ball joints and rod ends.
The Bronco will have my Taco beat as far as HP and capability, but looks to fall short for durability and long term maintenance. I may live to regret selling my Yota for this thing, but at least I'll look cool driving it, lol.

 

[westyer]

I wonder how hard it is going to be to get to the oil drain plug and oil filter with all the skid plates installed?

 

[North7]

I wonder how hard it is going to be to get to the oil drain plug and oil filter with all the skid plates installed?

Drain plug socket hole, there may already be one, otherwise...

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