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Thirty years of off-roading (both IFS and SFA 4x4s) has taught me that one of the most important vehicle elements is suspension travel/articulation, regardless of whether or not you have lockers. My experience is that IFS vehicles tend to lift tires much more often and much higher than SFA vehicles. While a front tire 4 feet or more off the ground looks cool, it definitely increases the chances of something bad happening--not to mention the increased "pucker factor" felt by some passengers. More wheel travel means more stability and control (and a better ride when racing down a rocky, rutted road).

So, after searching the Bronco6g forums and the internet without finding a definitive answer, here's my question. Hopefully we have the answer but we might not yet.

Does the Sasquatch suspension have at least the same wheel travel (7.9" front/8.5" rear) as the Base suspension?
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It should have more. Where did you get those wheel travel numbers from?
 

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Howdy brother. I have not heard or seen any comparisons between the Sasquatch Package and the Base suspension but there have been comparisons between the Sasquatch Package articulation and the Badlands trim articulation. If my memory serves me correctly, the Sasquatch package has rough 10 millimeters less travel than the Badlands trim which is about 3/8ths of an inch. Not really much to write home about to be honest. I hope that helps!
 
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It should have more. Where did you get those wheel travel numbers from?
From the Preliminary Specifications provided by Ford.
 

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Howdy brother. I have not heard or seen any comparisons between the Sasquatch Package and the Base suspension but there have been comparisons between the Sasquatch Package articulation and the Badlands trim articulation. If my memory serves me correctly, the Sasquatch package has rough 10 millimeters less travel than the Badlands trim which is about 3/8ths of an inch. Not really much to write home about to be honest. I hope that helps!
Hmmm... All the references I found between the SAS and BL suspensions were for static height (not travel), with 10mm commonly stated. I'm hoping for published specifications.
 

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Hmmm... All the references I found between the SAS and BL suspensions were for static height (not travel), with 10mm commonly stated. I'm hoping for published specifications.
Aren't we all. Except for the prelim doc you posted, we don't really have much else to go on.

I never noticed the wheel travel numbers there before. Thanks for pointing them out.
 

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From the Preliminary Specifications provided by Ford.
So that converts to 9.4 inches of travel on the BL. Interesting that they don't have the Sasquatch numbers.
 

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Thirty years of off-roading (both IFS and SFA 4x4s) has taught me that one of the most important vehicle elements is suspension travel/articulation, regardless of whether or not you have lockers. My experience is that IFS vehicles tend to lift tires much more often and much higher than SFA vehicles. While a front tire 4 feet or more off the ground looks cool, it definitely increases the chances of something bad happening--not to mention the increased "pucker factor" felt by some passengers. More wheel travel means more stability and control (and a better ride when racing down a rocky, rutted road).

So, after searching the Bronco6g forums and the internet without finding a definitive answer, here's my question. Hopefully we have the answer but we might not yet.

Does the Sasquatch suspension have at least the same wheel travel (7.9" front/8.5" rear) as the Base suspension?
Answer: Less than Badlands
Why doesn't anyone know: Ford isn't communicating this because it's less than the Rubicon and they don't want real data public. This is one of the big reasons I'm going Badlands 33s and not Squatch.
 
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Answer: Less than Badlands
Why doesn't anyone know: Ford isn't communicating this because it's less than the Rubicon and they don't want real data public. This is one of the big reasons I'm going Badlands 33s and not Squatch.
I figured it would be less than the "Unique BL Suspension", but I'm worried that it will be less than the base suspension-which looks to be barely adequate for how I plan to use my Bronco. BL was my first choice (first day reservation), but after thinking it through, I'd be paying A LOT for things I either don't care about or plan to replace/customize. A Basesquatch makes sense for me, as I'd get the stronger front axle, 4.70 gears, a front locker and 35s, but not if it means sacrificing wheel travel or having to replace the suspension. The lack of information is making it really hard for me to finalize my build, and is starting to make me second guess getting a first year, new model Bronco--especially when my son sends me a link for really clean 1972 Chevy Blazer for only $19K!
 

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I figured it would be less than the "Unique BL Suspension", but I'm worried that it will be less than the base suspension-which looks to be barely adequate for how I plan to use my Bronco. BL was my first choice (first day reservation), but after thinking it through, I'd be paying A LOT for things I either don't care about or plan to replace/customize. A Basesquatch makes sense for me, as I'd get the stronger front axle, 4.70 gears, a front locker and 35s, but not if it means sacrificing wheel travel or having to replace the suspension. The lack of information is making it really hard for me to finalize my build, and is starting to make me second guess getting a first year, new model Bronco--especially when my son sends me a link for really clean 1972 Chevy Blazer for only $19K!
Your concerns are justified. Base Squatch is great value though. Depends how hard you plan to push it. I'm interested in the Warthog because that should have the suspension, articulation, brakes and power to complement big tires. Regular Squatch will have compromises as you've articulated. Hoping Base Hog isn't too out of reach price wise.
 

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And now the accessory guide lists a M201 (probably M210) FDU and FPP Off-Road Suspension Kit. More freaking options and no details! Ugg!
 

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Isn't the basesquatch a set of 33s from being equivalent to the badlands in this arena? Or is the badlands specific suspension expected to be that different?
 

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Thirty years of off-roading (both IFS and SFA 4x4s) has taught me that one of the most important vehicle elements is suspension travel/articulation, regardless of whether or not you have lockers. My experience is that IFS vehicles tend to lift tires much more often and much higher than SFA vehicles. While a front tire 4 feet or more off the ground looks cool, it definitely increases the chances of something bad happening--not to mention the increased "pucker factor" felt by some passengers. More wheel travel means more stability and control (and a better ride when racing down a rocky, rutted road).

So, after searching the Bronco6g forums and the internet without finding a definitive answer, here's my question. Hopefully we have the answer but we might not yet.

Does the Sasquatch suspension have at least the same wheel travel (7.9" front/8.5" rear) as the Base suspension?
I believe the suspension travel, ergo the wheel travel on a Badlands is 9.45 inches on the front axle and 10.25 for the rear axle.

Base is 7.88 inches front and rear is 8.46 inches.

Sasquatch package travel is 9.05 inches for the front axle and 9.88 inches for the rear axel.

I think, repeat THINK the disconnect in the Badlands provides an additional 4.3 inches of suspension travel and creates and RTI of 700, but don't quote me on that. I've heard 550 or 560 with the bar engaged and a calculated gain of 140. But, take this last paragraph with a grain of salt, it's been a hot minute since I got that info.

Edit: Whoops, 4 and 7 are next to each other on the number pad. Fixed that. Haha, how awesome would THAT be if it were the case. Carry on.
 
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Isn't the basesquatch a set of 33s from being equivalent to the badlands in this arena? Or is the badlands specific suspension expected to be that different?
That’s what I’m trying to figure out. What is the wheel travel for the “high clearance suspension” (Sasquatch)? There’s plenty of speculation but nothing definitive. I want technical details and specifications—please Help me Ford!
 
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I believe the suspension travel, ergo the wheel travel on a Badlands is 9.45 inches on the front axle and 10.25 for the rear axle.

Base is 7.88 inches front and rear is 8.46 inches.

Sasquatch package travel is 9.05 inches for the front axle and 9.88 inches for the rear axel.

I think, repeat THINK the disconnect in the Badlands provides an additional 4.3 inches of suspension travel and creates and RTI of 700, but don't quote me on that. I've heard 550 or 560 with the bar engaged and a calculated gain of 140. But, take this last paragraph with a grain of salt, it's been a hot minute since I got that info.

Edit: Whoops, 4 and 7 are next to each other on the number pad. Fixed that. Haha, how awesome would THAT be if it were the case. Carry on.
Where did you find the number for the Sasquatch wheel travel?
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