Sasquatch vs not, for "soccer mom use"

[GTBen]

Hi all, just joined up hoping for some help. My wife has wanted a Bronco really bad since they were announced. We recently placed an order for an Outer Banks, since I felt that was close to what her use case was. We never offroad, except maybe the occasional trip up to a cabin (which our standard AWD SUV handles just fine). This will pretty much just be used for work commute and errands.

But now that it's soon to arrive, I'm finding out she wanted the Sasquatch package. But only for the looks, not out of any realistic off-road need. While I'd have concerns about noise/comfort/etc. on road, she's driven both and seems fine with it. She says she doesn't like the looks of the Outer Banks standard, she wants the bigger and beefier tires.

I don't want to push her to settle, but I also don't want her to hold off for a Sasquatch, paying a lot more money, and have regrets when the honeymoon period is over.

I've thought about pushing for aftermarket wheels, but not sure that's worth it after labor costs, voided warranty, mucked up gearing and speedometer, etc.

All that to say, hoping for any advice, personal experience, or ideas to help me out with advising her. Thanks!

EDIT: From some of the replies I feel like I should mention/reiterate, this isn’t a matter of trying to talk her out of SAS package, and she’s not wanting the SAS for sake of SAS. What she wants is simply a similar look, so both her and I are trying to decide if she should wait for a ‘24 ordered with SAS, or just do some aftermarket to the OBX that’s on the way now. I should’ve stated that more clearly from beginning.

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[BigBlue7]

Get it without the SAS. If she still want the looks and beefier tires, then lift and new wheels/tires.

 

[mhtucker78]

I have obx non-sas and have "no regerts". I did option the larger engine, adv 4x4 so I'm ready to put some true 33" tires when stock wear out. I like the color matched fenders more than the $2k+ things that sasquatch added, that would never be required on-road or for the light (think beach driving) off-road I might do.

 

[Ninjak]

You can easily do a aftermarket seetup of wheels and lift. You can do a level kit, and buy the wheels you want to go with, and be at, or have the look of a SAS package.

I have a BL and did not get the SAS package. I did a aftermarket kit, (in sig) and I went with 37's Now I did not build out to be a mall crawler, but I am not doing super hardcore rock crawling, not here in S.FL lol.

The point is do not shy away from the aftermarket. You can get what you want and how you want it look for a much better price than getting the SAS package.

My semi mall crawler

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Check out the local marketplace here on the site, plenty swapping out squatch suspension and wheels/tires if you're wanting to stay OEM. If not have her look at the wheel thread and find a look she likes and go from there with a small lift or suspension upgrade. Sasquatch on a '24 OBX is $6665, you can buy allot of "look" for that amount!!!

 

[Bad-Daddy-Lands]

Stock OBX running gear looks too tame, so either get SAS or aftermarket wheels & tires.

 

[Nellezhar]

This is a big purchase. If she wants that, just get it. If you're buying a car make sure it's everything you want it to be.

 

[NormanBronco]

Sounds like you f*cked up!

 

[userdude]

First, find out of she just likes the beauty ring look (the silver ring). If so, get some Sas take off rims and swap tires. This is the cheapest option.

If she wants the bigger tire too, you have to make room for the tire without Sasquatch. Search the forum for OBX Sasquatch upgrade threads, I believe several have documented how they did that.

The Sas trim also has wider fender flares, which you can buy and install. That's kind've it as far as looks, minus a lift (see the second option above, which will probably be adding a perch lift).

The problem is more bird-in-hand if you're about to get the OBX. Restarting the order might be painful in terms of wait. However, if she really wants it, and you'd like warranty coverage on the build to stay complete, maybe that's the best option. I would shop around and look for MSRP on an OBX w/Sas package. Avoid ADM if you at all can.

 

[ScLeCo]

I have obx non-sas and have "no regerts".

 

[prospectfour]

Hi all, just joined up hoping for some help. My wife has wanted a Bronco really bad since they were announced. We recently placed an order for an Outer Banks, since I felt that was close to what her use case was. We never offroad, except maybe the occasional trip up to a cabin (which our standard AWD SUV handles just fine). This will pretty much just be used for work commute and errands.

But now that it's soon to arrive, I'm finding out she wanted the Sasquatch package. But only for the looks, not out of any realistic off-road need. While I'd have concerns about noise/comfort/etc. on road, she's driven both and seems fine with it. She says she doesn't like the looks of the Outer Banks standard, she wants the bigger and beefier tires.

I don't want to push her to settle, but I also don't want her to hold off for a Sasquatch, paying a lot more money, and have regrets when the honeymoon period is over.

I've thought about pushing for aftermarket wheels, but not sure that's worth it after labor costs, voided warranty, mucked up gearing and speedometer, etc.

All that to say, hoping for any advice, personal experience, or ideas to help me out with advising her. Thanks!

Ford performance lift with sas takeoffs and flares should do the trick. It’ll be less than opting for the sas package and if the dealer does your lift it will retain warranty.

Even less expensive option is to have the dealer swap the tires on delivery. Lots of people with 33” KO2s on stock OBX.

 

[mhtucker78]

 

[vbrad26]

I'll chime in since "my" Bronco is actually my wife's and we have an OBX w/ Sasquatch.
It drives around town and down the highway just fine. Feels just like any other suv.
But that's all she does with it. Takes the kids to school, goes to the grocery store...etc.
I, however, do enjoy to take it off the pavement whenever I get the chance, so I personally appreciate all of the extras that come with the Sasquatch package.
If neither of you care about off-roading and are fine with the standard 4x4, then just start with a beefier wheel and tire set up.
If you still want more, then look for a lift.
That would be my suggestion

 

[ohp138]

Hi all, just joined up hoping for some help. My wife has wanted a Bronco really bad since they were announced. We recently placed an order for an Outer Banks, since I felt that was close to what her use case was. We never offroad, except maybe the occasional trip up to a cabin (which our standard AWD SUV handles just fine). This will pretty much just be used for work commute and errands.

But now that it's soon to arrive, I'm finding out she wanted the Sasquatch package. But only for the looks, not out of any realistic off-road need. While I'd have concerns about noise/comfort/etc. on road, she's driven both and seems fine with it. She says she doesn't like the looks of the Outer Banks standard, she wants the bigger and beefier tires.

I don't want to push her to settle, but I also don't want her to hold off for a Sasquatch, paying a lot more money, and have regrets when the honeymoon period is over.

I've thought about pushing for aftermarket wheels, but not sure that's worth it after labor costs, voided warranty, mucked up gearing and speedometer, etc.

All that to say, hoping for any advice, personal experience, or ideas to help me out with advising her. Thanks!

I did the Ford Performance lift and added 33's to it.

 

[Az_Squatch_Bronco]

Buy the sasquatch package and call it a day. Its all factory so warranty cant be questioned. its your wife- money is no object!

The ride in the sas is really good.

Have her drive a jeep and she will understand the comfort level of the Bronco! No comparison.

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