37's or a new bumper with winch?

[Kevin W]

So guys and gals, I have a 4 door Base Sasquatch with the 2.7 and have a budget of $2,500.00 or so for either 37's or a DV8 winch bumper and Badlands Apex winch with remote.
This weekend I ordered perch collars because either way I go I will need them:
https://www.rpgoffroad.com/product/bronco-spring-perch-collar/
These collars will increase the ride height on a 2021 Bronco up 2.25″ front and 1.25″ in the rear. So I am leveling plus giving me the ability to put 37's on if that is the route I go.
My dilemma is should I get 37's?
or this DV8 front bumper https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...021-2022-ford-bronco-fs-15-winch-front-bumper
with this Badlands winch? https://www.harborfreight.com/apex-...H89b2mLGSXQK4IkZxaI1Azuh8smGE4t8aAuoyEALw_wcB

I'm in Iowa so I don't do a bunch of off roading so I'm not sure how much a winch would even get used. But you don't need one until you do so adding one would be nice.

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[1979]

Tires

 

[Cornbred]

Bumper and winch is the first thing I always add to my trucks. Plus the tires you have aren’t bad. The bumper and winch will add weight to the front causing sag...not sure if anyone is making something like this for the Broncos yet...

https://timbren.com/i-30497650-timbren-ses-suspension-enhancement-system-sku-ff350sdc-front-kit.html#!year=2017||make=FORD||model=F-250 SUPER DUTY||submodel=4WD

it will eliminate the sag caused by adding bumpers, winches etc. so you may or may not need to change the lift kit running 37’s with bumper and winch.

 

[TX-Hans]

I like tires at this point since you'll get more use out them right now, and will really enhance the look of your Bronco. More meat for your money right now. And, still leaves open to adding the winch down the road when have some more green and think it might be of help with how using your Bronco given location.

 

[BroncoIA]

So guys and gals, I have a 4 door Base Sasquatch with the 2.7 and have a budget of $2,500.00 or so for either 37's or a DV8 winch bumper and Badlands Apex winch with remote.
This weekend I ordered perch collars because either way I go I will need them:
https://www.rpgoffroad.com/product/bronco-spring-perch-collar/
These collars will increase the ride height on a 2021 Bronco up 2.25″ front and 1.25″ in the rear. So I am leveling plus giving me the ability to put 37's on if that is the route I go.
My dilemma is should I get 37's?
or this DV8 front bumper https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...021-2022-ford-bronco-fs-15-winch-front-bumper
with this Badlands winch? https://www.harborfreight.com/apex-...H89b2mLGSXQK4IkZxaI1Azuh8smGE4t8aAuoyEALw_wcB

I'm in Iowa so I don't do a bunch of off roading so I'm not sure how much a winch would even get used. But you don't need one until you do so adding one would be nice.

Go 37s! Where in Iowa are you? I am in DSM and have a Basesquatch on the way. Contemplating 37s as well and also the RPG Perch Collars.

 

[ChrisInSC]

You got 35's.... do the bumper. Change out the tires down the line.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

If you ain’t wheeling, don’t buy a winch for looks. Get the wheels and tires and maybe traction boards for the times you may get stuck in snow.

Far too many guys these days down here are getting a winch for looks which has to be the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen me some stupid.

Extra clearance from tires and the look of new wheels should give what you need.

 

[Kevin W]

Go 37s! Where in Iowa are you? I am in DSM and have a Basesquatch on the way. Contemplating 37s as well and also the RPG Perch Collars.

Sioux City, I picked my Bronco up from Granger in early October.

 

[Kevin W]

If you ain’t wheeling, don’t buy a winch for looks. Get the wheels and tires and maybe traction boards for the times you may get stuck in snow.

Far too many guys these days down here are getting a winch for looks which has to be the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen me some stupid.

Extra clearance from tires and the lock of new wheels should give what you need.

The winch wouldn't be for looks, while haven't yet "wheeled" for fun I do like to hunt elk and mule deer in the mountains of Wyoming. Some hunts can on occasion push the limits from time to time.

 

[BroncoIA]

Sioux City, I picked my Bronco up from Granger in early October.

Well.....too far away. But please share pics of either way you go with your Bronco.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

The winch wouldn't be for looks, while haven't yet "wheeled" for fun I do like to hunt elk and mule deer in the mountains of Wyoming. Some hunts can on occasion push the limits from time to time.

Then you’re wheeling! You don’t have to rock crawl to wheel. Just running trails which could become muddy, or when a tree is down, or when stuck in snow and there‘s a nice tree over there just waiting for you to winch from means you’ll actually use it.

It’s the fakers who love to look like they go wheeling, have the vehicle to do so, but just don’t are the issue.

 

[RubiconSasquatch]

I agree that the winch is far more useful than the 37” tires, especially since you already have 35”. I rarely have to pull cable but when I do, it’s definitely not because my tires were 2” too small

 

[Kevin W]

I agree that the winch is far more useful than the 37” tires, especially since you already have 35”. I rarely have to pull cable but when I do, it’s definitely not because my tires were 2” too small

I'm leaning this way right now.

 

[Kevin W]

I bet I change my mind 3 or 4 times a day on this. I really do want 37's but the DV8 with light pods and an Apex Badlands winch is so appealing too.
I'm already Sas'd on 35's with RPG perch collars on the way to raise the front 2.5 and the back 1.5
I also ordered the Bartac neoprene front seat covers today as well. Decisions, decisions........

 

[Oldhippie]

Wear out the tires ya got, then ya may have a better idea if ya need bigger ones...not needing a winch is way better than not having one when ya need it...

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