How is freeway driving at or over 75MPH

[Southern Girl]

In a wrangler, something happens when you go over 65MPH. The whole character of the jeep feels different, like it is really fighting the wind to keep it at that speed. Also, PMG drops significantly. I'm wondering if the bronco does something similar at high speeds. I'm sure that big tires would impact this a lost, so It would be great if somebody does not have the Sasquatch package could let me know what their experiences have been.

It is great on the highway. I have 33" KO2s.

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[Tacnav#1]

My Bronco on 37's handles way better at highway speeds than my JKU on 35's ever did. I don't get the battling the wind feeling at all. And yes, definitely loud but comparable to Wranglers or a bit better.

In a wrangler, something happens when you go over 65MPH. The whole character of the jeep feels different, like it is really fighting the wind to keep it at that speed. Also, PMG drops significantly. I'm wondering if the bronco does something similar at high speeds. I'm sure that big tires would impact this a lost, so It would be great if somebody does not have the Sasquatch package could let me know what their experiences have been.

I have no issues with my Badlands Sasquatch at 80 mph on the highway. I have a Bestop which is a lot quieter than stock.

 

[equitasforall]

Are there any major differences in highway driving between 2dr and 4dr? As much as I’d like the Bronco I’m going to order to be a toy it also is going to be my daily driver which will be a lot of highway miles. I really am leaning 2dr but if the rear sway bar significantly increases the driving manner on highways I may go 4dr. Does the 2dr Wildtrak with HOSS 3.0 have the rear sway bar?

I have a 2 door that I bought in Texas and drove almost 2000 miles over 4 days back to my home in Virginia. Did a combination of highway and secondary roads, as well as trails and "WTF are you thinking mountain crossings" during the trip. The Bronco (a 2 door Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, Leather, 2.3/auto and a ridiculously heavy wheel/tire combo at the time) did great regardless of weather, speed, traffic, etc.

I now have 6200 miles on it, have changed to a slightly less ridiculously heavy wheel/tire combo. Lifetime MPG is 20.1 and the thing has been flawless. Handles everything I've thrown at it. Did so comfortably and confidently. Much better than my previous 2 Door JL Rubicon, and current Rubicon 4xe.

 

[Stangcrazy66]

Drives great on the high way. Stock badlands, would be a lie to say I didn't accidentally hit 90 once or twice. Cruised mostly at 75

 

[xusarmy]

Drives great at 101 mph ;-)

 

[JLC64UK]

In a wrangler, something happens when you go over 65MPH. The whole character of the jeep feels different, like it is really fighting the wind to keep it at that speed. Also, PMG drops significantly. I'm wondering if the bronco does something similar at high speeds. I'm sure that big tires would impact this a lost, so It would be great if somebody does not have the Sasquatch package could let me know what their experiences have been.

Been up to 90 and no issues whatsoever, regardless of doors on or off, soft top up or down. Rides way better than my JLU or my JTR ever did

 

[ryn0s3r1]

No issues what so ever. I love the way it drives and handles at speed. It doesn’t corner like my Porsche but it wasn’t made to. And, I really get tired of hearing about how noisy it is. Get over it, you purchased an off-road vehicle with a removable top not some luxury vehicle.

 

[BUFFBRONCOS]

only current problem is my check brake system lights up at 75. Dealer is waiting on vacuum line. Other than that did 85 and it handles great! 2.3 manual.

 

[F150rubyred]

Just did 2500 miles in 7 days Central Iowa to Ouray CO all I can say is I love this Bronco!
Ran 75-80 or roughly 5mph over posted speed limit. 22 mpg on trip out to Ouray and about 19 mpg on. return I had a 15-20 mph wind in our face for the return trip. Very comfortable vehicle we did 950 miles the first day and 1000 plus miles on return trip. Wind noise did get loud on return with the head wind in our face.

It also did great on Black Bear pass and all the trials in Ouray area!

 

[todd8683]

Awesome. Thanks. That was a major drawback to driving a wrangler and the reason I wouldn’t want another one. I’m going to pull the trigger on a new bronco.

I have one a wt sas lux 100 miles on it

 

[mpeugeot]

Mine feels better at 80+ with the stock OBX rims and tires versus the aftermarket rims and mud/terrain tires... Still 100% acceptable with the mud/terrains, but even better without, also gas mileage is much improved with the stock OBX rims and tires.

But it looks so much better with the Mud/Terrain Tires (295/70R17) on RTR Tech 6 +30 Offset.

I'm at 35k miles, and did a shakedown (350 mile) on the new suspension today, rides a little better overall. The stock OBX suspension is softer on the freeway compared to the Badlands shocks and springs, but otherwise great.

 

[PSUTE]

Just got back from a 2000 mile trip running 75-80, occasionally up to 90 in a passing situation. Stable, smooth...

 

[buzpro]

In a wrangler, something happens when you go over 65MPH. The whole character of the jeep feels different, like it is really fighting the wind to keep it at that speed. Also, PMG drops significantly. I'm wondering if the bronco does something similar at high speeds. I'm sure that big tires would impact this a lost, so It would be great if somebody does not have the Sasquatch package could let me know what their experiences have been.

I finally finished installing my ideal sound system a couple of days ago on my soft top 2.7 on 33's .... took it for a spin and was sooooo engulfed in my new acoustic set up that when i looked down at the speedometer i noticed i was slightly above the limit @107MPH .....

What I noticed is that I didn't even notice it .... in a JEEP? No WAY .... the engine was not straining at all but maybe because i had slowly crept up to that speed instead of gunning for it ...... I have to say it was smooth and comfy at that speed ..... I WILL pay more attention from now on but DANG, my acoustics came out great!

 

[RubyRedGT]

Are there any major differences in highway driving between 2dr and 4dr? As much as I’d like the Bronco I’m going to order to be a toy it also is going to be my daily driver which will be a lot of highway miles. I really am leaning 2dr but if the rear sway bar significantly increases the driving manner on highways I may go 4dr. Does the 2dr Wildtrak with HOSS 3.0 have the rear sway bar?

Great toy and extra vehicle but not a good daily driver if you do lots of miles due to high cost of ownership and low mpg, unless you just don’t care about the cost then it’s fine.

 

[mpeugeot]

Jmuns said:

Are there any major differences in highway driving between 2dr and 4dr? As much as I’d like the Bronco I’m going to order to be a toy it also is going to be my daily driver which will be a lot of highway miles. I really am leaning 2dr but if the rear sway bar significantly increases the driving manner on highways I may go 4dr. Does the 2dr Wildtrak with HOSS 3.0 have the rear sway bar?

Don't have a rear sway bar, definitely doesn't need one. Two doors do not get the rear sway bar, only 4 doors. I have 0 complaints about my 2 door at highway speeds, it's completely confidence inspiring, although my F-150 is better handling at freeway speeds, it's not an off-roader either.

I average about 750 miles a weekend in highway miles, for what it's worth.

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