Base Model Owners: Official Thread

[iwantabasebronco]

Has anyone considered, or know any more about this new Eaton offering?

The limited slip option would be nice. I hope someone reviews this soon

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[Hey Buddy]

The limited slip option would be nice. I hope someone reviews this soon

That is exactly what I was thinking, too! It says 3.73 gear ratio, but we would be getting new ring gear & pinions due to ours being welded, so that does not matter, anyway? I will be staying 4.46 to stay in line with my M190 front axle. I hope someone can tell us more, or let us in on any Ford Performance options? Thanks again for making this group for Base Model owners, too!

 

[iwantabasebronco]

That is exactly what I was thinking, too! It says 3.73 gear ratio, but we would be getting new ring gear & pinions due to ours being welded, so that does not matter, anyway? I will be staying 4.46 to stay in line with my M190 front axle. I hope someone can tell us more, or let us in on any Ford Performance options? Thanks again for making this group for Base Model owners, too!

Yeah I have 3.73 on mine. 4d Base with auto.

 

[M Redwood]

looking for input on base w 3:73 2.3 running 37s especially heavier 37s 10 -12 ply? how is your power and performance?

 

[mdk100]

The base bronco with manual transmission has exactly the same gear ratio as the Black Diamond which comes with 32" tires. There are plenty of examples of people moving up to 35" tires with the 4.46 gears with no ill effects. I would stay with the 33's.

What are those wheels?!

 

[Docindahouze]

Picked my Basequatch a couple weeks ago. V6 with aux switches.

 

[Tylercrws]

My 2022 Base

 

[Baerkeeper]

Got mine 2 weeks ago and super happy thus far

 

[Quicklime]

My biggest regret is not having the aux switches. I have a sunglass holder, containing the garage door opener remote... yay. Plus I have been unable to find a modular front bumper. I had a chance once for $500 and foolishly passed...

 

[Bronco Lou]

Impatiently waiting for my base model! If you’ve been driving one for a while, what’re your thoughts so far? What would you suggest I get before delivery to have on hand at day 1? Thanks!

I really like mine !

I ordered it with the 2.7, overhead switches, Reese hitch, modular bumper. I didn’t need the bells and whistles of the other models. The very first thing I put on it was Coverking neoprene seat cover. The only seat that was sat on without them was the drivers seat on the five mile drive from the dealer.

I added 33” tires last December.

 

[JL0311]

looking for input on base w 3:73 2.3 running 37s especially heavier 37s 10 -12 ply? how is your power and performance?

My 37s are D loads so may not answer your question 100%. I Guess somebody had to be the first to attempt 37s on the base model 2.3. Around town I drive regular mode/ sometimes eco. The MPG on the dash says 16.7, My JL wrangler on 37s the dash averaged 16-16.5. On the highway regular is fine, but I will usually run sport mode just for get up and go. The bronco is NO race car by any means. I will get to where I am going but wont be setting any land speed records. I also run 93 octane fuel, have never run anything less so I can not compare .

 

[Wark]

My 37s are D loads so may not answer your question 100%. I Guess somebody had to be the first to attempt 37s on the base model 2.3. Around town I drive regular mode/ sometimes eco. The MPG on the dash says 16.7, My JL wrangler on 37s the dash averaged 16-16.5. On the highway regular is fine, but I will usually run sport mode just for get up and go. The bronco is NO race car by any means. I will get to where I am going but wont be setting any land speed records. I also run 93 octane fuel, have never run anything less so I can not compare .

So still stock 3.73 gearing?

I've been looking at tires for a bit and based on --> https://tiresize.com/gear-ratio-calculator/
it looks like I shouldn't go over 33"s.

 

[Bronco Lou]

I absolutely love it. Only regret is not getting the aux switches. The cloth seats are very comfortable.

Nice Bronco

The switch option was so cheap I couldn’t resist.

 

[JL0311]

So still stock 3.73 gearing?

I've been looking at tires for a bit and based on --> https://tiresize.com/gear-ratio-calculator/
it looks like I shouldn't go over 33"s.

Yessir stock gearing. I have no issues. and I will run it till it breaks,( if it breaks) then I will upgrade it.

 

[M Redwood]

My 37s are D loads so may not answer your question 100%. I Guess somebody had to be the first to attempt 37s on the base model 2.3. Around town I drive regular mode/ sometimes eco. The MPG on the dash says 16.7, My JL wrangler on 37s the dash averaged 16-16.5. On the highway regular is fine, but I will usually run sport mode just for get up and go. The bronco is NO race car by any means. I will get to where I am going but wont be setting any land speed records. I also run 93 octane fuel, have never run anything less so I can not compare .

Thank you. I pulled the trigger and have the 37s on..not too bad just a lil sluggish in deepsand still fairly snappy around town.

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