HERITAGE EDITION Bronco Club

[BigBendBW]

I always like a good engineering challenge so I built my own top lift. Plus I’m too cheap to spend $1000 when I can DIY it. She sure looks great topless!

I think you should sell some instructions to the rest of us lol

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[Fizzwoman71]

I always like a good engineering challenge so I built my own top lift. Plus I’m too cheap to spend $1000 when I can DIY it. She sure looks great topless!

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[18KingRanch]

I’m sure I could sketch something up for it. Honestly it only cost me $70 for the trailer jack and a few bolts. I had the rest of the steel and casters left over from other projects.

 

[BroncoFoMoCo]

Thanks for the add. I ordered two HE's in March 2023 thinking neither (or one) would be built. As it turns out, one was built as a 2023 (and is awaiting delivery). The other will be built as a 2024 in a couple weeks. Hence, I'll have a choice of the 2023 or 2024. Both spec are the same. The 2024 will cost me about $2k more than 2023. Hoping guru's on here can help me with a couple questions.

1. HOSS system. Does the 2024 Heritage come with the HOSS 1.0 or HOSS 2.0 system? I've seen both listed on Ford's website (and neither specifically mentioned on the Order Guide). I know the 2023 has the HOSS 2.0... but it's not clear for 2024.
2. Steering rack. Some resources from Ford are reporting that all models with a Sasquatch package (including the Heritage) will now inherit the beefier steering rack from the HOSS 3.0 system. Can you confirm that the 2024 Heritage will have this better steering system?
3. Flooring. Will the flooring be rubberized or carpeted? Again, I've seen mixed wording on that.

$2k is a big difference and I'm inclined to go with the 2023... but if the $2k covers a 12" screen, better steering, and if the HE keeps the HOSS 2.0, it might be worth the $2k difference?

 

[BigBendBW]

Thanks for the add. I ordered two HE's in March 2023 thinking neither (or one) would be built. As it turns out, one was built as a 2023 (and is awaiting delivery). The other will be built as a 2024 in a couple weeks. Hence, I'll have a choice of the 2023 or 2024. Both spec are the same. The 2024 will cost me about $2k more than 2023. Hoping guru's on here can help me with a couple questions.

1. HOSS system. Does the 2024 Heritage come with the HOSS 1.0 or HOSS 2.0 system? I've seen both listed on Ford's website (and neither specifically mentioned on the Order Guide). I know the 2023 has the HOSS 2.0... but it's not clear for 2024.
2. Steering rack. Some resources from Ford are reporting that all models with a Sasquatch package (including the Heritage) will now inherit the beefier steering rack from the HOSS 3.0 system. Can you confirm that the 2024 Heritage will have this better steering system?
3. Flooring. Will the flooring be rubberized or carpeted? Again, I've seen mixed wording on that.

$2k is a big difference and I'm inclined to go with the 2023... but if the $2k covers a 12" screen, better steering, and if the HE keeps the HOSS 2.0, it might be worth the $2k difference?

I have a ‘24 being built in January because I put in an order in August thinking my March order wouldn’t be built and I didn’t hesitate to take the ‘23 over the upcoming ‘24. I like the 8” screen and I don’t need the beefier steering rack or the pull out table. That said, I believe the suspension is standard SAS with Bilsteins. You will get carpet floors with both. Trade in value of my Basesquatch was key in me taking delivery now as well but I love the ‘23.

 

[JawnyBronco]

Thanks for the add. I ordered two HE's in March 2023 thinking neither (or one) would be built. As it turns out, one was built as a 2023 (and is awaiting delivery). The other will be built as a 2024 in a couple weeks. Hence, I'll have a choice of the 2023 or 2024. Both spec are the same. The 2024 will cost me about $2k more than 2023. Hoping guru's on here can help me with a couple questions.

1. HOSS system. Does the 2024 Heritage come with the HOSS 1.0 or HOSS 2.0 system? I've seen both listed on Ford's website (and neither specifically mentioned on the Order Guide). I know the 2023 has the HOSS 2.0... but it's not clear for 2024.
2. Steering rack. Some resources from Ford are reporting that all models with a Sasquatch package (including the Heritage) will now inherit the beefier steering rack from the HOSS 3.0 system. Can you confirm that the 2024 Heritage will have this better steering system?
3. Flooring. Will the flooring be rubberized or carpeted? Again, I've seen mixed wording on that.

$2k is a big difference and I'm inclined to go with the 2023... but if the $2k covers a 12" screen, better steering, and if the HE keeps the HOSS 2.0, it might be worth the $2k difference?

‘24 has HOSS 2.0 suspension with HOSS 3.0 steering rack. Flooring will be carpeted. If 4dr, comes standard w/Slideout Tailgate

 

[BroncoFoMoCo]

HOSS 2.0 suspension with HOSS 3.0 steering rack is correct. Flooring will be carpeted.

Thanks. A few weeks ago I would have just bought both and sold the one that I didn't want to keep... but it looks like the market got real soft real quick and I'm not sure selling one and breaking even is possible anymore.

 

[voxel]

I had early 23 2Dr Big Bend (built 12/2022) without Sasquatch that I wasn't overly happy with. Lots of wind/road noise, 2.3L was underpowered for stop and go traffic so it was pretty jerky, the base 6 speaker audio was beyond awful (as if sound only emitted from the center as if Ford only installed a boombox).

Everything about the 2.7L V6 4-door Heritage is vastly better. The power is perfect for urban and highway travel. The wind/road noise seem to be less even with the Sasquatch tires (I will measure dB later) and the audio system is actually acceptable. The 4 door rides smoother than the 2 door and the turning radius is only a smudge worse.

I've driven multiple Broncos with the 12" screen and honestly it's not a big upgrade on the 8" - we are not talking about a Mach-E or Tesla or Rivian screen. There's not a whole lot of screen space difference. The biggest upgrade in the 24 is the upgraded steering rack. A 24 would have cost me $4.5K more since somehow I received the private offer.

 

[JawnyBronco]

 

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[JawnyBronco]

@AARDVARK122 this photo is Stellar!!! Where was it taken???

 

[BigFootie]

I had early 23 2Dr Big Bend (built 12/2022) without Sasquatch that I wasn't overly happy with. Lots of wind/road noise, 2.3L was underpowered for stop and go traffic so it was pretty jerky, the base 6 speaker audio was beyond awful (as if sound only emitted from the center as if Ford only installed a boombox).

Everything about the 2.7L V6 4-door Heritage is vastly better. The power is perfect for urban and highway travel. The wind/road noise seem to be less even with the Sasquatch tires (I will measure dB later) and the audio system is actually acceptable. The 4 door rides smoother than the 2 door and the turning radius is only a smudge worse.

I've driven multiple Broncos with the 12" screen and honestly it's not a big upgrade on the 8" - we are not talking about a Mach-E or Tesla or Rivian screen. There's not a whole lot of screen space difference. The biggest upgrade in the 24 is the upgraded steering rack. A 24 would have cost me $4.5K more since somehow I received the private offer.

The big difference between the standard Big Bend and the Heritage is the Mod Top which is definitely quieter and the Sasquatch package. The Job2 Heritages also included the sub. Going to the 4.7 gears gives the 2.3 plenty of power in urban driving. I’ve driven the 2.3 with A MT in a BD, a 2.7 in a Wildtrak and of course the 2.3 with MT in the Heritage. I can say there is more than enough power for urban driving. I might be a bit biased though!

 

[Canadian5.0]

Not so much a heritage bronco thing but anyone with a 4 door sasquatch with hoop steps these mud flaps with a custom checker plate and 1/2 inch L edge finish guard bolted to existing hoop step bolts underneath keep almost everything off the sides , especially rocks but after a good 1000 miles use of the factory sas Goodyears territories they aren’t nearly as bad as new

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