The cheap Base Bronco build on 37's

[nwGTS]

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[Mike leggiero]

Show me something off road. Of course I like, but is it useful or just bling?

Good question none-the-less.
I'm really interested in Mike's input on this.

My Base is on 35's with the 7spd & 4.46 combo.
With the factory 30's, it felt really over geared from a stop. I never really paid attention to how it felt on the interstate.

With the 35's, the could probably use a bit more gear from a dead stop, but on the highway, 6th gear is useless.
I'm certain going another 2" taller to 37's didn't help him with that, LOL!

It seems like actual 33's would be ideal for the 4.46 gears. ( My opinion)

For 35's, MY preference would be probably the 5.13's or 5.38's ... yes, it would feel "short" from a dead stop again, but I'd aim to be able to use 6th gear again at 78/80 mph at 2700rpm.
(I can get 21 mpg at 2700 rpm/78 mph ... 5th gear, on 35's )

For 37's almost definitely the 5.38's (my opinion), but Dusty who is actually running 37's and 5.13's on his 2dr manual loves that set up. He felt the 5.38's would be too short for his liking.

ran 35 for all most 2 year . both of my bronco have 4.46 and the same 37s i do have a muffler delete on it. and i live in hill country. that being said the terramax only weights 59 pounds and is a d rate tire. so my auto and my 7 speed have no problame tuning this tires. they may say 12.5 wide they are 10 wide. my 35 maxxis razr at were 63 pounds per tire. so 6 gear 70 mph all day . for the price i got at 260 a tire i brought 8 tires and sold my 35 for 800 dollars so one set cost me less then 400 dollars. my other bronco

 

[nolimits]

It seems like actual 33's would be ideal for the 4.46 gears. ( My opinion)

For 35's, MY preference would be probably the 5.13's or 5.38's ... yes, it would feel "short" from a dead stop again, but I'd aim to be able to use 6th gear again at 78/80 mph at 2700rpm.
(I can get 21 mpg at 2700 rpm/78 mph ... 5th gear, on 35's )

For 37's almost definitely the 5.38's (my opinion), but Dusty who is actually running 37's and 5.13's on his 2dr manual loves that set up. He felt the 5.38's would be too short for his liking.

I have the 2.7 auto Badlands, non-squatch. The 4.46/33 combo is pretty sweet IMO. I test drove a near identical Badsquatch back to back when I purchased and felt like the 4.70/35 combo left some to be desired.

Obviously my ratios are different being an auto vs your 7-speed but I’m of the same opinion that 5.13/35 or 5.38/37 would be also be my preferred options.

I think when @Dusty initially switched over he had some second doubts about the 5.13’s but later in his thread came to like them. As I recall his situation was a little different as finding the gears wasn’t as easy as today.

Now the 5.13’s or 5.38’s can be ordered from FP with no fuss. Parts cost are near identical.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-513BF

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-513

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-538BF

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-538

 

[Mike leggiero]

I have the 2.7 auto Badlands, non-squatch. The 4.46/33 combo is pretty sweet IMO. I test drove a near identical Badsquatch back to back when I purchased and felt like the 4.70/35 combo left some to be desired.

Obviously my ratios are different being an auto vs your 7-speed but I’m of the same opinion that 5.13/35 or 5.38/37 would be also be my preferred options.

I think when @Dusty initially switched over he had some second doubts about the 5.13’s but later in his thread came to like them. As I recall his situation was a little different as finding the gears wasn’t as easy as today.

Now the 5.13’s or 5.38’s can be ordered from FP with no fuss. Parts cost are near identical.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-513BF

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-513

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-538BF

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4209-538

my bd on 37 to. spin s them just fine. these tires are skinny and weight 59 pounds most 37 are heavy that makes a big diffience. i have 7 to 10 percent grades all around were i live have no problame pulling the hill i roll around town in 5 gear all the time.

 

[RNC]

My genuine Basesquatch;

 

[KABQ]

My genuine Basesquatch;

My formerly genuine basesquatch, now on 37s.

Not sure how your post contributes to the thread. There are plenty of basesquatches out there, and lots of pictures.

I like your signature, though. Great quote.

 

[dangerzone79]

Man... that fucking hood. Can I ask what it costs to get the hood painted? You can DM if you like. Thanks. Awesome looking truck.

 

[jtgensler]

Should've sprung for the 360 Camera so you could park inside the lines LOL.

Just teasing. Seriously, looks like a fun build.
Curious to see where else you take it from here.

 

[Braaap]

You can't go wrong with the 2-door Bare Bones Base It was my original build. 893 days later, I ended up with a 4-door BaseSquatch. No regrets.

 

[AttackGuy64]

Bronco - A+
Parking - F

 

[CMillBronco]

Man... that fucking hood. Can I ask what it costs to get the hood painted? You can DM if you like. Thanks. Awesome looking truck.

Here you go I have it booked in case I get hail again.

2021-2024 Bronco Stalker Hood (cervinis.com)

 

[dingle87]

Here you go I have it booked in case I get hail again.

2021-2024 Bronco Stalker Hood (cervinis.com)

I like it. Noticed there aren't pics on their site under customer photos. Maybe help them out and upload 1 or 2, in case someone searching isn't a crazy person and a member of 6G. LOL

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My formerly genuine basesquatch, now on 37s.

Not sure how your post contributes to the thread. There are plenty of basesquatches out there, and lots of pictures.

I like your signature, though. Great quote.

Your Bronco looks awesome!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

When you buy the cheapest Bronco Base 7 speed no boxes marked, add a 2" inch RC lift, 1.5" wheel spacer and 37 12.50 17 tire on steelies.

Tires are TerraMax RT

We love your Bronco Great work!

 

[Mike leggiero]

We love your Bronco Great work!

morr yo come

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