Goodbye Wildtrak. Welcome Stroppe 2-Door

[glashaus]

How is it different than a 2.7L 2 Door Wildtrak equipped with HOSS 3.0 other than appearance?

isn’t the 25 Stroppe more comparable to a Badlands then a Wildtrack? Stroppes came with all the Badlands equipment plus the Stroppe paint, decals, special wheels and interior. So they have the swaybar disconnect, rock rails, skid plates from a Badlands, Raptor style step, HOSS 3, basically a fancy two door Badlnds with a 2.7, a unique Bronco for those that wanted one.

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[DBX2]

Wrong comparison. People need to quit thinking of a WT as a comparable trim rather they should be looking at a Limited HE or a fully loaded Badlands Sasquatch with HOSS 3.0. The HEL never had the HOSS 3.0 as an option but it is a close comparison.

The biggest functional feature that no WT ever was built with is the Sway Bar Disconnect.

One can itemize the unique features that some consider as appearance. But that doesn't negate the associated costs.

The discussion on the summary of cost for the STROPPE compared to a fully loaded Badlands/HEL.

Please note - our comparison is because we traded the Wildtrak for the Stroppe…and we’re happy with the changes we’ve noted. Hence the title of the thread.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Please note - our comparison is because we traded the Wildtrak for the Stroppe…and we’re happy with the changes we’ve noted. Hence the title of the thread.

I realize your title and the impetus behind the thread. But @AZ_Craig was asking:

How is it different than a 2.7L 2 Door Wildtrak equipped with HOSS 3.0 other than appearance?

To which I replied that the comparison shouldn't be made to a WT to get a comparative build. I linked to an earlier thread where the features were discussed.

 

[stampede1]

Please note - our comparison is because we traded the Wildtrak for the Stroppe…and we’re happy with the changes we’ve noted. Hence the title of the thread.

Congratulations on the new Bronco, and I am glad that you guys like it-who wouldn't? Kudos to Ford for first bringing back the bronco. And second, your model is a fitting tribute to Stroppe the man and his racing lineage that put the Bronco on the racing/off road map when it was still a relatively new vehicle. To his credit, Stroppe won the 1969 Baja 1000 in what is still a record-winning in a stock Bronco. The Bronco Raptor owes its existence to the historic landmark Broncos Stroppe was instrumental in developing including the Big Oly. If I could buy a second Bronco, it would be a Stroppe. Enjoy that beautiful Bronco!

 

[EvilJim1971]

How is it different than a 2.7L 2 Door Wildtrak equipped with HOSS 3.0 other than appearance?

Best comparison would be a HEL with Hoss 3.0 added after purchase and a paint job.
HEL gets leather and carpet, Stroppe gets mgv and washout floors.
Along with the only paintable square flares and wheels exclusive to that model.

 

[EvilJim1971]

Also, just checked assigned Vin available online... So far it looks like 1017 is the highest number so far.
That is including those in transit.
So yea, fewer 2 door Stroppe editions than Heritage Limited or First Edition releases.
Still way more than 23 Heritage Edition 2 doors.

 

[MNBigfoot]

isn’t the 25 Stroppe more comparable to a Badlands then a Wildtrack? Stroppes came with all the Badlands equipment plus the Stroppe paint, decals, special wheels and interior. So they have the swaybar disconnect, rock rails, skid plates from a Badlands, Raptor style step, HOSS 3, basically a fancy two door Badlnds with a 2.7, a unique Bronco for those that wanted one.

The Badlands was never available in a 2 door with with the 2.7 and Fox shocks that I'm aware of, so six of one, and half dozen of the other. The funny thing is in 21, WT owners were arguing that the lack of all that heavy stuff, made the WT the high-speed desert runner, thus selling a glorified Base at a premium. Hats off to Ford's marketing team, they knocked it out of the park again.

 

[tourproto]

It’s in the 2026 change sheet that was released on the 15th. The 2-door Stroppe was replaced with the 4-door Stroppe for 2026

Can you get a third pedal with the 4-door Stroppe? It would be the only way I would give up my 4-door Badlands...

 

[EvilJim1971]

Can you get a third pedal with the 4-door Stroppe? It would be the only way I would give up my 4-door Badlands...

No, 2.7 only.

 

[mdainsd]

Took mine t the Moab Off-Rodeo this last weekend. Not a Bronco owner who was attending knew what it was. most asking if I did the custom paint job.

 

[stampede1]

Most of the original Baja Broncos that I have seen in photos appear to have the Argent silver grille as opposed to white.

 

[mdainsd]

That is what mine is, Argent Silver. it looks white in that photo for some reason. Here it shows better.

 

[tourproto]

No, 2.7 only.

Well, that ends that idea! Never gonna own a vehicle without a clutch. I don't care how cool it is...

 

[AZ_Craig]

Well, that ends that idea! Never gonna own a vehicle without a clutch. I don't care how cool it is...

I hope you don't plan on buying any more cars in the next 5 to 10 years at the rate we are going...

 

[TPadden72]

Well, that ends that idea! Never gonna own a vehicle without a clutch. I don't care how cool it is...

I always felt that way until I test drove the auto 2.3. Salesman said go ahead and tromp it. I asked when is it going to shift - as I realized it was shifting. It is that good/ quick/ smooth.

Tom

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