I can't decide - Please help and Off-Roaders your input is needed.

[srjod]

Hey everyone,

Tuesday of this week I placed my order through the dealer for a Bronco - 4 Door, Big Bend, Hard Top, 2.7L, Mid-Package, Signature lighting, tow hitch, Race Red.

While I know I have a very long = time to make modifications to my order, a piece of me wants to step it up and get the Sasquatch package. My only question is? I am not an off-roading person, but damn that Sasquatch looks AWESOME. This will be a daily driver / weekend adventure car for myself and the wife. When we get this the plan is to load the bikes off the rear rack and take this Bronco on a camping/biking trips throughout the country.

Additionally, I've never been Off Roading, however, this vehicle definitely makes me want to explore that. That being said, with the regular suspension system, would I be able to just add larger tires to this build at a later date? Or would it be a better decision to just get the Sasquatch package for it's suspension? Does this also affect my re-sale value if I decided to upgrade in the future? My biggest fear is if I go cheap, use the standard suspension system, add some larger tires, and take this off roading once I'll damage it and make bigger problems for myself.

Also if I add the Sasquatch, I would not longer even be looking at the Big Bend, but instead just switch the order to the Wildtrak. To anyone who owns one with / without, how noticeable is the difference in driving experience?

Thank you for the feedback.

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[shimmy825]

Hey everyone,

Tuesday of this week I placed my order through the dealer for a Bronco - 4 Door, Big Bend, Hard Top, 2.7L, Mid-Package, Signature lighting, tow hitch, Race Red.

While I know I have a very long = time to make modifications to my order, a piece of me wants to step it up and get the Sasquatch package. My only question is? I am not an off-roading person, but damn that Sasquatch looks AWESOME. This will be a daily driver / weekend adventure car for myself and the wife. When we get this the plan is to load the bikes off the rear rack and take this Bronco on a camping/biking trips throughout the country.

Additionally, I've never been Off Roading, however, this vehicle definitely makes me want to explore that. That being said, with the regular suspension system, would I be able to just add larger tires to this build at a later date? Or would it be a better decision to just get the Sasquatch package for it's suspension? Does this also affect my re-sale value if I decided to upgrade in the future? My biggest fear is if I go cheap, use the standard suspension system, add some larger tires, and take this off roading once I'll damage it and make bigger problems for myself.

Also if I add the Sasquatch, I would not longer even be looking at the Big Bend, but instead just switch the order to the Wildtrak. To anyone who owns one with / without, how noticeable is the difference in driving experience?

Thank you for the feedback.

Admittedly, I am not an off-roading type (yet) and have never been rock crawling. But, I had a similar thought process and ultimately opted for the badlands edition. Seems like we'll be doing similar activities, so that was my choice. Was it the right choice? Who knows! Is it going to be awesome either way? YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Theherofails]

Squatch on a lower trim makes sense only if you plan on using it and/or if you are worried about resale value. You are spending not too far from $10K to add it to lower trims, which makes it REALLY expensive for a cosmetic package.

The sasquatch package is a lot more than just tires and wheels, as it completely replaces the most of the drivetrain and suspension on the lower trims and brings them in line with the Wildtrak as far as capabilities go.

Wildtrak would be enough to handle anything for the average weekend warrior (in spades). I've also seen it said several times that the ride is better in the Sasquatch equipped vehicles compared to the lower trims.

It cannot be stressed enough that this vehicle is far more capable than anything a vast majority of people will ever need when equipped with Sasquatch..

My .02c is get the Wildtrak and grow in to the capabilities. Maybe you don't offroad now, but who's to say you won't enjoy it when you give it a try in your new Bronco? With COVID, the outdoors is one of the few places left to enjoy.

With that said, I don't pay your bills or your salary, so its really easy for me to tell you to spring for the $50K+ trim.

 

[srjod]

Squatch on a lower trim makes sense only if you plan on using it and/or if you are worried about resale value. You are spending not too far from $10K to add it to lower trims, which makes it REALLY expensive for a cosmetic package.

The sasquatch package is a lot more than just tires and wheels, as it completely replaces the most of the drivetrain and suspension on the lower trims and brings them in line with the Wildtrak as far as capabilities go.

Wildtrak would be enough to handle anything for the average weekend warrior (in spades). I've also seen it said several times that the ride is better in the Sasquatch equipped vehicles compared to the lower trims.

It cannot be stressed enough that this vehicle is far more capable than anything a vast majority of people will ever need when equipped with Sasquatch..

My .02c is get the Wildtrak and grow in to the capabilities. Maybe you don't offroad now, but who's to say you won't enjoy it when you give it a try in your new Bronco? With COVID, the outdoors is one of the few places left to enjoy.

With that said, I don't pay your bills or your salary, so its really easy for me to tell you to spring for the $50K+ trim.

I appreciate the feedback. That's my concern on it as well, might as well get a capable car.

 

[MoabRox]

Speaking with 30+ years of off-roading experience with most of it in the Moab Utah region, you don't NEED the Sasquatch package to off road (including rock crawling). Sure 35" tires, a stronger front axle, a front locker and the "better" suspension makes it easier and opens up even more challenging trails, but I don't think it is worth the extra cost. I'm not talking just about the extra cost upfront, but about the operational and maintenance costs. Bigger tires cost more, they require more gas to spin and they increase the wear and tear on the suspension and drive train.

I was tempted, sorely tempted, to add Sasquatch to my Black Diamond, but in the end stuck with the 32s. I plan to replace them soon after delivery with 33s, and with only that simple modification I expect it to go everywhere that I want it to. Once more coil over options are available (come on Fox, get with the program), I'll upgrade those to get a little more height and, more importantly, a little more suspension travel. Your Big Bend, with the optional rear locker and 33s will be a very capable off road 4x4. A Badlands would be even more so, if you can swing the extra $$$.

 

[lakesinai]

Hey everyone,

Tuesday of this week I placed my order through the dealer for a Bronco - 4 Door, Big Bend, Hard Top, 2.7L, Mid-Package, Signature lighting, tow hitch, Race Red.

While I know I have a very long = time to make modifications to my order, a piece of me wants to step it up and get the Sasquatch package. My only question is? I am not an off-roading person, but damn that Sasquatch looks AWESOME. This will be a daily driver / weekend adventure car for myself and the wife. When we get this the plan is to load the bikes off the rear rack and take this Bronco on a camping/biking trips throughout the country.

Additionally, I've never been Off Roading, however, this vehicle definitely makes me want to explore that. That being said, with the regular suspension system, would I be able to just add larger tires to this build at a later date? Or would it be a better decision to just get the Sasquatch package for it's suspension? Does this also affect my re-sale value if I decided to upgrade in the future? My biggest fear is if I go cheap, use the standard suspension system, add some larger tires, and take this off roading once I'll damage it and make bigger problems for myself.

Also if I add the Sasquatch, I would not longer even be looking at the Big Bend, but instead just switch the order to the Wildtrak. To anyone who owns one with / without, how noticeable is the difference in driving experience?

Thank you for the feedback.

If you dont mind the noise, the lower gas mileage, perhaps a bit rougher ride, get the sasquatch. It has incredible capability, probably higher resale. If youll spend lots of time on the highway, want a quiet ride with a little better mpg, get standard. You have to choose.

 

[srjod]

Speaking with 30+ years of off-roading experience with most of it in the Moab Utah region, you don't NEED the Sasquatch package to off road (including rock crawling). Sure 35" tires, a stronger front axle, a front locker and the "better" suspension makes it easier and opens up even more challenging trails, but I don't think it is worth the extra cost. I'm not talking just about the extra cost upfront, but about the operational and maintenance costs. Bigger tires cost more, they require more gas to spin and they increase the wear and tear on the suspension and drive train.

I was tempted, sorely tempted, to add Sasquatch to my Black Diamond, but in the end stuck with the 32s. I plan to replace them soon after delivery with 33s, and with only that simple modification I expect it to go everywhere that I want it to. Once more coil over options are available (come on Fox, get with the program), I'll upgrade those to get a little more height and, more importantly, a little more suspension travel. Your Big Bend, with the optional rear locker and 33s will be a very capable off road 4x4. A Badlands would be even more so, if you can swing the extra $$$.

What tires do you plan on using on your after market purchase?

 

[kodiakisland]

Let's be honest. If you have never been off roading, how likely is that to change?
A vehicle is not going to transform you any more than a gym membership. If it's not an activity you enjoy now, it's most likely not going to be an activity that you suddenly start doing just because you bought an SUV.

You will be fine with the Bronco without the squatch package.

 

[MoabRox]

What tires do you plan on using on your after market purchase?

My first choice is Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs (33x12.50R17). My second choice is Toyo AT3s (LT285/70R17). Normally I’d go with a mud terrain but my Bronco will see a lot highway miles. Both of these tires have decent road manners and three peak rating while still performing really well off road.

 

[RubyRedGT]

Let's be honest. If you have never been off roading, how likely is that to change?
A vehicle is not going to transform you any more than a gym membership. If it's not an activity you enjoy now, it's most likely not going to be an activity that you suddenly start doing just because you bought an SUV.

You will be fine with the Bronco without the squatch package.

This. Well said. SAS is great package but not needed unless you’re a serious off-roader. You can get the “look” without SAS. But I do appreciate all the options Ford has provided.

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