Article: What Makes the Ford Bronco So Badass

[Administrator]

Great article by Popular Mechanics: What Makes the Ford Bronco So Badass

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/trucks/a25003/ford-bronco-badass/

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[4x4]

Couldn't agree more with the article. It's got a cult following for a reason even despite how long it's been out of production. Can't wait until 2020 and can't believe we're going to finally see new Broncos on the road (and off road)!

 

[Rozinante]

As it stands right now, I've decided to put the considerable sum I have accumulated since 1999 in my exclusively Bronco bank account into a build of my '66 U15 that I bought in 1999 and drove daily until I quit my second job in 2004. Frankly, I just can't see the 2020 Bronco being a vehicle I would like more than my '66, and I would have to like it considerably more to switch my loyalty to the 2020. But I'll be open-minded about it until the day I havta pay big bucks for initiating the build...

 

[OJ Simpson]

I just hope that Ford stays true to what the Bronco was initially. I think Jeep has done a good job overall. Toyota however I don't think did a very good job with the FJ Cruiser compared to the original FJ40.

 

[Rozinante]

I just hope that Ford stays true to what the Bronco was initially. I think Jeep has done a good job overall. Toyota however I don't think did a very good job with the FJ Cruiser compared to the original FJ40.

OJ, I agree with your entire posting--the new Bronco needs to be an Early Bronco with 4-wheel discs, ABS, 5-speeds-or-more floor-shifted manual transmissions, the truck version of the Mustang's 5.0 DOHC 4-valve TiVCT direct-&-port fuel injection, and high-pinion nine-inchers front and rear--AT THE VERY MINIMUM. Options could include ARB Air Lockers and Atlas transfer cases. I'm OK with the Dana 20 as the standard transfer case.

Yes, Jeep has done a good job overall DESPITE being a division of Fiat-Chrysler...

And yes, Toyota blew it with the FJ40. The old FJ was such an enviable vehicle--how could Toyota possibly fuck that up?? Well, they found a way...

 

[MattyIce]

This new Bronco won't have a V8 option. The Raptor doesn't even have a V8. Whatever the Ranger has for engines is what I imagine the Bronco will have. I also would not hold my breath for a manual transmission option.

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