Had a Wildtrak ordered with Granger but as I was an October 1, 2020 reservation and unwilling to change my build, my delivery estimate was the end of 2023. So, the more I thought about it, I decided to go the F150 Tremor route, still with Granger and about $6,700 below MSRP.
I loaded this...
Found this 32 minute video (Jeep focused):
https://outdoorzlives.com/top-10-things-you-might-break-off-roading-in-moab/
Milt from Dixie 4wheel drive: "I've seen people that can break an anvil with a rubber mallet." :LOL:
Looking to be educated (doesn't take much!)
The goal is to try and eliminate as many potential weak points as possible in the Sasquatch suspension before they fail. (Some of your experience off-roading other vehicles may translate.)
Two main areas:
1. What parts are most likely to fail, from...
As I reserved on October 1st 2020, I'll probably just put it in my will for the kids, kinda like season tickets for the Packers.
So, @Zach@Granger is offering 3% below invoice on a '22 Tremor, hmmm.......
@broncoky thanks for this write-up, nice build. A question, sorry if I've already missed the answer, did adding the Sasquatch option also add the front locker connect switch to the "hero switches" on the top of the dash? So now there's just one blank space where the swaybar disconnect would...
Before remote starts, I ran an extension cord, thin enough to close the car door on it, with a timer on it, and placed a small space heater on the center console. Worked great, everything melted off and nice and toasty inside.
I'm going Wildtrak because it's several thousand dollars less expensive than a Badlands when spec'd the same (sasq, 2.7, leather...) and I was always going to go aftermarket for bumpers, sliders and underbody protection so why pay for what comes with the Badlands if you're just going to replace...
I remember reading on a variety of car enthusiast forums about experiences with Exoshield and Diamond Shield products. In general, they're not inexpensive and need to be replaced every couple years or so. Depending on your own OCD tendencies, you'll need to get used to them not being perfectly...
If a steering wheel swap doesn't work out, check out these guys: https://www.redlinegoods.com/
May not have Bronco products yet, but worth a call or note.
Some time ago I got a shift boot and center arm rest cover, really top notch.
Great to have tune options.
I'm concerned about high-flow air filters in an off-road vehicle. I've read from some folks on the forum who've been wheeling out in the dirt/dust and remarked how dirty their filter was and even brought up the idea of some type of pre-filter setup.
Well, that sucks. You'd think a check engine light would come on for only engine specific issues, but not these days. Hopefully a programming work-around will be created in the near future.