All of the problems I have seen with flat towing all involve the 4a transfer case. I think peasants like myself with the traditional TC are not seeing problems, though I've never tried to flat tow it myself.
I think it really depends on how you define moderate.
The base Bronco comes with open diffs and 30s. People used to do the Rubicon with open diffs and 30s. base Bronco should go a lot of places, the question is how hard you're willing to work and how much damage you're willing to accept.
I can speak for the big bend: It has almost no tire noise. I've not done any difficult trails to have an opinion, but even on the stock duelers by big bend has done fine on the service roads I've taken it on. I've been ok in the snow I have done, but nothing abnormal. I dont think that would...
I know a lot of folks run 35's on HOSS 1.0 setups, but I'd be concerned about the impacts of the weight on the steering rack and potentially my FDU. I'd definitely not be upgrading my tierods so they could be sacrificed to the gods of physics.
My understanding is both yes and no. I want to be clear, I am not certain about what I am about to say, so make sure you confirm before you assume it's fact.
I don't think it's easy to add a locker to the axle housing. The pinion gear is welded to the carrier, so fiddling around in there will...
in the past, you could get a rear locker with 4.27 gears in the big bend as an option. Now, I think you have to take the Black Diamond package to get a rear locker.
I didn't read ALL the threads, did someone actually call to remove them?
there are some things they do that I disagree with, such as engaging lockers. That's something that I think should always be turned on actively based on the situation.
Other stuff the goat modes do? I don't see them as...