Didn't upgrade the upper control arms and don't plan to.
I only have 1000 miles on the bronco, so I wasn't worried about it.
I wanted to change as little as possible from stock.
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I only have 1000 miles on the bronco, so I wasn't worried about it.
I wanted to change as little as possible from stock.
Took the bronco 50 miles, one way, to get the alignment today.
surprisingly they didn't touch my camber, toe was a little of, and the steering wheel was off to the right just enough to be annoying.
Anyways, "Cowboy Cadillac" is how I'll describe the Hoss 3.0 on the paved roads.
I no longer feel the irregularities and expansion joints. Its still a truck, but it rides fantastic compared to the hoss 2.0-- which I absolutely curse Ford for putting on these things.
surprisingly they didn't touch my camber, toe was a little of, and the steering wheel was off to the right just enough to be annoying.
Anyways, "Cowboy Cadillac" is how I'll describe the Hoss 3.0 on the paved roads.
I no longer feel the irregularities and expansion joints. Its still a truck, but it rides fantastic compared to the hoss 2.0-- which I absolutely curse Ford for putting on these things.
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So, compared to the "Hoss 1" non-sasquatch Bronco like mine?
Ordered my kit via Summit on 6/6, shipped and ‘awaiting carrier’ since 6/16! If no movement by Monday, I’m pinging Summit.
It appears Ford releases them in batches, so if you miss it, you have to wait until the next batch like I did.
I just looked on Steeda.com, and they are showing "in stock, less than 5 available". and they are having a 10% off fathers day sale it looks like...
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The kit arrived today, box heavily damaged and open! Still to examine if any damage or missing parts. Hopefully no issues.
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Good question. Most people here seem to be upgrading from Hoss 2 basic Sasquatch. Those of us with basic OEM Hoss 1 Hitachi need info, Too! And I don't want a lift over 2"
Hope to let you know within a few weeks!
Really appreciate everyone for sharing their experiences so far.
Just sharing a data point for installation estimates since there's a good chance I'll end up with the HOSS 3.0 upgrade on my 2022 Badsquatch:
Here in San Diego, I'm getting dealer labor estimates of $1800-$2000 for installation including alignment. Completely realize dealer rates are higher than most, and too bad there's no prenegotiated installation cost similar to other accessories.
Now im just debating if it's worth almost $5k for this upgrade over the HOSS 2.0 with primarily Southwest desert and mountain terrain wheeling in addition to the daily street comfort.
Just sharing a data point for installation estimates since there's a good chance I'll end up with the HOSS 3.0 upgrade on my 2022 Badsquatch:
Here in San Diego, I'm getting dealer labor estimates of $1800-$2000 for installation including alignment. Completely realize dealer rates are higher than most, and too bad there's no prenegotiated installation cost similar to other accessories.
Now im just debating if it's worth almost $5k for this upgrade over the HOSS 2.0 with primarily Southwest desert and mountain terrain wheeling in addition to the daily street comfort.
IMO:
if you're just wheeling it's not worth the upgrade, there's little to no difference on low speed stuff, and road manners were negligible too.
BUT, if you're going to go to the dunes, or do high-speed offroad stuff it's night and day from HOSS 2.0. totally different ball game.
Thanks @bendover , super helpful context especially since dunes and high speeds aren't in my repertoire. My max speed on more open desert trails is usually 35-40mph. Plus the negligible change in road manners is nice to know since that was another motivator, although I don't find the stock Bilsteins objectionable at 36 psi.
Swapping out my stock wheels for RTR EVOs saved almost 10 lbs per corner, and that was a noticeable improvement in on and off-road manners.
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