In my experience domestic manufacturers won't provide quotes unless the initial order quantity is in the five figures at least, and even if ADV was prepared to manufacture that sort of volume, and I suspect they aren't, you can't really write off the bottom line in how much more expensive US...
It would take some finessing but you could definitely move the rear axle forward one or two inches without seriously impeding the second row by making some adjustments to the seat and wheel well design. But the hood could be shortened considerably, there's a good 6" between the front fender...
I say this as someone shopping for a 2-Door right now, I'd be surprised if Ford greenlights it for the 7th-Gen, though it'll certainly stick around for a refresh in the 6th-Gen. Farley has made a big deal about consolidating parts and assembly lines and cutting unnecessary costs, I imagine the...
It's possible these constraints for 2023 are a result of Ford trying to use up their inventory of pre-refresh parts before they update the assembly lines. Also consider that A) the 2015 Mustang was refreshed after just 3 years in 2018, and B) The Bronco was originally slated to launch in 2020...
There is the 5" flares, but I really prefer the looks of the 2". I've had hard enough time finding 16x7 or 17x8 wheels with the proper lug specs, I was kind of shocked to find that there are hardly any with the needed 55mm offset to prevent wheel poke. May just have to keep our fingers crossed...
I'm in this boat exactly, planning on getting the 2" ADV fenders and looking for retro-style wheels to match with no poke, but the only thing I've been able to find are just steelies that are probably identical to the Black Diamond wheels.
I've heard a few things that lead me to believe this is the case. Ford is retooling the MAP for the Ranger later this year and it does make sense for them to update the line for the Bronco concurrently, especially when Jim Farley is talking about upping parts sharing to reduce price and...
Looks great, I'm so glad someone picked up the reigns and built the Defender that Land Rover should have, even if it was a moonshot. Given that Ford is desperately cost-cutting right now and they already have an off-roading midsized pickup in the Ranger Raptor, I'd say the chances of a Bronco...
The International Scout was always very obscure compared to the Wrangler and the Bronco, we're lucky to be getting any kind of revival in my opinion, especially since it looks like they're putting more effort into it than Chevy did with the Blazer. And even if it was fully ICE powered, it's...
Really? I'd say Eruption Green is probably the color I see the most, behind Area 51 and Cactus Grey, maybe tied with Velocity Blue but that did have another year in production compared to EG.
Since the link is down:
Yesterday I had the privilege of riding shotgun in a 2024 Ranger Raptor test mule my friend has access to through work. For comparison, I drive a 2019 Ranger Lariat with no mods other than the Ford Performance tune. I'm not into off-roading -- other than getting my...
Was it? I remember the original SVT F-150 Raptor being pretty much universally acclaimed, it felt like the grill was the defining feature. The Ranger Raptor grill doesn't look bad but the 'FORD' sticks out like two inches from the surface of the grill, it does look a little bit strange if...
I've heard about the paint booth constraint and it really doesn't make any sense to me. The flares are a separate piece from the fenders, since the fender is metal and the flare is plastic and composed of multiple pieces. The painted fender flares on the Outer Banks aren't installed on the...
Because how much the other guy is making indirectly affects me. If someone flips their Bronco for $50k over sticker to some trust fund kid with bottomless pockets, now every dealer is going to want that much because it establishes a precedent. Now I have to wait 6 months for the market to cool...
Basic in the sense that it's a barebones utility vehicle maybe, but it's been praised as a successful homage to the original '66 design by just about everyone familiar with it, and the original Bronco is a celebrated design which is why it's one of the most popular restomod vehicles on the...
I actually saw it in person at the Chicago Auto Show last weekend, still didn't love it. Maybe it is rare for a vehicle is universally liked, but I didn't see a single word disparaging the looks of the standard Bronco when it came out, so it's particularly strange when they manage to make the...