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it’s a class II ‘rated’ hitch because it’s limited to 3500lb but unlike a normal class II it has a 2” receiver instead of the 1 1/2“ normally found on a class II hitch. Remember recovery would be a line pull on the hitch which is different loading than tongue weight loading. Besides, I don’t...

To me it is worth it to get the vehicle with the wiring and hitch already installed. Means I don’t have to do it and it’s ready to go right when I get it. Yes, I am sure you will be able to get a cheaper after market hitch but, even though I am retired, it’s not worth the savings to chase around...

Ford rates the hitch as a recovery point so there’s that.

A Place to pull the Bronco out of trouble with.

The receiver with the factory hitch is already a 2” unit. I don’t know what more you’d get with an aftermarket class III hitch.

It also adds another recovery point to the rear of the vehicle. So for me, that and the wiring make it worth it.

Also remember the hitch is also an approved recovery point for the vehicle so it has to be able to take the pull of the entire loaded truck. It’s strong. But that’s in-line pull and not the vertical loading of a trailer. It does show how strong the connection to the frame is though.

The Bronco is built on a modified next generation Ranger chassis not the current Ranger’s.

i have found the 3 peak Goodrich KO2 to be a great all around AT tire. Especially in the winter.

The confusion comes with the receiver size. A class II hitch normally has a 1 1/4 inch receiver and usually only the 4 pin connector. The Bronco factory hitch has a 2 inch receiver and both the 4 and 7 pin connectors. The Bronco also has trailer sway control standard.

‘The current Ranger is a whole lot bigger than the old Ranger and there are still a lot of them on the road. Small trucks have a good following and are all some folks need who still need a truck.

Having it in stock tells you they aren’t replacing a ton of those. Otherwise it would likely be back ordered.

If that’s the case, then your brakes are not balanced properly. There should be automatic proportioning of braking force between the front and the rear brakes in order to keep the braking forces in balance. Too much at either end when hard braking usually leads to directional control problems...

Order finally submitted. Now the wait....

Ordered my Black Diamond today. simple build: 2D velocity blue 2.3L 7-spd insulation tow package that‘s it. Dealer said I’m 32 out of 31 initial allocation but likely at least 1 more with a lower number will drop out. Likely to get my Bronco by maybe October! Of course the actual date depends on...

The frame is new and the suspension is mostly new. The body is new as are most of the body electrics. The manual transmission is new. Most of the differentials are also not used on other Ford products. Almost the entire interior is new. So, Let's see: Engines shared - both. Looks like tune is...

The point was not if the exact vehicle would ever be available. The point was 'here's what you can do with your Bronco if you want to.' Its all up to an owner to add what parts they want and this shows there is commitment from the aftermarket parts makers to have a large and varied stream of...

I forget my F350 has a block heater so it never gets used. It was standard equipment for the 6.7 Powerstroke.

i have a diesel VW Jetta and an F350 PowerStroke. Both are parked outside throughout the winter in New Hampshire. Both start fine at temps below -15°F. With the right oil for expected winter temperatures a block heater is only of significant value with temps below -20°F.

if it’s the same size, rotate it with the other 4. If not, they won’t last as long as they could. If it’s the same size, you shouldn’t need to replace if you haven’t used it.