I've never felt any hate coming from Jeep owners. I've never sent any hate their way. I'm not a brand loyal man. I chose the Bronco because it's unique and awesome. A superior combination of on road and off road capability. Superior to the Jeep on road. Inferior to the Jeep in extreme off road...
Interior plastic trim is absolute garbage. Give me painted sheet metal interior trim as God intended. I'm disappointed that rubber floors isn't an option on lower level trim. Carpet used to be a luxury upgrade. The hard top material is... well... not good. The shoulder belt height is not...
If you don't plan on off-roading, you can get the Squatch look at a fraction of the cost of the actual Squatch package. Tires, wheels, spacer lift or possibly just a leveling kit along with removing the front crash bars will get you clearance for 35's. FWIW, 33's give a robust look as well.
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2022 Basesquatch 2 door, 2.7/Auto. Nearly 75K in 3 years. Replaced the steering rack at 33K. I can't say it failed, but it developed a knock when turning full lock to the right. Recently discovered that the front pinion seal is leaking. Otherwise, all good.
My greatest hesitation to any of these sliding decks is the elimination of access to the factory storage space underneath. A design with locking hinges that allow it to be lifted for access to the under storage would be desirable.
I have a 2 door Squatch. I have driven it on The Tail at least 3 times. Aside from the road being much better suited for sports cars and motorcycles, my biggest complaint is that it drops you off pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Between getting through Cades Cove, driving Parsons Branch...
Tail of The Dragon is not an ideal driving experience in a Bronco. I've been on it coming out of The Great Smoky Mountains NP from Parsons Branch Road.
Changed my engine oil this evening. Gooey, honey like substance on the bottom of the front Diff. Gear oil, of course. Coming from the pinion seal. 72K on the ODO, but I have the Ford CARE extended warranty. It should be covered. I've heard it's not uncommon. Anyone else experience this?