@Zach@Granger
2-door basequatch grangetober order holder here with a suggestion.
The only reason I went SAS was to get a rear locker. A rear locker would essentially cost ~$5k to add to the base after including the BB upgrade.
I would be happy to pay granger to install the locker. Assuming...
I am glad I am in the "knowing" group now, I'm a big fan.
Bonus is since its used and cheap I have zero issues with scratches, dog hair and leaving it muddy. Actually looks better muddy.
The "stinky wet stuff" box on the roof is super handy too use it all the time.
The stock Rockford...
Haha, love that Cayenne. I hear they are very capable off-road.
I ended up getting a used Xterra Pro-4x while waiting. It comes with IFS, ~270HP, skidplates, e-locker in the rear and almost 33's from the factory.
Downside is that it is a 1 on the cool scale while Bronco is a 10 but I'm in my...
Can't swing a dead cat in that area of the country and not hit a trail.
I think you will regret not having your Bronco when you get there. Every little dirt path that you see taking off from the side of the highway will mock you. The wanderlust will be ignited. You will continually wonder...
I think a sub 2k trailer is a good option, there is a thread on that topic with some cool options.
However I was also wondering for solo trips if the front passenger seat can recline all the way back. Then with the rear seats removed an elevated sleeping platform might supported in the middle...
I wanted:
2-door
removable top and doors
off-road exploration capability
300+ HP
better on-road / highway manners than my JK
Aluminum body panels
Bronco is the only option
Basically I wanted my F150 (reg cab short bed, 2.7, A10 trans, IFS, aluminum, etc) but in a top-off 4x4 with rear seats...
Love it. 33's on the 2-door are perfect balance I think.
I am planning same build except in silver, even down to the matte black stripe.
Are the FE wheels the same offset as BB wheels?
As a Grangetober reservation holder Ford appears to be giving me these options, is this correct?
1. Wait for a long time (indeterminate) to get my Bronco while watching big dealer lots fill up with stock. Accept that the "in order of reservation" statement was not true.
2. Visit a medium that...
I can't stand large dealers. My original plan with the Bronco was to wait a few years to pick up a clean used one just to avoid slick Willie and his back room "finance guy".
When I saw the transparency and honesty of Granger I decided to give buying new another try.
If Ford is now trying to...
Yep, that is my current plan.
Sasquatch is overkill for my uses though, so if I could spend $570 for a locker (B&P F150 price) instead of $5,790 for sasquatch package I would be happy.
No biggie though, not the end of the world.
Just seeing it as an option on "base" XL ranger's and F150 gives...
As far as I know it is just hitch and wiring.
I don't believe it has a trans cooler or heavier rear springs.. So too your point, not a big deal.
The only thing that gives me hope for stand alone locker is it is an option on base (XL) F150 and Ranger, even with 4x2. So there is precedent for...
When I had my JK I went the summer without doors and top.
For wind and noise it feels kind of like riding a motorcycle with a big fairing, so in conditions where that is fun would also be fun on a Bronco.
Long freeway slogs.. thumbs down.
Less than 60 mph in canyons and back roads and around...
Amen
For some MY22 wishful thinking..
You can order a rear locker on the "base" (XL) version of the Ranger
$595 as part of FX2 package
$420 stand alone.
You can also order a rear locker on the "base" (XL) version of the F150 in various gear ratios..
$420 for 3.31
$470 for 3.55
$570 for 3.73...