That pic explains the 3500lb tow rating, hitch is not directly bolting into frame rails.
If you need to yank out someone else, use the tow hooks...not the hitch on a Bronco.
I'm wondering about the noise without carpet, the roof will make a lot of wind noise without the sound deadening AND will be hot in the summer....
BTW, there are passive holes in the carpeted models for drainage.
The squatch's progressive shocks and 35 inch tires on 17's will ride nice if the tires are C rated, E rated will be a bit rough. With a 3500LB tow rating the suspension is soft.
Dont think you will see much difference as a percentage of sale price, the only small push on that would be if there was a higher demand for one trim over another.
If you are patient, there will be takeoffs of the Sasq beadlocks available from people who 'upgraded' their wheels for a lot less than 2500...ebay hunting.
If these are forged and not cast, they are expensive and worth it, for hard offroading, IMO.