Update. IAG immediately emailed me after I contacted them. When taking the pics they requested I noticed the top of one of the struts wasnāt popped on to the ball. Only one strut was lifting. Now it works flawlessly!
thanks for the quick response IAG.
Installed the version 2 struts last night. Not impressed. Once released, they raise the top about 2-3ā then I have to push it up. Once up it stays up.
Looked through previous threads and they do mention the version 2 is for heavier newer softies, which I have.
maybe they shipped me the V 1ās by...
Havenāt towed w the Bronco yet, but w a full load of firewood in a 5āx10ā, I wish I had had them once. 4 Runner brakes were struggling. I had used Air Ride bags in a 3rd gen Pathfinder. They work. Iād buy again if I needed them.
On my ā74, when I wheel it, I put the spare in the back area. Steel wheel w a 33ā spare on an old tire carrier didnāt make me feel good. I lay it flat and strap it down in an X pattern. The. All the gear get thrown on top of it.
Buddy installed the FO tune and he likes it. Heās picky and has driven a few HP German cars. If and when I rack up enough points, Iāll prolly get the FP tune also since I have an extended warranty. He did mention the combo of the tune and Sport mode though. Maybe thatās the sweet spot?
Whatād ya drive before the Bronco? Personally think the Squaat Bronco handles well for an SUV on 35ā tires. You may have recalibrate what your definition of good handling is.
Is id brand new or purchased used?
Sounds like you got a lemon. I have a late year built ā23 and outside of the two recalls , itās been good. (Knocking on wood). Coworkers son in law had some lemon Bronco. Dealer bought it back. If it were me, Iād be calling Ford for them to credit me the price I paid for the lemon and sell me a...
My wifeās been exposed to the Bronco world for almost 20 years. She knew it was inevitable but wouldāve kicked my ass had a bought what I wanted new.
Sheās hated my last two cars. Both BMWās. Called them sissy cars, city slicker cars. LOL. Day I pulled in with the 23 Badlands she was smiles...
I own both. 2015 4Runner Trail and a 23 Badlands SAS.
Bronco beats it hands down off road and Iād say on road comfort also.
4Runner beats Bronco in reliability, longevity (154K miles on it) towing and rear cargo area.
I love them both! Good luck with your decision.
My parents had a tenant house on our property growing up. The couple owned a washed out red, bone stock early bronco.
I loved the simplicity and ruggedness of the Bronco. Almost 35 years later I bought my first Bronco, a 1976. Since then Iām on my second, a 74 and the 23.
always loved them...