Base Model Bronco Thread

[Lifeliberty]

What are your thoughts on the Build and Price Reference Guide V2? How accurate is it for the Base trim? If it is accurate, then I think I can live without the mid package. The only thing I would really missing would be BLIS with Cross Traffic Alert. I had it in my 16 MKC and it was nice when backing out of a parking space and on the highway. It also says the rear camera has back up assist lines?

Base doesnt offer mid package.
No grid lines on base backup camera.
That reference guide is not good. Maybe they fixed it, but you get more accurate info from Ford website. Only package avail with base is Sasquatch

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[LS2GTO]

That's the issue I am having. I don't want to squatch a base. But a lack of a diff lock on an off-road vehicle kind of sucks. If the base had the option, I'd gladly go that route. Thinking BB is the way to go for that reason alone.

I’m with you guys on this. I just want a base with LSD. I’m old, and actually like/prefer the kinda retro steel wheels on the base. As far as I’m concerned I’d be paying $4995 (cost of Sasquatch) for the LSD. In my case, it is causing me to reconsider altogether. LSD was a stand alone option on my F-250 (which I walked down the line at Kentucky Truck Plant 2/29/00). No reason it shouldn’t be on the Bronco. @mrlevine @jimfarley98 are you listening to your senior customers and long-time F stockholders?

 

[AMK610]

Just reserved a base 2 door yesterday... super excited. Long time ram owner, currently have a 2019 Rebel but will be happy to be rowing my own gears again and have something that’s more fuel efficient. Decided to not wait for the sassy pack since I’ll be able to do everything after market for the same if not cheaper price, and pick the wheels and tires out that I want.
I really feel that the base bronco is so well optioned for the price. Apple car play, 4x4, anything else I’ll be adding aftermarket with wheels tires and lift first, then maybe some create comforts like heated seats. I’m really drawn to the simplicity of the base model and can’t wait to be in manual turbo again. My focus st I used to have was my favorite car to drive. Looking forward to talking to you all more!!

 

[manualT]

Plusses and minuses to both...
Black Diamond stock with no added options is still a chunk more money than Base Mansquatch. You'd have to decide if any of the BD stock features are that important to you, like...
Steel bumpers, vinyl seats, uncarpeted floors, window tint, rock rails, aux switches, leather steering wheel and shift knob, slightly bigger steelies.

BD comes with rear lockers and bash plate standard, but Base Mansquatch with have that for a lot less money if that's the only stuff you need. BUT, Base Mansquatch is said to be late availability, so BD if you can't wait longer.

Before I order I really want to print out the spec sheets of exactly what each one comes with.

Thank you! I had not been on here as much and I could not figure out why I could not get the Sasquatch package on the base. I will wait it out a bit and see what happens.

 

[Incognito]

Yes, I don't really care about having a locker, but I do plan on adding a Truetrac LSD. The only thing I'm kind of bummed about is the 3.73s, but I think they will be fine when I upgrade to 32s.

A word of warning.
You will need to budget a ring and pinion set for that LSD too.

The ring gear is welded on, not bolted on, with the open differentials.

Only the locking differentials come with bolted on ring gears.

If you get a Base, both ring gears will be welded on.

BB or BD, the front open differential will have the ring gear welded on.

Sasquatch is the only one where you can reuse both the F/R ring gears.

 

[Atomicdog]

I may wait on aftermarket for steel bumpers and I’m considering an automatic so I don’t have a delayed production.
2-dr base, sound dampening headliner, auxiliary switches, floor mats, Sasquatch. $36.6k

 

[dgorsett]

I may wait on aftermarket for steel bumpers and I’m considering an automatic so I don’t have a delayed production.
2-dr base, sound dampening headliner, auxiliary switches, floor mats, Sasquatch. $36.6k

...and I see you have a kayak, so you better get the roof rails...$400...37K

 

[Bronco55]

Sorry if this has been addressed before but what size tires can we fit on the Base stock wheels without having to put a lift on or spacers?

I do not like the stock tires at all and going back and forth on the wheels. I like steelie look but would rather them either black or like the carbonized grey on the Badlands Bronco Sport.

I am looking at 33"s 305/70R16 and either painting the wheels or getting new 16" or 17" ones. I want bigger tires but cant justify Sasquatch because I am not planning on doing any aggressive off-roading. Probably just some dirt roads, mud, and the 4x4 beach in the Outer Banks every year. Base Bronco 4d with just the hard top as accessory should work just fine for me. The Tech is good enough for my standards in the Base without having to go up to BB Mid package.

 

[Nickp]

Sorry if this has been addressed before but what size tires can we fit on the Base stock wheels without having to put a lift on or spacers?

I do not like the stock tires at all and going back and forth on the wheels. I like steelie look but would rather them either black or like the carbonized grey on the Badlands Bronco Sport.

I am looking at 33"s 305/70R16 and either painting the wheels or getting new 16" or 17" ones. I want bigger tires but cant justify Sasquatch because I am not planning on doing any aggressive off-roading. Probably just some dirt roads, mud, and the 4x4 beach in the Outer Banks every year. Base Bronco 4d with just the hard top as accessory should work just fine for me. The Tech is good enough for my standards in the Base without having to go up to BB Mid package.

33’s will probably fit but rub at full flex. 32’s should be fine.

 

[dgorsett]

Sorry if this has been addressed before but what size tires can we fit on the Base stock wheels without having to put a lift on or spacers?

I do not like the stock tires at all and going back and forth on the wheels. I like steelie look but would rather them either black or like the carbonized grey on the Badlands Bronco Sport.

I am looking at 33"s 305/70R16 and either painting the wheels or getting new 16" or 17" ones. I want bigger tires but cant justify Sasquatch because I am not planning on doing any aggressive off-roading. Probably just some dirt roads, mud, and the 4x4 beach in the Outer Banks every year. Base Bronco 4d with just the hard top as accessory should work just fine for me. The Tech is good enough for my standards in the Base without having to go up to BB Mid package.

You might look at something a bit narrower than 305, especially if you're using the steelies which are only 7" wide. A 265/75/16 is about 32 and a 255/85/16 is about 33. If you like a wider look try to find a 275 or 285 with an aspect ratio that will give you the desired height. Even if you go to an aftermarket wheel 305 may rub, as Sasquatch has both a lift and wheel offset to make them fit.

 

[Atomicdog]

...and I see you have a kayak, so you better get the roof rails...$400...37K

+$60 for a step ladder to reach ?

 

[Incognito]

Sorry if this has been addressed before but what size tires can we fit on the Base stock wheels without having to put a lift on or spacers?

I do not like the stock tires at all and going back and forth on the wheels. I like steelie look but would rather them either black or like the carbonized grey on the Badlands Bronco Sport.

I am looking at 33"s 305/70R16 and either painting the wheels or getting new 16" or 17" ones. I want bigger tires but cant justify Sasquatch because I am not planning on doing any aggressive off-roading. Probably just some dirt roads, mud, and the 4x4 beach in the Outer Banks every year. Base Bronco 4d with just the hard top as accessory should work just fine for me. The Tech is good enough for my standards in the Base without having to go up to BB Mid package.

You might look at something a bit narrower than 305, especially if you're using the steelies which are only 7" wide. A 265/75/16 is about 32 and a 255/85/16 is about 33. If you like a wider look try to find a 275 or 285 with an aspect ratio that will give you the desired height. Even if you go to an aftermarket wheel 305 may rub, as Sasquatch has both a lift and wheel offset to make them fit.

305/70R16 on 16x7 rims have been used by Jeepers for years.
They just use 1 1/2" wheel spacers for clearance.

Tread life will be shorter than usual,. Due to the tread being crowned more than optimal.

 

[AMK610]

Sorry if this has been addressed before but what size tires can we fit on the Base stock wheels without having to put a lift on or spacers?

I do not like the stock tires at all and going back and forth on the wheels. I like steelie look but would rather them either black or like the carbonized grey on the Badlands Bronco Sport.

I am looking at 33"s 305/70R16 and either painting the wheels or getting new 16" or 17" ones. I want bigger tires but cant justify Sasquatch because I am not planning on doing any aggressive off-roading. Probably just some dirt roads, mud, and the 4x4 beach in the Outer Banks every year. Base Bronco 4d with just the hard top as accessory should work just fine for me. The Tech is good enough for my standards in the Base without having to go up to BB Mid package.

This is a great question... I’m getting a base as well, but would really like to do my own “Sasquatch package” ASAP, I’m hoping there’s some aftermarket lifts available by the time I take delivery to get those small tires off

 

[Lifeliberty]

I would like hand crank windows in base I think they would be great. I miss them. Electric window regulators always break on me
https://fordauthority.com/2020/10/the-2021-ford-f-150-will-still-offer-hand-crank-windows/

 

[Atomicdog]

I’m just curious, does anyone know what hero switches come with the 2-dr base and Sasquatch package?

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