Base Model Bronco Thread

[EcobeastRyan]

After going over it in my head the past week I’m considering switching from a 2dr base manual to a v6 basquatch ?

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[Greywolfe]

Went with the base 2D model with Sasquatch pkg, shadow black, 2.7,auto. Bumpers, grill, wheels will all change with upgrades as they come available. Gotta customize it some...

 

[Fuzion2Bronco]

After going over it in my head the past week I’m considering switching from a 2dr base manual to a v6 basquatch ?

You know that 2.7 V6 is AT Standard?

 

[EcobeastRyan]

I’m well aware. I’m also switching from a fusion. 17 2.0

You know that 2.7 V6 is AT Standard?

 

[DonM]

Hi, All!

Been lurking for a while now. Just pulled the reservation trigger and reserved a Base 4 door. Plan is automatic(think it's standard), 2.7 and Sasquatch. Assuming this comes in under or at the BD 4 door with automatic. Color probably Antimatter Blue, though Iconic Silver may slide in as could Carbonized Gray. I also hope that 35" A/T will be a no-cost option.

Okay....after bunch of surfing on the Internet, think I'm still set on AMB, but white is actually starting to look good. I'm also coming off of the Sasquatch idea. Instead, since I live in a snowy, slushy area part of the year, I'm thinking that leaving open diffs is not a bad idea. Just put in four high in crap conditions and when you hit a "dry" patch, shouldn't have instant super traction! Plus the likely-hood of this doing hard off-road work is somewhere near zero. Most would be backroads, gravel roads, farm roads. Then at tire replacement time get new black wheels and bump up to 31" or 32" tires. If would need more traction assistance, I'd probably upgrade to a rear limited slip (Torsen most likely).

Or I could just say screw it and Sasquatch since a Bronco should sit on big wheels and tires!

 

[hemiblas]

I have a ranger with the 2.3 and auto and the take offs are incredibly slow and thats why I'm leaning toward the manual.. So here is my build.

2 door base
manual
4.7 gears with rear locker option---looks like this isnt an option...
Add after market lift 2" or so...
Add aftermarket wheels with 33s or 35s later......

If anyone sees any issues with these options let me know. This should give us a pretty good starting point to build a wheeling rig..

Its either this or I get the 4 door wildtrack...but thats looking like a 50k plus build.....

 

[bbqbronco]

Got you bro

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/base-model-bronco-thread-?.1828/

 

[Chadillac]

My biggest interest in the base would be purely cost saving. Base manual with (hopefully) a white modular hard top and steel front bumper. Then get some 33 BFGs put on before leaving dealer. Done.

Alternative is 2 door manual badlands

 

[Imissmy1996bronco]

I wanted to start a thread on the guys/gals buying a 2 door base model. What are you doing to do to it? Auto/manual. List your buildouts here. Right now you can't get a 2 door manual with the sasquatch package, but it looks like you can get the manual with the 4.7 gears and a rear locker.....So here is my build.

2 door base
manual
4.7 gears with rear locker option
Add after market lift 2" or so...
Add 33s or 35s later

If anyone sees any issues with these options let me know. This should give us a pretty good starting point to build a wheeling rig.. I have a ranger with the 2.3 and auto and the take offs are incredibly slow and thats why I'm leaning toward the manual..


Its either this or I get the 4 door wildtrack...but thats looking like a 50k plus build.....

Where did you hear you can get 4.7s without squatch on any trim besides badlands?

You also can’t option a rear locker on the base without Sasquatch as far as I know.

That being said the manual has 4.46 gears on the base, and adding an aftermarket rear locker isn’t too bad, especially with the aux switches. Adding 33s to that should work just fine.

Also, though it depends on a lot of factors (I’ll see if I can link to my post on this), the aluminum front dif may have issues on 35s if you wheel hard.

edit: my previous post on differential strength and tire size.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...xles-tough-enough-to-turn-35s.2599/post-83679

edit2: actually added the link this time, I clearly have not had enough coffee yet....

 

[hemiblas]

Where did you hear you can get 4.7s without squatch on any trim besides badlands?

You also can’t option a rear locker on the base without Sasquatch as far as I know.

That being said the manual has 4.46 gears on the base, and adding an aftermarket rear locker isn’t too bad, especially with the aux switches. Adding 33s to that should work just fine.

Also, though it depends on a lot of factors (I’ll see if I can link to my post on this), the aluminum front dif may have issues on 35s if you wheel hard.

edit: my previous post on differential strength and tire size.

I wasnt sure about the 4.7s.....I saw one of the spreadsheets that was created on this site and it had it as an option, but It sounds like it isnt. Thanks for letting me know.

You are right 4.46 gears arent a bad way to go.....

Thanks for all of the insight!!!!!!!

 

[Garbone]

Still may go Base-Squatch 2.7 and just get some of these when they show up.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0825PYXFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Vy9qFbDJC0AQ6

 

[rcengr]

Odds of an aftermarket hard top are pretty slim. There isn’t one for jeeps after all.

There are Jeep options available. Prices range from $2500 to $4500. I imagine the aftermarket will support Bronco too.

 

[hemiblas]

It sounds like most people will be finalizing orders in the next few months. So I'm guessing this means that they wont have anything to test drive at the dealerships? I still torn between 2 and 4 door and manual/auto.

 

[DrKennethNoisewater]

Remote start can be added either by the dealership or aftermarket, right? That's really the only feature from higher trims/packages that I really want. But I'm not about to drop $5K to go up to BB then another grand or two for mid package. I live in TX, so the heated seats are meh, but I'd love a way to get that AC cranking before I get in.

 

[TripleB]

Remote start can be added either by the dealership or aftermarket, right? That's really the only feature from higher trims/packages that I really want. But I'm not about to drop $5K to go up to BB then another grand or two for mid package. I live in TX, so the heated seats are meh, but I'd love a way to get that AC cranking before I get in.

Yes, remote start will easily be added later. For, I'm guessing, $150 aftermarket or $500 dealership.

Aftermarket one will use your existing key fob and the dealership one will be the same as OEM with new key fob. Both work well.

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