Base Model Bronco Thread

[wvmtneer]

I am considering a base at this moment since mid isn’t available on manual (below badlands). Heated seats were the biggest driver pushing me towards mid package and I was hoping that they would be a stand alone option.

Does anyone know of quality aftermarket seat warmers(over the seat covers or under) that can be powered by the aux switches?

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[DonM]

I have been holding on a Base 4DR 2.3 Sasquatch with Aux Switches and Floor Liners. I'm pretty confident that the gearing and engine combo will be fine, if not, I'll get a tune. Plus I have a feeling that I'll end up going to a 33" tire anyways.

But with all the info in this thread

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ok-if-you’re-thinking-aftermarket-tires.9432/

I'm beginning to re-think and do a Base 4DR 2.7 with Mud Flaps, Aux Switches and Floor Liners and getting a set of 17x7.5 wheels (the slotted Fifteen52's) and run 255/80R17s (or even 255/75R17s) in a decent A/T and still be well under 40K. The 2.7 is needed (in my mind) to offset the 3.73 gearing in the Base. 33s with an open M190 front diff shouldn't be an issue, especially since I don't see much rock-crawling or mud-bogging in my future.

 

[PLindsey725]

I am considering a base at this moment since mid isn’t available on manual (below badlands). Heated seats were the biggest driver pushing me towards mid package and I was hoping that they would be a stand alone option.

Does anyone know of quality aftermarket seat warmers(over the seat covers or under) that can be powered by the aux switches?

I personally haven't had any aftermarket ones but I was in the same boat. I was going to do a BB with mid but a manual is a non negotiable so went down to base and going to add the aux switches and have a local upholstery shop add heat to the front seats, already got quoted about $600 for it.

 

[DonM]

I personally haven't had any aftermarket ones but I was in the same boat. I was going to do a BB with mid but a manual is a non negotiable so went down to base and going to add the aux switches and have a local upholstery shop add heat to the front seats, already got quoted about $600 for it.

Are you doing Katzkin?

 

[PLindsey725]

Are you doing Katzkin?

No, keeping the factory covers and adding heating elements under.

 

[zeak]

Just got some swatches from wet okole. They’re nice. Much smoother to the touch than my wetsuit. Makes choosing base with aftermarket cover very attractive vs BD with MGV.

 

[tokyo]

The 2.7 is needed (in my mind) to offset the 3.73 gearing in the Base.

It seems people think going with 3.73 gearing will make the Bronco a dog but its really not that much difference and I think will be fine.

In fact F-150 has even higher gearing options as does the Wrangler. I think the Bronco actually has pretty low gearing all around compared with others.

I have 3.73 with 33's 2.7 and A10 on my 2018 F150. With TC off it will light up rear wheels on full throttle launches on the street. And it is turning a relaxed 2,000 RPM at 80mph.

If I could get a rear locker in 3.73 on the base (like you can on F150 and Ranger) I totally would.

 

[DonM]

The more that I talk with my old school VW buddies, I might just go Base 4DR with Aux Switches and Floor Liners. Still undecided on the engine, but the 2.3 would most likely be fine. I don't really need to do tires any bigger than 265/75/16 or 235/85/16. I think the fun will be in the mods!!

 

[Nickp]

The more that I talk with my old school VW buddies, I might just go Base 4DR with Aux Switches and Floor Liners. Still undecided on the engine, but the 2.3 would most likely be fine. I don't really need to do tires any bigger than 265/75/16 or 235/85/16. I think the fun will be in the mods!!

Can’t go wrong with that man. Aux switches and I’d personally recommend the hard top too. It’s 1000x easier and cheaper to add a soft top down the road than the hard top. (Unless you just want soft top full time; then go nuts lol)

 

[KMAltig]

I’m definitely going with 2 door base in orange

Can you get the Cyber Orange in the Base model? I didn't think Cyber Orange was an option until BD.

 

[DonM]

Can’t go wrong with that man. Aux switches and I’d personally recommend the hard top too. It’s 1000x easier and cheaper to add a soft top down the road than the hard top. (Unless you just want soft top full time; then go nuts lol)

Want the convertible at a whim option of the soft top. And I was just thinking that my F150 Extended Cab Long Bed on 30" tires has gotten me anywhere that the Bronco would be going.

 

[Nickp]

Want the convertible at a whim option of the soft top. And I was just thinking that my F150 Extended Cab Long Bed on 30" tires has gotten me anywhere that the Bronco would be going.

30” tires are still a pretty decent size... I took my explorer places where it DEFINITELY shouldn’t have and that was on 29’s. Bronco on 30’s is still going to be great.

 

[DonM]

30” tires are still a pretty decent size... I took my explorer places where it DEFINITELY shouldn’t have and that was on 29’s. Bronco on 30’s is still going to be great.

True....used to have an S10 Blazer. Think it rode on 235/75/15. It was fine everywhere it went in SoCal.

 

[Lugerdog]

Basesquatch with a rack looks awesome

 

[Atomicdog]

Now that the basemansquatch is delayed until MY22 I may switch to the auto. At least I get trail turn assist and whatever they are calling the system that digs itself out when buried. ?

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