Base Model Bronco Thread

[Lilj4425]

That $2390 is also the cost of the required options: Auto @ $1595 and adv 4x4 @ $795= $2390.
Squatch package is (presently!) described as including wheels/tires:

Squatch @ $4995 plus required options @ $2390 is $7385, not the $8980 B&P is adding.
Sure hope it's double billing for the automatic, that'll keep the price increase to $1595 instead of $3190.

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[sjp]

That $2390 is also the cost of the required options: Auto @ $1595 and adv 4x4 @ $795= $2390.
Squatch package is (presently!) described as including wheels/tires:

Squatch @ $4995 plus required options @ $2390 is $7385, not the $8980 B&P is adding.
Sure hope it's double billing for the automatic, that'll keep the price increase to $1595 instead of $3190.

Yup, I read all that too. But when they say they're bumping the price of the Sasquatch up to $7,385, that's exactly what they mean: everything in that package. The 10-speed is not part of the package and they are going to charge us for it in addition to the $7,385. I'll bet you a dollar I'm right. I'd bet more, but my 2-door Basequatch went up almost $4K this week and I just don't have it right now

 

[AzScorpion]

Yup, I read all that too. But when they say they're bumping the price of the Sasquatch up to $7,385, that's exactly what they mean: everything in that package. The 10-speed is not part of the package and they are going to charge us for it in addition to the $7,385. I'll bet you a dollar I'm right. I'd bet more, but my 2-door Basequatch went up almost $4K this week and I just don't have it right now

When I look at the line item options it now shows the 10A there at $1,595 where before it didn't. My options now total $10,559 where before it was $7,369. Supposedly $1,595 was a double charge and will get corrected. When I subtract the $1,595 from the $10,559 (double charge) I get the same number ($8,964) when adding my original options $7,369 + $1,595 the cost of the 10A. ?

So if there is an adjustment coming and the SAS is now going to be $7,395, they're adding the 10A to it. Before the 2dr Base included the 7 sp and the 10A was extra.

 

[climb2descend]

I'm in the same dilemma. I was prepared to spend $35K, but willing to stretch to $36K, now it's $37.5K for Squatch and, although still fair for what you get, out of budget. So a $32K Base AT looks good but I really want a locker. So if I add $1000 for bigger tires, $1000 for a locker (if it can be easily done) and maybe another $K for wheels I'm at $35K.

The BB intrigues me, I like the wheels, tires are OK, I can get a 4.27 locker, tint and grill are nice and it opens up A51, the package looks sweet IMHO. But I'm at $37K. I figure you're getting about $3K in value for the $5K the BB costs.

So $35 to $37.5K for what I want....not getting any easier

Yah man we are in the same boat. I'm a bit torn, maybe the 5k step up to BB isn't that bad to get the ability to add the factory e-locker. I looked into installing an aftermarket locker on the ranger since the rear end is the same I believe. The ring gear is welded to the diff for the non locker rear end. So you are looking at new ring gear and pinion ($250), ring and pinion installation kit($250), ARB locker($1000), air compressor ($300), installation ($500). So aftermarket air locker you are looking at about $2300.

 

[Thechief86]

I'm just hoping there's enough room to install a lunchbox locker in these diffs without having to remove the ring gear at this point. If I don't end up saying F the whole deal, I can now only afford to get a Base with no options, and 2 lunchbox lockers. I'm even tempted to just weld the rear. I KNOW I'll be able to get my MIG gun in there for that....
J/K, but this is no longer an affordable overlander. I think I'll end up just continuing to patch up my worn out junk until I can find a totaled Bronco at auction and rebuild it.
Boy, I'm tired of being a peasant....

 

[Incognito]

I'm not inadvertantly giving Ford shit.

They've earned every turd and wet bucket of pig slop.

 

[drive21bronco]

Yah man we are in the same boat. I'm a bit torn, maybe the 5k step up to BB isn't that bad to get the ability to add the factory e-locker. I looked into installing an aftermarket locker on the ranger since the rear end is the same I believe. The ring gear is welded to the diff for the non locker rear end. So you are looking at new ring gear and pinion ($250), ring and pinion installation kit($250), ARB locker($1000), air compressor ($300), installation ($500). So aftermarket air locker you are looking at about $2300.

Unless Ford offers the locker over the parts counter. I put an Eaton E-Locker in my Jeep and it works great. Id do that again for the bronco if they offer it. But still would cost $1,200 with the ring gears just for parts.

 

[Old Guy]

I'm just hoping there's enough room to install a lunchbox locker in these diffs without having to remove the ring gear at this point. If I don't end up saying F the whole deal, I can now only afford to get a Base with no options, and 2 lunchbox lockers. I'm even tempted to just weld the rear. I KNOW I'll be able to get my MIG gun in there for that....
J/K, but this is no longer an affordable overlander. I think I'll end up just continuing to patch up my worn out junk until I can find a totaled Bronco at auction and rebuild it.
Boy, I'm tired of being a peasant....

Not disputing this, but curious. There are people Overlanding in all kinds of vehicles with no lockers. Guy/Gals are doing it in mini vans, subaru's, 2wd, etc. Why does the locker stop you? A lot of the stuff I see on videos, looks like roads we used to drive on with 2wd pickup with camper on it.

Isnt it about smart driving and picking the Overlanding to match the vehicle?

Not trying to be an ass (though wife says it comes natural to me), but seems like the Base would get to most places just fine. Maybe I am just out of touch with the Overlanding thing, it just looks like camping to me.

 

[drive21bronco]

Yah man we are in the same boat. I'm a bit torn, maybe the 5k step up to BB isn't that bad to get the ability to add the factory e-locker. I looked into installing an aftermarket locker on the ranger since the rear end is the same I believe. The ring gear is welded to the diff for the non locker rear end. So you are looking at new ring gear and pinion ($250), ring and pinion installation kit($250), ARB locker($1000), air compressor ($300), installation ($500). So aftermarket air locker you are looking at about $2300.

This is a good point you bring up. I forgot about the welded ring gear in the open differentials. I did some quick searching and it looks like the Jeep guys are having some trouble finding a locker solution other then ARB as well. Maybe in time Eaton or other brands will come out with somthing. I defiantly do not need a locker right away but if I end up taking to the trails like I have with my Jeep I may want one eventually as I use both front and rear. However not sure if Im going to do that same type of rock crawling with my Bronco. Looks like quite the production to put a locker in the base model. Almost better off opting for the $2,500 winch pkg and pulling yourself out the rare occasions that a rear locker may have gotten you out of.

 

[Incognito]

So no locker available on the base, is the 4.46 rear with the manual at least a limited slip?

No limited slip.

Also, the ring gears are welded to the carrier on open differentials now ( same as the Rangers).
So you will need to budget a gear set too.

 

[Hamhands]

Bare bones base 2 door manual is looking better and better

 

[Dillhole]

So most of us are a little taken back with the recent price changes, we're 133 pages deep and I'm a pretty casual member so I'm probably asking something already answered but here we go anyways.

So before the price hike I was looking at a 2dr base 2.7 Sasquatch. I might have become priced out of the Sasquatch but might still swing the 2.7. But here is the question since I don't see it listed anywhere in the model comparison charts or in the Build and Price. The Base comes standard with the M190 front axle and the M210 is a option, is that from the Sasquatch package? Or am I missing something entirely?

Asking since if I can't go with the Sasquatch package I'll probably just throw on a small lift and do larger tires on either the stock steelies or aftermarket entirely. Just wondering if going with 33s or even 35s is too much for the M190. Of course jury is still out on how the stock drivetrain with 3.73's vs the Sasquatch 4.70's will handle the tire size but if it's anything like the 3.73's in Jeeps it'll be a non issue.

 

[BigFootie]

So most of us are a little taken back with the recent price changes, we're 133 pages deep and I'm a pretty casual member so I'm probably asking something already answered but here we go anyways.

So before the price hike I was looking at a 2dr base 2.7 Sasquatch. I might have become priced out of the Sasquatch but might still swing the 2.7. But here is the question since I don't see it listed anywhere in the model comparison charts or in the Build and Price. The Base comes standard with the M190 front axle and the M210 is a option, is that from the Sasquatch package? Or am I missing something entirely?

Asking since if I can't go with the Sasquatch package I'll probably just throw on a small lift and do larger tires on either the stock steelies or aftermarket entirely. Just wondering if going with 33s or even 35s is too much for the M190. Of course jury is still out on how the stock drivetrain with 3.73's vs the Sasquatch 4.70's will handle the tire size but if it's anything like the 3.73's in Jeeps it'll be a non issue.

The M210 is sas only unless you move up to BL. 33’s will be fine for sure but people are saying 35’s will be too much. I suspect a lot will depend on what you end up doing with it but 33’s still look great on the 2dr IMO.

 

[DonM]

There has been a change in the home front....taking my F150 into the shop today. Making moaning noise from front left wheel area. Not sure if brake or wheel bearing or something else. Wife agrees that if its an expensive repair, that I can get a Jeep (a 2 door even) as a bridge vehicle to see how we like and if a 2 door would actually be feasible! And of course I found the potential replacement...now to see what the call is on the F150!

If I do get this bridge vehicle and a two door is not that much of a pain, I may have just walked myself into a Base Sasquatch 2 Door with the 2.3 at just under 40K!!

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