Base Model Owners: Official Thread

[cmcbronco]

Can you please send me the link for the step boards?

Ditto …those look nice

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[iwantabasebronco]

Ditto …those look nice

I love mine!
https://www.roughcountry.com/bronco...jHQK4QIY3xrjXzGwMW6AHG6-KaeJvGcUaAq9vEALw_wcB

 

[cmcbronco]

I love mine!
https://www.roughcountry.com/bronco-sr2-aluminum-rail-52002.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpcs&utm_campaign=1686557678|69533904201&utm_content=327717898487&utm_term=|pla-295285319999|m||52002&gclid=Cj0KCQjw29CRBhCUARIsAOboZbKeOg-YxIhRWIMbodH9-G9jHQK4QIY3xrjXzGwMW6AHG6-KaeJvGcUaAq9vEALw_wcB

Ya I found them on there. Four door only

 

[iwantabasebronco]

Ya I found them on there. Four door only

They’re just extruded aluminum and the mounting hardware slides in t-slots that run the whole length… you could probably cut them to length and mount them if the body/frame holes align with the brackets

 

[jon]

Threw the Bronco brand splash guards on this AM. Will post more pics when I go for a ride.
Straight forward install. When you do the bottom clip on the front guards make sure you get behind the metal part, not just the well liner. You’ll know what I mean when you get to that point!

Love the steel wheels!

 

[Wark]

Ya I found them on there. Four door only

Are the steps load bearing or decorative only? Asking for a friend ….

 

[EaglesFan91]

Are the steps load bearing or decorative only? Asking for a friend ….

Yea I have those steps on mine and no issues when using them daily.

 

[ThisGuy611]

Only thing I wish I had on my base is a rear locker, but I'm not going to pay the $5k markup to upgrade to a big bend which unlocks the option to pay an extra $2k or whatever for the locker.

I could've gone sas package, but that's a bit overkill for what I'm planning on doing with it. If I get more into wheeling I can always upgrade later

 

[Stache12]

Only thing I wish I had on my base is a rear locker, but I'm not going to pay the $5k markup to upgrade to a big bend which unlocks the option to pay an extra $2k or whatever for the locker.

I could've gone sas package, but that's a bit overkill for what I'm planning on doing with it. If I get more into wheeling I can always upgrade later

I was on the fence about this as well, but went with the squatch package because if I ever do sell it, I felt it would hold the value better with factory lockers.

 

[ThisGuy611]

I was on the fence about this as well, but went with the squatch package because if I ever do sell it, I felt it would hold the value better with factory lockers.

It really is a bit unfortunate ford didn't give base owners the option for a rear locker. I understand wanting people to upgrade to higher packages, but to compete with jeep all bronco models should be able to access basic off-road options. For $595 I can add a rear locking diff to a base 2 door wrangler. Comes out under $31k with no other options and would run circles around a base non-sas bronco even with some additions like larger tires and a lift. Basically, an off-road comparable bronco vs wrangler is going to cost you about $8k more.

My hesitation with the SAS package, besides cost, are the 35" tires and lift. I'd like to stay at the base height with 33"s personally. Seems like there's no way to get a bronco with lockers under $39k or so.

 

[Mpatient1]

It really is a bit unfortunate ford didn't give base owners the option for a rear locker. I understand wanting people to upgrade to higher packages, but to compete with jeep all bronco models should be able to access basic off-road options. For $595 I can add a rear locking diff to a base 2 door wrangler. Comes out under $31k with no other options and would run circles around a base non-sas bronco even with some additions like larger tires and a lift. Basically, an off-road comparable bronco vs wrangler is going to cost you about $8k more.

My hesitation with the SAS package, besides cost, are the 35" tires and lift. I'd like to stay at the base height with 33"s personally. Seems like there's no way to get a bronco with lockers under $39k or so.

that's part of what drove me to the BD, that and the MGV. I could have done without the MID and MGV though if the rear locker was a factory option on the Base. BaseQuatch would have been more than I need and I would have wanted to downgrade the wheels/tires *gasp* to something along the lines of the BL 33's and standard flares. Because I agree, I like the proportions of the 2 door with 33's and less poke. But hey, by the time I get mine with price protection I may just get a BD for Base price

 

[Richw23]

Everybody is talking about going up a model or two to get lockers, why not get the Sasquatch package on your base? I did sas with base 4 door with aux switches and paid $41,665 total. $2k on a 5 year loan is not very much at all on the monthly Compared to $39k. Sounds like a lot of u guys might be focusing on what u want as opposed to what u get with the Sasquatch package. A Base Sasquatch is the by far the best value in a 4wd vehicle around. Get your front and rear lockers, trail turn assist etc. the only thing u dont get is the staybar which is only on badlands anyhow. U will be surprised at how much value is there. Just trying to help my fellow basers

 

[iwantabasebronco]

Everybody is talking about going up a model or two to get lockers, why not get the Sasquatch package on your base? I did sas with base 4 door with aux switches and paid $41,665 total. $2k on a 5 year loan is not very much at all on the monthly Compared to $39k. Sounds like a lot of u guys might be focusing on what u want as opposed to what u get with the Sasquatch package. A Base Sasquatch is the by far the best value in a 4wd vehicle around. Get your front and rear lockers, trail turn assist etc. the only thing u dont get is the staybar which is only on badlands anyhow. U will be surprised at how much value is there. Just trying to help my fellow basers

I just didn’t need Sasquatch for my use (logging trails at most)- but I agree with you 100%. Base is the best value. I opted for v6, but that’s just because I could.
In my Opinion the Bronco isn’t a $50k vehicle, and wasn’t designed to be, so why buy anything more than a base?

 

[carmantakes]

Question for everyone, do your ‘22 base bronco’s have push start?

 

[PSUTE]

Question for everyone, do your ‘22 base bronco’s have push start?

If you mean the push Button start, yes. Just like my mom's 1960 Rambler station wagon...

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