If I get BD without sas and lift it and put 35s later, do I need to re gear it?
My config:
4D BD with Auto 2.7l and mid package
My config:
4D BD with Auto 2.7l and mid package
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The stock gears on the BD are 4.46:1. They'll turn those 35s rather easily. Not Squatch easy (4.70:1) but way better than the 3.73s most of the other options come with.
That's why I am getting the BD. It's the practical balance for the best of both on and off road use. I'd love the Badlands, but don't want to shell out the extra dough.
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Have you thought about getting the badlands using this configuration based on survey pricing?
Four Door Badlands - $44590
Destination Charge - $1495
Standard Package - $0
Sasquatch - $2500
2.3 EcoBoost with Auto Transmission - $1600
Grey Hardtop - $700
Total: $50885 (Survey Pricing)
What is your Black Diamond configuration using survey pricing?
Well, I'm getting the 2 door, not the 4. But I was really just answering his question about gearing. My config- 2 dr, Mid, 2.7 auto comes out 6K less than a Badlands. I'd love everything that extra 6K would get me, but my budget can't make the leap.
This is an interesting video shows how to calculate gear ratio based on tire size.
Here is the formula and my calculations based on BD w/o sasquatch (I guess if I need to keep 2.7 auto and 35s I have to get the sas)
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For me even the rear locker as standard on the BD and adding 33's with the 2.7 and auto,will be a very capable trail rig and an even more impressive street rig!
[/QUOTE]This is an interesting video shows how to calculate gear ratio based on tire size.
Here is the formula and my calculations based on BD w/o sasquatch (I guess if I need to keep 2.7 auto and 35s I have to get the sas)
I understand the math and that there is a difference. If one is a hard core off-roader and excluding other variables like a highly tunable engine then the 0.4 difference might be meaningful. But if one is driving it as a mix of DD and moderate off-roading, it would be hard to notice the difference. For me it is just a cost benefit analysis, which, of course, is different for everyone.
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So, recent speculation about squatch and the manual transmission has me rethinking the BD. Also seems the washout interior may not be quite what I was expecting.
I’m now wondering about base or BB with manual squatch and aux switches might give me everything I want for less.
That B&P can’t get here soon enough.
I’m now wondering about base or BB with manual squatch and aux switches might give me everything I want for less.
That B&P can’t get here soon enough.
Agree. If Sasquatch turns out to be available with MT I'll most likely go Base. Other stuff can be added aftermarket. Option I'm still trying to figure out is the Advance 4x4. Anyone have a clear understand of what that adds? Seems like transfer case redistributed power forward when needed....back and forth between 2WD (rear) and 4H. Anything more than that? Can see that being useful on road in bad weather (rain/snow) similar to my Subaru. Not clear on big advantage offroad. Would be in 4H or 4L during those times.
4A is prolly the biggest thing. More useful if you're dealing with PATCHY ice/snow vs 2 feet of it
My Jeep is 7 years old. I have 3.73 running on 35’s. I can still use overdrive on a 5 gear auto. You will be fine with what the Bronco comes with and you have more gears.
I wish the BD came with the high package. Or at least 360 camera available add on.
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