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I did not order my Bronco, I bought what was available at a local dealer after researching for a few weeks and checking out inventories. The final two came down to a Badlands with Sasquatch and one without. I ended up going with the one without simply because of the cost difference and it was definitely the right decision for me.
My intial upgrade was to purchase Sasquatch takeoffs with less than 2k miles for $1,500. Two weeks later I sold my factory Badlands wheels with BFG K02s for $1300, so that upgrade only cost $200.
When I upgraded the wheels I also added the Mabett Raptor Style Tailgate Reinforcment for $425. Some have had issues with these but I was able to install mine without any major issues. This upgrade may or may not have been needed but I wanted to make sure and now I don't have to worry if I ever go to 37's down the road.
Recently I upgraded to 6112's. The 6112 kit was on sale and I got it for $1400 delivered. I had a local tire shop I have used for years do the install and alignment for $770. I had them reuse the factory top mount, insulator and bumpstops-which despite all the erroneous information out there are the same bumpstops that come with the Sasquatch package. My Badlands only had 6K miles, all street/highway, so the factory parts were not that used. The total for the 6112's, installation , and alignment was $2170. I have seen just the assembled 6112 coilovers themselves going for more than I paid for all the parts, the install, and the alignment. I also have the factory ESCV shocks and springs for sale so whatever I get out of them will go to decrease the total cost.
So my total for upgrades that I believe are the same or better than what I would have gotten for over $5k more cost me under $2,800. I know some will say, but you only have 4.46 gears instead of 4.70s. I can live with 4.46s lol. Not a big deal to me. As a daily driver I don't mind at all.
One other comment, when I was considering what shocks to go with I did consider the Eibachs and Icons. The Icons were ruled out early on because they have to be rebuilt every ~25K or so. The Eibachs seem to be a popular choice because people like the ability to adjust them, but how many adjustments are you actually going to make? I mean once you have them set, do you plan to tweek it everyday? I looked at it a different way. I wanted to get my monies worth so I had the shop put the 6112's front and back on the highest level which is where it is now. I have a Summit Bumper and a Warn winch sitting in the garage which will go on in a week or two. I also have a set of RCI Rock Sliders on order that will add some weight. I have no plans to adjust the fronts down, but I may consider dropping the rear a slot or two depending on how much the front settles with the added weight. I like the way it sits now so I may not even change the rears unless there is a substantial drop. So being able to adjust the coilovers was not a big consideration. What was a major consideration was the 6100/6112's are a bigger 2.6 shock with a larger piston and oil capacity than the smaller 2.0's. Even if I have to remove the rears, disassemble them to adjust the level, and reinstall them it will be worth it to me to have a better stronger shock.
Photos are after install of Summit bumper, Warn Winch, RCI Rock Sliders, Ready Lift 1.25" Leveling Kit, and 37X12.50R17 BFG KO2's on Method 701 wheels.
My intial upgrade was to purchase Sasquatch takeoffs with less than 2k miles for $1,500. Two weeks later I sold my factory Badlands wheels with BFG K02s for $1300, so that upgrade only cost $200.
When I upgraded the wheels I also added the Mabett Raptor Style Tailgate Reinforcment for $425. Some have had issues with these but I was able to install mine without any major issues. This upgrade may or may not have been needed but I wanted to make sure and now I don't have to worry if I ever go to 37's down the road.
Recently I upgraded to 6112's. The 6112 kit was on sale and I got it for $1400 delivered. I had a local tire shop I have used for years do the install and alignment for $770. I had them reuse the factory top mount, insulator and bumpstops-which despite all the erroneous information out there are the same bumpstops that come with the Sasquatch package. My Badlands only had 6K miles, all street/highway, so the factory parts were not that used. The total for the 6112's, installation , and alignment was $2170. I have seen just the assembled 6112 coilovers themselves going for more than I paid for all the parts, the install, and the alignment. I also have the factory ESCV shocks and springs for sale so whatever I get out of them will go to decrease the total cost.
So my total for upgrades that I believe are the same or better than what I would have gotten for over $5k more cost me under $2,800. I know some will say, but you only have 4.46 gears instead of 4.70s. I can live with 4.46s lol. Not a big deal to me. As a daily driver I don't mind at all.
One other comment, when I was considering what shocks to go with I did consider the Eibachs and Icons. The Icons were ruled out early on because they have to be rebuilt every ~25K or so. The Eibachs seem to be a popular choice because people like the ability to adjust them, but how many adjustments are you actually going to make? I mean once you have them set, do you plan to tweek it everyday? I looked at it a different way. I wanted to get my monies worth so I had the shop put the 6112's front and back on the highest level which is where it is now. I have a Summit Bumper and a Warn winch sitting in the garage which will go on in a week or two. I also have a set of RCI Rock Sliders on order that will add some weight. I have no plans to adjust the fronts down, but I may consider dropping the rear a slot or two depending on how much the front settles with the added weight. I like the way it sits now so I may not even change the rears unless there is a substantial drop. So being able to adjust the coilovers was not a big consideration. What was a major consideration was the 6100/6112's are a bigger 2.6 shock with a larger piston and oil capacity than the smaller 2.0's. Even if I have to remove the rears, disassemble them to adjust the level, and reinstall them it will be worth it to me to have a better stronger shock.
Photos are after install of Summit bumper, Warn Winch, RCI Rock Sliders, Ready Lift 1.25" Leveling Kit, and 37X12.50R17 BFG KO2's on Method 701 wheels.
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