How often do you use electronic stabilizer bar disconnect

[SierraBronco]

I am a little more conflicted on the obx. Just realized it does not come with skid plates as the badlands does. One more thing that needs to be researched/purchased/installed in addition to a potential disconnect sway bar. Not as big a deal, but also no rock crawl mode. Not sure how useful that is tho.

Forscan can add rock mode, and it’s useful. Skid plates can also be added. Sway bar disconnect cannot be removed if installed at the factory

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[geargeek]

I am a little more conflicted on the obx. Just realized it does not come with skid plates as the badlands does. One more thing that needs to be researched/purchased/installed in addition to a potential disconnect sway bar. Not as big a deal, but also no rock crawl mode. Not sure how useful that is tho.

Full OEM skids are $870 on Ford Accessories site (2-door: MB3Z5D032D , 4-door: MB3Z5D032E). You could also look at lighter weight and/or more protection alternatives, like Talon's garage. Ford Bronco Skid Plates – Talons Garage . You'll also need to consider sliders if it doesn't already have them - you can find OEM takeoffs, or go third party.

In my case, the Heritage came with the front half of the OEM skids, just no transfer case or fuel tank skids. I bought the full skids from Ford, and sold the front two skids - nearly broke even. However, I don't think the OBX has any steel skids. I also added the OEM sta-bar skid, an aluminum transmission skid from ASFIR, and rear shock skids from ASFIR. I'm using Turn Offroad's step sliders.

I think all 2-doors come with the OEM fuel-tank skid.

For me, the lack of the Rock Crawl mode is a non-issue, but I think you can enable it with Forscan. Not much difference from Mud/Ruts mode, other than it turns on the disconnect (which you would have to do with AUX switch in OBX alternative).

 

[SierraBronco]

Full OEM skids for 4 door list at $870 on Ford Accessories site (MB3Z5D032E). You could also look at lighter weight and/or more protection alternatives, like Talon's garage. Ford Bronco Skid Plates – Talons Garage . You'll also need to consider sliders if it doesn't already have them - you can find OEM takeoffs, or go third party.

In my case, the Heritage came with the front half of the OEM skids, just no transfer case or fuel tank skids. I bought the full skids from Ford, and sold the front two skids - nearly broke even. However, I don't think the OBX has any steel skids. I also added the OEM sta-bar skid, an aluminum transmission skid from ASFIR, and rear shock skids from ASFIR. I'm using Turn Offroad's step sliders.

For me, the lack of the Rock Crawl mode is a non-issue, but I think you can enable it with Forscan. Not much difference from Mud/Ruts mode, other than it turns on the disconnect (which you would have to do with AUX switch in OBX alternative).

Steering output is reduced in rock crawl mode to preserve your steering components in high traction environments. Throttle input is also smoother, whereas mud/ruts the throttle is more like sport mode.

 

[OBX_SAS_2021]

I am a little more conflicted on the obx. Just realized it does not come with skid plates as the badlands does. One more thing that needs to be researched/purchased/installed in addition to a potential disconnect sway bar. Not as big a deal, but also no rock crawl mode. Not sure how useful that is tho.

On my OBX I bought the FP fuel tank and transfer steel skids and put on myself, very easy. I also used ForScan to all GOAT modes and some other things. This is my first time off roading too.

Edit: it came with steel mod bumper, winch and front and engine steel skids.

 

[geargeek]

Steering output is reduced in rock crawl mode to preserve your steering components in high traction environments. Throttle input is also smoother, whereas mud/ruts the throttle is more like sport mode.

The throttle input part makes no sense - mud/ruts mode actually lowers accelerator pedal responsiveness and delays transmission upshifts - opposite of sports mode. Respectfully, where did you get your information?

As for steering output, I'll just steer a little slower in high traction environments

 

[SierraBronco]

The throttle input part makes no sense - mud/ruts mode actually lowers accelerator pedal responsiveness and delays transmission upshifts - opposite of sports mode. Respectfully, where did you get your information?

As for steering output, I'll just steer a little slower in high traction environments

There’s some spreadsheet that was part of the release. I absolutely could be remembering it incorrectly for mud/ruts. I think I have it saved but the app has been acting up when trying to upload so I’ll look later when we get to Moab

 

[5GENIDN]

Full OEM skids are $870 on Ford Accessories site (2-door: MB3Z5D032D , 4-door: MB3Z5D032E). You could also look at lighter weight and/or more protection alternatives, like Talon's garage. Ford Bronco Skid Plates – Talons Garage . You'll also need to consider sliders if it doesn't already have them - you can find OEM takeoffs, or go third party.

In my case, the Heritage came with the front half of the OEM skids, just no transfer case or fuel tank skids. I bought the full skids from Ford, and sold the front two skids - nearly broke even. However, I don't think the OBX has any steel skids. I also added the OEM sta-bar skid, an aluminum transmission skid from ASFIR, and rear shock skids from ASFIR. I'm using Turn Offroad's step sliders.

I think all 2-doors come with the OEM fuel-tank skid.

For me, the lack of the Rock Crawl mode is a non-issue, but I think you can enable it with Forscan. Not much difference from Mud/Ruts mode, other than it turns on the disconnect (which you would have to do with AUX switch in OBX alternative).

I think Sierra may be looking for this:

 

[geargeek]

I think Sierra may be looking for this:

Thanks. Not sure where that chart comes from, but looks reasonable.

Per the chart, MUD = similar throttle response as NORMAL, softer steering, and softer trans (delayed upshifts). That seems to be what I experienced between MUD and NORMAL.

Also per the chart, ROCK has softer throttle response than MUD, but ROCK actually has MORE responsive steering ("Tight" vs "Soft") - maybe makes sense since you're typically moving slower?

Features like 4H vs 4L, lockers, tract control, and sway disc can all be separately changed once in a GOAT mode. Even trans can be set to manually shift. When I go to MUD mode I'm typically switching it to 4L, disconnecting sway bar, and turning off lockers until needed. So, compared to ROCK, I'm getting slightly less soft throttle response, and much softer steering. Meh

 

[geargeek]

One more thing not in the chart... "Brake Over Accelerator" is disabled in all off-road GOAT modes (Sand, Mud/Ruts, Rock, Baja)...important if you're doing left-foot braking to help control throttle response when crawling.

 

[SierraBronco]

Thanks. Not sure where that chart comes from, but looks reasonable.

Per the chart, MUD = similar throttle response as NORMAL, softer steering, and softer trans (delayed upshifts). That seems to be what I experienced between MUD and NORMAL.

Also per the chart, ROCK has softer throttle response than MUD, but ROCK actually has MORE responsive steering ("Tight" vs "Soft") - maybe makes sense since you're typically moving slower?

Features like 4H vs 4L, lockers, tract control, and sway disc can all be separately changed once in a GOAT mode. Even trans can be set to manually shift. When I go to MUD mode I'm typically switching it to 4L, disconnecting sway bar, and turning off lockers until needed. So, compared to ROCK, I'm getting slightly less soft throttle response, and much softer steering. Meh

My understanding of “Tight” is that the rack isn’t giving all the available power, whereas with “soft” you get everything it’s got. Saves the rack from breaking when in the rocks.

 

[geargeek]

My understanding of “Tight” is that the rack isn’t giving all the available power, whereas with “soft” you get everything it’s got. Saves the rack from breaking when in the rocks.

Ah ok...I just noticed that Sport and Baja are also 'Tight' to offer similar slower response ('tightness') at speed, which makes sense. I apologize for my confusion .

I'll just have to be gentle with the steering in MUD mode on the rocks, or finally cave in and get Forscan.

 

[RedF150]

Thanks again for the responses.

As usual, lots of great info. Even a chart on goat mode settings

Great to know rock crawl can be added with forscan. I have a pile of forscan changes I would like to make on my F150, could tackle a Bronco at the same time.

 

[gwbigdog]

I used it at the texas Bronco Rodeo

 

[RedF150]

.......( of course the predictable reality for me is the obx will sell during that time..... ha).

Aaannnd just as I predicted..........

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