I may be giving in.

[fschael]

I ordered a non sas 2 dr BB. Plan was to replace the tires with 33" AT's, swap the wheels, get the 4.27 axle, And get some kind of small lift - maybe BL shocks and springs.

I really don't need sas, but I'm not sure I'm up for the hassle of all of these mods. I can see myself giving in and changing my order to include sas.

I'm a late July res, so I'll probably see some 2 door sas's around before mine goes to build. Seeing one may put me over the edge.

Curious how others are dealing with this - Pull the trigger on getting a Sas even though you don't need it? Or sticking to your plan to mod it to a "mini sas" level?

The Bronco is all about performance on off-road capability and Sasquatch give you not only the tires and suspension lift. The most important thing about this package is the ratio 4.7 and the rear and FRONT differential. I was sold when I read locking front differential, there is no truck in the market with that feature from the plant. That machine is goint to be unstoppable!

I would say go for it!!

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[Ponyup]

I went with a base Badlands. It gets me the upgraded HOSS gear with the higher clearance suspension and 33's. Rapid Red, 2.7 and the mid package round out my build. I've only changed my mind 27 times.

 

[ronstar]

I went with a base Badlands. It gets me the upgraded HOSS gear with the higher clearance suspension and 33's. Rapid Red, 2.7 and the mid package round out my build. I've only changed my mind 27 times.

Yesterday everyone here had me convinced to go Sas. Today I wake up and think that base BL with 33's would be better. Later today I may be back to Sas. I'm nearing the 27 times change mind number.

 

[JT58Bronc]

Those of you thinking to mod afterwards and get lift kits, tires and wheels, might have to wait longer than you think. New product, high demand equal delays and higher prices too. Any aftermarket products for new, just released vehicles sells for much higher prices than seasoned vehicles. Get it the way you want it and want to keep it, you will love it right out of the gate and not have to wait and spend more money and time to get it the way you really want it. I got SAS, even if delivery is a little delayed.

 

[Mustang GTA]

I am keeping it cheap. I avoided the pointless temptation of spending thousands on the SAS when I simply don't need it. I am getting 32s for my base Bronco that I ordered with a steel bumper.
It'll look just as new and just as cool as a 50k Bronco in my driveway and will be good for most everyday challenges.

 

[BadBoyBroncoBilly]

I ordered Badsquatch 4dr, 2.7, high!! I pulled the trigger on squatch because I don’t plan on doing a major lift just leveling kit for 37”.

 

[Halfsmoke00]

Yesterday everyone here had me convinced to go Sas. Today I wake up and think that base BL with 33's would be better. Later today I may be back to Sas. I'm nearing the 27 times change mind number.

If I could afford it an un-squatched Badlands would be my build.

 

[Basetaco]

What would be better, the SAS or the 2 inch lift from factory?

 

[Coldsmoke]

I ordered a non sas 2 dr BB. Plan was to replace the tires with 33" AT's, swap the wheels, get the 4.27 axle, And get some kind of small lift - maybe BL shocks and springs.

I really don't need sas, but I'm not sure I'm up for the hassle of all of these mods. I can see myself giving in and changing my order to include sas.

I'm a late July res, so I'll probably see some 2 door sas's around before mine goes to build. Seeing one may put me over the edge.

Curious how others are dealing with this - Pull the trigger on getting a Sas even though you don't need it? Or sticking to your plan to mod it to a "mini sas" level?

I kind of went the other way..... I ordered the BB with SAS but they somewhat regretted it because I am not sure what the noise level will be on the road. After all, any decent trail riding is 6 plus hours from here so it has to be comfortable on the road. I, like you, am not sure I want to get into modding the Bronco when I can buy it upgraded from the factory.

So then I looked at higher trim levels more closely and without getting into the gory details, decided to upgrade my order to the Badlands with the stock 33's. That way, I still get the suspension and undercarriage protection upgrades but on 33" AT tires. Now that I changed my order, I am going cold turkey on the Ford build site. I am not looking at it or even considering changes any longer. Done, finished, been there done that, nothing more to see there. (It actually feels good).

 

[Thechief86]

I know I don't need 35" tires. But I also know Base with Squatch is the cheapest way for me to get front and rear lockers, which I do insist on if I'm going to spend $35k on a new Bronco. I've been wheeling with lockers way too long now to go back to getting stuck with one wheel off the ground or in a mudhole, or not being able to climb up a 6" rock ledge because only one wheel wants to spin. I don't think the ABS-actuated traction control is going to make up for not having lockers, at least on a base model with manual transmission. And if I'm not going to wheel the thing, I don't need it. I already have a built trail beater, I could just as easily buy a Subaru Imprezza to DD and just keep wheeling my old Jeep.
SO yeah. Squatch or nothing on this one. I was drawn in by getting a capable rig out of the box, without having to build my own.

 

[ronstar]

Well I don't think we are in the matrix yet. Even though a lot of living is farmed out these days, and max risk for some folks is accidently drinking expired milk, we can still actually engage in adventurous activities for real. So make a reality based decision. Consider buying what you will use, or legit see yourself using in the future. And I mean for real use, not the pretend usage.

Will you (for real), use the locking diffs, sway bar disconnect, and other key components and features of Sas? If legit you've got the personality and handling of risk to go places where that stuff has real usage value, then by all means buy Sas. It's a great deal - for people who will actually use that stuff. Otherwise it seems a kind of charade?

I know what you mean by "Will you (for real) use.....".

My answer is I don't know. As it stands now - probably not. But my wife wants to move to Arizona. I would definitely use the features of Sas or a Badlands there.

I bought a Wrangler x may years ago when I was in Arizona. Had no intentions of going off-road - just wanted to go topless. But I started taking it across the desert the second day I had it.

So if I go Sas or BL, it will be for future use

 

[Mr Smith]

I ordered a non sas 2 dr BB. Plan was to replace the tires with 33" AT's, swap the wheels, get the 4.27 axle, And get some kind of small lift - maybe BL shocks and springs.

I really don't need sas, but I'm not sure I'm up for the hassle of all of these mods. I can see myself giving in and changing my order to include sas.

I'm a late July res, so I'll probably see some 2 door sas's around before mine goes to build. Seeing one may put me over the edge.

Curious how others are dealing with this - Pull the trigger on getting a Sas even though you don't need it? Or sticking to your plan to mod it to a "mini sas" level?

Iam thinking resale Value

 

[Drex]

...
Will you (for real), use the locking diffs, sway bar disconnect, and other key components and features of Sas? If legit you've got the personality and handling of risk to go places where that stuff has real usage value, then by all means buy Sas. It's a great deal - for people who will actually use that stuff. Otherwise it seems a kind of charade?

I know not directed at me, but I don't need half the stuff on the BL, but to get the manual transmission and any convenience packages at all, that is where I am forced to go. A manual 2-door with rear locker 4.70 gears, advanced transfer case, 33's, and Lux would be my sweet spot. No need for SQ, front locker, or rock rails/heavy armor.

 

[omg_bbq]

I read on the jeep forum where people would buy the sport and replace the springs and shocks with Rubicon springs and shocks and put on 33’s. Was thinking about doing the same thing but in a Bronco. But I’m starting to think that all of this hassle isn’t worth it. I either have to do BB sas or BL non sas.

Join the BB Sas club! Only drawback for me going BB Sas is the cloth seats. Hopefully aftermarket will make a high quality cover.

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