Improve Sasquatch handling

[Paul's silver pony]

What air pressure are you running in your tires?

Honestly, I feel like my Wildtrak handles pretty well for what it is. I come from a background of fairly high performance Cars and SUVs so my expectations are limited for a Bronco, but it does drive pretty well overall. Some guys on this forum think their broncos drive like sports cars because they've never driven anything even remotely high performance. Perspective and expectations are everything.

I have a 24 wildtrak 4 dr. I've found running a cold 40psi - 41 psi to be best for tracking and ride. Would not any harder.

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[gwbigdog]

I'm a new 2025 owner, Sasquatch plus hoss. He handles extremely well. Pushed it as far as I wanted i
On AZ mountain roads. Steering is solid and responsive. It's not my 3/4 T Ram. But it's my favorite daily drive. This is a true 4x4. Not a Porsche. Have ford inspect your rig. Fix your tire pressure and have fun.

 

[GoHawks63]

My 2024 WildTrak replaced a 2012 BMW X5. I also own two sports cars. I was expecting a bigger compromise moving from the BMW. Of course, it's not comparable to the BMW, but my WildTrak has a much better ride than what I was prepared for.

 

[CoolContractor]

I’m a new badlands Sasquatch owner, and trying to get used to how floaty this thing feels on the highway. Any advice on tightening up the performance? Thanks!

Wide tired on narrow rims.

 

[alzito]

I’m a new badlands Sasquatch owner, and trying to get used to how floaty this thing feels on the highway. Any advice on tightening up the performance? Thanks!

New or used vehicle?, if used how many miles or modifications? Have you gone in for the Bilstein shock recall (hoss 2.0/yellow shocks) What psi are you running in your tires? Try going 37/38 and see how it feels.

Do you have Hoss 2.0 or Hoss 3.0 suspension?

 

[not on the rug]

I have a 24 wildtrak 4 dr. I've found running a cold 40psi - 41 psi to be best for tracking and ride. Would not any harder.

I run 33-34 in my wildtrak and that seems to be the absolute sweet spot for tracking and ride quality. At I've run it all the way up to 40-41 and as low as 30 to test it out and anything above 35-36 feels like you're riding on rocks. That's just way too harsh and skittish of a ride.

I haven't chalk tested these tires yet, but I'm at 11k miles on them, only rotated them once and they're barely wearing at all, but wear is completely even. I'm definitely doing something right

 

[Valhalla]

Dog pile on da wabbit!!!!

I've seen this a few times before on here. OP what is your intended use? Do you have a better description of the issue. Perhaps "rides like a 1994 Bonneville with 100,000 miles on it" What did you come from to this? What MY is the Bronco, trim, aftermarket parts... do you have a picture. We need more than Big bada boom.


Mine rides great... and squishy with front ARB and winch, and rear custom bumper and winch.

 

[Kesker]

The HOSS 3.0 includes only rear sway bar, 24 wildtrak has a rear sway bar

 

[jrollo7]

interesting, I came from a ‘19 wrangler rubicon and the bronco handles like a corvette in comparison! The wrangler used to give me panic attacks on the highway over 55, but when I got the bronco I’d be doing 90 before I knew it!

So true. I had a 2017 Jeep Sahara.

 

[tj@steeda]

The Bronco swaybar will give you an upgrade in handling:

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-1031-escape-rear-sway-bar

To complement it up front, you can add the Steeda Strut Tower Brace:

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-5738-bronco-strut-tower-brace

Let me know if I can assist further! You can email me at [email protected]

Best,

TJ

 

[J-Lugster]

What air pressure are you running in your tires?

Honestly, I feel like my Wildtrak handles pretty well for what it is. I come from a background of fairly high performance Cars and SUVs so my expectations are limited for a Bronco, but it does drive pretty well overall. Some guys on this forum think their broncos drive like sports cars because they've never driven anything even remotely high performance. Perspective and expectations are everything.

Same here. My Wildtrak handles beautifully. It's super compliant for such a beast on 35's.

 

[Skol Bronx]

interesting, I came from a ‘19 wrangler rubicon and the bronco handles like a corvette in comparison! The wrangler used to give me panic attacks on the highway over 55, but when I got the bronco I’d be doing 90 before I knew it!

My biggest complaint about the '19 Rubi I had before the bronco is that it was all over the road. My Squatch is always yelling at me for more steering input when the cruise is on because it tracks so straight. The Bronco also has way better turning ratio, so it feels like the devils lettuce may be in play here.

 

[bastardsonofelvis]

Buys off-road specific vehicle.
Complains about on-road performance.

 

[Inthenoise]

A few months owner of a 2025 4-door SAS Outer Banks w the 2.7 . Given the config, she does pretty great on the highway up to 80. Love the throaty pickup. Steering at slow speeds def takes some arm movement. If I could wave a wand and improve two things they would both be braking issues -- distance and dive.

 

[EasternSierra]

Buys off-road specific vehicle.
Complains about on-road performance.

That's one of the reasons I went for the Bronco over the Wrangler or Gladiator. Handling on the road doesn't need to be like a sports car. IMO it needs to be good enough that long drives on pavement to get to the trails aren't onerous and are actually pleasurable.

The Bronco absolutely meets that standard and is better than I expected. The first Bronco I test drove was a Badsquatch. I was surprised over the great handling (including on the highway) and immediate loved the vehicle. Granted, I'm not a sports car connoisseur, but I went into this having reasonable expectations for the handling for an off-road vehicle.

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