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Whats your favorite GOAT mode to wheel in?
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fwiw, here's a pretty good description for those of you that haven't seen it yet:
https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/bronco-goat-modes-explained
https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/bronco-goat-modes-explained
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Iām sure they have advantages but being a computer dummy I pretty much use normal or slippery and punch the buttons I wantā¦may try to add rock mode if I find someone willing to help with forscan that knows how to use itā¦
Normal mode, normally. Consistently using Normal allows me to learn how the Bronco reacts to inputs so I con learn and modulate my use of gearing, throttle, brake and steering. I have used Slippery in extreme icy conditions, (absolutely kills throttle and shifting) and Sport in curvy steep mountains for the more agressive up and downshiting. Off road ,Normal with appropriate drive/range/locker selection. I dont like to use all my bullets at once(leaving locker disengaged til needed). Ive used Mud and Ruts with no significant pros or cons. I tried Sand once and found it too aggressive. I would like to try Sand in deep snow as the OM suggests, but haven't had the opportunity. I usually run the auto in M when in 4L to maximize control.
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Slippery mode has been a go to for rock crawling for me, if thereās a challenging section I switch it for 4lo.. but thereās a continuum of 2h/4h/4lo based on conditionsā¦ if I need trail cam I switch to 4lo. Iāll be adding rock crawl mode with forscan soon and also adding the sta-bar disconnect to a upfitter switch soon as wellā¦
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Mud and Ruts is basically the only mode I use.Obviously it depends on what terrain you are wheeling in, but I found one mode in particular that I really like. Sand mode.
For some reason Sand mode seems to check all the boxes in terms of throttle response, trans shift schedules and 4wd management. I was out this last weekend in a mixture of sand, mud and some rock and I kept going back to sand mode no matter what I was in.
Might be completely circumstantial, but it was by accident I landed in sand mode. Was trying to get into baja for some quick runs across a deep sandy part of trail, and sand mode seemed to do better. Same with the muddy parts we were in. Sand mode. By the end of the day, I had set it and forget it in sand mode by quite a few hours.
Mud mode was fine but the trans felt weird. It couldnt figure out what gear it wanted to be in when I was just putting along at a static throttle pedal.
But I was curious what mode you all like or have a go-to GOAT mode when wheeling in your favorite part of the trails?
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Sand mode is fun - but I LOVE Baja Mode and ripping down at 45 to 70 mph.
Obviously it depends on what terrain you are wheeling in, but I found one mode in particular that I really like. Sand mode.
For some reason Sand mode seems to check all the boxes in terms of throttle response, trans shift schedules and 4wd management. I was out this last weekend in a mixture of sand, mud and some rock and I kept going back to sand mode no matter what I was in.
Might be completely circumstantial, but it was by accident I landed in sand mode. Was trying to get into baja for some quick runs across a deep sandy part of trail, and sand mode seemed to do better. Same with the muddy parts we were in. Sand mode. By the end of the day, I had set it and forget it in sand mode by quite a few hours.
Mud mode was fine but the trans felt weird. It couldnt figure out what gear it wanted to be in when I was just putting along at a static throttle pedal.
But I was curious what mode you all like or have a go-to GOAT mode when wheeling in your favorite part of the trails?
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I don't use GOAT modes. Just pick 2h or 4h or 4L. I have base with stick.Obviously it depends on what terrain you are wheeling in, but I found one mode in particular that I really like. Sand mode.
For some reason Sand mode seems to check all the boxes in terms of throttle response, trans shift schedules and 4wd management. I was out this last weekend in a mixture of sand, mud and some rock and I kept going back to sand mode no matter what I was in.
Might be completely circumstantial, but it was by accident I landed in sand mode. Was trying to get into baja for some quick runs across a deep sandy part of trail, and sand mode seemed to do better. Same with the muddy parts we were in. Sand mode. By the end of the day, I had set it and forget it in sand mode by quite a few hours.
Mud mode was fine but the trans felt weird. It couldnt figure out what gear it wanted to be in when I was just putting along at a static throttle pedal.
But I was curious what mode you all like or have a go-to GOAT mode when wheeling in your favorite part of the trails?
Mud and Ruts is my absolute favorite. It keeps pretty much everything normal, with a bit softer steering, and my cameras available. It lets me go between 4H and 4L, rear lockers on or off, sway bar on or off, and mostly do whatever I want.
It's where I do a huge majority of my offroading.
I'll switch to Rock Crawl if I need both front and rear lockers available.
(Recently happened mid obstacle, had to switch from mud/ruts to rock crawl, and engage both lockers, I love this thing, because it did it wonderfully!)
If I'm going faster than 50 or doing some desert running, I switch to Baja just for the shift points and steering.
On road, depends on my mood and how heavy my foot is that day.
I'm usually in sport mode / 2H.
Just my personal preferences - yours will vary.
Have fun, experiment with the GOAT modes, or try using none at all, and see what fits your drive style.
It's where I do a huge majority of my offroading.
I'll switch to Rock Crawl if I need both front and rear lockers available.
(Recently happened mid obstacle, had to switch from mud/ruts to rock crawl, and engage both lockers, I love this thing, because it did it wonderfully!)
If I'm going faster than 50 or doing some desert running, I switch to Baja just for the shift points and steering.
On road, depends on my mood and how heavy my foot is that day.
I'm usually in sport mode / 2H.
Just my personal preferences - yours will vary.
Have fun, experiment with the GOAT modes, or try using none at all, and see what fits your drive style.
it has a reduced throttle response, which, seems to me, is good for smooth crawling, according to the chart on the first page, it also softens the shifting of the transmission (seems to be smoother even in 4Lo, which traditionally 4Lo can have rough shift points due to torque).. by default the lockers are off so if I find myself in spot where tires do spin (soft ground or loose rocks) I can throw the rear locker on and make it through. Granted, like most of us, Iām still exploring the different modes and Iām looking forward to diving deeper into sand mode per some of the recommendations/comments here. Iām also more of a donāt use it til you need it, so having the lockers off in slippery by default is good peace of mind, lockers are great when needed but are also a great way to break drivetrain parts, lots of binding with lockers on. Although Iād love to see how different the rock crawling is with steering set to ātightā..
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