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Agree.
Another big factor that will keep the new Bronco around is the removable top and doors. That's what really puts it in the same market as Jeep. I don't see this cash cow going anywhere, short of a major economic collapse, which isn't off the table...
or a version of it. massive inflation and people holding notes on all cars that are way upside down. Theres a bad reckoning coming for the auto industry, again.
Yes, that’s the timeline as I know it.The mouth breather that made the graphic overlapped all the years
66-77, 78-79, 80-86, 87-91, 92-96 thats the correct generational years
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I keep hoping so but some force I can’t identify keeps kicking the can down the road. Trindu and XRnut remains correct and inflated auto prices are astronomical. I’ve been thinking the collapse was a day away for years. I’m still wrong and they’re still right
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The layoffs are still coming. That's what hasn't started the domino yet.
My opinion is the stock market will lose half it's value over the next 6 months. I'm pulling about half my retirement portfolio to treasury bonds, taking that sweet 4.5% return and reevaluate around Halloween.
But this is one mans opinion. I have no crystal ball. But I knew enough to call complete bullshit on transitory inflation
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But will jeep fixed the ride? Wranglers, all models, are the worst riding vehicles I am aware of. Wife and I test drive them yearly to see if we would get one, but nope 6 years running.
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I think you're right.
It's one of the reasons I'm sitting on what I have (vehicles). I've got this feeling some wild shit is going to happen this year.
One company vehicle that I actually do own, one mom-mobile Lexus 4runner, and one ranch truck that's not run in a year but I need to give it my attention.
I'm sitting too. I got a hankering for a Durango SRT to replace the Lexus but smart logic says no. Told momma we're taking her car to at least 250k miles. Just did her brakes this weekend, needs new shoes now too
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Agree.
Another big factor that will keep the new Bronco around is the removable top and doors. That's what really puts it in the same market as Jeep. I don't see this cash cow going anywhere, short of a major economic collapse, which isn't off the table...
And that's another spot where Ford did their homework. My mirrors stay attached when I pull the doors, and with the frameless doors they don't take up as much space when you pull them. They even have a handle built in, and if you have a 4door, the doors fit in the back.
The hardtop is another win, being 68 pounds I can pull the top myself without issue. It's half the weight of my 1st gen 4runner top, only part that's more difficult is working around the swing gate.
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I've had a 21 Base with the Sasquatch package since September of 21.
According to the internet I should have blown everything up. I haven't and love the thing.
Wheeled the piss out of it since day with the only major issue being a VSS that went bad and was replaced by Ford for free.
Glad to hear. I'm still wanting a 2 door at some point, but don't want yet another "build", just to run 37's. I looked at wrecked one's, and even those are going for $25-35K.
No rubbing?
Tech Tim
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The hardtop is one of the big flaws. If you have one, count yourself lucky. If it's not leaking and/or delaminating, count yourself double lucky.
Ford has had two years to get the hardtop issues fixed and get decent production numbers rolling and they're still having issues.
I assume starting with a sasquatch?I'm on 37's with a 1" leveling kit
I got me a hard-on for a strip base model 2.3 7 speed 2 door on 35-37s
Then you want a new Bronco. IFS (or TTB
) is the only way to get a ride that feels like it doesn't have a solid front axle.
Rode in my buddy's Bronco Raptor last week. That thing is quick as hell, and damned impressive in a short stint around town and on some gravel roads. I can't judge it from an offroading perspective or anything, but at least the fake cutting brakes seemed to kinda work.
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I am one of the fortunate. It's a 2.0 and so far no issues. It's quiet, it doesn't leak, and comes on and off super smooth. I know the forums are ablaze with failures, but I haven't had or personally seen one yet.
I’ve got a black 2 door top and roof rack for sale with less than 700 miles on it, for sale
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It's also worth mentioning the new Bronco has placed 3rd in class in the NORRA 1000 two years in a row now. Bone stock except for cage and other race requirements. No issues!
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Yes, they have more creature comforts than a wrangler.
I cannot get comfortable driving one. Theres a little void between the column and hvac console for my knee. With minimal room on either side.
It's made for women and manlets.
Are you over 7' tall?
My father is 6'9" and I am 6'5" and we both fit just fine. 40" and 38" inseams respectively. Hell, I am used to putting seats as far back as they can go, and in his Bronco that is actually a little too far
The track width is wide, but body/interior dimensions and overall feel is all Bronco II DNA. Fair HP/torque comparisons cant even be made with a stock EB.
You need to work on your measurements
The new Bronco is closer dimensionally in every way to a fullsize Bronco than an early Bronco or Bronco II. I have measured all three at the widest point of the sheet metal (not counting mirrors, flares, or tires) and the Bronco II is 65", an early Bronco is 68", and a new Bronco is 70". That said, it is worth noting that the flares and tires stick way out past the body on the new Broncos, whereas the steel bodies, minus the mirrors, are the widest parts of the Bronco II and early Broncos.
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The problem with the lower trims/non-sassy is the M190 front diff.
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I was pretty down on the new Broncos until I got to wheel and work on my father's. I still think they screwed the pooch with the IFS, but overall I like it. His is a 2.3L, 7 speed, 2 door non-sasquatch Badlands (all the good offroad bits, but with 33" tires instead of the 35" Sasquatch tires). It wheels great for a bone stock truck; the biggest limitation is ground clearance. I still think a Jeep is overall a better technical wheeler stock and modified.
So far his only issue was a faulty switch on the hood latch that was giving a false warning for the hood being unlatched while he was driving it. A quick shot of electrical contact cleaner fixed it, but it would be pretty easy to delete it from the wiring.
I still don't understand all the candy asses in here complaining about the ride of a stock new Wrangler They are way more than cushy enough for my tastes on the road.
So far his only issue was a faulty switch on the hood latch that was giving a false warning for the hood being unlatched while he was driving it. A quick shot of electrical contact cleaner fixed it, but it would be pretty easy to delete it from the wiring.
I still don't understand all the candy asses in here complaining about the ride of a stock new Wrangler
They are way more than cushy enough for my tastes on the road.
Tech Tim
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Always add on the Sasquatch package.
But if you already have a lower trim, then the easiest would be an Ultimate Dana 44:
Some plastic fender bits self cleared and minor frame rubbing at full lock. But nothing major.
I did the JKS crash bar delete kit to get rid of frame rubbing and am about to go coil overs, UCA'S, longer rear arms, and beefier tie rods for more travel and better handling at high speeds.
Yup, Sasquatch. For what you get for 5G I couldn't not go with it.
I have a buddy who didn't go Sasquatch and has spent well over the 5G to add everything to his.Always add on the Sasquatch package.
But if you already have a lower trim, then the easiest would be an Ultimate Dana 44:
Just that diff is $3300 if you can even get them.
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Or just get the Badlands.Always add on the Sasquatch package.
But if you already have a lower trim, then the easiest would be an Ultimate Dana 44:
I still don't understand all the candy asses in here complaining about the ride of a stock new Wrangler
This, I spend 10 or 12 hours a day in a 3/4 ton. A Jk/JL is a cloud of titties comparatively
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I'm on 37's with a 1" leveling kit
Have you steered all the way to full lock with the front locker engaged, and given it even a moderate amount of "gas" (not on sand paper rocks out west of course, where it most likely is not needed). Many on the 6G board claimed you should "never do that", and claim Ford engineers told them so.
I would be spinning all 4 on sloppy east coast terrain, within some reasonable limit, and I will be sawing wheel lock to lock if required. I'm still not sure if the 6G is stout enough to handle that. The 4 times I went wheeling last year, did not see one 6G bronco yet, so I have not seen any in live action. Hopefully more out there this year.