Bronco Wrangler Wars - This Should Get Good!

blk02edge said:

Strong IFS that is warrantied for 37's, can crawl and go quick offroad vs a stick axle so yea

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F250/350 has a stick axle, so what. Warrantied for 37s, big deal. Can crawl? Wrangler can crawl, Tacoma can crawl, 4Runner can crawl and so can FJ Cruiser. Go quick off road? Again, so what? The Wrangler is about rock crawling, and slow off roading. The Extreme Recon package gives the Rubicon a better crawl ratio, better angles, higher ground clearance and 35s. I get it, you're proud of Ford for finally building something that can rival and in some instances, beat the Wrangler. But, to call the Wrangler ancient only because it doesn't have an IFS is invalid.

SonicDTR said:

Wow, Factory 392ci, 4.88 gears, and 6 speed manual?! Or are those all separate packages? Even if it's not available with the 392 the 4.88s and 6spd is a interesting factory option!

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6SPD manual is only available with the V6. The 392 comes with 4.56s in the Extreme Recon. If you want the 4.88s, you have to get the V6 with a manual.

blk02edge said:

The top end of the offroad the world is moving to IFS , it out performs the ancient method by a long shot all around, including the rocks. Has yet to be seen in an OEM but Ford is just getting started.

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We are talking factory OE applications, not specialty built race/off road one-offs. Most of the extreme hill climbers I have seen a solid axles front and rear.

jsd512 said:

We are talking factory OE applications, not specialty built race/off road one-offs. Most of the extreme hill climbers I have seen a solid axles front and rear.

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I know, I just said it's coming... Stick axles were at their prime 60 years ago, now it's time for IFS to play. If you noticed the Bronco 4600 class prototype, you'll see some really interesting trickle down future parts. Like the portals that very well could make their way to OE Bronco's. There are a lot of tricks they very well could start implementing.

Once people see that the Bronco can and will do all the same stuff a Wrangler can but also be comfortable to drive and handle high speed stuff on top the competition will become stronger and the tried and true stick axle, less relevant.

Jeep's biggest failure is not putting the 392 in the Gladiator, you know a truck that would actually benefit from it.

We have a few new Bronco guys that come trailing and off-roading with our jeep groups fairly often. They seem to perform well. No issues. If you're an experienced off road driver, you can do well in most anything. We haven't had to winch any out. As long as Ford keeps a short wheel base, I think they will do fine. Glad Ford made something that can be fun off-roading and perform well while doing it.

We havent had to winch any Broncos out of any tight spots. We have to winch and rescue more Gladiators than anything. That long wheel base makes it a horrible off-road vehicle. Tight turns, with rough terrain, mud and the Gladiator is a joke. Nice looking rig, all fancy...but not for more extreme off-roading.

Outlaw99 said:

We have a few new Bronco guys that come trailing and off-roading with our jeep groups fairly often. They seem to perform well. No issues. If you're an experienced off road driver, you can do well in most anything. We haven't had to winch any out. As long as Ford keeps a short wheel base, I think they will do fine. Glad Ford made something that can be fun off-roading and perform well while doing it.

We havent had to winch any Broncos out of any tight spots. We have to winch and rescue more Gladiators than anything. That long wheel base makes it a horrible off-road vehicle. Tight turns, with rough terrain, mud and the Gladiator is a joke. Nice looking rig, all fancy...but not for more extreme off-roading.

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They only started delivering 2 days ago...

Broncos? impossibe. Ive seen several around here. Had one on a trail ride last month. A guy at my church also had one last month.

Outlaw99 said:

Broncos? impossibe. Ive seen several around here. Had one on a trail ride last month. A guy at my church also had one last month.

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Man... If you are wheeling with Bronco sports, you aren't wheeling... Lol..

Yes, the first real Bronco was delivered 2 or 3 days ago

Outlaw99 said:

Broncos? impossibe. Ive seen several around here. Had one on a trail ride last month. A guy at my church also had one last month.

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Bronco or Bronco Sport? Thats confusing to most people.

Yeah first actual broncos hit the ground on Friday I'm pretty sure.

I saw a 2027 C9 Vette the other day. It was bad ass. I love the way it hovers.

I'm awfully impressed that a Ford escape has been keeping up with a group of Wranglers hahaha

I've seen youtube videos of them running trails. I wonder if they are demo's out there for testing.

Lambeau said:

Bronco or Bronco Sport? Thats confusing to most people.

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Just a Bronco.

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Stanley said:

I've seen youtube videos of them running trails. I wonder if they are demo's out there for testing.

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All pre production vehicles doing Ford press events. First customer production Bronco landed this friday

blk02edge said:

All pre production vehicles doing Ford press events. First customer production Bronco landed this friday

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The ones they did at Moab were pretty cool.

blk02edge said:

Man... If you are wheeling with Bronco sports, you aren't wheeling... Lol..

Yes, the first real Bronco was delivered 2 or 3 days ago

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Eehh. I don't do anything hard-core or extreme in mine. Just enough to have a little fun. Still have to daily drive it.

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