Ford’s reintroducing a base model Bronco, and it’s stirring up some discussion. What do you think about manual transmission and steelies making a return? Worth it or just a gimmick?
Feels like Ford’s just doing this to say they have a Bronco under $40k.
Zinnia said:
Feels like Ford’s just doing this to say they have a Bronco under $40k.
As long as people can buy it for that price, who cares why? Sounds fun, though I doubt you’ll find this spec on a lot.
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
Zinnia said:
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
But it drives better than a Wrangler. No death wobble.
Zinnia said:
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
But it drives better than a Wrangler. No death wobble.
Death wobble just means something’s loose that shouldn’t be.
@Zinnia
Yeah, but it’s weird how it mostly happens on Jeeps.
Azar said:
@Zinnia
Yeah, but it’s weird how it mostly happens on Jeeps.
It’s not just Jeeps. Other solid-axle vehicles get it too, but Jeeps are the most popular ones.
Azar said:
@Zinnia
Yeah, but it’s weird how it mostly happens on Jeeps.
Straight axle vehicles can get death wobble. Independent suspension ones don’t.
Azar said:
@Zinnia
Yeah, but it’s weird how it mostly happens on Jeeps.
First time I had death wobble was in an F350. Turned out to be a loose drag link.
Azar said:
@Zinnia
Yeah, but it’s weird how it mostly happens on Jeeps.
In the US, outside of the Wrangler, only F-250 trucks still use solid front axles. Those get it too. I guess the Ineos Grenadier counts, but it starts at $71k, while the Wrangler is $32k.
Zinnia said:
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
But it drives better than a Wrangler. No death wobble.
Handles Costco speed bumps better too.
@Vale
Costco speed bumps are brutal.
Zinnia said:
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
But it drives better than a Wrangler. No death wobble.
Switched from a Wrangler to a Bronco. Drive feels way smoother.
Zinnia said:
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
Wranglers feel like a picnic bench in a hurricane if you go over 75mph.
@Talon
So what’s a base Bronco like? Plastic lawn chair on a breezy fall day?
Arin said:
@Talon
So what’s a base Bronco like? Plastic lawn chair on a breezy fall day?
Pretty much. Sold!
Arin said:
@Talon
So what’s a base Bronco like? Plastic lawn chair on a breezy fall day?
Pretty much. Sold!
Deal.
Zinnia said:
@Oakes
It’s still 20% more than a base Wrangler and about the same as a Willys with 33s and a rear locker.
Hot take: base Bronco proportions are weird. Wrangler Willys looks better with the wheels and fender combo. Just my biased opinion.
@Jai
2-door Broncos look okay on 32s, but 4-doors need 35s.