May 19, 2023
After a few years of ownership and some overlanding/off-roading I decided I wanted to give the Bluebonnet Bronco a FakeSquatch upgrade just to help avoid and navigate some of the bigger obstacles I might encounter. With an already upgraded rear axle with locker from the factory I worked with Schomp Ford in Aurora, CO to add the 2" Ford Performance suspension kit, the 2.7L Performance Tune, and Rough Country HD tie-rod sleeves. I went with 17x8.5" 703 Method Race Wheels and Mickey Thompson LT315/70R17 Baja Legend EXP tires to complete the upgrade.
In addition to totally changing the look of the truck, the suspension and tune definitely change the driving experience for the better. Despite the higher stance the suspension does just as good with body roll and I've personally noticed less nose dive on braking at stop lights, etc. Road noise and handling don't really seem any different or worse than the stock set-up. The tune is fantastic, and as a lot of folks have noted it seems much smoother getting moving from a stop and there's less hunting and jerking between gears. My family went on a trip to Colorado National Monument and we went on a mild trail south of the park to Rattlesnake Canyon to break things in.
Obviously there's more work to be done if this was to ever become a true rock crawler, but I definitely recommend the Ford suspension if anyone is looking to step up from the stock wheels on the non Sasquatch trims.
I'm hoping to really get on some fun trails this fall at Super Celebration West!
In addition to totally changing the look of the truck, the suspension and tune definitely change the driving experience for the better. Despite the higher stance the suspension does just as good with body roll and I've personally noticed less nose dive on braking at stop lights, etc. Road noise and handling don't really seem any different or worse than the stock set-up. The tune is fantastic, and as a lot of folks have noted it seems much smoother getting moving from a stop and there's less hunting and jerking between gears. My family went on a trip to Colorado National Monument and we went on a mild trail south of the park to Rattlesnake Canyon to break things in.
Obviously there's more work to be done if this was to ever become a true rock crawler, but I definitely recommend the Ford suspension if anyone is looking to step up from the stock wheels on the non Sasquatch trims.
I'm hoping to really get on some fun trails this fall at Super Celebration West!
Outer Banks, 4dr, Velocity Blue, soft top, Lux, 2.7L, rear locker, HD bumper/bash plate, tow package, roast leather
Build Date: 8/18/21
Replacing my Black 2013 Mustang GT Premium
Build Date: 8/18/21
Replacing my Black 2013 Mustang GT Premium
Thesedays, Raszr2022
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