Locking differentials

That’s is what I was going to ask.
I thought I had my order read, no squich and add lift later, but the gear ratio conserns me. I was surprised the two options are so close, that makes me think it is very important to match with the 2.7 v6

TobaBronco

Hello everyone, We attended the Vegas off-roadeo last week. After the event, we're thinking about changing our order to include locking differentials (aka hero switches). I understand that many may throw shade at me for asking this but I'm asking anyway. Is adding Sasquatch pkg the only way to add locking differentials to an OBX order??

They are included in the badlands along with sway bar disconnect.

TobaBronco

Hello everyone, We attended the Vegas off-roadeo last week. After the event, we're thinking about changing our order to include locking differentials (aka hero switches). I understand that many may throw shade at me for asking this but I'm asking anyway. Is adding Sasquatch pkg the only way to add locking differentials to an OBX order??

yes that is the only way to get lockers on a obx

If you don’t want all the other squatch stuff, I’m sure Eaton or similar will have e-lockers available in the not so distant future. It will probably cost 2/3 of Sasquatch to purchase lockers and have them installed.

Juforrest

If you don’t want all the other squatch stuff, I’m sure Eaton or similar will have e-lockers available in the not so distant future. It will probably cost 2/3 of Sasquatch to purchase lockers and have them installed.

But if you are going to add them and lift it with larger tires, you should change the gear ratio to hold up to the extra torque that will be needed.

It’s a very tough choice , right now the Sasquatch get you out there turn key. I think the aftermarket world is going to be the same or bigger than the jeep add ons . We have waited long enough for the bronco, I don’t think I can wait for the parts. Sasquatch for now run it a fue years and see what hits the market.

Been there done that. Factory warranty and suspension designed by Ford. Who has done the most research? 17' Rubi stock Ok on the road and good off road. 2.5" suspension lift and 35's. Hates roads and rocks off road. Breaking and wearing out stock parts that are no longer covered by warranty. Do what you want. I get guys going to 37' and making a crawler but rolling the dice to make something available with the check of a box and a full factory warranty does not compute. That SAS package rides like a dream on 35's! Everyone who has owned or owns a Jeep and gets out of it at Moab said the same thing. Game changer or I will be selling my Jeep.

2 Door Jim

Looks like you can get the rear locking diff without getting the Sasquatch package for OBXView attachment 21894View attachment 21895.

This is what I ordered on mine.

I am not sure why some people are saying you need to squatch for lockers. Just to back up the others that already pointed out the rear diff locker, yes you can get a rear diff locker without adding Sasquatch. It will also upgrade your diff ratio to the 4.27, which I highly recommend. Especially if you’re planning to ever put bigger tires on it.
It is a $800 option, which is WAY worth it, because it will be much more expensive later on to upgrade, plus you would lose the factory warranty.

If you want front lockers, then yes, you need to Squatch, unless you are getting a Badlands.

I really don't think you can do it cheaper aftermarket

Brak101

I am not sure why some people are saying you need to squatch for lockers. Just to back up the others that already pointed out the rear diff locker, yes you can get a rear diff locker without adding Sasquatch. It will also upgrade your diff ratio to the 4.27, which I highly recommend. Especially if you’re planning to ever put bigger tires on it.
It is a $800 option, which is WAY worth it, because it will be much more expensive later on to upgrade, plus you would lose the factory warranty.

If you want front lockers, then yes, you need to Squatch, unless you are getting a Badlands.

100% correct, and I also 100% agree.

The vast majority of people will never need anything more than the rear lockers. Honestly... most people would actually be perfectly happy with a limited slip rear differential, which is what Jeep does with the Wrangler. They only offer lockers on their high-end Badlands-equivalent trim (Rubicon). So the fact that you can option in an actual locker on all of the Bronco trims (except Base) without getting the Sas package is a huge perk.

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Personally, I think the overall best bang-for-your-buck trim is Black Diamond. But the Big Bend & Outer Banks trims with the 4.27 locking real axle is the perfect combination of everyday driving comfort with weekend off-road capability.

I'm not big on the Outer Banks trim with the Sasquatch package, just seems like there are better options. That said, I think the Outer Banks trim with the Sasquatch package is a better value-for-your-dollar than the Wildtrak trim. I honestly think Wildtrak is overpriced for what it offers, especially now that they took away most of the painted trim pieces for the 2022 model year.

TobaBronco

Hello everyone, We attended the Vegas off-roadeo last week. After the event, we're thinking about changing our order to include locking differentials (aka hero switches). I understand that many may throw shade at me for asking this but I'm asking anyway. Is adding Sasquatch pkg the only way to add locking differentials to an OBX order??

ON the OBX, you can add a rear locking differential without upgrading to SAS. It will be added if you select Advanced 4x4. With SAS, you get both front and rear lockers.

Thanks, friends. We changed our order today to include the Advanced 4x4 (locking rear diffs) and switched to the bigger 2.7 V6 engine. We appreciate all the input from everyone!!

May I ask about your Rodeo experience? Ready to schedule that, can you tell me about your experience. Did you stay at that location. Tips to make it more fun. Bringing my wife, need to make it fun for her. Thanks,
Ger

I think you need to ask yourself why do you want the available rear locker but not the SAS package? First and foremost you can always go down in tire size and maintain the capabilities of the SAS package, if that is the issue. It doesn’t sound like you are looking to go up in tire size, so the 4.27 rear will be good, but if you plan or want to go with bigger shoes the 4.27 becomes an issue.

This is the funniest debate to watch, over and over and over... Warranty, resale, factory install, research behind it and peace of mind makes the Sasquatch package well worth the price. But good luck debating it and trying to justify not getting it. For most it is simply so you can pick out your own rims and tires.

I read somewhere that the Bronco uses the same Dana 44 rear as the Wrangler. So trac-locks are available...... I don't want a air locker for snow. I want the diff to lock before I even know it needs locked (tire slipping)

Bigger question. WIll adding a LS mess with the traction control or G.O.A.T. Modes???

Are you sure you will ever use the lockers? It all depends on what kind of driving you're going to do. I've had a Wrangler and 3 4Runners and I've never used the lockers on any of them. But....I don't live out west with all the great off road opportunities. I'm in the northeast and use my 4WD for the snow and to drive in the sand on the beaches. My Bronco will also be my daily driver. I ordered the Outer Banks with the 2.7. I stayed with the standard 4WD drive system and open diffs. The 3.73 rear end will be better for gas mileage, which is a real concern these days. If you're gonna do the kind of off roading where lockers could save your ass, definitely add them on from the factory.

jbp-ohio

I read somewhere that the Bronco uses the same Dana 44 rear as the Wrangler. So trac-locks are available...... I don't want a air locker for snow. I want the diff to lock before I even know it needs locked (tire slipping)

Bigger question. WIll adding a LS mess with the traction control or G.O.A.T. Modes???

It'll mess with traction control to some degree but it'll still largely function properly. However, the bigger loss will be the trail-turn assist, which you will no longer be able to use if you add a limited slip.

(If I were to guess this is why Ford themselves doesn't offer a limited slip.)