If you could rewind time and re-configure / re-buy your Bronco what would you change, if anything?

Here's a chuckle.... I would have waited for a hard top for the New England winters. I love my 2.3 cyber orange badlands sasquatch with high package.

Fun question ..
Husband ordered everything .. I got everything I wanted. Wouldn't change a thing.

Now what was I NOT compromising on - Even if it meant a longer wait --- which it did.
The top
Number of doors
The color and
Interior material

Got what I wanted on delivery day ...and I just adore my B as is.

EG, 2 door badlands. Squatch, 2.7, lux. Vinyl seats, hose out floor, roof rack.
Once I changed to the heritage grill, painted the top it was perfect.

Very happy.

Adding the modular front bumper would be my chage.

So, I ordered without removing anything over time and hunkered down for the wait to get exactly what I wanted. That being said if I had ordered white or eruption green, I wouldn't hate my Bronco any less.

Nope, no change.
Basesquatch with practically every option was/is right for me, the only things I would have liked to have was the factory leather steering wheel (which I bought and installed for $350) and the 12 " screen.
When I got it a lot of people said its nice but I can't afford a 60k vehicle. Yep. I can but I only paid 42k. Best truck for the money period. JMO.
Anyone know if the 12" screen can be bought/installed now? Seems like they all come with them.

Nminus1

Nope, no change.
Basesquatch with practically every option was/is right for me, the only things I would have liked to have was the factory leather steering wheel (which I bought and installed for $350) and the 12 " screen.
When I got it a lot of people said its nice but I can't afford a 60k vehicle. Yep. I can but I only paid 42k. Best truck for the money period. JMO.
Anyone know if the 12" screen can be bought/installed now? Seems like they all come with them.

@raqball added the 12" screen to his and can probably answer some questions for you.

Nminus1

Anyone know if the 12" screen can be bought/installed now? Seems like they all come with them.

I did the 8" to 12" screen a while back and have been very happy with it. It is NOT cheap..

Here is the 12" screen upgrade kit

https://infotainment.com/shop/inter...ade-with-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto/

Here is their install video: You'll need to remove and replace the dash as well, which comes in the Infotainment kit.



I had mine installed by an audio shop. It was $230 for the installation.

The kit comes with:

• The 12" screen
• A new APIM module
• A new front dash
• A couple of new cable connectors and a custom wiring harnesses

Forscan was not needed as the unit came pre-programmed to my VIN. It is official Ford parts and you can add Factory Nav (for an additional cost) if you want. I did not add the Ford Factory Nav as I use Apple CarPlay. I can add the Ford Factory Nav later if I want but I highly doubt I'd ever use it so I more than likely won't.

The photos do not do the difference justice. It is much more pronounced in person. I am very happy with the upgrade and while it is pricey, it was worth it in my opinion..

On First Edition... Digital Dashboard, Trailer Hitch.

On Bronco Raptor... Bull Bar, Digital Rearview Mirror, Larger Gas Tank.

On Both Bronco Raptor and FE.... Rear Air Vents, Altimeter, Built in Air Compressor, Brake Temperature Reading, additional "OS!" Handles. Built in STARLINK.

Minor changes, but would have upgraded from Big Blend to Black Diamond for the vinyl seats and floors, and added the tow package and accessory switches…no biggie.

raqball

I did the 8" to 12" screen a while back and have been very happy with it. It is NOT cheap..

Here is the 12" screen upgrade kit

https://infotainment.com/shop/inter...ade-with-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto/

Here is their install video: You'll need to remove and replace the dash as well, which comes in the Infotainment kit.


I had mine installed by an audio shop. It was $230 for the installation.

The kit comes with:

• The 12" screen
• A new APIM module
• A new front dash
• A couple of new cable connectors and a custom wiring harnesses

Forscan was not needed as the unit came pre-programmed to my VIN. It is official Ford parts and you can add Factory Nav (for an additional cost) if you want. I did not add the Ford Factory Nav as I use Apple CarPlay. I can add the Ford Factory Nav later if I want but I highly doubt I'd ever use it so I more than likely won't.

The photos do not do the difference justice. It is much more pronounced in person. I am very happy with the upgrade and while it is pricey, it was worth it in my opinion..

Thank you for the link. For $3k I suddenly like my 8" screen just fine!!

Nminus1

Thank you for the link. For $3k I suddenly like my 8" screen just fine!!

Yeah, it's not cheap but I am happy with it and I don't think the price was that bad, all things considered..

GEN 1 Bronco
I'd turn the clock back to the 80s and buy cheap, would get these gems too:
69 Boss302
69 Boss429
68 Shelby GT500 with 427 side oiler
68 Mustang 428 SJ

My only regret is I should have ordered the Sasquatch package. I was on the fence in 2021 when placing the order. Other than that, I LOVE my Bronco. I loaded it up with the lux package and most of the other optional equipment available at that time. Fortunately, I did not have to modify my order and it was delivered four months later.

I'd order a 2-door Race Red Heritage Edition Bronco with a manual gearbox. They're sharp-looking and I think it would be fun to drive. I'd save a lot of money because I would leave it bone stock. You know, to preserve that "heritage" look. 😎

BuckYeah

I'd order a 2-door Race Red Heritage Edition Bronco with a manual gearbox. They're sharp-looking and I think it would be fun to drive. I'd save a lot of money because I would leave it bone stock. You know, to preserve that "heritage" look. 😎

Those Heritage Broncos are nice. I love that blue though, Lebowski is a great looking rig! You may have a point on that saving money on mods though. Lol

raqball

Title.

What would you change on your Bronco configuration if you had to do it all over again? Would be sweet if you could add options individually as opposed to packages that have things you might not want but that is what it is..

Me? I'd still stick with my non Sas Badlands 2DR.

• 12" Screen (I did upgrade mine from 8" to 12")
• Maybe the 2.7L for one pedal mode
• Front trail camera

That's about it. The 2.7 upgrade for me would still be iffy as that's a lot to pay for a minor feature but I'd certainly give it more consideration.

Lol- can’t figure out why my pics always end up upside down when I copy from my library 🙄. Anyway…. LOVE everything as ordered- OuterBanks fully loaded. Only thing I would have liked is bigger tires but with the Sas pkg it wouldn’t fit in the garage

2024 Bronco Badlands SAS 4DR

High and Lux packages were included in the SAS package for 2024 - gives you 12” screen, front camera, etc.

The only thing I would add is side steps. It’s just a little high to climb in (I’m 5’7”). I figured the Bronco would be lower than our F-150 Raptor so I could easily get in, but it would be nice to have the steps.

Otherwise there is nothing we would change. I even considered swapping the Raptor for a Braptor but would miss my creature comforts too much.

aliciaosh

Lol- can’t figure out why my pics always end up upside down when I copy from my library 🙄

This was an issue a while back but I thought they fixed it. Just crop the photo, even if only 1mm, then upload it and it should not flip after that.

Or try inserting the photo into the post..

Ordered and received everything I wanted: white 4 door OBX non-sas, mid - pkg, advanced 4x4, 4.27, locking rear diff, aux switches, tow package, soft top. Adaptive cruise and Heated steering wheel would be great perks, but not worth the $ to me. Too bad we can’t cherry pick the individual options.

• High Package
• Hot-Pepper Red

Honestly, I don't know if I would have changed to the High Package if I had a time machine. My state has a "luxury" tax on vehicles starting at $50,000... and my Badlands was sitting at ~$49,700. The upgrade from Mid package to High package was an extra ~$1,200, but because of that luxury tax it would have bumped me over the $50,000 mark and made it more of a $3,500 upgrade for me.

Hot-Pepper Red would have suffered from the same issue, which is why I didn't buy it. But with the power of hindsight, I would have dropped the factory roof rack to be able to fit Hot-Pepper Red into the $50k budget. Upgrading the factory roof rack to the Trailrax (which wasn't available when I ordered) was literally the first upgrade I did.