I also have a 22 Badlands for all the same reasons but namely so I can take my family on the types of adventures I've wanted to share with them but couldn't until now. Regardless of manufacturer, we're all here for the same basic thing. Cheers to the adventure.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! People get way too hung up on the tool used to adventure rather than the adventure itself
@NorthwestBronco
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Bronco community. Can't wait to see what you do next. Please keep us posted on build updates!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Got some big stuff coming in the next couple months so it'll happen relatively quick!
@NorthShoreOverland
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Bronco community! I feel ya. Had a Tacoma for 9 years, now we have two Broncos. Mine is a Badlands as well, for all the same reasons you listed!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Kinda funny how many people left the Tacoma for the Bronco. Way more then I thought.
@dominicnonnenmacher9260
Жыл бұрын
I have a 22 Tacoma which suits me well for fly fishing and camping and I absolutely love it, but still can’t wait to see what you do with this bronco and the adventures you take it on with your family. For your situation the switch makes total sense.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I will always love the Tacoma's and I can definitely see myself getting one again in the future when my situation changed. But yeah, just not a good family rig. Thanks man!
@alpinetactics
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new rig man. Being a family man myself can definitely understand why you made the change. Been trying to make the Tacoma work for the whole family and it’s super tough.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah, it’s just really hard to make it work especially with two massive dogs lol
@alpinetactics
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND for sure, hope it works out great for you guys!
@twany442
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new Ford Bronco. Don't listen to the haters, for they will always hate.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am loving it so far!
@patmason7276
Жыл бұрын
Brother got rid of his Toyota a long time ago. We have all Fords love all of them especially the Bronco.
@chrisran24
Жыл бұрын
Nice man, I got my Badlands Sasquatch at the end of last year and I've been loving it, especially with the small touches Ive been making. Got new wheels, rigid ditch lights (w/ ford points), Pura vida Offroad Traction board brackets (these are so perfectly tucked away), IAG rear cup holder (a must have for 4 door broncos), grab handles, air compressor, and a course motorsports phone mount. I'm also gonna add a sleeping platform soon enough and I'm interested to see which amber fog lights you get cause I want to add those too. Glad I found your channel and Im looking forward to seeing where your bronco takes you! Subscribed.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Nice man you’ve got a lot done already! Jealous of the air compressor. Definitely on my list. The fog lights should be coming soon and I’ll definitely do a video on it. Got a bunch of lights going on actually! Thanks though, really looking forward to the build and sharing it with everyone!
@jayd7950
Жыл бұрын
Nice man excited to see more of the bronco. Ignore the goofballs that think it’s Toyota or bust. It’s a sick rig and a badass channel! Keep it up with the content I love watching it! Cheers 🍻
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
To each their own, right? I made the channel about the Tacoma in the beginning and there will certainly be bronco specific content going forward. But I hope most people are here for the adventure! Thanks man, I’ll keep them coming for sure! Cheers
@IMGONEIN60
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the bronco family I hope you enjoy. My wife and I love the bronco so much we each have one as our daily driver and both already have a few mods on them👍🏽👍🏽
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Sick man that is awesome! How you managed to get two broncos in your garage is a miracle lol
@IMGONEIN60
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND right!! the 1st one I ordered, the 2nd one was an abandoned order at work so I snatched it up. Everything worked out 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
@@IMGONEIN60 so lucky!
@joecerda630
Жыл бұрын
The bronco sounds like a great rig...if it can compete with the Tacoma's reliability and longevity record I'm all in...let's circle back in 20 years 🤠
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don't anticipate it being able to beat or even match Toyota's reliability. But for the next 5-7 years it should be perfect!
@Redneck_Wizard
Жыл бұрын
The Badlands Sasquatch is one of the coolest stock vehicles ever, I'm gonna upgrade the suspension not for a lift and bigger tires but just to fix the biggest weakness of the vehicle which is the payload. Old Man Emu makes a suspension upgrade that increases the payload. I also want to to get the ARB Summit bumper and a winch, a roofrack and maybe a snorkel. It's awesome that the vehicle comes from the factory so capable though.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I agree that the payload is weak. I may look into that eventually but for my use I don’t find it limiting. That may change when I get the whole family out to adventure though! Sounds like you’ll have an even more capable setup though.
@Arrowoverland
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations again. And making decisions based on your needs. People gonna hate. 😂 love the bronco can’t wait to see more videos of you guys going out and using it.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks so much man! No regrets at all with this decision
@JeepCherokeeful
Жыл бұрын
No, I’m hating on someone who didn’t understand what a pickup is;) and the other silly choices;)
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
@@JeepCherokeeful ??? Who didn’t understand that? If you mean me, I totally understand, but as life evolves, needs do as well and the truck didn’t meet that need anymore. It was perfect for me when I bought it over three years ago where a kid was not in the plans
@Arrowoverland
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what’s going here. In this reply thread. Love the new rig. Btw
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
@@Arrowoverland lol agreed
@drewhaight2809
Жыл бұрын
First time watcher. Definitely subscribing. Really enjoyed the video. It was well put together. You walked through your decision very well. I love my Tacoma and don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. But the Broncos are awesome.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
If I either didn’t have a kid or didn’t have 2 big ass dogs I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it! I loved that truck so much. That said, I’m freakin pumped on this bronco! Thanks for subbing!
@mikeday4383
Жыл бұрын
Love my Taco, but just too small, picking up my F150 Tremor soon! Look forward to adventures
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Yeah exactly. I’m super stoked that I get to see my taco around still but damn I miss it. Congrats though on the tremor!
@mikeday4383
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND I know you do more WA side, but have you done any of Oregon BDR, or Cascade Discovery Route? Want to really take our KTM Adventure bikes up there and explore as well.
@rftrujillo8153
Жыл бұрын
So thanks to you man, you had alot of influence on my tacoma build. Even though you switched to a bronco I still enjoy your channel and will continue to…oh and its cool to see your old rig with your bro now. Hope to see your old tacoma in future vids!! 😎👍
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man, and I'm glad I was able to help you in some way with you build! I hope I can continue to motivate you to get out and enjoy it either though it's not mine anymore! And yes, you will definitely still be seeing the it on the channel alot! My brother loves to adventure so we'll go out as often as we can together.
@Slaxsvo
Жыл бұрын
Debating between both a Tacoma or a Bronco for my next car, and this was an extremely timely comparison that I wasn't sure there'd be a video for. Thanks for all the points and the detailed touch of changing sceneries! Watched a few other camping videos of yours and loved them, too. Subscribed!
@midnightadventureswa
Жыл бұрын
Glad you are out having fun in your bronco
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
So much fun! I know I keep saying it but hopefully we can link up soon and you can see it
@midnightadventureswa
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND yes that will be great this weekend I will be down in Aberdeen to meet with a group going on some trails will take a lot of the pictures
@VictorDeveze
Жыл бұрын
The skid plates are pretty good; I've banged mine quite hard and so far there haven't been any issues. SAme for the rock sliders. Unless you are doing something like Pritchett canyon or Rubicon, the stock sliders and plates are amazing
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
That’s good to know! Yeah I’m not in a huge rush to replace them
@nickefgen9219
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the bronco community, I’ve got a 1970 bronco that I’ve had for 30 years now, I live in Washington state also an hour and half north of Seattle, I’ve been doing little projects on it when money allows it, can’t wait to see more of what you’re doing to your bronco
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I love the old broncos and would love to get one one day! I hope o can get a old project car like that before they’re all gone. Good luck on it though man, that sounds awesome!
@nickefgen9219
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND are you in Oregon?
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
@@nickefgen9219 no, I’m just in pierce county
@nickefgen9219
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND oh ok I’m in skagit county
@xengyang6552
Жыл бұрын
Coming from a Tacoma owner, this is a good rig. Tacoma is good for its own application, plus upgrades are stupid expensive.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Yeah they are really expensive. I loved my Tacoma though. If I didn’t have a kid I would still have it. That said, I’m freakin in love with this bronco! Lol
@williamolliges2622
Жыл бұрын
Silent exhaust can translate to seeing more wildlife, so no exhaust for me. I’ve heard rear shock skids are a good idea. Congratulations on finding a Bronco.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
That's a really good point. Once the the truck is warm though it settles down a lot and isn't that loud. I have seen come wildlife even after the install. Hopefully that doesn't chase them off. Thanks though!
@havenridgeadventures
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Love the Broncos, but too new for my budget. Glad you guys are happier with it!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been absolutely loving every minute of it so far. Gone on a few trips and it’s been a pleasure to drive in any situation. Great road trip car too! Thanks!
@havenridgeadventures
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND I might look at one in a couple of years
@marcotruitt19
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I thought about switching to a bronco but not sold on the reliability. Keeping the FJ until it’s time to upgrade to a 200!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
A 200 series would be amazing! I hear you on the reliability aspect, but having had good luck with ford products in the past, I am hoping for the best.
@ericbrooks3590
Жыл бұрын
Great video, i just passed a year with my 2021 wildtrak last nov. My intent with it is camping. Definitely a challenge with space. I have a BA Tents rack mainly to carry my yakima cargo box. I also added a tailgate support and an RCI spare tire rack which fits 2- 8 gal action packers perfectly along with side mounted rotopax. Congrats on your new rig brother!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Nice man! Has it held up well for you? Yeah storage I feel like will definitely be an issue so not quite sure how to handle that yet
@ericbrooks3590
Жыл бұрын
Yea, my set up feels solid. Only issue i have is if i want to remove the whole top this summer , i gotta take the roof rack off. The one good thing about the spare tire rack is that even with the roof off i can still run the spare tire rack. With some gear. I also put molle panels by greyman tactical behind my front and back seats so i carry various survival gear. Cheers!
@paulm6481
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, beautiful SUV. I have a modified Taco in Georgia and has been great for me, TRD sport. Will consider Bronco when it’s time along with 4-Runner.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Honestly if we didn't have a kid, I wouldn't have gotten rid of the Tacoma. But I LOVE the Bronco and am so stoked to have one.
@j.r.777
Жыл бұрын
In 2021 I went from the Tacoma world to the Jeep world and ordered and then bought a 2021 JL Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon for off roading, overlanding and camping. I actually just discovered your channel a few days ago and am enjoying it. I saw your videos on the Mammoth trailer, which I am thinking about buying next. On the first video I watched I asked about your dog that had cancer and I’m glad to hear that she is better!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
You liking the jeep? It is such a great, tried and true platform for what we do you really can't go wrong! I LOVED my Mammoth! I would highly recommend getting one. I will get one again one of these days. And thanks about the dog! Still have many years with her!
@Bahama08
Жыл бұрын
Great video and great channel. I am waiting on my build which is an identical to yours Brondo Badlands Sas with same color as well! and I couldn't agree with you more on not changing anything up unless I need or have too. Keep it up please!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man congratulations! We you affected at all by the 2023 supply shortage? I hope not!!
@sgt.grinch3299
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your channel. It is honest, inspiring, and informative. Thanks and God bless you and your family.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sarge! Hope all is well!
@Oldschoolny62
Жыл бұрын
Hope you’re ready for all the challenges you’re going to get from us Tacoma owners on that remark!! Your baby Bronco being better off-road!! A fact, please!!!!😂😂 Looks good buddy, looking forward to the adventures!!!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I knew that fire you all up! Just know I will always love tacomas and I definitely loved every minute of ownership of my last
@racingfortheson
Жыл бұрын
I just did the exact opposite. I sold my Bronco after 8000 miles and went to the Tacoma. And couldn’t be happier.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I loved my Tacoma and if our family situation was different I’d still have it. But god I love this bronco. We’ll see how it performs long term
@connoransberry6335
Жыл бұрын
Well, plenty of Toyota and Ford people in the comments, but haven’t seen the Jeep people yet, so guess I’ll be it. Those Broncos are pretty sweet, and getting one for family I completely understand. That’s actually the reason I trade my 4door Wrangler for a Gladiator, to fit the kids, dogs, and things that always need to come along. Also a bit easier to stuff 37s underneath a Jeep. Happy wheeling!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
A solid option as well man! This will be a solid rig for the family as I’m sure the gladiator is for yours. Happy wheeling to you too sir!
@user-hf8ie8mf3n
Жыл бұрын
I may be a T4R guy, but I love the new Bronco line. Had an original that I found in a barn somewhere east of maple valley back in the 80’s. Good luck with your adventures. 👍🤪🇨🇦
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I love Toyotas, but man I love this thing! So sick that you had an original though!
@user-hf8ie8mf3n
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND Ha. Yeah it was an interesting vehicle. Had to work on it every night just to keep it running though. Great 302 engine, bad electrical. Cheers 👍
@Rapture_DB
Жыл бұрын
Diggin the new Bronco. I have a 2022 Tacoma, but still excited to see what you do with this build. Weird question, but where did you get that jacket?
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Definitely miss my taco but dude this bronco is amazing! Absolutely love it. Congrats on the new taco though! I actually got the jacket off amazing. Link below. amzn.to/3j6YYVD
@Rapture_DB
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND thank you!!
@OldskoolHiFi
Жыл бұрын
I'm still going strong in my 2nd gen Tacoma, it's hard to give it up but I will need to get more modern at some point. Jealous of my friends with their lockers and sway bar disconnects. Ford did everything right with this new Bronco, but given past experience I just can't get past the Ecoboost engines and the 10 speed transmission. They have been very troublesome for me in my experience. Unless they get that figured out in the next few years I'll probably go with a Rubicon. Keep up the great content!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Bummer you’ve had issues though with yours. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Ecoboosts for sure. But I know they’ve been hashing stuff out and seems to be good as of late. Fingers crossed
@jzx90Native
Жыл бұрын
Excited to see how the build goes! When we going camping again?!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Again? Who is this? Lol
@HarrySquatch23
Жыл бұрын
Dude, love this. Exactly the way I want to do mine. Keep it stock-ish. Upgrade when factory parts wear out. I want to keep my exhaust quieter though. Modify to be user friendly.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Modify as you identify the need is the way I like to mod my cars for sure. I just like to hear the engine so I had to lol!
@frankconsidine5989
Жыл бұрын
Down here in Texas, having no back facing ac vents except the floor sucks for kids in the back. You have to keep everything on high and freeze in the front seats to keep the back semi cool. That is why i got rid of it after 6 months of my kids complaining.
@OfficialAing
Жыл бұрын
You mean you purchased a vehicle with YOUR money that suits YOUR needs better!!?!? Ugh! How dare you! Sick Bronco bro, those wheels are awesome! 😎🔥
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I know I know, I just hope you can forgive me lol Yes I LOVE them!! Thanks!
@theflea52
Жыл бұрын
Funny that I come across your video after I bought the 35s off my buddies bronco for my 4Runner. Between regearing, adding a Tundra steering rack, 3 inch lift, spc upper control arms, and everything I needed to do to go to 35s. it would’ve been nice to have 35s right out of the factory lol
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha god that sounds like a lot of work. I always get nervous with that level of mods and how reliable it will remain. I hope it treats you well!
@theflea52
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND yeah I’ve been doing a lot of it with my dad, so it gives me an excuse to go to the old man’s house and drink his beer lol.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Oh bro that’s a sweet setup then! Lol
@JTR253
Жыл бұрын
The reason that Ford did well on quality a decade ago was because they had Boeing’s chief executive running their company. He once said that we have to make sure that 100k parts work together well in a plane so why can’t we make 10k parts in a car do the same? Consumer Reports had a piece about him many years back. They had criticized Ford so Mullally actually came out to their site to learn about what they saw wrong with Ford. He brought his engineers and bean counters with him and interrupted them when they decided to argue with CR engineers to tell them to listen and learn. Ford went downhill after that with ecocrap engines with plastic intakes. Ford had good non-turbo engines and they surely could have increasing fuel efficiency if Toyota could do it without turbo engines until now. Toyota executives actually came out to learn from American after the War and ended up applying Kaizen, a theory developed by an American, back to their manufacturing processes while American companies sat on their asses. There was even a joke many decades later where the Japanese turned out and told the Americans that we actually applied what we learned from you back in the fifties.
@sheryllynmc
8 ай бұрын
Did you see the John Candy movie about this? In the early 80s, probably.
@Mariposaland
4 ай бұрын
Toyota has been losing customers in the dedicated off road segment to The Bronco and Wrangler. Even with all the new announcements I still don’t see anything from them that competes straight from the factory. I have a unique 2012 FJ Cruiser that was very accessorized at the dealership with the Xplore package. That was probably the best attempt Toyota ever made since the old days of developing something for what we do. Just found your channel. Great job 👏
@stephtraveler7378
Жыл бұрын
Outside of the Braptor, your Badlands with Sas/Lux is the highest level and most capable 4x4 SUV available. and that includes other car makers Jeep (Fiat), Toyota, and Land Rover (Tata Motors out of India). Nothing can compare feature for feature < $120k.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree! This thing is so capable. I’ve been very impressed with it so far in stock form and feel like I haven’t come close to its limits. Excited to test it out more as I get more comfortable with it
@WheretoNextOverland
Жыл бұрын
Dude, your dad's Bronco looked badass! Excited to see where this build takes you. Oh ..... and to all the hater in the comments who are salty because someone chose a different vehicle than what YOU would have chosen.... grow the f*** up.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
His bronco was so sick man! A huge reason as to why I got one. A lot of fond memories on that thing. Thanks my Dude!
@jlaw1901
Жыл бұрын
Whenever I run across someone doing videos in WA I get nervous they are going to give away my spots!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Haha I would never!!
@MrDrmorbid
Жыл бұрын
I remember first seeing the Bronco and wanting one. Then seeing the Badlands and wanted one. Then I saw the rat's nest engine under the hood and wanted it less. Then I saw the people reporting engine failures and I think Toyota is the way to go.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
The engine failures have been rectified. They had a bad batch of valves in the initial 2.7l but they have identified and fixed that. From what I understand that affected the first half model year.
@phlfly10
Жыл бұрын
Overlanding is not just off road. I did keep dog in back with truck cap plus fan blowing for the dod thru the rear window. I'm not sure how do make comfortable to do ovelrnding with family and dogs. I went form Jeep to full size truck, because no space to keep things. The rims from factory is more likely has a higher mass rating, so as you are loading your truck, your wheel might be under load rating.
@DONTTREAD823
Жыл бұрын
Look at the Diode Dynamics fog kit!
@BrianHealy
Жыл бұрын
You almost have the same Bronco as the one I ordered. Can't wait to see what you do.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to building this out! Thanks!
@tri3pleagent
Жыл бұрын
Sweet rig, man. If I weren't such a Mustang fanatic, I would be looking at a Black Diamond.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Dude I’ve had a few mustangs and I want to get another so bad. I miss them. But I love this bronco and it fills many more roles than a mustang could. Thanks man!
@tay110987
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Greetings from the Bronco owner in Seattle 🤩
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! The Bronco Community is strong here in Washington!
@keithfitterer6899
Жыл бұрын
I have the modular bumper and just installed the rough country lights which work really well.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I have some lights on the way and I cannot wait to get them installed. The lighting is so bad from the factory.
@J.Young808
Жыл бұрын
I got some extra bright Diode Dynamics Amber SAE fogs. I still plan to add them on my 2005 Subaru Outback XT manual that I built to overland. Baja Designs has an excellent video comparing white and amber lenses and color temperatures and eye strain and headaches.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of amber lights. I had a couple sets on my Tacoma and that’s what I’ll be running primarily on the bronco. Also DD
@DBCoffroad
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Subbed 🤘🏻 I have a Badlands Sasquatch thats shipped. Should be any day now.... Why did you pick the Corsa exhaust compared to others like Magnaflow? Non Bronco question - What Camera do you use to film? Thanks!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I bet you are stoked to get it, especially with that spec no longer being available! I picked the Corsa because to me it sounds the most aggressive. I really like the growl and little rasp that it has. I use a Canon T7i and a Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 to film mostly.
@bensisakht7076
Жыл бұрын
Why so sad brother 😊 Glad to hear you are on this exciting journey. I am about to start too.. cheers
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Haha everyone says I talk like I’m sad! I’m just not super animated. Thanks man! Bet you’re stoked to get yours!
@J.Young808
Жыл бұрын
LiteBright runs a Bronco Raptor and runs armor from a couple of different companies. I think they are American Adventure Labs and Next Venture Motorsports. Not sure which one is which. They also had a regular Bronco
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I thought they got rid of the normal bronco? I’ll look in to those though, thanks! Not in a huge rush to get this but it’ll be good info to have
@KaptKevin
8 ай бұрын
I'm considering the Taco-to-Bronco switch. It's a tough decision. The reliability of the Tacoma keeps it appealing.
@OFFTHEGRIND
8 ай бұрын
I agree. Really can’t beat that with the Toyota. However I feel I can get a good 3-5 years out of the bronco which is about how long I keep my vehicles anyways
@MSparks9509
Жыл бұрын
Subb’d. Just picked up a 23’ Badlands Sasquatch as well! Pretty much mirroring your build ideas. Keeping it stock until stuff wears out. Badlands has good factory skid plates but I recommend adding a transmission & crossmember skids. The crossmembers get hung all the time. I’m adding either the LOD Offroad Trans skid (covers trans + crossmembers) or the RCI Trans skid + crossmember skids. Both of those brands will fit with the factory skids. Rear shock skids are also wise. Probably going with Next Venture shock skids so I don’t have to remove/retorque the rear shock bolts to 350lb/ft. If you notice your suspension sagging some after the roof rack/RTT install check out Eibach’s new coil spring replacement lift kit. Gives 1.5ish lift on a stock Sasquatch 4 door but uses the factory Bilstein shocks. Would be an easy and inexpensive way to re-gain lift height after adding that weight.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man, congrats on getting one! Yeah there are certainly some under body armor that I would like to add, but not in a huge rush. Most of the terrain that I am on on a regular basis won't pose an issue to those components. That said, it is definitely on my list of things to look at in the not to distant future. Thank you for letting me know about the Eibach springs though. That is definitely a worry for me as I start to add weight and that sounds like the perfect solution.
@DrXtoph
Жыл бұрын
Kudos on pick - the haters are misinformed and/or biased. Terrific product - I got a '22 Badsquatch too, because of another customer's default on purchasing their order. It's a soft top and low package so I'm awaiting my Luxe hard too version.
@JacobRDoty
Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Love my Bronco!
@DirtRoadAve
Жыл бұрын
As a taco owner that went into the Jeep world, I can relate to why you sold it.
@dsleonhart
Жыл бұрын
Like your content. What folding table did you install in your Bronco?
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
It is the IAG table with the MOLLE backing
@davesbroncogarage
10 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing your Bronco with us.
@tommaples9174
11 ай бұрын
I just picked up a Bronco. Great rigs. I don't find the lights bad at all. But then again my old trail rig was a 1960 Land Rover.
@OFFTHEGRIND
10 ай бұрын
Haha I bet the lights are a drastic improvement over your last vehicle
@greenguy42000
Жыл бұрын
What exhaust system did you upgrade to? That growl is insane
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Right!? I love it! It’s a corsa exhaust. If you’re in the market, panda Motorworks has it in stock and if you use code OTG5 you can save 5%! Thanks man, it really needed some sound lol
@fpartidafpartida
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Great philosophy to modifications, don’t do them until you’ve lived with it for a while and established the actual need for it. BTW, the more you talk about the reasons for your Bronco (in all your videos), the more I love the Rivian R1S I took delivery on this past October (Tons of factory off-road capabilities, including 34” all-terrain tires, 15” of clearance, can forge 3’ of water with 0 chance of hydro-locking & no diff breathers needed. Auto-leveling using the air suspension, climate controlled cabin for the dogs and for yourself car camping overnight, not to mention the sound system right before dozing off or the camp speaker for a little fireside bourbon. Lots of storage in the fronk and where the gas tank normally goes, list goes on and on)
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love the R1S. I thought about that hard honestly before buying the bronco. I’m glad it’s working out for you!
@msh441
Жыл бұрын
The Broncos are AMAZING. I absolutely might’ve gone with one over the ‘23 4R TRD-P, but wasn’t confident Ford has satisfied that engine’s hunger for valves (resulting in catastrophic engine failure). Maybe in a few years if the 4R somehow isn’t what I believe it to be. Where are you at, BTW? In the PNW as well, and looking for some stuff that isn’t outright rock crawling (live right next to Walker Valley).
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that was a bad batch of valves that caused that. Ford has said that has since been fixed and we haven’t seen that happen anymore. I could be wrong, but by the late ‘21 model years that issue was resolved
@msh441
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND That’s GREAT news! Late ‘21 was when I started shopping/plopped down a deposit to get on a wait list. Took almost a year, but it’s been worth the wait, so far. Now just gotta go explore, and find some trails!
@grayghost1423
11 ай бұрын
I recently picked one up. We also live in Washington, North of Seattle. New subscriber to the channel.
@trail.squatch
2 ай бұрын
Looks like Tahuya! My backyard! SICK!
@OFFTHEGRIND
2 ай бұрын
This was actually on JBLM but I LOVE Tahuya!!
@trail.squatch
2 ай бұрын
Always down to meet other adventurers. 👍
@adamwebber9547
Жыл бұрын
Watching your video right now. I have a Badlands w/out sas. I'll comment on your video as I go through it. I don't have Sas Pkg. I have both lockers. (only difference between Sas and non-Sas Badlands is the 1" lift & 35" tires. I have the same shocks and stabilizer bar disconnect). Waiting on my TRMR rack now. Once in, I'll be picking up an iKamper 3.0 mini RTT. I also have the tailgate table and absolutely love it... however, if I hadn't bought it in advance of my Bronco delivery, I would've picked up one with a slide out cutting board. I too have the HD Modular bumper. JUST purchased a 3 light set for the bumper from Baja Designs...it's delayed until March but the Quad light is their new SAE then it comes w/two dual lights, and - I'm with you on the amber, for the exact same reasons. 'thumbs up'. Another great feature of the Badlands are the pre-wired Aux. switches. I added Rigid ditch lights from Ford Performance and wired them to #6. Congratulations on 'lucking into' the purchase! I love mine :)
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I thought the front locker was a sasquatch only thing, but maybe that is just on other trim levels?? It does get a little confusing trying to track what each trim level has haha! Sounds like we have a lot of the same mods coming!! I just got my TRMR rack in this week and it is going on this weekend! I'll have a video on that in the next couple of week! Thanks and congrats to you as well! Such badass machines!
@adamwebber9547
Жыл бұрын
@OFFTHEGRIND ya, trim levels! LOLOLOL. I've watched so many Bronco videos since placing my original reservation- 2/2021. The Black Diamond comes with Rear locker only & that's the only trim that gets it standard. The other thing yours has in addition to regular Badlands is 4.7 rear gearing. I believe the non Sas is 4.47. I had 12 parts in my house waiting on my truck, ordering like 1 every month or so. They are Badass!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Oh the gearing! I forgot to mention that!!
@PSPExploration
Жыл бұрын
Am from India big fan of you. I like the way you place your cameras and awesome shots you take from them.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s been year of trial and error!
@lunamaria1048
Жыл бұрын
I own a 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road that is the best vehicle I have ever owned and I'll probably never sell it. Recently though I purchased a mildly modded new 2022 Eruption Green Bronco Wildtrak from my boss, for a price nobody believes, so I won't say it lol. He paid cash, did a few mods then decided he has no time for it. It is already lifted on 37 inch GY Wranglers, has killer aluminum off road bumpers/protection bars with an ARB winch and integrated lights. The only mod I have to do is add rock sliders that double as a step, because I am very short lol. I purchased this because the price offered to me by my boss was unbelievable! He knew I was ready to move on from my 4Runner as my main adventure rig and am interested in the Bronco Raptor. His logic was "take this for a steal, get to know the Bronco brand, then trade up to the Raptor, or just sell it and profit". People stop to check it out CONSTANTLY lol and not to see a Bronco, per se. It is the stunning Eruption Green, combined with how great it looks on 37s with these beautiful offroad bumpers! Edit: Every Sasquatch Bronco includes front and rear diff lockers. Not just the Badlands. My Wiltrak has front and rear lockers and just lacks stability disconnect and a named "rock crawl" mode in the GOAT selector, but I don't seem to need either lol. It crawls everything, like a tank! I can now tackle our super technical trails that usually only modded Wrangler owners can use! 37s and it being a 2 door make it unstoppable
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome man! Congrats on grabbing one for a killer price. What I meant to say, was that the badlands sasquatch was the only way you are going to get front and rear lockers AND the disconnecting sway bar. It can be hard to record these videos and make sure I get everything in there lol
@lunamaria1048
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND Yeah, I figured you meant that, but wanted to help confused potential buyers listening lol I am VERY happy with the Bronco so far! It is like a monster truck, on 37s lol. The 37s devour every obstacle lol. Ford did an excellent job! Thanks for reading my long winded comment lol. I always enjoy good Bronco content!
@DHG1078
Жыл бұрын
The Goodyear duratrac is not a mud terrain tire. It’s an AT tire and has the 3 peak snow flake rating. No mud terrain tire has this rating. The tire has the MT marking on the side, but it stands for “maximum traction” and not mud terrain.
@JauntJunkies
Жыл бұрын
We have ours on order. Hopefully get it in 2023 sometime.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed! Did you get trim level and package that they’re gonna produce? I’ve heard the Sasquatch package and lux package aren’t available this year
@DerrickDevine
Жыл бұрын
yeah but which one will break down first....that's the question.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
The bronco. 100%. I likely won’t have it long enough to see that day though
@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Ford family!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Welcome back* lol! (Ranger was my first car and I’ve had a few mustangs as well) Thanks!
@rivernelson7239
Жыл бұрын
Hi Man New subscriber from Australia, just discovered your channel, looking forward to following you and discovering your beautiful part of the world. If I may make a observation, I would recommend getting a cargo barrier if you intend to be carrying your dogs in the very back, god forbid you had a accident and they came flying thru the cabin with your Child in the car, that’s 2 very heavy and large projectile’s, just my opinion Keep exploring and stay safe out there Den
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
That’s a really good point man. I really should look in to that. My setup has to remain modular which is why I’ve just written that option off but that is a really good point. But thanks for subbing as well, glad to have you around!
@AllTerrainNation
Жыл бұрын
Let’s get you on our Monday show Bronco Talk Live
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Could be fun!
@daryoushborja5115
Жыл бұрын
There will be I told you so when you breakdown. ❤
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
And silence when I don’t. Doesn’t seem fair
@Brownie0027
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the bronco community. If I’m not mistaken the MT on the Goodyear tires stands for Maximum Traction
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Haha so far I would have to agree! Thank you!
@williambedard8452
Жыл бұрын
Great video, new sub!
@Hi-Per
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I will get a new Bronco Soon 🤞🏻
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! They’re so fun!
@Hi-Per
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND ❤️
@michaelpertain9124
Жыл бұрын
What made you go Bronco instead of 4Runner? I went Tacoma, 4Runner, then Bronco. Loved both the Toyotas, but the Bronco tops them. Curious if the Bronco is pushing Toyota to make the much needed update to the 4Runner.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
The 4 runner being out of date definitely made me not even interested. Plus it felt smaller to me. Plus, I’ve just loved broncos so there was some of that as well
@jason7231
Жыл бұрын
Those wheels are perfect!
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Dude I freakin love them on it! Thanks!
@ixibladeixi2639
Жыл бұрын
Well, I got me a Jeep Rubicon 392XR. I thought about the Bronco. Then, anything A Bronco can do, a Jeep 392 can do and beats the Braptor 80 yards ahead. That makes the Jeep 392 the best all around vehicle. Plus, the loyalty of the owners when it comes to Wranglers are insane. People are buying Wranglers decade after decade, that says a lot about everything. Toyota has my vote tho, Sorry Ford.
@Roaringmushroom
Жыл бұрын
I sold my Rubicon 392 XR and got me a Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO. Sure my jeep was an excellent offroading vehicle for more extreme off roading but I found that was rarely the type of off roading I engaged in and I hated how the jeep performed on paved roads (not a comfortable ride). My friend's dad has an old 4 Runner with 800,000 plus miles on it and so that is why I went with the 4Runner TRD PRO. It performs amazingly well when off roading (again I am not into extreme off roading) and rides so nicely on paved roads and it has a proven track record.
@DarylRagland-ds1op
2 ай бұрын
I sold my Rubicon for a Bronco and it's hard to beat it. Screw a jeep and the death wobble
@coolriffs
Жыл бұрын
Where in WA is the off-roading footage?
@normalagain2162
Жыл бұрын
Nice video bro. From Indonesia 🇮🇩
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! So cool that you’ve found this video from thousands of miles away.
@dancrooks3740
Жыл бұрын
Note that a Badlands without the Sasquatch package can also clear 35" - just remove the crash bars (4 bolts). Sas does add 4.7 gears (instead of 4.46) and the Goodyear MT instead of 33" BFG KO2. I have a non-Sas Badlands (2021, also Carbon Grey but wrapped) and prefer the non-Sas version as it already has the features and I am not a fan of the Goodyear tire chosen for Sas (and I am a big fan of the KO2). Great you found a package like this - just want to let other viewers know a Badlands without the Sas package is also a great option. Also in WA - I'll keep an eye out.... V/r NDRWY
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
All personal preference I guess. I personally hate the K02's from my experience with them on the Tacoma, and so far am really liking the Goodyears. But I'm with you, the non-sas is still a great options and allow you to modify (if desired) to more suite your taste rather than what the manufacture puts together.
@ryanmorris4406
Жыл бұрын
Just traded a 2017 taco for a 23 Badlands Sas Lux Hard top 4 dr. Good trade, but I’ll miss the simplicity and bed. Until the next taco comes out…
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah man, you got a great rig! I agree though, I'll definitely miss parts of the Tacoma and I'll miss the bed as well
@damonchen4397
Жыл бұрын
I can afford this amazing car but can't afford the markup which is 17k in California.... Dealers nowadays are being nuts
@Junker_Dustoff
Жыл бұрын
I bought the Big Bend edition because the higher packages had that gawd-awful tan or navy interior trim. I'm old-school and like my black/graphite interior.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I got the Badlands (as you know) and mine has the black interior. But You're lucky honestly to have gotten one at all! Congrats!
@rostamr4096
Жыл бұрын
tell us about the reliability...
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
11k miles on it and 6 months of ownership with no issues at all
@LinusScrubTips
Жыл бұрын
As cool as the new bronco is they’re going to be in junkyards after 15 years. That taco will still be on the road.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
You’re probably not wrong. But I won’t own it 15 years down the road so I’m gonna enjoy it now
@heathofstead910
Жыл бұрын
sasquatch comes with 37s not 35 in tires
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
The raptor comes with 37s. The Sasquatch comes with 35s. Just looked in my driveway to confirm
@McExplorer1
Ай бұрын
I rather really enjoy your videos. I live in the southeast. Im in the process of rebuilding my credit after my divorce but when im done with that, im going to buy a bronco badlands. But my question is, is it absolutely necessary for a rooftop tent? Me and my boys(which i have custody of) like sleeping in a regular ground tent. But im also trying to start a youtube channel and do kinda what you are doing.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Ай бұрын
I think you asked this in another video too and I wasn’t able to respond quite yet. No, it absolutely is not necessary. None of this is. All that matters is you let ability to get out and enjoy nature. That could mean ground tents, hammocks, bushcraft shelter, or a roof top tent
@stevenkuehn8939
Жыл бұрын
Which Corsa Exhaust did you go with?
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
It’s the sport turn down version
@retzel4211
Жыл бұрын
I have Also toyota trd tacoma i sold it 2 years ago and buy Toyota Trd 4runner 😅
@panagiotisf7228
Жыл бұрын
The Everglades package is a pretty good set up to
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. The only thing is I really wish it had the 2.7l option
@panagiotisf7228
Жыл бұрын
@OFFTHEGRIND I don't mind the 2.3 less issues then the 2.7
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
@@panagiotisf7228 oh I don’t mean it as an issue, really just personal preference. Yeah I know the 2.7 had a rough beginning but seemed to have ironed it out now. We’ll see long term though
@panagiotisf7228
Жыл бұрын
@@OFFTHEGRIND I hear ya ypu have the same exact selling point for me to sell my taco
@thomasweatherbee-martin2790
Жыл бұрын
what are your thoughts on rock slide engineering step sliders?
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I think they are pretty awesome! Just spendy
@jodensmith5093
Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you just get a rubicon with the extreme recon package. More reliable and sturdier.
@OFFTHEGRIND
Жыл бұрын
I personally am just really not a Jeep fan.
@eliasgutierrez6789
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say more reliable. Because I had a wrangler and it had several engine and suspension issues. I got a bronco now with the 2.7 and running down 25k miles and not even the slightest issue
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