First Time Off-Road in a Ford Bronco

[@TnD_Adventures]

Coming from a Ford Technician for about 38 years, (I also own a Jeep TJ) This is a big step for Ford, They will improve it as time goes on. So far we have not seen any in for repairs since it's release, But we haven't sold a lot of them yet (about 8 have arrived) I highly rec you take the time and read the owners manual, There is a lot of helpful advice even for a season guy like yourself. Enjoy...

[@FutureShawn0058]

It’s an amazing vehicle. Both this and the Wrangler can exist together. Nothing better than seeing a Jeep guy liking this vehicle!

[@mkastl9677]

Very fair review from a Jeep guy…always find those interesting. I have my Badlands Sasquatch set for production the first week of February and can’t wait to get it off road. For me the Bronco is perfect living in Arizona, as I’m more focused on higher speed Baja driving and trips. Neither a Jeep or a Bronco are “Better” than the other….only “different”. People need to figure that out.

[@markgosser9578]

You are exactly correct. I have a rubicon and want my wife to get a bronco…the two best out of the box off road vehicles available.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

As a Jeep guy myself, I'd almost agree with you but the Bronco DESTROYS the Jeep on-rode. Jeep needs to SERIOUSLY step its game up in that arena. The Bronco is comparable to the Wrangler off road. These facts ( backed up by vehicle specs and customer reviews) put the Bronco on top, folks may take issue with a computer glitch or 2, but let's face it, the majority ( 90% ) of folks use our vehicles as daily drivers, so comfort is a MUST! I do love my Jeep but it's not comfortable to drive, and the cost you pay to make it somewhat comfortable is ridiculous. I do hate that theres a wait on all hard tops, as I overland and have a rooftop tent. Jeep shot itself in the foot, they got lazy at the top, charging folks a premium price for a subpar vehicle. Ford listened to its customers ( and Jeep complaints) and created a great product

[@510_jk5]

That was a great review! The best I’ve seen where the owner isn’t drooling over it. Just an honest review from a legit wheelin guy. Keep up the great work!

[@TrailRecon]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@SilverSleuth]

@510_JK how can someone do a fair review on something when they don’t know how to use all the features? There are so many features the bronco has that he never mentioned or used. Don’t get me wrong, I love Brad’s videos, but he should learn all of the ins and outs about the bronco before doing a review on it.

[@510_jk5]

@@SilverSleuth i get what you’re saying but I honestly didn’t take this as an “in depth 6 month” type of review. It was more of first impressions and looking at all the bells and whistles. At least that’s the way I took it. And I appreciate the honesty of them not yet knowing all there is to it. It’s just nice to see an honest review, even if it was first impressions. I dig that Bronco though. If the markup wasn’t so high and there were no availability issues, I likely would have gotten one over my 21’ JLURD. Still no regrets though. ✊🏾

[@Michael_Tran]

Coming from a Toyota guy...I like the way the Bronco looks a lot. I think Ford did a good job with the design.

[@dougg8280]

Seems like the Bronco is made for Toyota owners that wanted a Jeep, and for Jeep owners that wanted a Toyota. I heard said that a Jeep and a 4Runner got together and had a baby, the Bronco.

[@bobquattrini1787]

Toyota and Ford both have that Weak IFS... Definitely Not A Jeep!!

[@hotrod7603]

@@bobquattrini1787 weak ifs and Bronco ? Lol there are ore broken solid axle in Jeep than bronco, a jeep can't compete with Bronco sorry

[@Bob-Campbell]

@@bobquattrini1787 I’ve had my 4Runner for years and wheeled the hell out to of it. I’ve ratchet strapped plenty of wrangler axles but never my4runner….

[@PeteHemdem]

The Bronco will never hold up over time. I'll stick with my FJ, thank you.

[@calevel]

One good thing about the returning of the Ford Bronco is that it will keep the rest of the class more competitive and that will result in better vehicles for the consumers in general. If they are doing a raptors version on the Bronco then they should go to a solid front axle on the regular Bronco and leave the raptor with independent front suspension.

[@Eveloffroad]

The hood latch deals are actually in line with I believe it is the inside of your tires so you can use it like a sight to line up on obstacles.

[@MaxisGamez]

True that!

[@timbrown7980]

Nope, they’re for attaching limb risers.

[@nm-qt2hb]

@@timbrown7980 They are for both.

[@Eveloffroad]

@@timbrown7980 that is a by product. If you look them up, they are called Bronco Trail Sights.

[@timbrown7980]

@@Eveloffroad cool! Thanks for the added info 👍🏻

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

One thing I love about my jeep, it's Raw, if I turn the lockers on and put it in 4Lo it will stay there, it makes no apologies for being the way it is. Yea off road it feels like a Tractor, but that's what I love about it. I feel like the bronco is made mainly to be a mall crawler, sure it has tricks but I don't feel like it will hold up and stand the test of time like jeep has off road.

[@62chad76]

Hell yea!!! Love to see the non bias. Room for everyone. The bronco and the jeep are both awesome.

[@TrailRecon]

*** I paid MSRP for this Bronco and I am not sponsored by Ford or Jeep!***

[@gregp4716]

We need to get you behind the wheel of some of Lexus's GXs! ;)

[@TrailRecon]

I'd love to take one out on a trip!

[@gregp4716]

@@TrailRecon I'll trade you a trip in my gx for some of Marco's tacos! ;) Love your channel and all the content you're putting out there. I'm in North county SD and just getting into offroading / overlanding, but I love the time spent with my son out there seeing parts of the country that we never knew about... Thank you!

[@alexmills1329]

Glad you got one for MSRP and not gouged with some 10k or more dealer finder fee that Ford dealers seem to love, it turned me away from a sweet focus RS 4-5 years back

[@schweglerd]

I love the look of the soft top. As far as for Jeeps, the soft top for me is a must, yes it’s a bit loud at speed but the option to just flip it back on nice days is everything

[@joelgabaldon7005]

I grew up in the 90’s wheeling in a full size bronco with my dad so it’ll hold a place it my heart however I myself am a wrangler guy. 😊 great video as always Brad and fam!

[@RECONx_jlu]

Awesome review! Thank you for doing this. A lot of Jeep Owners like myself are skeptical until we see a trusted reviewer like yourself doing videos like this.

[@DanBCooper]

Excellent video Brad ( as usual ). Echoing many other comments, but this is the only honest review on the new Bronco I have seen so far on YT. It's not for me, but that's ok, and it's a very cool vehicle.

[@timhuckabay]

I enjoyed your review, thank you I don’t think it was totally unbiased (and that’s ok), when you only ask how it’s worse than the Jeep, but don’t ask how it’s better than the Jeep. I’ve owned a Rubicon for 7 years and love what it can do off-road. I’ve done extensive wheeling in it (Moab , Rubicon, most of the honor badge trails in the west) and really enjoyed it. My Jeep spends at least 3-months a year in the shop, not for trail damage or abuse, but repeat issues that the dealership really should have been able to figure out. I recognize that most don’t have as many issues as I’ve had, so I’m not saying all Jeeps are bad, but mine is the least dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. My Badlands should be here in a few weeks.

[@mikes.8305]

I have a JLU 4xe with a 3.5” lift and 37s, and I love it, especially with gas prices right now. But, that bronco looks so smooth on the trail and that red looks amazing. I’m definitely jealous of that touch screen. The front trail cam on Jeep is not completely useless, but close.

[@RodGwinn]

Lite Bright just shared a good comparison of a Badlands 4cyl taking on a Level 8 trail, BroncBuster installed a fix to the steering and had no problems keeping up with the heavily modified wranglers. Will be excited to see what you do with the Bronco.

[@txredkim867]

I'm glad you're giving the Ford a chance. Looking forward to more Bronco videos, from a Jeep guy!

[@MichaelApodaca]

Great video and review! Looks like you guys had a blast out there! I'm always a bit weary of first-year models due to some of the kinks not being worked out as you guys found with the electronics and such. But this review definitely showcases the features of this vehicle very well as well as the benefits and shortcomings of the IFS design when compared with the solid axle Jeep. Looking forward to more reviews (and upgrades) with this new Bronco. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@Overlanding4Fun]

I think you gave a very honest review. I also just received a fully optioned Badlands Bronco, but I did not compromise on the hardtop and held the line. Thank you for the great content.

[@johnkopp5494]

Thanks for the review, this is the exact Bronco we have ordered, but in blue. What’s so cool is I don’t have to lift it or change the tires, the SAS package is perfect and has the factory engineering behind it. Glad to see your faces light up with big smiles, I will be there soon.

[@xj-n-4lo196]

Great video! Can’t wait to see what mods you have in store for the Bronco when the aftermarket support catches up! Hopefully you plan to put it through the paces on more challenging trails so we can really see what it is capable of! Really want to see the Bronco on the Poughkeepsie Gulch trail taking on The Wall!

[@clauderamey1293]

Brad - you have to check out one of the Bronco Off-Roadeo's. I went to the Moab location and it was an absolute BLAST. It's not just for beginners, they'll also show you everything the Bronco can do, and how to use all the features. Even for experienced wheelers, it was a fun time, highly recommended.

[@azjtube8086]

I would 100% agree...I did the Off Roadeo in Nevada...it was awesome...

[@rhinogiant]

I have a new bronco with the new redesigned hardtop. It’s still pretty loud in the interior at highway speeds (45+ mph). The b&o stereo on my wildtrak lux covers it up nicely but still. For overlanding from a so cal base, where freeway drives exceed 4 hours, I’d rather own a full size truck, Tacoma, or 4Runner. Like a wrangler, the new bronco isn’t much of a freeway cruiser. I’m putting my bronco for sale and using the profit to put towards a build similar to your power wagon and 4 wheel camper.

[@j.a.garcia868]

You know this is Jordan’s new vehicle. Now Jordan is going to be driving this more in the videos. ✌️😎 love that it’s part of the fleet to see comparisons.

[@EvanChasee]

Always appreciate how objective you keep things, even when you're voicing your point of view.

[@amolinari9]

The way you guys filmed this and the way you spoke about it it’s hard to deny the Ford bronco esp in this Sasquatch edition. I recently off-roaded in my hemi v8 2020 ram 1500 4x4 properly for the first time and even though it was effortless my biggest grunt with modern 4x4s is the sensors and alarms that can signal when putting a vehicle through terrain. When I waded thru a trail that had 20+” of water my truck did it with ease even though the base was muddy and I had stock tires, but the sensors went crazy. My 2006 Dodge Ram regular cab manual doesn’t have any sensors besides check engine light and ABS so when I do anything technical it doesn’t alarm and it makes me feel much more comfortable.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

We all know you love your Jeep! And it’s hard to ignore a shiny new piece of equipment with a lot of cool and unique features. Looking forward to seeing the Bronco content! Thanks for your initial impressions. Like everything else, with more experience your opinions will probably be different in a year from now.

[@nofi8440]

I’d love to see you build a full time overland vehicle on top of this Bronco. And yes, hope you change your mind and take it to the Rubicon Trail.

[@chrisran24]

Great video! As someone who is very excited to get a Bronco, your pros and cons were all very fair. I see the Bronco as sitting between a Jeep and a Raptor in terms of philosophy of use: Pretty dang good at speed and pretty dang good at Rock crawling, but maybe not quite as specialized at either. I also hope they do an update some software to make it less annoying, or at least make the option to change annoying things permanently. Can't wait to see more videos!

[@backcountryportal4774]

After less than 30 sec in the video I already knew I was going to love it... guess what? That's exactly what happened... thanks Brad!

[@jamesrcgarage6733]

Dont forget about the sway bar disconnect which you can do mid flex! Great video cant wait to see more on the bronco! Cheers from Wisconsin

[@cincicycles]

As someone I trust for knowledgeable content, I can’t wait to see what you bring us about the Bronco!

[@marcusbush336]

Got my Badlands Sasquatch delivery on Dec 7th in Cyber Orange, took it off road all day at an off road park in Kansas on Dec 11th. It's going to be my overlander. I ended the day feeling like this factory Badlands Sasquatch will do everything I would be comfortable doing off road anyway, and was extremely happy. I've been following your channel for a year now as I patiently awaited my Bronco, I hope to see you guys on one of your adventures one day! I did upgrade the tires immediately to some Nittos, as there are complaints about the factory ones throwing up rocks and causing chips all over the body. Also got different wheels with a slight negative offset to pull them out a bit. My experience with the one-pedal drive in mine was actually a little different, with solid braking. Merry Christmas!

[@Feel.The.Furs.Photography]

Nice to see an unbiased review from a Jeep guy. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@technicaldisasters]

I respect your reviews much more than most. Thanks for your honesty. They need to cut the nanny mode when you put the truck in the offroad modes.

[@nelslarson4856]

Keep the Bronco content coming please! I have a 2D BadSquatch on order with the low tech package. I ordered the low tech package specifically to avoid all the parking sensors and extra tech. Plus the huge screen is distracting, so smaller screen is fine in my book.

[@badboy12364]

I completely agree with you as I already have the Badlands 4D Sasquatch package for over a week ago and also with the low tech package and the Antimatter Blue-metallic paint on the Bronco. I had mine for over a week and I just love it. 😁

[@thetitaniumman00]

Jordan - "Yeah, so much fun. I love this thing" Brad - "uh-oh" That was hilarious!!! Great video guys!

[@JoeDirteOutside]

Great honest review, all I have been able to see lately was people drooling all over the Bronco and it seems like they are doing an ad for it or something. Love my 2 door JK but this looks like a contender for a family long range vehicle.

[@Overlander-vo8lo]

Good informative vid! I appreciate your honest opinions about whatever you may be trying out, in this case, the Bronco. Maybe you could hook the trailer up and trail with it to see how it does behind the Bronco. Merry Christmas!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! We'll be towing the X1 with the Bronco for sure. Merry Christmas!

[@misterrc51]

@@TrailRecon nice Bronco, still like your Jeep more, it’s Jeep thing,😂😂👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gearlist]

And in TrailRecon red! Great video Brad 🤙

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! 👍

[@xLopez210x]

i own a 92' YJ, Im a Jeep guy. I do think the Bronco is a capable vehicle 100% with some cool toys build in. I just feel like..... its too comfortable for trails. It's like "i like manual over automatic cuz i feel it more", or "I like engine over electric cuz I like the sound." A 10yr old can now go on the trails with this vehicle. I like to see more people out on the trails so Im not trying to bash the Bronco and others joining.... without sounding like a jerk and being blunt I still stand by the "built not bought" motto.

[@stanleyfurash7929]

I agree with you on a two door vs four door. I think the two door looks better than the four door

[@Brandon-lr1xm]

I appreciate this so much! You have helped add some motivation for me there, Master Chief! I am gearing up to live overseas for 18-months unaccompanied :( Being away from my family will be awful, but we plan to make up for lost time in our future Bronco! Please continue to add more videos of the Bronco so I will have plenty to look forward to after returning home. Thank you for all of your awesome videos!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and safe travels to you!

[@Brandon-lr1xm]

@@TrailRecon thank you, and happy holidays!

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Fantastic Brad, great addition to your growing...eh...fleet of awesomeness. We recently tested one, decided to take a shot at the new 4xe. Anyways, this will bring in our friends from the Ford side, looking forward to new and exciting content.

[@MikeKraft1975]

Congrats on the new bronco. Looks good. I think I would enjoy a solid front axle more than the independent. I’m a ford guy but for me, if I’m going to use the vehicle for off road use at all I’d rather have a jeep I think.

[@DirtHorse]

One thing I like about the Bronco is that you can use the GOAT modes or just manually use everything from normal mode. The lockers being instant, and the sway bar disconnect being usable under load are something I can see Jeep implementing on the next iteration of the Wrangler. Liked the content 👍I am sure you are still getting use to the Bronco and look forward to more videos soon!

[@IAm_RohitSharma]

The Thing I Like About You Most Sir, Thing You Like,You Owns.....No Rent,No Borrow.... whether it's Jeep Wrangler Diesel,Power Wagon,Four Wheel Camper, Patriot Campers X1 And Now Ford Bronco....👌👌

[@rickeco4tango33]

Totally awesome! Couldn’t agree more!! Buddy works @ a ford dealership and I got to play with one on the trials up in WA!! “Unnecessary awesomeness” is how we feel about it! 🤷‍♂️ Semper Fi!!!

[@hams47]

I haven't been getting your videos for a while until now, glad to see you're still making videos 👍

[@TrailRecon]

KZbin is funny like that sometimes, but glad you are back!

[@MichaelEldridge73]

Fantastic video, gentlemen. I'm looking forward to more Bronco content and seeing what accessories you add in the future.

[@burriinc9071]

I was surprised and happy to see you with a Bronco badlands. I'm on the fence as well. Two months ago got a Big Ben and last week got my Outerbanks with Sasquatch. I agree with you 100% I also have 5 Jeep JL 2 Soft top convertibles 2 Sahara 4xe 1 rubicon 4xe and Honestly can't say that I like the Bronco more than my Jeeps. Every single Jeep and Bronco offer something unique, Jeep feels much smaller and easy to drive especially on tight turns, less tech makes more enjoyable on the trails. Gas mileage is much better on the Jeep. Both my Bronco 2.3 and 2.7 horrible on gas. But of course we don't buy this for gas economy. BRONCO has the cool factor that is new and shiny and boostefull. Jeep is the classic that no matter what you can't duplicate. So, for my experience I am 51%Jeep Rubicon 49% Bronco with Sasquatch. That's how close the experience is with the two rivals. No better, Not worse, just different. By the way is this Anza, Borrego desert territory?

[@libertylessonsfx2020]

I feel like you're in an unstated competition with Lite-Brite to see who can buy the most new vehicles LOL.

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Just push the “OK” button on the steering wheel on the left when it asks if you want to stay in that mode. I like that it asks and its easy to use my thumb to hit ok or ignore it if I don’t care. The rain has subsided and I’m hoping to get my 2-door manual HARD TOP out there today before it rains again tomorrow 😅 so yes on a 2-door you would have gotten a hard top. This video was shot beautifully 👍🏽

[@netnegryy]

Thanks for taking the time and making all these great videos. I have learnt so much watching you! I think my dream car continues to be the Rubicon (don't own it, but some day i will ha !)

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks for watching!

[@supernova_akm72]

I have been watching your channel for about 3 or 4 years now and I'm very excited to get a bronco soon! It's my very first vehicle! It will be perfect for our needs. It will be my wife's daily driver so I'm happy that some of on road features like ifs are there but if it were just mine I wouldn't be happy about that.

[@malifestro3319]

I just picked up my 4xe Rubicon today. I had given a thought for the bronco but the shortcomings you pointed out and the long order to deliver times made it easier to just get a Wrangler.

[@notreallyme425]

Can’t wait to see more Bronco content! For everybody hating on the Bronco think it’s important to compare it to a stock Jeep. I think the solid front axle is better for rock crawling and the IFS is better for everyday highway. If most people are honest, that’s 99% (or more) of the driving they do.

[@azdarylbrown]

Speaking honestly for me, I’d respectfully disagree with the 99%. For many of us, our Jeeps are not daily drivers, instead purely for recreational off-road use. Sure we often highway drive to the trailhead, but I simply don’t have an expectation of superior road performance from my TJ as long as it takes care of me off-road. The Bronco is cool tho. Like others have alluded to, it’s kind of a transitional option, great for long overlanding excursions, but maybe not your first choice for more technical trails. Fills a gap between Brad’s Wrangler and his Camper pickup. Would also be a reasonable option if you rely on it exclusively for all your transportation needs like driving to work, long road trips and weekend wheeling, but then again, a new 4 Door Wrangler…At the end of the day, competition for Jeep doesn’t hurt.

[@notreallyme425]

@@azdarylbrown I’ll respectfully rephrase ;) “for those of us who can’t afford an extra vehicle for just off road use” which is a lot of us.

[@Earlywinters09]

Great review. Answered a lot of my questions about the Bronco. I'll be keeping my JK though 😉

[@91Bronco]

Gotta say man. This looks a whole lot better then the jeep and having that extra leg room inside is a must for long trips haha

[@tmmsplace]

Going from a ‘92 Explorer to a ‘97 Jeep XJ was eye opening. The XJ was way more tactile and felt quicker off the line. I can deduce from your video a solid front axle would’ve made the Explorer a much better vehicle for it’s weight and design. Though Ford had great success with the twin traction beam (TTB) front suspension.

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

Great stuff. As I've stated to many folks already, both the jeep and bronco have their place. Ford copied the JL layout to compete and so far they're doing a good job. but at the end of the day, we'll have our favorites and each will have their purpose. A jeep is a jeep and there is no other. It started out life in the WWII days as a solid axle do anything type vehicle and it maintains that careful balance today (although there's a large population of mall crawlers in the world). No matter which vehicle anyone chooses there's pro's and con's to each every day, every year, every decade, and every generation. As long as we team together to keep places open and accessible we'll all have a place to wheel what ever we choose.

[@richardwheeler3768]

The greatest thing I see about this is that the competition will bring out the best in each company/vehicle. We see the Bronco's first volley, and Jeep beginning to reply with the 392, but I look forward to the inprovements made year-to-year.

[@gemfaceter]

Congrats on the new Bronco great video . I don't care if you have a Jeep or a Bronco if you take them off road sooner or later something will break. Test drive both and choose what you like.

[@xspaddriver]

I have to agree about those ugly tiedown points on the fenders, fortunately, there are fixes for them. I can't remember where I saw the ad but you should be able to locate them easily enough. Cool video, thanks.

[@2011blueman]

I got my 4 door badlands with MIC hardtop roof a few weeks ago. So far I'm loving it. I'm taking it a few thousand miles during christmas, including off-roading, so I'll really be able to get a sense of the vehicle's capabilities.

[@GriffinConway]

So stoked you got a Bronco Brad! I have a Badlands Sasquatch just like your except in Carbonized gray. Excited to see your content on the channel.

[@timbrown7980]

I’m sure it’s already been said but those “hood latch” things are for attaching limb risers. Super smart idea!

[@GuyCruls]

this trail - what a gorgeous playground!!!

[@jeremy8715]

I’d like to see how it will last 5 - 10 years in Maine with only minimal car washes per month ( 1 or 2, November - April especially). Also with no added undercoating.

[@anthonyzhang4918]

It probably will rust out haha, just like every other vehicle. Michigan here, and nothing survives the salt without consistent care and good lanolin undercoating

[@kiphenrie2291]

Great review. I just got back from Moab doing 3 trails. It was awesome. Gotta have Sasquatch if you do any wheeling. I figured out the Hill Descent Assist and found it quite useful. I have a BaseSquatch 4 door and really have fallen in love w it. If the trail got nervy I just pushed the lockers and it got up everything (we had wet sandy trails). Thanks again for your thoughtful intelligent perspective.

[@FamilleJalbert]

Again a nice video 🤩 Cool to see the father and son chemestry 🥰

[@TheHarley883r]

One of the things for me on your channel is your mods and upgrades , now your comparing a stock bronco to a fully kitted out jeep , cant wait to see what you do with this to make it better and your own.. if you find the support from aftermarket manufactures guess that will come with time ... but i must say i love that the jepp it is like leggo where you have everything you need to build a dream truck, have to see weather you can do the same with the ford ..lets hope so ,not a big fan of where electronics is what's needed to make it move, where mechanics in my view outshines this for bush fixes and survivability when your out there in the wastelands and something goes wrong , not sure a zip tie and gaffer tape will do the trick on the bronco !!!

[@scottpenrod5386]

That's the best video I've seen on the Bronco so far.

[@superstition777]

This is terrific guys. Loved the video and the thoughtful comments. I also drive a decked out JK (on 35's tho) and have had a Bronco Badlands/SAS/Lux/2.7l reservation since day 4. Order has been in with the dealer since early this year, but I refuse to compromise on the soft top so I'm now in the 2022 production queue. Not sure when I'll get it but I'll be living vicariously through your channel for now. My biggest issue is to figure out how to get a winch on the Bronco while preserving the camera and front radar (ACC) functions. I'd love to see what you come up with there Brad. A few aftermarket options are just starting to come out - most sacrifice one or more sensors! My main use case for my JK is over landing to remote places on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon so I can hike off the rim. I beat the piss out of my JK off road, but I'm not really doing stuff (like Moab) where you're flexing the crap out of it. The JK will surely win a flex contest, but that's not why I bought the Bronco anyway. I'd be quite interested in what you do to the Bronco to make it more over landing friendly. Of course, I'm surely looking forward to the road manners of IFS on the long drives to the canyon. Any comparison between your JK and the Bronco on-road would be interesting too even though many folks watching your channel may not care about that. Honestly, I bought the Bronco hoping for better reliability and better on road manners than my JK. I know that off road the JK will win in the end, but I think the Bronco will go to 99% of the places I'd take my JK anyway. Biggest decision for me: keep the JK and the Bronco or sell one. That all depends on how the Bronco performs because the JK does a lot of things well.

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Super cool shots and location !Can wait for my 2 door manual and the crawler gear. Ordered in October ‘21so the waiting game begins.

[@notahacker2107]

Honestly, I’m very intrigued by the Broncos. I just picked up my rubicon about a month ago, and I love it. I don’t think I’d love the bronco as much, as there’s just way too many electronics for my liking.

[@scottks4829]

I agree -- One Pedal is not something I would use that much. It seems you have to push harder on the gas to get it going. I'm surprised you didn't mention Trail Control one bit. Trail Control is one of my favorite features. It's the same middle button, but setting your speed in half mph increments on the steering wheel. It's cruise control for trail crawling and quite amazing! I guess you need to leave stuff out for future videos . . . Anyway, great video. I hope to see a new adventure soon!

[@Cavecreekgoat]

Agree with ya here. During the Bronco Off-Rodeo in Moab, I was able to use Trail Control and absolutely loved it.

[@donward8915]

Great review! There are some things to like about the new Bronco, but a Jeep configured in a similar manner is some really tough competition. I'm thinking all those sensors are going to help tremendously at the mall.

[@dkucharek]

That's the thing though, the vast majority of the time, these vehicles aren't being driven off-road. The biggest weakness of the Wrangler IMO is its on-road abilities are pretty atrocious, and I think Ford was attempting to make a few compromises (such as IFS) to make the Bronco's on-road manners a bit more tolerable. What I'm curious about is, do these compromises lead to the Bronco being significantly worse off-road than the Wrangler?

[@---rg1gb]

As a two times wrangler owner I'd like to see Lots of Bronco content please!

[@sandmanpls]

Thanks! I have the same build in Iconic Silver. I’m looking forward to seeing more content.

[@johnkemple]

It may be that solid axle front driver people, drive differently. I noticed when I took my first trail with other rigs on one of the difficult parts of the (not a very difficult trail overall really) Cleghorn, in my 94 range rover classic. That the jeeps were using the travel of the suspension more than I would have expected. My tires were 245 75 16's. All the other rigs were at least 33's and had much more customized suspensions. I didn't have quite the suspension upgrades so I steered up the trail, working back and forth to keep all my tires on the ground I went up without spinning a tire. More simply put, I think if you have rigs that have huge suspension travel, that you approach trails in a more difficult way on purpose, more so if you have lockers. Since you know you have the suspension travel and the clearance you just go straight over obstacles, where people who don't have all the suspension mods, pick there way through the trail. Comparing the Jeeps to the Bronco is certainly natural. But I think they need to be compared as stock vehicles. By people who are not off road kings, used to vehicles with the best suspensions possible. I mean some of the rigs I have seen on your show, have so many custom suspension upgrades that if you get in a stock anything and say. Well I lifted my tire, not sure I like that. The new Defender lifts tires on every trail somewhere, but that is due to the new traction control thinking and rigid frames and independent suspensions. But I am sure anywhere the bronco goes The defender would be right there in the mirror behind it. Hell the moon Rover has Independent suspension, it gets along fine. Bronco is meant to be what both of you seemed to convey, it's meant to be fun. Seemed like you two were having fun. right? so you had a tire in the air, the best part was you really didn't notice that part until you saw it on video.. Great channel, Great host(s)..

[@gdwinco]

Towing is a huge limitation. It looks bigger than a wrangler but it tows ~ the same. Looking forward to seeing if jeep decides to update their ancient motor. Keeping an eye on the 2023 Ford Ranger.

[@wheelerk2012]

Great video. I've been following your channel for a couple of years now and when this video popped up, I was like Wow! I got my Antimatter Blue Badlands last month and loving it. Tell your son, that he doesn't have to use the GOAT modes, he can manually shift to 4hi and low. :-) Can't wait to see more Bronco content.

[@CACressida]

As an IFS Toyota wheeler, pack a few tie rods and a spare CV if you're going to do some hardcore trails. Thats the only weakness when pushing a locked IFS hard for a long time. It looks like the rear flex on ford's solid rear sucks compared to a stock Jeep or Toyota though.

[@beam3250]

I am absolutly with you. I like the proportions of the 2door more

[@edizydorek]

Great video thank you very much for sharing. Again thank you to be able to sit down with my wife and watch a great review and not a bunch of BS.

[@DM-tf6mk]

Great video Brad! I look forward to the Bronco videos!

[@herbiesnerd]

Congrats. I have a 1990 Wrangler YJ, but I miss my first 4x4 I ever owned, the 1970 Bronco. I have to get one of these!

[@OverlandArizona]

Surprised you did not do the Bronco Off Roadeo event, great introduction to the Bronco and the tech even for someone as knowledgeable as your family. Plus, it would make a great video. Excited for mine and looking forward to having a Jeep and Bronco in the driveway.

[@caseywagoner4804]

Glad to see you went for it! I picked mine up last week! Enjoy! It’s an awesome vehicle.

[@MrJgrub002]

Been waiting for your Bronco to come-in almost as much as mine haha!! Glad it's here! Tuned in for more Bronco content!

[@robsnizzle7]

I'm an old schooler, landcruiser (with a Chevy 283), old school 60's bronco or the Titan (in my opinion) the International SCOUT. I REALLY HOPE THIS THING HOLDS UP TO IT'S LINGUIGE, too many throw backs today aren't matching up.... twist and bend that thing Make her work for that 4 STAR RATING..... LOL👌 GOOD LOOKING VEHICLE no doubt.

[@mariodesmo]

I'd like to see how it does on two test trails; on the Mojave Rd zipping along and the Rubicon inching along. That should tell a lot. Nice looking rig. Congrats on getting one!

[@KingLuis1985]

The Bronco may have a few little issues compared to the jeep, but nothing aftermarket can’t fix or the refreshed model. It’s impressive the package you get as stock. But like every car, including the jeep, there are some areas for improvement. Stock for stock, I can’t see much of a difference.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

Idk if build quality is something that can be fixed with aftermarket. Everything looks good but let’s see about long term. I was comparing my neighbors bronco to my wrangler and there were some things reviews leave out. 1. The soft top just isn’t there in terms of quality. The Wrangler’s fabric is thicker and seems like its more supported underneath. I wonder how snow will wear on the Broncos soft top. I also don’t like the visibility. Ford could lower the belt line of it and it would help practicality for off road and as a daily driver.

[@KingLuis1985]

@@Michael-ur5qb time will tell. But the bronco soft top is meant to fold up at the back. Lots of guys haven’t had issues with snow already.

[@sethgrim]

Great video Brad. Would like see a breakdown of the trim level and options you chose.

[@daved6464]

Looking forward to more reviews. Im a jeep guy but only because I felt it was the only option.

[@SargeNurseOffRoading]

It just good to see a change from the ever over supply of wrangler content creater on KZbin

[@timkiely3240]

Hey Brad great review! I am curious if you had a chance to utilize all of the camera views that are available? Forward camera going over a blind climb? Or the side or over head camera views? Also I am sure you must have done it but I didn’t hear you mention or see you utilize the stay bar disconnect or trail turn assist. I would recommend taking advantage of the Bronco OffRoadeo to get familiarized with all of the features. My daughter and I went and attended at Moab. Something for even you Wylie off road veterans!😉 Love your videos and hopefully see you on the trails!

[@White_buffalo_4r]

I've heard that some use the hood tie points as a tire placement guides cause they run right in line with the tires to give you a good general idea from the drivers seat.

[@LOVE-62]

Congrats on the new addition to the family 👍🏻 looks awesome