FORD BRONCO vs JEEP WRANGLER - Can It Rock Crawl?!

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Our hemi-swapped Jeep Wrangler JLUR is challenged to a rock crawling competition by a new Ford Bronco! So we head to the trails for some off roading to answer the question everyone is talking about - Can an all new Ford Bronco keep up with a Jeep Wrangler in the rocks?
Hope you all enjoy the video - and be sure to stay tuned for the REMATCH!

[@robertlagunaseca9276]

Tyler gets an A for effort, good seeing someone pushing the limits of what the Bronco is capable of. Step Child is sweet though

[@logicgates7732]

Really cool to see a bronco and ifs setup out there. Pretty much any truck worth $100k with its parts is gonna be sweet and I think the step child is up in that range.

[@hogi99]

Sounds like a participation trophy 🏆.

[@woof3598]

just what I was thinking, blaze a trail, dont follow one

[@onedog9652]

Ford owners💀

[@trjnsd6874]

Great line from John Ford/John Wayne movie "Red River ": "Keep mouth shut, dust not get in." ! Seems like 40's without mod'ing steering was an expensive move, but its only money. Waiting to see your new Bronco doing these trails "stock", like StepChild three years ago. Saddle Up! LiteBriteNationBroncoBusting!

[@equipandexplore]

Fortune favors the bold. Mad props to you and your team for pushing the Bronco to its limits. Let’s Gooooo!

[@pennypackmtb2542]

I saw a bumper sticker in a video, on a JEEP at SEMA that read," Official Bronco recovery vehicle". I think I'll get one for my Jeep build. IFS has so many moving parts and geometry to contend with. I hope they figure it out. Your Step Child is a beast!

[@NemeanLion-]

Can’t we all just get along? Lol

[@pennypackmtb2542]

@@NemeanLion- The Ford started it. Funny thing. mostly Subaru owners start with me saying a Subaru is just as good as a jeep. For each their own. If you're happy with what you got then what's the problem? I think they know deep down inside what the issue is.

[@NemeanLion-]

@@pennypackmtb2542 Subaru owners are flat out delusional. Btw I do agree with you that Ford fans started this as soon as the Bronco was announced. No one even sat in the damn thing and they were bragging all over the internet. Some think it’s just harmless banter, until there’s a few beers involved. Lol

[@registrationhater]

Yeah, My Land Rover and Scout have Jeep recovery vehicle stickers on them lol

[@pennypackmtb2542]

@@registrationhater I love it!

[@MrBlacksharpie]

Man, that was maximum sass from Britney on this video. 🤣. That Bronco looked SO good for the first few minutes. I think the aftermarket will catch up in the next year or so and it won't be such a one-sided contest. That being said the stepchild is a freaking beast! Gotta love that V8 grunt.💪

[@brendankaye7983]

wait for wednesdays video, gave them a run for their money

[@cujo8762]

Hey guys, I really enjoyed seeing the Step Child out on the rocks! The last obstacle Kevin did was SICK!!! The back and forth banter in the beginning had me laughing my a$$ off. The Bronco did a good job of keeping up for a minute, nothing wrong with some competition. Lookin forward to the next vid.

[@brendankaye7983]

we’ll be back with no more issues! thanks for having us, we had an absolute blast💪🏻

[@NemeanLion-]

First year model is going to have some growing pains. Best of luck.

[@joelappin9735]

Sounds like you had wheeled it pretty hard the day before. Definitely would have put up a better fight with a fresh rack.

[@brendankaye7983]

@@joelappin9735 wait until the video drops wednesday🙂 much better performance

[@ekwebsta]

Can't wait to see what's to come on Wednesday. Also hello from Helotes, TX 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@brendankaye7983]

@@ekwebsta next vid should shut all the haters up🙂 i can’t wait to make a bowl of popcorn and read through comments

[@mach5k]

Britney is a great spotter, been fun to watch you guys experience and capabilities grow the last couple years

[@roderickhance2088]

The step child is just a beast! God I love that hemi. Looking forward to round 2 once he gets the rack sorted.

[@charlieglenn8081]

That front frame chop is INSANE!!!

[@LiteBrite]

More awesomeness coming soon on that!

[@bishop198666]

bronco: problems with steering while running 37s solution: put 40s on love it

[@fred993a]

Brittany - you predicted the Bronco would have issues within the independent front end!!!

[@advapp]

Nice job Kevin people just don't know how hard that is it looked insane in the video but it's even more insane when you're sitting in the vehicle even standing out there!

[@NemeanLion-]

Kevin handled that way too cool.

[@brada1997]

😲i didn't know y'all are getting a Bronco, too! In stock form and lightly modified firm, aside from that weak rack, the Bronco is dang impressive

[@dereke8398]

I hit the thumbs up instantly when I start your videos. Always great content and the Jeep looks awesome after the front end chop. Thanks for the uplifting and great content. Hope you’re well.

[@LiteBrite]

❤️😊🤙

[@koldark]

We need Morevaire vs Lite Brite. I'm guessing Lite Brite wins, but Matt would give you a run.

[@lesszabo5625]

It just shows there that in order to get great on road ride Ford went with IFS instead of a solid axel and it takes a lot more technical mods to get the Bronco close to offroad like a Jeep. Step child rules!

[@HateNolly92]

Loved this! Also, really loving the prototype of that front bumper! Looks like it makes it easier to clear obstacles at even more extreme angles!

[@donmcneal233]

Com'on kids! Next windy day, get your clear goggles out & a light scarf! Oh! And it's not just the Step-Child doin' that fine job; it's the driver wielding it. Yeah, I think Ford talks a good game but can't play with the big boys...., yet! Love you kids & be safe out there...

[@teckin139]

I look forward to the Lite Brite Bronco rock crawling, then we will know what it can do.

[@k5edd128]

Smiling! My grandson, 19 was sitting at his computer next to me and when he heard the Stepchild take off and that Hemi Roar he had to take a look with a big smile. He has watch me watching your videos since the stock days but there was something new in the sound that captured his attention. Think it was the video Breaking the Hummer and more off road 19 min in

[@trailrunnah8886]

I think that Bronco is really impressive, but obviously he found the limits to the stock(ish) setup. Would love to see him come back once he figures out the steering system, maybe he can find a more durable rack. For your Lite-Brite Bronco, I would love to see an Overland style build on 37s. Keep it simple, and maybe do some more collabs with DL Nate and Brad, for their trip style of wheeling.

[@LiteBrite]

Stay tuned for Wednesday’s video!

[@williamj.barnhartjr.3108]

My thing is why would they ever put anything but a solid axle on the Bronco know it's going up against Jeep and the off-road market I'd never buy anything but a solid front axle for anything heavy duty

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@williamj.barnhartjr.3108 probably cost. They don't have a solid axle vehicle in that size range, so they'd have to engineer it from scratch. And also, they probably looked at their intended market, and it was people not quite hardcore enough to want the solid front axle that the Wrangler has. (Look at how many people religiously love Toyotas, and they're all IFS in the US) For an IFS vehicle, the Bronco seems to work pretty well, although this guy figured out the weaknesses of the steering system for sure.

[@fxrsniper1]

@@trailrunnah8886 What about the Ford Explorer??? I mean we older jeepers use the Rear Ford 8.8 from the older explorers.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@fxrsniper1 they haven't made that model Explorer in like 20 years though, haha. I was referring to the front end rhough. Other than the super duty pickups, Ford doesn't make a solid front axle vehicle, so they'd have to start with something from scratch for the Bronco. Considering it's mostly based on the Ranger, it wouldn't make sense financially for them to do that.

[@2fatguysoffroad]

Great video!! Thanks for showing Tyler and his family a good time

[@thunderpz8088]

I’m glad he has a good shop to help him with this build

[@pcx4545]

Let's be realistic, i'm not a Jeep fan by any means but the new Bronco can't hold a candle against a JL Rubicon regarding axle twisting off roading, now if someboy develops a solid axle conversion kit for it and a coyote swap kit, that would be a totally different story

[@RickStefani]

Gotta admit that thing looks mean! I love the look of the jeep but the Bronco is not bad. Really surprised the CVs and D44 is good with 40" Stickeys. Running those tires and having lockers it should be unstoppable if it holds together. I would think even solid axle flex would be hard to overcome the advantage of Stickey vs DOT tires.

[@valleryminozevski979]

Great video guys .. can't wait for part 2!!!

[@eddias5641]

I feel like we’re getting early Christmas presents with these bonus videos so Thank You. Can’t wait to see what you do with your Bronco. You may not go in the same direction but I gotta admit, I thought that Bronco looked sweet. Just need the mods to catch up. Nobody wants a new vehicle that spends more time in the shop or garage than on the street.

[@robertmarez3195]

Wow...awesome content...bringing them both out to play.that wind was horrible ..... egarly awaiting your next video....Safe travels

[@davidwollpert5276]

Best opening yet!!! You two are too funny!!!

[@daveoffroad7396]

The Step Child is Awesome..!! And cheers to hitting 200 k subs in the new year..!!

[@dealy9268]

Was at Uwharrie this weekend. There was a good amount of Broncos out there. Many were towed out of the trails. I saw a couple of broken front axle shafts, one broken front drive shaft, one broken rear drive shaft, a broken tie rod and one that lost steering. Most likely the rack. This is the first year out so these things will improve. For now I am staying with my Jeep.

[@smoothimagedetailing7072]

Step Child sounds so awesome! Way bare the elements Brittany, thanks. Great vid and sweet line choice Kevin. 👊

[@ceecee2485]

Wow! Congrats on getting your Bronco to the dealership. Mine is waiting now over a week at the train-yard to get brought to my dealership. 15 miles was never so long! I'm hoping this week. Looking forward to seeing content with that truck.

[@ceecee2485]

Just as an update, I finally got mine on Wednesday (12/15)! Now I'm really jonesing for that content!

[@joebartlett3255]

Can’t wait to see what y’all do with your Bronco. Your talented team will make it awesome. May not crawl with the stepchild, but no doubt it will be great.

[@brendankaye7983]

check the newest video, it kept up a little too well

[@Rob_P80]

Anyone who off roads with step child is already a badass. The bronco R&D isnt quite there yet but I bet by next year those steering issues will be resolved with aftermarket parts. Great video!

[@popcorn_offical]

The challenge has been thrown out there. I'm gonna love watching the results!

[@kevindavies5136]

Still loving the content guys! And the bronco looks mean as hell!

[@jeffro8373]

It's so nice to see Tyler and Amy pushing it to the limits!!♥️♥️💯🤙

[@stormw777]

Kevin becoming the Yoda Master of Jeeps from years of practice. That's an awesome Bronco though.

[@Jeepsterrick0131]

What’s up y’all!! Awesome video!

[@jjansen987]

Love the video upload on a different day keep it up!

[@davidwollpert5276]

Great vid all the way through!!!

[@devincrosby1594]

That bronco has the trifecta of ghetto ways to fit big tires. Body lift, spacer lift, mad offset wheels.

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@jerrellesplain6010]

That was awesome. Thanks for the new content

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

This was so awesome! filming was imo one of the best ever! Hell Yeah! Thank you for honest real world information!

[@alraybaca6235]

Freaking love the sound of the stepchild

[@samwalker3441]

Your analysis of the Bronco toward the end is spot on.

[@Bkob1471]

Can’t wait till you guys get a call to go and rescue Matt! Step Child vs Morrvaire! I love this channel.

[@timackerman688]

Great video Brittany! Even with sand. Great competition as well! IFS is always weaker. I had a lifted IFS blazer and broke tons of stuff. I prefer straight axle now.

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

I love the way Kevin makes the jeep look like its tip toeing down the rocks.

[@quietpeen3357]

Love the OMG no effing way!!! 🤣

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome! The StepChild looks awesome with the new chopped front end look.

[@Homesandphasma]

Thank you for the hard work filming this that wind was gnarly

[@kimberlydodder8198]

I love the Bronco but in all honesty nobody can out do Kevin's driving. He's really impressive!!

[@Scoobienorth]

Fair comments though. Solid points People think you need all the heavy upgrades to wheel but you don’t. They are there for reliability and the speed at which you can do those obstacles

[@luke_atthat]

Great video. You are so funny to watch! Gorgeous climb at 13:00... impressive! You are right, for 95% of users, the Bronco is a dream car! Normal off road is easy for it. Just extreme off-road will pose a problem and force the owner to spend on mods.

[@Smhouts550]

Not going to lie. That set up is pretty bad ass. Nice start Tyler.

[@teckin139]

Like the Jersey Shore guys used to say, if you are going to challenge the Step-Child, "you better come correct"

[@LiteBrite]

👍

[@freeidaho-videos]

I notice the Bronco avoided the big rock that requires a lot of articulation. Factory IFS weakness is lack of articulation and steering boxes. Rock bouncers with IFS have done years of work to overcome these weaknesses, and they still are not the preferred front suspension.

[@andreipretorius92]

Great video. That bronco is nice but not for me, I’m a Jeeper all the way. Yes the stepchild is built but man is that a beast. You guys have a brilliant Jeep! That hemi sound is just so nice, nothing compares. Hopefully one day I can see the stepchild in person. Nothing can beat the stepchild besides maybe another wrangler 🤣🤣

[@mattbrew11]

“Jeep Eater” LMAO yeah right

[@dannywalker2462]

Great job on the front frame cut. Looks awesome. Like to see tighter approach with the cut.

[@nealbrogan2010]

How are you guys doing thank you for all the off-road videos you are the best I have ever seen doing off-road stuff thank you and God bless you

[@D3thM3tal]

Thank you for pushing the limits of the Bronco! I want to see more development with the steering racks, doesn't sound like the axles are a weak link, which is a great thing. I'm even concerned with 35's on a Badlands, it's going to need something... I've got a feeling my 74' would hang with Stepchild but I'm WAY too far away.

[@justinm.791]

Great to see the Bronco getting used! It'd be cool to watch him continue to work out the weak links.

[@isaiahburgess4533]

Glad to hear your Bronco is ready. My 2022 is ordered and at least another 4 months out.

[@niggabeata32]

Ordered a 2021 back in august. Still waiting and ended up getting a 2022 ordered.

[@daboenterprize8265]

Awesome seeing the new bronco Lite Brite for the the win 🏅 definitely clean the air filter!! You guys are awesome I would have done the same thing goofball 😂

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Very, very cool. The first obstacle is intense.

[@lonniet.2816]

LOVE ALL THAT YOU DO!! LOVE FROM AZ.

[@oneshotpete6.591]

Arizonan 🏜 Lite Brite fan 🤟

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Did you find out what had happened to the window vipers ? I'm also looking forward to the Bronco build, I would probably go for a baja romp 'n' fun truck, or perhaps a beach cruiser, where that IFS can do it's magic. 😀 Maybe some Bilstein shocks too.

[@LiteBrite]

Chris had the wipers. Lol

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

@@LiteBrite Oh good .. why had they been taken off in the first place ?

[@anthonyrock6841]

That engine growl is so sick!

[@thunderroad7289]

I love my jeep but I’m also a Ford guy so of course I bought a new Bronco. Don’t get the fighting . in a few years with aftermarket working with the Bronco it will be really good. Jeep has a lot of years of aftermarket already. Either way glad the Bronco came in it will make the jeep better with competition. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with your Bronco when you get it

[@tycraiglow3623]

"I can't hear you over the sound of 500 bald eagles in the backround" LOL!

[@jeffcombs8237]

Come on... That was David vs Goliath...lol Rock on Stepchild!

[@robrobinson6706]

My thoughts are on the Bronco, knowing the steering is is the weak point. With that much tire I would not air down that much. Ive wheeled Sand hollow. The traction is amazing and I've had the weight loaded onto the front where I could not turn my JKU on 37s. I actually went up from 14lbs to 18lbs so I could turn better. Im not sure where he was at for pressure but they were pretty squishy. And that spindle arm bolt needs to be in double shear.

[@awhiteguy24]

Gosh you must of worked so hard on making the sound quality sound good. Appreciate that.

[@King.Raptor]

Jeep still owns the off-road market but hopefully the two vehicles will let the consumers win in the end!

[@ekwebsta]

The Bronco is still to new to make statements like that. We are barely even seeing half the potential that bronco has. Comparing it to the step child which has almost $100K worth of work done to it. Tyler's bronco has some stuff done but still mainly stock.

[@King.Raptor]

@@ekwebsta that’s no doubt. For stock the bronco is pretty dang good. I’m tossing 37’s on mine soon. Can’t wait to keep building mine!

[@calebpeters6267]

@@King.Raptor you like yours??? I'm selling my wrangler to buy one! I hope I'm make the right decision??

[@beanfrankednow5391]

That chick can spot me no matter the terrain. Clear and precise instructions with well thought out lines, plus confidence that comes from 🤙

[@rodhester2166]

thanks for sharing.

[@JA-wb5my]

Maybe remove that jeep eater sticker now😂😂😂 sorry Ford.. you just can’t beat a solid axle on the trail 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@richsmith3120]

It's too bad about the Bronco but more R&D and better parts for it is needed then it will keep up! Happy Trails to both of you! Brittany you know sunglasses will keep the dirt out of your eyes. Lol

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

That was freaking nuts!

[@garygiant9202]

Can’t hear you over the sound of freedom LOL good one you look like an old man trying to see out of the windshield 🤣🤣

[@timjohnson3598]

Poor Bronco. I've done the Tie Rod Canyon trail in LV with my JK Sport 2 door on 35's with no mechanical issues. Just a minor skid plate ding. That's a lot of Bronco bolts to have replaced on a short trail.

[@ekwebsta]

35s... vs 40s.... Definitely not a good comparison. A lot more stress on the vehicle with 40s

[@mails5054]

@@ekwebsta stock bolts are run on jeeps no matter the tire size lol. Bolts dont affect rhe vehicle unless it cant handle shit. My jeep went 60mph into a tree and broke no bolts, the axle broke tho

[@putmeoutdoors]

Tyler is trail blazing a path for future Bronco owners looking to wheel it. kudos

[@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC]

Sounds like a road trip “. Looking forward to to round #2 :)

[@joshbuck5877]

That bronco looked amazing but the biggest issue is the steering rack. I'm exited tho my badlands 4door sasquatch lux oxford white Bronco is being built on 12-20_21 and I should have it mid January or end of so I'm frickin excited for this hell yaa

[@DenverHarris]

You guys are awesome. A great team.

[@mikeharlow2908]

Love the look of those Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X’s! Have to be the most wicked looking tire on the planet!!

[@MrThelmaGore]

I love the look of the Bronco, but give these after market guys some time and the broncos will be way better. Jeep builds their wranglers to be modified. I feel ford built the bronco to look amazing more than to perform like a crawler. Thanks for taking so much sand in the face for us. Great video and great driving. Huge fan of your channel.

[@FutureShawn0058]

Oh the after market is going to have a hay day with the Bronco.

[@fxrsniper1]

Built like a crawler?? It won't ever even perform like a jeep with IFS.

[@fxrsniper1]

@@FutureShawn0058 With IFS it won't really matter

[@FutureShawn0058]

@@fxrsniper1 I never said it was going to be an extreme rock crawler…..I have the 2.7 Badlands and I plan to use it Baja style when I go to Nevada to visit my dad. For what I use it for I love it but I’m pretty certain it’s missing a coyote…. As soon as I have enough money put aside that’s next on the agenda.

[@metalfruttolo9855]

fxrsniper1 some ultra4 cars are ifs and they crawl pretty good. It's not gonna ever be a solid axle, but with a long travel setup with robust steering and adequate shocks to control the travel it can be pretty capable. For being stock-ish this one already does more than I would expect 😂 I think the target with this was a very offroad capable suv, not a full-on rock crawler, and imo they got it 100%

[@6402457]

I seen that bronco on the northwest side of Vegas a couple months ago being pulled behind a dually and that thing was a head turner pretty sweet rig.

[@jeffreyhamilton920]

The frame chop is looking good on the stepchild

[@tntzimmerman9552]

The bronco is cool… the Jeep is still king for me. The simplicity and the solid axle are key.

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

One of the greatest videos

[@jake-mv5oi]

Interested to see how those CVs hold up to being romped on in the rocks. Suspect RCV will be working on something to beef them up some

[@JTTV72]

I would have to give the Bronco a fail. He bypassed the rock on the 2nd obstacle. I mean if he is trying to wheel head to head against a Wrangler, the Bronco should do the exact same line. Just my 2 cents.

[@TXswampdonkey]

The guy who runs 2 fat guys is know for building custom junk pieces and using other people's equipment and claiming it as his. That guy knew it wasn't going to last very long

[@TubeRLH]

That's easy for you to say with a jeep super upgraded on everything against a new first-year Bronco with a lift, and a beefed-up tierod. You must feel good.

[@JTTV72]

@@TubeRLH I think people are taking it the wrong way. I’m not saying the Bronco isn’t a capable rig but in its current form there are a lot of shortcomings to work out. The Bronco has proven it will be a contender. But up against the Step Child is a tall order. Hats off to them for putting out the challenge. Guys like that push the boundaries and discover rather quickly what are the failing points that Ford obviously missed only because Ford wouldn’t dream of doing what most off-roaders would do on any given weekend or during a “ hold my beer” moment. Yes I think when the aftermarket manufacturers catch up to what the Bronco owners are subjecting it to in an off-road environment , things will change very quickly. But there is a reason why you don’t see many IFS rigs that can hang with a solid axle rig (excluding ultra 4, Rock Racers etc.). I’m sure someone like Rock Krawler or EVO mfg. partnered with Dynatrac or Currie will make a SA conversion kit. Until then I don’t see the new Bronco being able to hang with even a slightly modified JK or JL Rubicon.

[@brada1997]

@@JTTV72stock they already keep up with stock and slightly modified Jeeps, at least in that many video comparos I've watched. The steering rack is THE weak link so far, but otherwise a solid spring 6 for a brand new truck

[@SixSixtiSix]

@Brad A Hmmm. Watch other videos about bending IFS shafts due to articulation during rock crawling. The expense involved in upgrading Range Rovers (AKA IFS SYSTEMS) is documented. Don't buy a Range Rover/IFS/ Ford Bronco. Good luck with the expense factor with the Bronco. Joe Q citizen will not be too hot on the expensive mods. Many are working on it (Thank God). Stick to Jeeps for the time being... To LiteBrite (Kevin/Brittany/Chris/Bec/Jelly) - I live for your enthusiasm, Frankenstein Modification Marvels, Drifting, and Off-road Adventures. I pray that we will meet some day. Amen.

[@jeepindave5464]

Off road world. Super duty dana 60 everything! Ford engineers... give it a ford ranger ifs...

[@FutureShawn0058]

After market needs to jump on the Bronco ASAP!

[@jaycrane761]

Just keep hearing how Broncos keep breaking every time I see one off-road. Not to sure i want one the more I hear it. I love my Jeep and it’s tried and true, not saying jeeps don’t break but not like Broncos do. Another good video guys!

[@dontdoittrustme767]

Even jeeps stock on 40s like this bronco not don't break as much (but they do)