Why I Hate My New Ford Bronco Badlands

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After some busy days at Easter Jeep Safari, ‪@Casey250‬ and I headed out into the backcountry in search of adventure.
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[@tahirusman5929]

It’s a pretty good vehicle man.Don’t expect a factory spec vehicle to do everything.Get bigger tyres to clear the terrain…

[@sixpest]

Bro right, Dude bought what is essentially the ultimate FJ Cruiser and complained about it not being able to articulate like a live axle jeep.

[@KeithStarr]

Looks like a fun trail man, great editing. Jeep on 37s: Check Rotopax: Check Factor55: Check 23Zero: Check Branches: Gotta turn back.

[@Casey250]

They went very far with that rig. When I rated the branches at a 9 out of 10 ona BC Bush scale, I recommended hanging back until I found out if it was worth it.

[@CallsignVega]

Ya no\t sure why people care about their paint so much on an off-road vehicle. My Power Wagon was pin-striped to hell, even had some dents from branches. On a rather new truck too. Big whoop.

[@jerrymcgeorge4117]

The brush along the river is brutal, mostly oak and it even scratched my side windows.

[@nicklanfear4303]

@@vitaminb4869 lol yup my bc xj looks like a rabid witch clawed it.

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Lots of things stop me, but scratches ain't one of them. But if you wheel out west in the US you're going to get scratches. Now I know why I see all these Tacomas with a thousand pounds of overland gear fly past me in the hammer lane with no scratches.

[@rugburnzz]

Shawn...buddy...Love your videos, but getting tired of people comparing a STOCK, OF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR Bronco to a HEAVILY MODIFIED Jeep. Goooshhhhh.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

It should have been lifted by now but my parts keep getting delayed, so not much I can do about that.

[@rangerrecon]

@@TheStoryTillNow Agreed - it will be interesting to see what you think once it's lifted. This is just the known pains of being an early adopter of a new platform that has to wait on 3rd manufacturers to catch up and, in this current age, you're also stuck with limited availability of what has been manufactured. Hell, I can't believe you even managed to get the Bronco itself.

[@MWILSON7]

I’d love to see Casey take a STOCK Wrangler on the same trail.

[@Casey250]

@@MWILSON7 what would that prove?

[@MWILSON7]

@@Casey250 that it would go thru the same trail easier. It would be interesting to see stock Wrangler and stock Bronco go on that same trail. Comparing stock to modified is kind of silly. Looks like an awesome trail and a great day.

[@bigslacker666]

Always good to see what the stock rig can do before you start modding!

[@forgedfromfreedom]

Remember when you lift that thing to also swap out the tie rods for something beefier. It will chew the weak ass Ford tie rods like they’re smarties. 😂👍 Awesome video.

[@bobquattrini1787]

Weak AF IFS

[@BrooklynNY1979]

@@bobquattrini1787 Do you have a Bronco?

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what a rad exploration trip Shawn. So glad you and Casey saw this through to the end.

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

I saw the title and now I’m confused. Why do you hate your Ford Bronco?

[@Haulass95gt]

Click bait title, he just hates that it's stock still.

[@captainamer71]

It’s clickbait he has started clickbaiting for views

[@DieselPete]

Can’t wait man. Just found your channel and can’t stop watching! Keep up the great content!!

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Shaun and Casey, thank you for sharing such stunning views from parts of Moab that most others never see! The drone footage of those canyons was spectacular! I'm glad you made it out and back even in your stock Bronco, Shaun. The journey to see such places is only worthwhile when everybody makes it back home afterwards. #safety2nd notwithstanding. LOL

[@SeanReyes]

I'm going to be that guy, that drone footage is illegal apparently, because Shafer road is within the bounds of Canyonlands National park, along with areas around the White Rim Trail. I've been cited for it, and my videos reported for it.

[@psyekl]

Too bad to hear about the fallout from the branches. I don't blame others for setting their priorities different, and more power to them! As for me: My jeep had less than 3000mi on the odometer when I took it through some backcountry for the first trip and gouged the heck out of it! It's still less than 20k, on the original tires and will probably need paint before too long if I keep using it like a Jeep!

[@cericj99]

That was amazing. I hope I get to view places & trails like that very soon, good job everybody on keeping the rubber side down.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks!

[@b0wen11]

@@TheStoryTillNow Title is click-bait, you don't hate the Bronco, you hate its clearance.. The jeeps didn't appear to have factory lift or tires.

[@brbadventurer]

11:36 What happened to the days when a 4x4 club would take a weekend and open up a trail by clearing brush? I open trails all the time and I am 61 years old. I just cleared some dead fall going into Badger Lake near Kamloops.

[@markc1016]

Still one of if not the best filmed and edited channels in the 4wheeling scene! New rig is good to see. I love the Gladiator. "Had" one myself. But I am looking forward to the Bronco evolution. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you I really appreciate that.

[@laddyaddy1963]

I drive a bronco but I really like those gladiators and other jeeps too. People have some insane setups. So many customizable options that each are different. Would be a blast off-roading with some experienced riders like you guys some time. Can’t test the bronco out in nature. Great content

[@georgianion7470]

From 1:40 to 3:30 is the best cinematic off road video I ve seen în my life , the music is sick too !!!! Best off road videos on KZbin!! Congrats !!

[@brucesinclair9628]

Shaun that was great, but the last few minutes with the drone footage and seeing the river with it's "overflow" by pass and the other side of the canyon as the river snakes around was amazing !!! Thanks for taking us there

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobnoblesjr.465]

Beautiful video. Can't wait to see what you might do in the way of a lift for your Bronco.

[@jefflenney9460]

Damn dude, I remember watching you a year or two ago when you had like 15k or 20k subs of something wondering 'WHY the hell doesn't this guy have a ton more subs' - glad to see your channel growing! Def one of the top best-edited jeep/offroad channels out there, if not on all of youtube. Superb, keep it up!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks Jeff!

[@gmegbert]

I think I'd park my new 4WD Ranger Lariat (pop-camper in the bed) at the trail head and enjoy riding my mountain bike down the trail and back! Although so far I've taken my rig some very cool places. The rear locker has helped!

[@jj-eo7bj]

Starting to see more of the full size Broncos looks to be very popular get past the chip shortage expect to see the roads flooded with them, great looking car

[@jordannorton6545]

Ran this trail on my f800gs. Definitely had some tricky spots trying to man handling a 500lb moto through. Great video!

[@EpicConspiracy]

Insane what a stock bronco can do

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

Beautiful country i was just there in June 2022. From the 7th through the 24th.. had a freaking blast can't wait to go back.. definitely did not go on this trail though wish I would of known about it...

[@J2DXPLR]

Thank you for sharing this Shaun! We are headed back to Moab in a couple of weeks and will probably check this trail out. We would have ridden to the end of the trail with you! 😄

[@mikerobbins5049]

Moab is such a cool place. Been a few years since we were last there. Hope to be able to return this fall. We are never disappointed in the scenery, even if we run a trail we have run before. We got some pretty good pin-striping on our old JK one year when the trail suddenly closed in very tight...

[@onasledoverland]

Shawn.... boy, do I agree with you about just getting out there exploring vs being in a large guided group. You didn't look happy there. Haa. That opening shelf road was maybe the scariest I've seen. Holy moly! Good to see you guys enjoying the states.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

This place was pretty awesome. Definitely one of the coolest shelf roads I’ve found.

[@MN_XJ_Mike]

That one guy who didn’t want to touch the rusty dozer. Guessing he’s from the city😂

[@richd1108]

Great video! The music alone got my heart pumping for you!

[@Coordinator61]

I live in the Netherlands and very jealous now on you guys, amazing to be there.

[@jaycleoo]

I just discovered your channel and I love the way you portray your story.. very interesting and entertaining!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you!

[@emmawebb6955]

Great video , I'm not a mechanic or expertise in 4x4 off road driving...but I've looked at your camera angles when y'all go off into the wilderness & your GLADIATOR JEEP 🚙 HUALS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THAT TYPE OF DRIVING. Now your new Bronco it's beautiful but maybe more modifications need to be made to get up to your type of off roading. Like I said I'm just sharing my thoughts as always LOVE all your adventurous videos 📹 the fun y'all have & the beautiful scenery footages especially when y'all cook up that great delicious campsite meal cooking food 💯👍💯👍💯👍💯🤗

[@flipphonewizard5448]

The wife and i went down that trail about 10 yrs ago in our stock 02 grand cherokee. It looked the same and Yes we have a lot more Arizona pinstriping since.

[@j_mars_cars]

That shelf road had me feeling anxious sitting here watching! Woah! I wanna ride those trails far more than the slick rock stuff.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Agreed!

[@JwcubTHS]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventures! 😎

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

What a spectacular place. Thanks for sharing it

[@philipjohnson7906]

I have wheeled my stock JLU and know the pain of scraping. It sounds like you are ripping the bottom of the vehicle off. Scratches are just evidence you don't own a mall crawler. Great content, keep up the great work! Would love to wheel with you guys one day!

[@RevereOverland]

Those were some tight trails! I can't imagine taking the Tundra along the river ledge.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Yeah it got squishy in a few spots.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Excellent video as always. Loved getting off the beaten path in Moab. We were supposed to do Hey Joe but didn’t have time. The only thing this video needs is an epic Armorall Add. No seriously 😂

[@Vidishish]

A good title would Spectacular Scenery

[@MichaelRCarlson]

After all that, they were worried about scratches from branches? Hehe. Your editing is superb! Man, I hate those shelf roads. It's like my kryptonite. I can walk and climb high places, but put me in a rig and by brain goes sideways.

[@markusnay6255]

Love your videos man! You should totally take your bronco to Colorado! Colorado trails will really test its capabilities!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

I hope to get to Colorado someday

[@roamtim]

Good video of a fun adventure, thanks for sharing. Agreed, don't like the click bait title; the video and your reputation should stand on their own.

[@griff428]

Sorry I miss the lives just got out the military and been relaxing and trying to get back to norm much love always Shawn.

[@All_Things_Out_Doors]

Love these videos! Heading west in two months! Have you tried buffing out the scratches (I realize they may be trophies lol)? Was curious the difference. I was surprised how much buffs out with the paint protection on my Squatch.

[@sproesser1]

10:41 I scratched the heck out of the paint on my Fj over it's 200,000 mile life, and every single bit came out with a buff.

[@oconnormathew6949]

Can't wait to see how it does once lifted! For bone stock im still impressed 🤟 another great video shaun!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks man!

[@buddy8225]

Been to Utah, but didnt get to explore mich due Covid 19. But that canyon trip has some amazing views. 🐸

[@lunamaria1048]

That music was so powerful lol wow!... More of that great super hero music, that you always use... It starts off softly around 1:30, then around 2:20 it gets so powerful and becomes real super hero music, like right out of an epic movie!... You have come such a long way, and your videos are production studio level of quality!... Great work, excellent video (as usual), and cheers from Vancouver!

[@mybusiness6125]

As soon as I see the Bronco is stuck I think "what kind of Jeep are they going to use to pull that out." LOL

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Faaaaaaan booooooooy

[@reggiea2515]

Nice! “Hey Joe Canyon” is great spot! Beautiful.

[@sorenmelchior]

Should get you two (you and Casey) up here to Alaska so we can show your our forms of pin-striping I totally agree with you that exploring trails out in the country in small groups is the most enjoyable. Big long lines of vehicles just get tedious really quick.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Hoping to get up there

[@frost381]

Ok seriously. Every bloody time I watch one of your videos I am absolutely blown away by the quality and production value just absolutely amazing! Seriously some RedBull Art Of Flight type shit!

[@scottj.7105]

Awesome trails and views of those canyons! I cant believe how scratched up the Bronco got. When will you be bringing your Gladiator back? 👍

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Working on the gladiator this weekend.

[@bcsundberg2]

We call those " Cowboy pinstripes " around here. Great video!

[@CarswithNash]

Definitely a little out classed by the other rigs you were with, but they are still a very capable vehicle and very sturdy looking frame.

[@DannyRc]

Wow such a great trip you must missed your GT lol just kidding. Love that Bronco and can't wait to see what modifications you will do to this Beast in Future 🖐

[@mdocod]

factory skids on SUV's almost always leave gaping holes between cross members, leaving the cross members to act like anchors on these sorts of obstacles. More clearance would help, but so would a better skid plate design. I bolted 1/4" plate to the bottom of my H3. Picks up from behind the factory front skids and goes all the way back to the rear-most cross member before the rear driveshaft dips down and it transitions to the gas tank skid. No more big holes between cross members to get anchored on. Where it used to hang up on obstacles like this, it will usually drag itself through now.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

There's a company that makes skid plates that have like a cutting board type material on them so that they actually slide, I think that's a really cool idea, I gotta look into those.

[@BuckingBronco]

Amazing video! Great views. Those vehicles are true mountain goats!

[@officialWWM]

The red wheels on that Jeep look sick!

[@ickess]

Really enjoy the videos. Got my kids watching them now too. Appreciated the behinds the scenes video that shows all the hard work you put in and we take for granted as viewers. You’re “working” the dream. It’s something you love but it is work to put together and put out. I really hope to be able to do that stuff one day.

[@capt.stubing5604]

That is what Moab/South Utah is about. Another great video.

[@canadian4wd654]

Awesome video man !! Cool to see a different side of Moab 👌

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you!

[@JoeJ-8282]

Wow, this IS an epic beauty trail! It almost looks like it could be the beginning of the Grand Canyon down in Arizona... I wonder if it is, and if the river flowing in it also flows into the actual Grand Canyon... Where exactly is this trail and canyon, and what is it called? If I ever get a true off-road capable rig within my lifetime then I would love to explore this very same area myself!

[@seandonaghy9224]

Really nice scenery Great adventure but don't bring a new toy to an old party The other kids don't care that your toy is nice and shiny there's are already scratched up Sometimes fitting in means squeezing your way through the crowd thanks for sharing what a bronco can do off the showroom

[@danielkattantorres]

Holy moly,!!! So beautiful!! Crazy!!! Omg!! Goosebumps!!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vincentsawchuk3456]

Great video! Is that a skid plate on the rear control arm at 9:24 in the video?? If so do you have a link to it?

[@JTRSpartacus]

Cool vid. Not seeing the hate for the Bronco - it did pretty well for stock. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@zaphods2ndhead193]

Makes me glad I got the 2dr Bronco. Still, I can't wait for more aftermarket suspension upgrade options.

[@MuddyRuttzz]

I own a Wrangler and Gladiator Diesels. Saw a 2 door Bronco kicking but at Hollister hills in California.

[@SPxDaxBoSS]

Definitely a "safety second" trail 😎👌🏾

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

What size tires are you running? That's cool trail beautiful scenery.

[@paulfindude8743]

Best off roading channel on earth. The hell with just KZbin, on earth. Great stuff Sean.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Appreciate that

[@paulfindude8743]

@@AtlasLathe I’ll check it out.

[@winkingjudge]

Happy Monday bro! Epic video as always.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks Dean!

[@shaneryan3427]

Great drone shots!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cuzoned]

WOW. Looks like you're going on a ride through a canyon on Mars. Epic video

[@mmats2001]

Love the video, what is the name of this trail in Moab, I would like to go on this trail.

[@lorikey6713]

So has anyone else see the face with sun glasses on the side of the cliff, or am I losing it again? At 1:56

[@jameshuggins4300]

I got nothing against built rigs but I've learned that lift and bigger tires just gets stuck farther away from help. I'm good with mostly stock.

[@jameshuggins4300]

@@vitaminb4869 I suppose that's one way to do it.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

@@vitaminb4869 Didn't you just get checked for your negativity a few comments back?? Still haven't learned your lesson I see... if James doesn't want to risk his rig, he doesn't have too. If he wants to stay home and not adventure, guess what, he doesn't have too. The beauty of buying something with your own money means ITS YOURS and you can do whatever the hell you want with it.

[@Internationlriders]

First two necessities on the Bronco if you do any wheeling, lift and steering fixes.

[@tomdeskins3544]

Just subscribed to your channel. Best videography I have seen. Did any of the Jeeps have 37's or were they all taller than 37 ?

[@TheStoryTillNow]

All 37s except the bronco. Thanks!

[@donlum9128]

Have taken my power boat from Green River past The Confluence turned around at entrance to Desolation Canyon. I call it jeeping on water. Did over 200 river miles awesome country in 3 days. Wild West area.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Wow that sounds super fun

[@donlum9128]

@@TheStoryTillNow Wild Wild West.

[@BuzzPark1]

Why on earth are they wheelin’ without a single set of traction boards?? :-) incredible scenery, great video. Pretty impressive that a stock Bronco was able to keep up with all the lifted jeeps. Yeah, a small lift and some 37‘s might be in order lol

[@TheStoryTillNow]

My thoughts exactly

[@GetBusyLivin]

12:45 is the most epic thing ever

[@PhatboyHD88]

Great video 👍

[@JBaileyRE]

"glad you aren't in a Hummer" lol.. My H3 would have been fine, Thanks....😁😁. Love the Vid...

[@Docstantinople]

I wish I lived out west just so I could do trails like this. We don’t have any landscape like this in Georgia.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

SERIOUSLY!!! I'm up here in Massachusetts and we don't have squat for trails! Closest thing for both of us would probably be the Smokey's in Tennessee

[@explore_off_road]

Amazing how many folks get turned around by tight trails. I love it when that happens. Little bit of "BC Pinstriping" is a good thing!

[@erichughes9098]

Thank you for the amazing video 😎👍

[@D3thM3tal]

Thank you for showing us some rarely seen trail in Moab. I don't think you need the clickbait tile and the overdramatic music for getting ever so slightly high centered. A little momentum would have you sliding right over that stuff - at least the camera makes it look that way.

[@georkE30]

AMAZING CINEMATICS !!!

[@TJ-po9ol]

I love the shock mount bolts under the arm, just begging to be sheared off on the trail

[@g-unit2069]

How did the paint protector hold up on the tree pin striping? Epic video 🤙

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Very good!

[@choatelodge]

Nice footage. Spring Creek Canyon, Hey Joe mine, Been there a few times, from BC as well. Follow the canyon away from the Green River site where the dozer is, and there's excavations and more old mine machinery. That dozer is an Allis Chalmers HD14. I like to think it was used to make that butt clenching hairy road down and then, having worn completely out in the effort, that's where it died.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Cool info! Thanks for sharing and for watching. 😃

[@OTAOverlanding]

Awesome videography !!!!

[@derek6947]

We drove Hey Joe Canyon in the early 90s in a 1986 Toyota Pickup and a 1992 Nissan Hardbody. Loads of fun but my father damaged his Nissan in one of the tight spots near the Green River.

[@MattWells]

Yea, I didn't get it either until I realized the baiting. You've got a significantly longer wheelbase, switch out for the 2 door and hit the same trail heh. Really beautiful video's

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Broncos are taking well over a year just to get built, let alone shipped and your simple suggestion is to just " switch it out" really??...

[@TheDon8771]

Dumb question… how do you like the tires on the bronco? I actually bought them for my jk because the tire tread. Just something about them. I love the tires, they are grippy and not seen on a jk yet. But they are still new to me. Will the sidewall last is my main concern. I daily drive mine and wheel when I can.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

They’ve been pretty great

[@jeffreybetts8014]

Another epic video, thanks

[@randyfrancis5424]

Great video Shaun.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

I’m Shaun not Casey

[@Casey250]

Im Casey.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Awesome trail...

[@warrenibbotson3126]

This is one amazing video!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you so much!

[@MN_XJ_Mike]

And here I was expecting to see another broken tie rod video. Glad it wasn’t! Great video

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks!