Bronco Base VS Badlands Offroad Comparison!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

you can force some of that tire spin to the tire with grip by applying about 50% brake pedal while gassing it.

[@jackleechiii8408]

Very solid video that highlights the capability differences between the Base and the Badlands. This is a great, realistic video that shows people what a custom 4x4 Bronco can do compared with what a lot of people-who will never take their Bronco in the mud (intentionally)-will get for their money. Great job guys!

[@TheElwood359]

When using a soft shackle make sure you put the knot in the middle of the span and not at the connection points to save it from being pulled apart from the tie down or strap/ winch line.

[@IluvYahweh]

Can’t wait to see “my” lifted base model in action! Thank you

[@rooster9704]

Your frequent content and the free Bronco swag are the only things getting me through this wait for my Bronco. Excited to see what the Base can do with a lift and better wheels, but I love all the features that come with my Wildtrak Lux package

[@wildhorses4x4]

facts

[@lanaeh3685]

I got a wildtrak lux also! Here’s hoping ford gets it in gear soon

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. That base Bronco is really cool. You are the only ones that are testing out and showing the base model, that I am aware of. Keep up the great work! 😀👍

[@lucasblanchard47]

There’s a guy with a channel called “Budget Bronco” he has a 2 door base model that he’s slowly upgrading. Pretty neat stuff!

[@bierlichen1]

Yeah you should check out budget bronco. His bronco with the same tires as the badlands and a slight lift could've handled that course easily. And, it was much cheaper.

[@nokachi3339]

Rip the base model

[@hphillips7425]

I am looking forward to seeing the transformation of the base bronco. Go big or go home. Make it something TC Customs will be proud of

[@jeffk464]

I saw one with 33" tires no lift. It looked great and added maybe an inch of ground clearance and of course a lot more traction. The stance looked like an old land rover.

[@lucasblanchard47]

Honestly, I think the Black Diamond would be the perfect trim level for what I’d want to do. I just want a mid tier trail rig to take on mountain bike camping trips! And with the name Black Diamond (like the bike trail classification) it just makes perfect sense!

[@davidzavala337]

But most people think they must the the loaded one to be cool or people with deep pockets still end up changing everything. I agree, black diamond is a very sweet spot.

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@davidzavala337 oh I absolutely agree. Gotta be able to flex the higher tier emblem even if you only use the extra features one single time at the Bronco Off Roadeo ha!

[@Shawn-d5n]

I went with the black diamond and I couldn’t be happier. I do have plans to buy the front locking differential. Not that it needs it for most situations. I plan on doing some hardcore rock crawling. I think the black diamond is an excellent option and value for the money definitely

[@bobbyg2675]

@@Shawn-d5nmy brother also has the non sas back diamond. So far we have only driven it in heavy snow and rain and it has handled like a champ.

[@jaredourada]

I am a crane operator and use hard shackles every day. Backing off the pin in the shackle one turn isn't really the best way. What will happen is you will end up stretching the shackle "mouth" out every time you put a bit of side pull on it (which when off roading is every time). Eventually the pin won't go in all the way. Instead use some lube on the threads of the pin and tighten it finger tight. On the off chance it gets stuck, give it a tap with anything (another shackle is what I usually use because it's handy). Your shackles will last a lot longer.

[@shanemb3]

Good idea, but not supposed to put side load on shackles though.

[@jaredourada]

@@shanemb3 in a perfect world no. But in reality you almost never get a straight pull when doing a recovery.

[@VanillaGorilla502]

Thanks for the opportunity to win and the awesome coverage for the Bronco.

[@ronaldspins]

In my humble opinion the tires on the base model are fine BUT a set of slightly taller Toyo Open Country AT III and a leveling kit would work wonders , Tires are the first and most important thing to change if the rig comes with summer tires. And those AT III's would be the hot setup for a snow event. Thank You TC

[@resharddurdley6987]

Not with open differentials. You need at minimum some Eaton truetracs

[@davidzavala337]

Tires do make a big difference

[@CARvideoshareit]

Just changing out the tires for some appropriate off road tread as well as larger size would make a world of difference. - Both in terms of traction and ground clearance. Taking a vehicle off road with all season tires doesn’t really show it’s true capabilities.

[@resharddurdley6987]

@@CARvideoshareit Tires and lockers (or truetracs) will be a world of difference.

[@jeffreymurphy5313]

Thanks for showing the difference in these two models, very informative!

[@stevepotter98]

Thanks for the fun! That was a great video and test of the Base Model Bronco....man I wish I had one!

[@TugHillGuy]

Has Mitchell ever done a video where he's standing near a vehicle and has not happened to mention that he is 6'3" tall? 😀

[@marcjohnson8488]

I heard one comment on a video recently that was uploaded he failed to mention how tall he was, this could be a rumor though!

[@viczvapo]

@@marcjohnson8488 lol

[@rmccarrillo1759]

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

That's a giveaway that he's only 6'2"

[@getawaydreamer2724]

He might be tall but he is still a big wimpy church boy.

[@s197ftw3]

285/75/16 mud tires and a 2 inch spacer lift will do that base some justice. Honestly not surprised at how it did. In stock form base will do best in sand.

[@Madmaxxxx1984]

I love me some deep muddy mud holes...

[@nelsongrubb8620]

You don’t have to drive in the ruts. I would drive off to one side of the ruts with those tires. Looked fun tho👍

[@harrypennington1395]

Thank you for giving me the off-road mud review I've been wanting! All the other reviews are of rock crawling. I'm in the South I play in the mud. Thank you

[@JayGuz225]

Liking for the 6'3" again guys.

[@ruquik]

Shout out to who ever though to use E40-Choices clips..... They need a raise.

[@ericjohnson8686]

Yankum ropes made me think of Matt's Off-road Recovery channel. He would give his thumbs up I think

[@gwaddles]

I had a 2009 Hummer H3 Adventure model with front and rear lockers on K02s. It was unstoppable

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Pretty legit test. I look forward to what a simple lift and much more appropriate size and style tires and wheels can do to help. Yes lockers can work magic, but the base doesn't come with those so one has to work with what they got and improve in other areas that they can.

[@markyarte]

I couldn't find a way to send Town and Country a direct message... Mitchell, I just wanted to let you know, you sold me hook line and sinker. Went to my local Ford dealer where they didn't really have in stock what I made the appt. for. However I did test drive the demo and fell in love. But, turns out the cost to order is now 5K over the msrp and has driven me right out of the market. My budget was $38k with soft or removeable top, can't happen now. Your love for the product really shows. I know you can't do a thing for me... from here on out, Bronco is going to be for a wealthier person than me. Really enjoy your show!

[@kasharabon-green4768]

I just took my Bronco 4 door Badlands offroad in the mud five days ago. The alternator is towards the bottom of the engine.Guess what? 24 hours later I lost all power to the vehicle. I was stranded.My hazards wouldn't even work- and I was on a dark road at night. It got mud in it and needs to be replaced. Its 1 month old. My markup was $8995 over. I paid it. You cannot take your bronco in the mud even though it has a mud setting for one of the GOAT modes. Oh and it's not covered under the factory warranty because I should have know not to drive through mud. It's so far costing me $1100.00 and that's after they gave me a break on the labor because they told me they cleaned the alternator and it was fine, then sent me on my way. A mile down the road the Check charging system light came on. Took it back and they ordered the alternator which is backlogged 5 days. FUN TIMES.

[@morningdrums]

That badlands bronco looks like a good option for me

[@sobrien9098]

Without further a do, I am 6'3" . Great videos keep em coming and thanks !!!

[@wguyhawkins]

This is a great video presentation!!! Informative AND entertaining. WELL done!!!

[@katelynpaigemusic]

“Let’s get this thing stuck” hahaha I love it. I am loookin into getting a bronco!!! I would love one. Thanks for this video!!

[@kohsman313]

What a cool comparison, nobody else has this kinda content. Nice job guys

[@jawall1068]

We need more of this kind of content, guys! Nice work.

[@morningdrums]

I had thought of getting the ford bronco badlands with a hard top and sasquatch package. Would like it as a daily driver but for hunting and campting. Would the bronco badlands be good for hunting?

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

Man, that base is so good looking. Love that all black look.

[@TCcustoms_]

It looks a lot different now with the lift, wheels, and tires! Video coming soon on the new look 🤤

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

@@TCcustoms_ no way! I was not expecting that so soon. Can't wait to see!

[@metal_horses568]

Will be interested to see the next video with lift and tires but still open difs

[@oocombz]

Actually for having street tires on the base model I think it did pretty okay. Just put in my order for one today. Got the base model with the Sasquatch package super stoked about it. Definitely need the lockers. Lol

[@grittdog]

Order bank was open?? Ive been told it has been closed for awhile. im waitibg ti hear for the dealership its open again

[@oocombz]

@@grittdog Yeah I had to drive about an hour from my house to another dealership but yeah it was.

[@JakePalmer13]

It sucks that 6 months later people still haven't subscribed to the channel..

[@DrXtoph]

Just put on an order for my Everglades Bronco - wish it wouldn't take so long, but really want the factory lockers and snorkel.

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

This video makes want to move to Alabama and work for Mitchell!! Also, props to C-LOVE for the sick whip.

[@JustinG9698]

Awesome video! I’m curious though. When I was a kid my dad had a Honda four wheeler that was 4 wheel drive but didn’t have lockers. We figured out that when you were in a sticky situation riding the brakes help disperse the power a little to all tires. I wonder if the same thing would happen with the base bronco when it was off camber?

[@jeffersoncheney]

That looks like lots of fun. I had a 74 bronco I put in places it had no business in. Had a 3.5" lift and 35" procomp XTerrain tires. That thing would go just about anywhere I pointed it. Would be interesting to see how far you can push the new Bronco.

[@SpaceTravel1776]

Base Bronco fails every test. Town & Country: I was really impressed by the Base Bronco. Great video guys!

[@Juliussmoothie]

The Base model seems like the Grocery getter version.

[@jesuslozano5468]

I’m getting my bronco next week I can sleep thinking what I’m going to do with it

[@toddwerther188]

The Bronco failed zero, he can't drive. Doesn't know where the ruts are, literally stops at the most difficult parts, his 9th time would be an experienced persons first

[@justinanderson181]

@@toddwerther188 exactly. Can’t really be mad though they did say in the video that they were inexperienced.

[@Kodazot]

Put proper tires base bronco then different story

[@jlsgarage872]

I want to get a 2 dr base bronco in the future with a 7 spd to DD, I love the look with the steelies.

[@EngineAdventures]

I'm really surprised how poorly the brake based traction control system works. Jeep, Toyota, Land Rover, Nissan, etc. all have more aggressive systems to transfer power to the wheels with traction.

[@jeffforbes70]

goes over any terrain. kind of hype.

[@mikem7618]

Honestly

[@starboy71]

I love the look of the Base after that run! Gritty!

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Love this Bronco content. Great work Mitch and Cole

[@RedDragonProtection]

This is an awesome video. Thank you for showing us what my base is capable of if I never get around to the 35'$

[@MUY-BN]

Nice video fellas! Base clearly needs a little help with clearance. No big deal, that's the fun part of customizing your rig. The mud hole wasn't a fair fight for the base model. A better driver would have been able to negotiate the deep rut section. C-Love figured that out on his way down. Straddle that rut, don't drive in it. Look forward to the next video

[@raptorsofinsta]

My Bronco gets here next week so I’ve been watching all your Bronco content. Loving it! New subscriber. 🤘🏼

[@saltlakesuperman]

Lovely Emily! Big Channel Upgrade! 😁

[@chrisarnold175]

Anyway to see the black diamond in action with the Electrical 4x4 autoswitch? It's the package I'm leaning towards and wpuld like to see how it handles trails like these

[@davidzavala337]

FINALLY a base comparison. I feel base should always be tested so people can now whats the bare minimum it can do. To bad journalists always get the loaded bling bling models. The base model is meant to be modified and first thing are the tires which make a world of a difference and at least at 33" but 35 are the sweet spot. Do a mild lift at 3 inch and a rear locker is a must. I really liking the black diamond since I believe that always buy a vehicle and add, not replace items. The black diamond has cool wheels and those 33 mud terrain are perfect for 3 years until they wear out and then you move to 35s and keep the wheels. The bumpers are steel so they will stay. It has a rear locker and those seats are nice.

[@jessehale8451]

Awesome video lift and 35,s gonna really help the base model out

[@jonathanriddle1402]

Love the videos! Can’t believe that one of my friends (Emily) is making it in the videos! Go Tigers!

[@eddiesbizz]

Thanks for sharing these videos, they are very helpful with choice purchasing.

[@Andi_Doci]

@9:16, would it not be a lot cheaper to just fill that hole and level the ground with a shovel or debris, (Rocks, Sticks, or Simply Compacted Dirt?)

[@Andi_Doci]

Owe, you see value? Hike the price now on the base Bronco! Nice, that's what I want, base Bronco minus infotainment, replaced with CB radio.

[@macdeedrum4659]

Nice comparison guys

[@cameronwirth8751]

Check out Matt’s off road recovery. He only uses yankum ropes and he recovers vehicles 3x the size of his jeep and corvair wagon

[@TCcustoms_]

yep! he’s one of the people who got me on them!

[@ibraheemalexander4498]

Great video!! Looking forward to more crazy video like that 👏🏽

[@DM-tf6mk]

Very cool video!! Your Bronco looks awesome! Love it!

[@OMG_No_Way]

I love the front bumper & winch on your baby Mitchell. But after driving off-road in a Badlands the other day at a Ford event. I couldn’t imagine blocking that much of front camera though. While on the trails, I found myself driving off the screen so much. It was easily one of my favorite things. So glad we have that option on ours. My Onyx Black, Badlands SAS 2.7 Lux, should be here in a month-my blend date was today! I’m definitely doing aftermarket bumpers. But there’s no way in the world I’m blocking that camera as much as you have. Even if the front end on yours looks freaking awesome! I know something will come out that doesn’t block the view and works with the ACC sensor. And if a winch is part of the bumper I like, great. But I know I’ll never use the winch. There’s just no way I’ll be taking her that serious off-road that I’d need one. But they look so awesome…. like yours. 😉 Keep the videos coming. ;)

[@panzer948]

I agree Matt, I want to find a bumper combination that works with that front camera. Who knows, maybe aftermarket will come with a camera move module... BTW, our Broncos will be the same age. My Badlands was built this week too! Predicts a Nov 1 arrival date!

[@OMG_No_Way]

@@panzer948 Awesome. We’re in Phoenix. So it’s going on a train to get here. That’s why I said a month. Still hoping it gets here before Thanksgiving. We have a road trip planned to CA and want to take it. Also. Warn had the best looking bumper IMO. But doesn’t work with Lux.

[@jipidydoo]

Hey I got a base model on order and I’d def be interested in buying your modular front bumper

[@dont_panic____4959]

Would you be able to make a video about ford bronco co-pilot 360 and how the bronco trail maps works on the sync 4 system. What model or package that’s comes with

[@kevinhoffpauir1109]

Great video guys. Can't for the base model getting upgrades.

[@EvilSlayer398]

Surprised you guys haven't reached 300k yet!

[@kenmiller5954]

what about the 2 door base with manual transmision just lockers and tires what i want .. a mod with no back seat turn lower back seat space to extra under floor storage

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Nice vid guys. Keep them coming for us waiters. New order guide coming out this month, so hopefully Ford can build a production schedule and let us know when to expect our vehicles.

[@dillonwashburn8738]

Just a short drive for me from Blountsville my home town

[@michaelmilot9415]

Would like to know how easy is it to recalibrate the speedometer when going to larger tires? Love your videos. Thanks.

[@calebstevens7487]

People keep forgetting the base exists solely for purist and custom builds. Great video!

[@TheCamaro5]

you kept talking about lockers and him needing to speed but everytime it was his ground clearance that was stopping him both on the hill and in the mud.

[@joebartell3656]

If they put a leveling kit and nitto ridge grapplers on that base bronco it would be wayyyy better off road. Then really the only difference for offroad capabilities compared to a higher package bronco would be diff lock and sway bar discount. And you can add your own locking diff anyways so the bronco base really is a steel of a deal

[@TugHillGuy]

Should you air down your tires on this type of terrain? I wonder if it is necessary and if it reduced the Base ground clearance a bit. I cringed when the Base was repeatedly "high centered" against the ground at speed! It was like it was bulldozing the ground with its front bash plate!

[@stevensieja9392]

Thanks for making this video. Looking forward to the follow up.

[@joeychitwood6004]

Sweet video brother!

[@thetarufelliproject9808]

Was just in one I liked it. the hood is longer then I thought it would be but still easy to drive

[@stevenmccort4712]

Mitch reminds us he's 6'3" at the 9:22 mark. You're welcome

[@socalrenegal9409]

Ha ha. That base had NO business in that mud with those tires. Great content Mitchell 👍🏽

[@OldBlue560]

If Ford factory guys/gals are watching, can we have a n/a motor? Also can get rid of the blue accents on the black diamond? Pretty please

[@Beastmann3d]

Got a 2dr Badlands scheduled for build in the end of Nov and I was wondering what mods you guys put on the Badlands in this video. I'm getting the Sasquatch package but looking for some upgrade suggestions.

[@COddietsch]

Excellent video. So you can take a basic Bronco, add a lift and some 35" and damn near go anywhere. Not bad. Impressed, I would go as far to say that if you would have put better tires on the base Bronco he would have maybe not been able to do the entire track, but better and for most drivers.... your other video already proves minus the crash bars, you can put bigger tires on it without going stupid.

[@2eladb]

For the base, although it has no lockers, it is suprising the traction control didnt work and sttoped the spining wheels.

[@johnsierocki72]

Great video I have a base model coming some day!

[@Lee62bt]

Mitchell, you mentioned your Bronco having not so great audio. Has Town and Country ever thought of selling customized audio components? Or is that a no no with Ford.

[@diesel6916]

Good way to break in a brand new vehicle, I'm sure it's in the Ford manual some were.

[@kenyongillespie8652]

Great video! The Badlands is a Great name for this vehicle because it’s Bad A--.

[@neffero.carmona5262]

Not for nothing but I think is the best video I ever see 10Q 👍

[@DR.Detroit11]

Hard working team!!

[@TubeRLH]

Thank you for the video Mitchell and all who contributed. It's nice to know the trims we paid a lot of money for are going to pay off many times while enjoying wheeling around the country.

[@gregorywatts730]

Where's the follow up? Can't wait to see the modded base.

[@buuummm]

great comparison!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’m a Jeep guy, but I think those Broncos are more capable than this video shows. Put some better tires on the base. Also, Ford’s traction control system should mimic a locker better than that so I’m not sure what’s happening there. Still, I love watching these get dirty… good stuff!

[@cotrails8356]

Nice work! Will live to see the progression as you add to the build! Now let’s get some 40’s under one and run Pritchett Canyon👍

[@edgarloza4636]

Any updates on the follow up video?

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

OBSTACLE 1: THEM “a little more speed.” ME “or you could get out of the ruts and try that way.” Oh, and, hello Emily and Steven.

[@a13x916]

such a cool comparison thank you

[@sinoble]

Love your videos, but let's start counting "Without further ado..."s 😁. But seriously, fun video! Keep up the great work!

[@abouttime7316]

9:22 the words you’re all looking to hear.

[@hyperdukes7860]

I love that offroad park I've been many times

[@TCcustoms_]

It was awesome! Any trails you'd recommend for next time?

[@sgro4704]

loved the video, when are you going to race the 95 vs the 21?

[@TCcustoms_]

That would be a long video because they are both slow 😂

[@bloominguez]

No mention of the failure of the brake-based traction control (poor man's LSD) to do *anything* as both right side wheels were spinning trying to get out of the water around 13:00 in the video? Does the Bronco not have that? This is really not a good look for the Bronco.

[@senshibat8920]

Lift it lift it GOAT daddie

[@joegreen4652]

Any issues with your alternator after going through all the mud and water?