Bronco Base VS Badlands Offroad Comparison!

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We took the 2021 Bronco Base model off-roading! Before we add a lift, wheels, and tires, we wanted to see just how capable it is. We chose a medium level trail and quickly learned that having a lift would have made all the difference. The Bronco continued to get high centered until Colton got up enough speed to make it up the hill. The street tires did not allow for much traction at all which did not help in getting up steep inclines. After giving up on the hills, we tried to get the Bronco stuck in multiple mud puddles. While that didn't work, we eventually found a steep drop-off and used the Yankum Recovery Ropes to pull the Base out with the Badlands. Overall, we were very impressed with the Base model and are excited to take it off-roading again after TCcustoms works their magic!
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0:00 Intro
1:45 Getting Stuck
5:38 Getting Stuck again...
8:04 Getting Stuck in the Mud
10:13 Getting Stuck in the Mud again...
13:04 Recovery
17:32 Conclusion
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[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

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

[@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!

[@user-wo9xl5ln6q]

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]

@@user-wo9xl5ln6qmy 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jawall1068]

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

[@ruquik]

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

[@VanillaGorilla502]

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

[@jeffreymurphy5313]

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

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Love this Bronco content. Great work Mitch and Cole

[@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...

[@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

[@stevepotter98]

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

[@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.

[@kohsman313]

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

[@wguyhawkins]

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

[@eddiesbizz]

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

[@raptorsofinsta]

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

[@starboy71]

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

[@sobrien9098]

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

[@DM-tf6mk]

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

[@stevensieja9392]

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

[@gwaddles]

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

[@metal_horses568]

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

[@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'$

[@ibraheemalexander4498]

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

[@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!!

[@JayGuz225]

Liking for the 6'3" again guys.

[@buuummm]

great comparison!

[@kevinhoffpauir1109]

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

[@macdeedrum4659]

Nice comparison guys

[@a13x916]

such a cool comparison thank you

[@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👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@ericjohnson8686]

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

[@PIPSBURGHVIEWS]

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

[@saltlakesuperman]

Lovely Emily! Big Channel Upgrade! 😁

[@johnsierocki72]

Great video I have a base model coming some day!

[@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.

[@jessehale8451]

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

[@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

[@DR.Detroit11]

Hard working team!!

[@joeychitwood6004]

Sweet video brother!

[@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.

[@jonathanriddle1402]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@socalrenegal9409]

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

[@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.

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Awesome video I really enjoyed it

[@TCcustoms_]

Glad to hear it... Thanks for watching!

[@gregoryjowers3629]

@@TCcustoms_ could you put some 33s or 35s on the stock bronco and go back and do the same test to see the difference vs front and rear lockers

[@EvilSlayer398]

Surprised you guys haven't reached 300k yet!

[@danieloberholzer4305]

Hey Emily 😍 very cool honest video !

[@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

[@michaelmilot9415]

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

[@Wootangtw]

Thanks buddy

[@mericanwit]

Keep the info coming

[@JakePalmer13]

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

[@thetarufelliproject9808]

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

[@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 😂

[@Ngoallaboutus]

Nice!

[@rdmaynard57]

Very interesting video

[@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.

[@kenyongillespie8652]

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

[@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?

[@senshibat8920]

Lift it lift it GOAT daddie

[@macmomazz]

Been subscribed, commenting, and Bell notey on

[@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

[@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

[@morningdrums]

That badlands bronco looks like a good option for me

[@sinoble]

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

[@stevenmccort4712]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@mr_big_pea_pea4013]

Gonna win that Bronco!

[@hyperdukes7860]

I love that offroad park I've been many times

[@TCcustoms_]

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

[@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.

[@neffero.carmona5262]

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

[@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

[@2eladb]

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

[@Chuckles527]

is he going to say he's 6'3 "? LOL

[@edgarloza4636]

Any updates on the follow up video?

[@harolddenton6031]

How big of tires could you put on the base model without adding a body lift on it?

[@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👍

[@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.

[@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

[@Altavilla22Mike]

Anyone wanna suggest an over/under of how many times “mud hole” and “high-centered” was said?

[@dillonwashburn8738]

Just a short drive for me from Blountsville my home town

[@calebstevens7487]

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

[@johnwalters7415]

Is it easy to get water in the rear ends on these new bronco?

[@mellikatt]

I hope lockers are part of the build!

[@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!

[@cameronmarshall4083]

But which trims have the back seat cup holder/armrest?