Why I sold my TOYOTA TACOMA for a new 2022 FORD BRONCO BADLANDS || Off The Grind

[@NorthwestBronco]

Welcome to the Bronco community. Can't wait to see what you do next. Please keep us posted on build updates!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! Got some big stuff coming in the next couple months so it'll happen relatively quick!

[@patmason7276]

Brother got rid of his Toyota a long time ago. We have all Fords love all of them especially the Bronco.

[@NorthShoreOverland]

Welcome to the Bronco community! I feel ya. Had a Tacoma for 9 years, now we have two Broncos. Mine is a Badlands as well, for all the same reasons you listed!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! Kinda funny how many people left the Tacoma for the Bronco. Way more then I thought.

[@dominicnonnenmacher9260]

I have a 22 Tacoma which suits me well for fly fishing and camping and I absolutely love it, but still can’t wait to see what you do with this bronco and the adventures you take it on with your family. For your situation the switch makes total sense.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I will always love the Tacoma's and I can definitely see myself getting one again in the future when my situation changed. But yeah, just not a good family rig. Thanks man!

[@alpinetactics]

Congrats on the new rig man. Being a family man myself can definitely understand why you made the change. Been trying to make the Tacoma work for the whole family and it’s super tough.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks man! Yeah, it’s just really hard to make it work especially with two massive dogs lol

[@alpinetactics]

@@OFFTHEGRIND for sure, hope it works out great for you guys!

[@twany442]

Congratulations on your new Ford Bronco. Don't listen to the haters, for they will always hate.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! I am loving it so far!

[@joecerda630]

The bronco sounds like a great rig...if it can compete with the Tacoma's reliability and longevity record I'm all in...let's circle back in 20 years 🤠

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Honestly, I don't anticipate it being able to beat or even match Toyota's reliability. But for the next 5-7 years it should be perfect!

[@xengyang6552]

Coming from a Tacoma owner, this is a good rig. Tacoma is good for its own application, plus upgrades are stupid expensive.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah they are really expensive. I loved my Tacoma though. If I didn’t have a kid I would still have it. That said, I’m freakin in love with this bronco! Lol

[@chrisran24]

Nice man, I got my Badlands Sasquatch at the end of last year and I've been loving it, especially with the small touches Ive been making. Got new wheels, rigid ditch lights (w/ ford points), Pura vida Offroad Traction board brackets (these are so perfectly tucked away), IAG rear cup holder (a must have for 4 door broncos), grab handles, air compressor, and a course motorsports phone mount. I'm also gonna add a sleeping platform soon enough and I'm interested to see which amber fog lights you get cause I want to add those too. Glad I found your channel and Im looking forward to seeing where your bronco takes you! Subscribed.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Nice man you’ve got a lot done already! Jealous of the air compressor. Definitely on my list. The fog lights should be coming soon and I’ll definitely do a video on it. Got a bunch of lights going on actually! Thanks though, really looking forward to the build and sharing it with everyone!

[@brawnto]

I also have a 22 Badlands for all the same reasons but namely so I can take my family on the types of adventures I've wanted to share with them but couldn't until now. Regardless of manufacturer, we're all here for the same basic thing. Cheers to the adventure.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Cheers! People get way too hung up on the tool used to adventure rather than the adventure itself

[@VictorDeveze]

The skid plates are pretty good; I've banged mine quite hard and so far there haven't been any issues. SAme for the rock sliders. Unless you are doing something like Pritchett canyon or Rubicon, the stock sliders and plates are amazing

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

That’s good to know! Yeah I’m not in a huge rush to replace them

[@IMGONEIN60]

Welcome to the bronco family I hope you enjoy. My wife and I love the bronco so much we each have one as our daily driver and both already have a few mods on them👍🏽👍🏽

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Sick man that is awesome! How you managed to get two broncos in your garage is a miracle lol

[@IMGONEIN60]

@@OFFTHEGRIND right!! the 1st one I ordered, the 2nd one was an abandoned order at work so I snatched it up. Everything worked out 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@IMGONEIN60 so lucky!

[@nickefgen9219]

Welcome to the bronco community, I’ve got a 1970 bronco that I’ve had for 30 years now, I live in Washington state also an hour and half north of Seattle, I’ve been doing little projects on it when money allows it, can’t wait to see more of what you’re doing to your bronco

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! I love the old broncos and would love to get one one day! I hope o can get a old project car like that before they’re all gone. Good luck on it though man, that sounds awesome!

[@nickefgen9219]

@@OFFTHEGRIND are you in Oregon?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@nickefgen9219 no, I’m just in pierce county

[@nickefgen9219]

@@OFFTHEGRIND oh ok I’m in skagit county

[@connoransberry6335]

Well, plenty of Toyota and Ford people in the comments, but haven’t seen the Jeep people yet, so guess I’ll be it. Those Broncos are pretty sweet, and getting one for family I completely understand. That’s actually the reason I trade my 4door Wrangler for a Gladiator, to fit the kids, dogs, and things that always need to come along. Also a bit easier to stuff 37s underneath a Jeep. Happy wheeling!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

A solid option as well man! This will be a solid rig for the family as I’m sure the gladiator is for yours. Happy wheeling to you too sir!

[@frankconsidine5989]

Down here in Texas, having no back facing ac vents except the floor sucks for kids in the back. You have to keep everything on high and freeze in the front seats to keep the back semi cool. That is why i got rid of it after 6 months of my kids complaining.

[@rftrujillo8153]

So thanks to you man, you had alot of influence on my tacoma build. Even though you switched to a bronco I still enjoy your channel and will continue to…oh and its cool to see your old rig with your bro now. Hope to see your old tacoma in future vids!! 😎👍

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much man, and I'm glad I was able to help you in some way with you build! I hope I can continue to motivate you to get out and enjoy it either though it's not mine anymore! And yes, you will definitely still be seeing the it on the channel alot! My brother loves to adventure so we'll go out as often as we can together.

[@mikeday4383]

Love my Taco, but just too small, picking up my F150 Tremor soon! Look forward to adventures

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah exactly. I’m super stoked that I get to see my taco around still but damn I miss it. Congrats though on the tremor!

[@mikeday4383]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I know you do more WA side, but have you done any of Oregon BDR, or Cascade Discovery Route? Want to really take our KTM Adventure bikes up there and explore as well.

[@j.r.777]

In 2021 I went from the Tacoma world to the Jeep world and ordered and then bought a 2021 JL Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon for off roading, overlanding and camping. I actually just discovered your channel a few days ago and am enjoying it. I saw your videos on the Mammoth trailer, which I am thinking about buying next. On the first video I watched I asked about your dog that had cancer and I’m glad to hear that she is better!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

You liking the jeep? It is such a great, tried and true platform for what we do you really can't go wrong! I LOVED my Mammoth! I would highly recommend getting one. I will get one again one of these days. And thanks about the dog! Still have many years with her!

[@OldskoolHiFi]

I'm still going strong in my 2nd gen Tacoma, it's hard to give it up but I will need to get more modern at some point. Jealous of my friends with their lockers and sway bar disconnects. Ford did everything right with this new Bronco, but given past experience I just can't get past the Ecoboost engines and the 10 speed transmission. They have been very troublesome for me in my experience. Unless they get that figured out in the next few years I'll probably go with a Rubicon. Keep up the great content!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! Bummer you’ve had issues though with yours. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Ecoboosts for sure. But I know they’ve been hashing stuff out and seems to be good as of late. Fingers crossed

[@midnightadventureswa]

Glad you are out having fun in your bronco

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

So much fun! I know I keep saying it but hopefully we can link up soon and you can see it

[@midnightadventureswa]

@@OFFTHEGRIND yes that will be great this weekend I will be down in Aberdeen to meet with a group going on some trails will take a lot of the pictures

[@Slaxsvo]

Debating between both a Tacoma or a Bronco for my next car, and this was an extremely timely comparison that I wasn't sure there'd be a video for. Thanks for all the points and the detailed touch of changing sceneries! Watched a few other camping videos of yours and loved them, too. Subscribed!

[@racingfortheson]

I just did the exact opposite. I sold my Bronco after 8000 miles and went to the Tacoma. And couldn’t be happier.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I loved my Tacoma and if our family situation was different I’d still have it. But god I love this bronco. We’ll see how it performs long term

[@paulm6481]

Congratulations, beautiful SUV. I have a modified Taco in Georgia and has been great for me, TRD sport. Will consider Bronco when it’s time along with 4-Runner.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thank you! Honestly if we didn't have a kid, I wouldn't have gotten rid of the Tacoma. But I LOVE the Bronco and am so stoked to have one.

[@drewhaight2809]

First time watcher. Definitely subscribing. Really enjoyed the video. It was well put together. You walked through your decision very well. I love my Tacoma and don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. But the Broncos are awesome.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

If I either didn’t have a kid or didn’t have 2 big ass dogs I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it! I loved that truck so much. That said, I’m freakin pumped on this bronco! Thanks for subbing!

[@havenridgeadventures]

Nice! Love the Broncos, but too new for my budget. Glad you guys are happier with it!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I’ve been absolutely loving every minute of it so far. Gone on a few trips and it’s been a pleasure to drive in any situation. Great road trip car too! Thanks!

[@havenridgeadventures]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I might look at one in a couple of years

[@stephtraveler7378]

Outside of the Braptor, your Badlands with Sas/Lux is the highest level and most capable 4x4 SUV available. and that includes other car makers Jeep (Fiat), Toyota, and Land Rover (Tata Motors out of India). Nothing can compare feature for feature < $120k.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Completely agree! This thing is so capable. I’ve been very impressed with it so far in stock form and feel like I haven’t come close to its limits. Excited to test it out more as I get more comfortable with it

[@ericbrooks3590]

Great video, i just passed a year with my 2021 wildtrak last nov. My intent with it is camping. Definitely a challenge with space. I have a BA Tents rack mainly to carry my yakima cargo box. I also added a tailgate support and an RCI spare tire rack which fits 2- 8 gal action packers perfectly along with side mounted rotopax. Congrats on your new rig brother!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Nice man! Has it held up well for you? Yeah storage I feel like will definitely be an issue so not quite sure how to handle that yet

[@ericbrooks3590]

Yea, my set up feels solid. Only issue i have is if i want to remove the whole top this summer , i gotta take the roof rack off. The one good thing about the spare tire rack is that even with the roof off i can still run the spare tire rack. With some gear. I also put molle panels by greyman tactical behind my front and back seats so i carry various survival gear. Cheers!

[@MrDrmorbid]

I remember first seeing the Bronco and wanting one. Then seeing the Badlands and wanted one. Then I saw the rat's nest engine under the hood and wanted it less. Then I saw the people reporting engine failures and I think Toyota is the way to go.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The engine failures have been rectified. They had a bad batch of valves in the initial 2.7l but they have identified and fixed that. From what I understand that affected the first half model year.

[@Mariposaland]

Toyota has been losing customers in the dedicated off road segment to The Bronco and Wrangler. Even with all the new announcements I still don’t see anything from them that competes straight from the factory. I have a unique 2012 FJ Cruiser that was very accessorized at the dealership with the Xplore package. That was probably the best attempt Toyota ever made since the old days of developing something for what we do. Just found your channel. Great job 👏

[@Rapture_DB]

Diggin the new Bronco. I have a 2022 Tacoma, but still excited to see what you do with this build. Weird question, but where did you get that jacket?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Definitely miss my taco but dude this bronco is amazing! Absolutely love it. Congrats on the new taco though! I actually got the jacket off amazing. Link below. amzn.to/3j6YYVD

[@Rapture_DB]

@@OFFTHEGRIND thank you!!

[@OfficialAing]

You mean you purchased a vehicle with YOUR money that suits YOUR needs better!!?!? Ugh! How dare you! Sick Bronco bro, those wheels are awesome! 😎🔥

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I know I know, I just hope you can forgive me lol Yes I LOVE them!! Thanks!

[@phlfly10]

Overlanding is not just off road. I did keep dog in back with truck cap plus fan blowing for the dod thru the rear window. I'm not sure how do make comfortable to do ovelrnding with family and dogs. I went form Jeep to full size truck, because no space to keep things. The rims from factory is more likely has a higher mass rating, so as you are loading your truck, your wheel might be under load rating.

[@jzx90Native]

Excited to see how the build goes! When we going camping again?!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Again? Who is this? Lol

[@theflea52]

Funny that I come across your video after I bought the 35s off my buddies bronco for my 4Runner. Between regearing, adding a Tundra steering rack, 3 inch lift, spc upper control arms, and everything I needed to do to go to 35s. it would’ve been nice to have 35s right out of the factory lol

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Hahaha god that sounds like a lot of work. I always get nervous with that level of mods and how reliable it will remain. I hope it treats you well!

[@theflea52]

@@OFFTHEGRIND yeah I’ve been doing a lot of it with my dad, so it gives me an excuse to go to the old man’s house and drink his beer lol.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Oh bro that’s a sweet setup then! Lol

[@DrXtoph]

Kudos on pick - the haters are misinformed and/or biased. Terrific product - I got a '22 Badsquatch too, because of another customer's default on purchasing their order. It's a soft top and low package so I'm awaiting my Luxe hard too version.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I really enjoy your channel. It is honest, inspiring, and informative. Thanks and God bless you and your family.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much Sarge! Hope all is well!

[@HarrySquatch23]

Dude, love this. Exactly the way I want to do mine. Keep it stock-ish. Upgrade when factory parts wear out. I want to keep my exhaust quieter though. Modify to be user friendly.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Modify as you identify the need is the way I like to mod my cars for sure. I just like to hear the engine so I had to lol!

[@Bahama08]

Great video and great channel. I am waiting on my build which is an identical to yours Brondo Badlands Sas with same color as well! and I couldn't agree with you more on not changing anything up unless I need or have too. Keep it up please!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Awesome man congratulations! We you affected at all by the 2023 supply shortage? I hope not!!

[@DONTTREAD823]

Look at the Diode Dynamics fog kit!

[@jlaw1901]

Whenever I run across someone doing videos in WA I get nervous they are going to give away my spots!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Haha I would never!!

[@msh441]

The Broncos are AMAZING. I absolutely might’ve gone with one over the ‘23 4R TRD-P, but wasn’t confident Ford has satisfied that engine’s hunger for valves (resulting in catastrophic engine failure). Maybe in a few years if the 4R somehow isn’t what I believe it to be. Where are you at, BTW? In the PNW as well, and looking for some stuff that isn’t outright rock crawling (live right next to Walker Valley).

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah that was a bad batch of valves that caused that. Ford has said that has since been fixed and we haven’t seen that happen anymore. I could be wrong, but by the late ‘21 model years that issue was resolved

[@msh441]

@@OFFTHEGRIND That’s GREAT news! Late ‘21 was when I started shopping/plopped down a deposit to get on a wait list. Took almost a year, but it’s been worth the wait, so far. Now just gotta go explore, and find some trails!

[@JTR253]

The reason that Ford did well on quality a decade ago was because they had Boeing’s chief executive running their company. He once said that we have to make sure that 100k parts work together well in a plane so why can’t we make 10k parts in a car do the same? Consumer Reports had a piece about him many years back. They had criticized Ford so Mullally actually came out to their site to learn about what they saw wrong with Ford. He brought his engineers and bean counters with him and interrupted them when they decided to argue with CR engineers to tell them to listen and learn. Ford went downhill after that with ecocrap engines with plastic intakes. Ford had good non-turbo engines and they surely could have increasing fuel efficiency if Toyota could do it without turbo engines until now. Toyota executives actually came out to learn from American after the War and ended up applying Kaizen, a theory developed by an American, back to their manufacturing processes while American companies sat on their asses. There was even a joke many decades later where the Japanese turned out and told the Americans that we actually applied what we learned from you back in the fifties.

[@sheryllynmc]

Did you see the John Candy movie about this? In the early 80s, probably.

[@BrianHealy]

You almost have the same Bronco as the one I ordered. Can't wait to see what you do.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Really looking forward to building this out! Thanks!

[@MSparks9509]

Subb’d. Just picked up a 23’ Badlands Sasquatch as well! Pretty much mirroring your build ideas. Keeping it stock until stuff wears out. Badlands has good factory skid plates but I recommend adding a transmission & crossmember skids. The crossmembers get hung all the time. I’m adding either the LOD Offroad Trans skid (covers trans + crossmembers) or the RCI Trans skid + crossmember skids. Both of those brands will fit with the factory skids. Rear shock skids are also wise. Probably going with Next Venture shock skids so I don’t have to remove/retorque the rear shock bolts to 350lb/ft. If you notice your suspension sagging some after the roof rack/RTT install check out Eibach’s new coil spring replacement lift kit. Gives 1.5ish lift on a stock Sasquatch 4 door but uses the factory Bilstein shocks. Would be an easy and inexpensive way to re-gain lift height after adding that weight.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Awesome man, congrats on getting one! Yeah there are certainly some under body armor that I would like to add, but not in a huge rush. Most of the terrain that I am on on a regular basis won't pose an issue to those components. That said, it is definitely on my list of things to look at in the not to distant future. Thank you for letting me know about the Eibach springs though. That is definitely a worry for me as I start to add weight and that sounds like the perfect solution.

[@tay110987]

Great video as always! Greetings from the Bronco owner in Seattle 🤩

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! The Bronco Community is strong here in Washington!

[@fpartidafpartida]

Love your videos. Great philosophy to modifications, don’t do them until you’ve lived with it for a while and established the actual need for it. BTW, the more you talk about the reasons for your Bronco (in all your videos), the more I love the Rivian R1S I took delivery on this past October (Tons of factory off-road capabilities, including 34” all-terrain tires, 15” of clearance, can forge 3’ of water with 0 chance of hydro-locking & no diff breathers needed. Auto-leveling using the air suspension, climate controlled cabin for the dogs and for yourself car camping overnight, not to mention the sound system right before dozing off or the camp speaker for a little fireside bourbon. Lots of storage in the fronk and where the gas tank normally goes, list goes on and on)

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thank you! I love the R1S. I thought about that hard honestly before buying the bronco. I’m glad it’s working out for you!

[@keithfitterer6899]

I have the modular bumper and just installed the rough country lights which work really well.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I have some lights on the way and I cannot wait to get them installed. The lighting is so bad from the factory.

[@bensisakht7076]

Why so sad brother 😊 Glad to hear you are on this exciting journey. I am about to start too.. cheers

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Haha everyone says I talk like I’m sad! I’m just not super animated. Thanks man! Bet you’re stoked to get yours!

[@trail.squatch]

Looks like Tahuya! My backyard! SICK!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

This was actually on JBLM but I LOVE Tahuya!!

[@trail.squatch]

Always down to meet other adventurers. 👍

[@davesbroncogarage]

Great video, thanks for sharing your Bronco with us.

[@PSPExploration]

Am from India big fan of you. I like the way you place your cameras and awesome shots you take from them.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thank you! It’s been year of trial and error!

[@DBCoffroad]

Great video. Subbed 🤘🏻 I have a Badlands Sasquatch thats shipped. Should be any day now.... Why did you pick the Corsa exhaust compared to others like Magnaflow? Non Bronco question - What Camera do you use to film? Thanks!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks so much! I bet you are stoked to get it, especially with that spec no longer being available! I picked the Corsa because to me it sounds the most aggressive. I really like the growl and little rasp that it has. I use a Canon T7i and a Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 to film mostly.

[@greenguy42000]

What exhaust system did you upgrade to? That growl is insane

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Right!? I love it! It’s a corsa exhaust. If you’re in the market, panda Motorworks has it in stock and if you use code OTG5 you can save 5%! Thanks man, it really needed some sound lol

[@Brownie0027]

Welcome to the bronco community. If I’m not mistaken the MT on the Goodyear tires stands for Maximum Traction

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Haha so far I would have to agree! Thank you!

[@JacobRDoty]

Congrats! Love my Bronco!

[@adamwebber9547]

Watching your video right now. I have a Badlands w/out sas. I'll comment on your video as I go through it. I don't have Sas Pkg. I have both lockers. (only difference between Sas and non-Sas Badlands is the 1" lift & 35" tires. I have the same shocks and stabilizer bar disconnect). Waiting on my TRMR rack now. Once in, I'll be picking up an iKamper 3.0 mini RTT. I also have the tailgate table and absolutely love it... however, if I hadn't bought it in advance of my Bronco delivery, I would've picked up one with a slide out cutting board. I too have the HD Modular bumper. JUST purchased a 3 light set for the bumper from Baja Designs...it's delayed until March but the Quad light is their new SAE then it comes w/two dual lights, and - I'm with you on the amber, for the exact same reasons. 'thumbs up'. Another great feature of the Badlands are the pre-wired Aux. switches. I added Rigid ditch lights from Ford Performance and wired them to #6. Congratulations on 'lucking into' the purchase! I love mine :)

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I thought the front locker was a sasquatch only thing, but maybe that is just on other trim levels?? It does get a little confusing trying to track what each trim level has haha! Sounds like we have a lot of the same mods coming!! I just got my TRMR rack in this week and it is going on this weekend! I'll have a video on that in the next couple of week! Thanks and congrats to you as well! Such badass machines!

[@adamwebber9547]

@OFFTHEGRIND ya, trim levels! LOLOLOL. I've watched so many Bronco videos since placing my original reservation- 2/2021. The Black Diamond comes with Rear locker only & that's the only trim that gets it standard. The other thing yours has in addition to regular Badlands is 4.7 rear gearing. I believe the non Sas is 4.47. I had 12 parts in my house waiting on my truck, ordering like 1 every month or so. They are Badass!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Oh the gearing! I forgot to mention that!!

[@dancrooks3740]

Note that a Badlands without the Sasquatch package can also clear 35" - just remove the crash bars (4 bolts). Sas does add 4.7 gears (instead of 4.46) and the Goodyear MT instead of 33" BFG KO2. I have a non-Sas Badlands (2021, also Carbon Grey but wrapped) and prefer the non-Sas version as it already has the features and I am not a fan of the Goodyear tire chosen for Sas (and I am a big fan of the KO2). Great you found a package like this - just want to let other viewers know a Badlands without the Sas package is also a great option. Also in WA - I'll keep an eye out.... V/r NDRWY

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

All personal preference I guess. I personally hate the K02's from my experience with them on the Tacoma, and so far am really liking the Goodyears. But I'm with you, the non-sas is still a great options and allow you to modify (if desired) to more suite your taste rather than what the manufacture puts together.

[@dsleonhart]

Like your content. What folding table did you install in your Bronco?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

It is the IAG table with the MOLLE backing

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Welcome to the Ford family!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Welcome back* lol! (Ranger was my first car and I’ve had a few mustangs as well) Thanks!

[@ixibladeixi2639]

Well, I got me a Jeep Rubicon 392XR. I thought about the Bronco. Then, anything A Bronco can do, a Jeep 392 can do and beats the Braptor 80 yards ahead. That makes the Jeep 392 the best all around vehicle. Plus, the loyalty of the owners when it comes to Wranglers are insane. People are buying Wranglers decade after decade, that says a lot about everything. Toyota has my vote tho, Sorry Ford.

[@Roaringmushroom]

I sold my Rubicon 392 XR and got me a Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO. Sure my jeep was an excellent offroading vehicle for more extreme off roading but I found that was rarely the type of off roading I engaged in and I hated how the jeep performed on paved roads (not a comfortable ride). My friend's dad has an old 4 Runner with 800,000 plus miles on it and so that is why I went with the 4Runner TRD PRO. It performs amazingly well when off roading (again I am not into extreme off roading) and rides so nicely on paved roads and it has a proven track record.

[@DarylRagland-ds1op]

I sold my Rubicon for a Bronco and it's hard to beat it. Screw a jeep and the death wobble

[@rivernelson7239]

Hi Man New subscriber from Australia, just discovered your channel, looking forward to following you and discovering your beautiful part of the world. If I may make a observation, I would recommend getting a cargo barrier if you intend to be carrying your dogs in the very back, god forbid you had a accident and they came flying thru the cabin with your Child in the car, that’s 2 very heavy and large projectile’s, just my opinion Keep exploring and stay safe out there Den

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

That’s a really good point man. I really should look in to that. My setup has to remain modular which is why I’ve just written that option off but that is a really good point. But thanks for subbing as well, glad to have you around!

[@DerrickDevine]

yeah but which one will break down first....that's the question.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The bronco. 100%. I likely won’t have it long enough to see that day though

[@damonchen4397]

I can afford this amazing car but can't afford the markup which is 17k in California.... Dealers nowadays are being nuts

[@normalagain2162]

Nice video bro. From Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thank you! So cool that you’ve found this video from thousands of miles away.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Let’s get you on our Monday show Bronco Talk Live

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Could be fun!

[@Junker_Dustoff]

I bought the Big Bend edition because the higher packages had that gawd-awful tan or navy interior trim. I'm old-school and like my black/graphite interior.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I got the Badlands (as you know) and mine has the black interior. But You're lucky honestly to have gotten one at all! Congrats!

[@MikesTubeEhh]

What made you go Bronco instead of 4Runner? I went Tacoma, 4Runner, then Bronco. Loved both the Toyotas, but the Bronco tops them. Curious if the Bronco is pushing Toyota to make the much needed update to the 4Runner.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The 4 runner being out of date definitely made me not even interested. Plus it felt smaller to me. Plus, I’ve just loved broncos so there was some of that as well

[@Hi-Per]

Thanks I will get a new Bronco Soon 🤞🏻

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Awesome!! They’re so fun!

[@Hi-Per]

@@OFFTHEGRIND ❤️

[@ryanmorris4406]

Just traded a 2017 taco for a 23 Badlands Sas Lux Hard top 4 dr. Good trade, but I’ll miss the simplicity and bed. Until the next taco comes out…

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Oh hell yeah man, you got a great rig! I agree though, I'll definitely miss parts of the Tacoma and I'll miss the bed as well

[@jason7231]

Those wheels are perfect!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Dude I freakin love them on it! Thanks!

[@stevenkuehn8939]

Which Corsa Exhaust did you go with?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

It’s the sport turn down version

[@thomasweatherbee-martin2790]

what are your thoughts on rock slide engineering step sliders?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I think they are pretty awesome! Just spendy

[@PhatboyHD88]

The Bronco will crush the taco “UNTIL” ya break tie rod ends , the steering rack strips out , engine quits , or trans park paw .. all of these are known serious issues with the Bronco. I would have went with a 4Runner if it were me. But hey not my money 👍 best of luck with it ..

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

While these are issues it can have, it is not guaranteed to have them. No way I’d let it stop me from buying a car. Warranty is great on this although I hope I never have to use it. The 4Runners are great, but just didn’t offer what I was looking for

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I have a 4Runner, would much rather have a Bronco. The 4R just isn't in the same league as far as capability.

[@heathofstead910]

sasquatch comes with 37s not 35 in tires

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The raptor comes with 37s. The Sasquatch comes with 35s. Just looked in my driveway to confirm

[@retzel4211]

I have Also toyota trd tacoma i sold it 2 years ago and buy Toyota Trd 4runner 😅

[@informedcitizen8687]

Congratulations on the new truck. I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD off-road but I'm eyeing the Bronco. I'm not expecting you to reveal what you paid, but I'd like to know if you had to pay over sticker. Many of the dealerships in my area are demanding up to ten thousand over MSRP. Enjoy the rig and look forward to see what you do with it.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah I had to pay over sticker. Honestly glad I did though. I’m absolutely in love with this rig. They also aren’t offering the sad package or lux for 2023 anymore so this was my only way to get in what I wanted

[@jodensmith5093]

Why didn’t you just get a rubicon with the extreme recon package. More reliable and sturdier.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I personally am just really not a Jeep fan.

[@eliasgutierrez6789]

I wouldn't say more reliable. Because I had a wrangler and it had several engine and suspension issues. I got a bronco now with the 2.7 and running down 25k miles and not even the slightest issue

[@6738]

Did you consider a wrangler before making this purchase ? If so what led you to pick the bronco?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

No i didnt. Ive been in a few wrangler before and I really don’t like the way they drive or the interior components at all. It just feels really cheap to me. And the steering feels almost detached from the wheels when at speed so I didn’t even think about it

[@6738]

@@OFFTHEGRIND interesting, most reviewers say the opposite about the interior when comparing the two. thanks.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I have no issues with the interior is the bronco. But that could also really depend on trim levels. I’ve never driving a higher trim Jeep.

[@rostamr4096]

tell us about the reliability...

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

11k miles on it and 6 months of ownership with no issues at all

[@panagiotisf7228]

The Everglades package is a pretty good set up to

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Agreed. The only thing is I really wish it had the 2.7l option

[@panagiotisf7228]

@OFFTHEGRIND I don't mind the 2.3 less issues then the 2.7

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@panagiotisf7228 oh I don’t mean it as an issue, really just personal preference. Yeah I know the 2.7 had a rough beginning but seemed to have ironed it out now. We’ll see long term though

[@panagiotisf7228]

@@OFFTHEGRIND I hear ya ypu have the same exact selling point for me to sell my taco

[@LinusScrubTips]

As cool as the new bronco is they’re going to be in junkyards after 15 years. That taco will still be on the road.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

You’re probably not wrong. But I won’t own it 15 years down the road so I’m gonna enjoy it now

[@Caboose9252]

What kind of exhaust is that I have a 22 bronco and it does not sound that good

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

It’s a corsa performance from panda Motorworks (I left a link to them with a discount in the description). The stock exhaust is so freakin quiet

[@hardjumpdude]

Where can I get that hat?? Also, great video, highly considering trading in my Tacoma for one!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Hey man! You can get it at getoffthegrind.com. Good luck man! If you do decide to go that route be prepared for a wait cause they are so hard to get your hands on now a days

[@kerbycolon3921]

Satyr fan, inmediate sub!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Hahaha SOOOO good!

[@swooshdave]

How much did you get for the Sasquatch wheels? Asking for a friend… 😁

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Haha. I haven’t sold them yet. I need to clean them up but haven’t had time

[@swooshdave]

@@OFFTHEGRIND Do you have a video on why you chose those wheels? I’m leaning towards the Methods as you can air them down with a much lower risk of debeading. That way when I’m out on the Oregon coast if I do need to drop the air down in the sand I’ll be ok. Or even in the muddy woods.

[@valkoriont2061]

Only thing you need now is the Traxxas Trx4 bronco

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Oh man.... I wish you hadn't told me that this existed lol

[@J.Young808]

@@OFFTHEGRIND 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@2daih4]

Is That the 4 cylinder?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

No it’s the 2.7 v6

[@The_Doberlanders_Adventures]

Did you sell the Mammoth Trailer ?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah I sold it over the summer. Long story short is that was a business purchase but our plans with it didn’t pan out. If emotions were involved I wouldn’t have sold it but unfortunately that was the deal. Loved that trailer though and a great family is exploring with it now!

[@deanjohnson9976]

Just the question I was about to ask. We are due to pick up our mammoth trailer next month and the bronco is on top of the future rig list in a couple of years. I would have to see how the bronco handled towing it off road. Anyway I love the new bronco and that's the clincher for me. Is that it'll not need much modification to be the perfect rig for what I do.

[@RosalindaFuller]

轮毂是什么牌子

[@insanesurfer23]

Where do u offroad?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

For dedicated off roading i love Tahuya! But i go all over Washington state

[@Justaguy0420]

What part of Wa are you from?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I’m from pierce county

[@venom999333]

I actually like the look of the Bronco, but I'm pretty sure you made a bad decision. Maybe not right now, but unless you're only leasing it, then you'll find out why it's a bad decision in the long run

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Again, I don’t think a decision that enables me to get out and share adventures with my family will ever be a bad one

[@venom999333]

@OFF THE GRIND true lol but reliability stand point

[@ryanmorris4406]

Good year territory MT is deceptive, not a mud terrain. Sorry. Look at Bronconation forum for all the details on this.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yeah I can see that. The tread seems a little to tight for an true MT. And I think typically MT's don't have the siping that these do.

[@DHG1078]

No MT tire has the 3 peak snow flake rating

[@shadowswordairsofteast]

Very lucky you can't even get those options anymore

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I thought I was lucky before that was even announced. Now I’m SUPER lucky

[@shadowswordairsofteast]

@OFF THE GRIND Because of the shortage of the parts to build the Bronco the way I want when my Xterra finally breaks down, I'm going to start looking for a used Bronco. There are specific features I want, so it's going to be hard to find one used with those features, but I have seen them.

[@disel2301]

Tacoma dudes already in the comments crying their hearts out 😂

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Lol I mean I get it, but those whole point of whatever vehicle you have is to get out and explore right? Not sure why people get so bent out of shape about what I choose to buy for my PERSONAL vehicle

[@Anonymously.1]

Stfu Martin ! No one is crying just defending my “personal preference” too . Haaah I bet you drive a new one ton chev and never tow anything with it . ❤️

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@Anonymously.1WOOO now we’re having fun! Hahaha I think he was likely referring to Ricky.

[@66scooterdaytona]

Did you pay a ADM?

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Yes unfortunately. But glad I did now given the 2023 availability issue Ford is now having. Sasquatch package and the Lux package are not going out this year from what I have heard.

[@66scooterdaytona]

Hopefully people will wise up and stop paying ADM. I waited 2 plus years and finally got scheduled for my 2023 2DR BaseSquatch 2.7. I'm getting it for $1,250 below invoice and $3,645 in Ford price protection. Should get built and delivered before Summer.

[@zoovthoj2177]

nice bronco

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Thanks!

[@yzlrelax1]

Had a f150 with 8k miles, lost power on highway, found out the throttle sensor failed, lol. Sorry ford, I will Never buy one again.

[@functionalism2280]

I have a jeep and Tacoma and plan on trading in my Tacoma when my bronco order comes in ..Tacoma had a good run but it’s outdated and the Toyota community has a bunch of haters

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

The Toyota community is great when you’re in it haha. And I agree about it being outdated. A lot of people point to that as being why it’s reliable but some of the few issues I had with my Tacoma was the infotainment system

[@ScoobyFermentation]

Price? Towing? Reliability…

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Wasn't really the point of this video. Mostly addressing the questions as to why I got it and sold the Tacoma for people who have been around for a little while