A must-have package if you’re buying a Bronco, especially the lower trims
by Sidd Dhimaan, on LISTEN 02:44Ford has tried to cater to all kinds of customers with the Bronco. That probably explains why the Bronco Sport came to be – an off-roader that is equally comfortable for weekday duties. If you’ve been following the Bronco carefully, you’ll know how well it is spec’d in terms of off-roading equipment and features. However, they are available in the higher trims which are in the ballpark of $50,000.
But, even if you are looking to buy the base trim and want a Bronco that can handle harsh terrain easily, you should opt for the “Sasquatch Package” that Ford has introduced. The package includes most of the stuff you’d need to convert your bare-bones Bronco into a boulder-carver - even the base model!
What Does The Sasquatch Package Include?
- 1.2-inch Suspension Lift-Kit
- Higher-Mounted Fender Flares
- 17-inch Beadlock-Compatible Wheels
- 35-inch Mud-Terrain Tires
- Front and Rear Locking Axles
- An Electromechanical Transfer Case
- Heavy-Duty Position-Sensitive Bilstein Shocks
- Shorter Final Drive Ratio
Does Jeep Have A Similar Package For The Wrangler?
Jeep offers the Wrangler in the Willys Sport trim that is the closest to this Bronco Sasquatch Package. The Willy Sport includes:
- 17-inch Wheels
- 32-inch Mud-Terrain Tires,
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Shocks, Brake Calipers, and Rock Rails from the Rubicon trim
- Rotors from the Entry-Level Wrangler Sport
Is the Sasquatch Package Available on All Trim Levels?
Ford offers it as standard on the Wildtrak and First Edition models, but it is optional on every other Bronco trim level, including the base model.
How Much Does the Sasquatch Package Cost?
Ford hasn’t announced the pricing for the Sasquatch package yet, but we speculate it to be priced somewhere between $5000 and $10,000, given the sheer amount of equipment that it includes.
Final Thoughts
If you’re going for the base trim of the Bronco, opting it without the Sasquatch Package would be a cardinal sin. Coupled with the seven-speed manual gearbox, this package would make your Bronco an extreme off-roader. There are a few other things not included in this package that you might want to get to give the Bronco a beefier appearance and make it even more off-road capable, like the heavy-duty bumpers, bash plates, and so on. But, even without those, you get most of the stuff needed to take the Bronco for some fun off the roads.