WashingtonTaco
Adventurist
On the JK the rear calipers were severely exposed, Jeep corrected that on the JL. Looks like GM tucked them in further similar to Jeep. I really like how Ford put them up high. Above the axle.
java230
Adventurist
My 73 international uses the D44, albeit a simple version....Bronco uses same rear axle as the Jeep Rubicon JL - M220 Dana 44 AdvanTEK (also used by GM for Chevy Colorado)
Gallowbraid
Adventurist
This took longer to hit the internet than I thought it would.
Yes it would.
I’m a bit Leary of turbos in off-road vehicles. Granted my experience is from rushing down blacktop a quarter mile at a time in a turbo Buick, but that taught me that turbos like a lot of preventative maintenance and room to spool. And I get mixed reviews from people with F150s with the turbo motors. Towing seems to kill them.
I am as well if for no other reason than the premium fuel and clean air. I've gotten a few tanks of bad gas in my day and it's one thing in the old antiquated push-rod tractor motor under the hood of my Jeep. A modern computer control turbo motor tuned for optimum emissions will be a lot less forgiving. Having driven a forced induction car before, it's very unnerving when it starts to ping and detonate from non-premium fuel.
I'm surprised there aren't more supercharged motors. Ford had the 3.8 V6 in the Super Coupe (inside out built for the supercharger) and then there was the F150 Lightening and '03 Cobra both of which were supercharged V8's. I like the smooth torque curve of a supercharger over the lag of a turbo. Still need premium gas, an intercooler, and clean air.
Scott B.
Adventurist
Fact.
Gallowbraid
Adventurist
The 7.3l available in the Super Duty line is a beast of an engine. I doubt it will ever find its way into the F150. It's sad the 6.2l was only ever available in the Raptor, I like it quite a bit in my F250.
You can still get the 5.0 V8 in an f150 but there's a premium up charge to do so.
You can still get the 5.0 V8 in an f150 but there's a premium up charge to do so.
java230
Adventurist
Agree, quite excited to see how the 7.3 does long term. Would be a great replacement when my big truck goes.
Ford Bronco Buyers Will Get Free Admission To Off-Road Driving School
"The multi-day programs will include training in the fundamentals of off-roading, how to traverse obstacle courses, and how to keep the impact of off-roading minimalized to the environment."
Now that's cool.
"The multi-day programs will include training in the fundamentals of off-roading, how to traverse obstacle courses, and how to keep the impact of off-roading minimalized to the environment."
Now that's cool.
It is cool. Some training and Tread Lightly ethos is definitely needed.
The downside to this is going to be lots of newbies buying these and then heading out to “send it”, clogging up places like Moab etc.
As this segment continues to grow, it’s getting harder and harder to “get away from it all”.
The downside to this is going to be lots of newbies buying these and then heading out to “send it”, clogging up places like Moab etc.
As this segment continues to grow, it’s getting harder and harder to “get away from it all”.
WashingtonTaco
Adventurist
Very curious to who the "experienced guides" are.
Right?
BushHead
Adventurist
Just as a FYI.. you could get a 6.2l in a f150.. was a weird spec though.. like plat or Harley D.. heres 2 near me
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...=FORD&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&clickType=listing
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...=FORD&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&clickType=listing
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...=FORD&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&clickType=listing
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...=FORD&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&clickType=listing
Gallowbraid
Adventurist
Interesting....
Now that I look around there are a number of f150 guys talking about the 6.2 in a non raptor truck. Most of them inquiring about how to change all 16 spark plugs.
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