plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Probably more like this with different sheetmetal, maybe a raptor-esque version later like trophy mentioned.
2020 Bronco estimated Approach and Departure Angles
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SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
You are such a tease. If I didn't enjoy and respect your current and previous builds, I'd call you a troll.
Any idea when official pics/info will be released to the public?
ultraclyde
Observer
I think not. They've confirmed that it does not share sheetmetal with the Everest above, that it is true body on frame and 4 wheel drive. I agree it won't get a stick axle up front but I don't think it will matter for capability.
As I said before, I'd be happy with the Everest for my needs (body on frame, 4wd, torsen rear end, tows well, comfy and capable) but an Everest wouldn't be the Jeep fighter they keep saying they want. I think you'll see something that looks like a cross between the last FJ and the original Bronco. I think there will be 4 doors initially with a 2 door model coming later. I also wouldn't be surprised to see removable tops in the near future but I don't think the first launch will have them.
As I said before, I'd be happy with the Everest for my needs (body on frame, 4wd, torsen rear end, tows well, comfy and capable) but an Everest wouldn't be the Jeep fighter they keep saying they want. I think you'll see something that looks like a cross between the last FJ and the original Bronco. I think there will be 4 doors initially with a 2 door model coming later. I also wouldn't be surprised to see removable tops in the near future but I don't think the first launch will have them.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Except the sheetmetal the Everest in the video is all those things. If the sheetmetal was different you could do larger tires, it has a e-locker in the rear solid axle.
I'm betting this will be a SUV version of the Ranger platform.
Likely one engine option to start (the same ecoboost that the Ranger will get). Possibly other engine options later on down the road.
I wouldn't hold my breath for this thing to be a Jeep-fighter. I think it will be a 4runner-fighter....for the longest time, Ford has tried to compare its Explorer to the 4runner, which is laughable.
Likely one engine option to start (the same ecoboost that the Ranger will get). Possibly other engine options later on down the road.
I wouldn't hold my breath for this thing to be a Jeep-fighter. I think it will be a 4runner-fighter....for the longest time, Ford has tried to compare its Explorer to the 4runner, which is laughable.
toddz69
Explorer
Another friend who is a lot closer to this project than I am also hinted at something like this about six months ago too. He was cryptic but something like an IFS front end but easily configurable for a solid axle swap or something. I'm not surprised that GAS has seen something given their involvement with Ford.
Todd Z.
rkj__
Adventurer
That would blow my mind.
It would be expensive of course, but I’m sure people would go for it, if it were easy to buy, and easy to swap.
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Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
Solid axles don't have to ride terrible.
Don't blame the axle for piss poor engineering in '70 to '90 trucks and Suv's. Soft springs and high quality dampers go a long way. Don't let dodge, Ford, or Jeep ruin it either. None of those have ever seen a decent shock.
When we're just trying to get near the ride of lame stock ifs with measly amounts of travel, it's possible. OEM ifs ain't exactly a desert runner or anything.
Don't blame the axle for piss poor engineering in '70 to '90 trucks and Suv's. Soft springs and high quality dampers go a long way. Don't let dodge, Ford, or Jeep ruin it either. None of those have ever seen a decent shock.
When we're just trying to get near the ride of lame stock ifs with measly amounts of travel, it's possible. OEM ifs ain't exactly a desert runner or anything.