New Bronco
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redthies
Renaissance Redneck
If we did the soft top order it would be with hard top prep, and I would look to switch to hard top at build time. If that wasn’t possible, I’d just order one down the road. Still waiting to see what dealer says it could be built with. I’ve got a few weeks to decide as we are heading down to Baja until middle of the month.
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
While Granger may be selling at some of the lowest prices, they don't have the allocations to support what they've already booked. You might be lucky to get one in '23 if you ordered through them now.
Let's face it... the New Ford Bronco release has been filled with many challenges. Even the online configurator tool is quirky and the feature/options availability is frustrating depending on model. See below for the lowest cost Ford Dealer (below MSRP) for ordering the Bronco and how I'd build the Bronco.
BRONCO DISCOUNT DEALER!!!
Granger Ford – Iowa
fordbronco@grangermotors.com
(let them know you were referred by "Truck Camper" on YouTube)New Ford Bronco For Sale | Des Moines, Iowa
New Ford Bronco SUV For Sale. The new Ford Bronco family of SUVs is available in 4 Door, 2 Door, and Sport configurations. Reserve yours now at Granger Fordwww.grangerford.com
#1 - Base "Essential" Bronco
2 Door - 2.3L Turbo + 7 Speed Manual
Sasquatch Package
Auxillary Switches
MSRP $38,375 - Granger Ford Price (with Fees) $36,815
#2 - Black Diamond Bronco
2 Door - 2.3L Turbo + 7 Speed Manual
Sasquatch Package
(Features Over Base: Steel Bumpers Front/Rear, Rock Rails, Full Skids, AUX switches, Vinyl Seats, Vinyl Floor)
MSRP $44,830
#3 - Badlands Build Bronco
2 Door - 2.3L Turbo + 7 Speed Manual
(Features over Black Diamond: Swaybar Disconnect)
Note this is not a Sasquatch (33" tires) but it does include all the other essential components
MSRP $43,990
Those build configurations give you the essential off road components without all the "extras" that are not needed.
Hope this might be helpful to those of you considering Ordering the Bronco!
montypower
Adventure Time!
True. They are looking at 2023 or later. However, I doubt any dealer will be able to deliver in 2022 if ordered today. It's not an expedient process. Might be for the best... hopefully the bugs get worked out.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
Hard to say, basic ones are slipping thru pretty quick. More frills add more variables.
I ordered mine in February 2021 with the black painted hard top and was informed shortly thereafter that I had to switch to the MIC hardtop due to supply issues and as a bonus would receive some additional Ford Pass points plus sound deadening insulation for the inconvenience. Then several months later I was advised that unless I switched to a soft top that I would be looking at a late 2022 delivery for the MIC top so I opted for the soft top. It is my understanding that all 4-door soft tops are prepped for a hard top due to the amount of customers wanting to upgrade when available. My wife actually wanted the soft top all along so it worked out. Having said that, I will buy a hard top when they become available if they are in fact $600.00 as was previously indicated by Ford, but somehow I doubt that price will be accurate.
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
Yeah, the $695 for the MIC top is based on it being built with it. Reports are out there that the 2dr MIC top stand alone is almost $10k, 4 DR over $13k. They may be inflated right now so they can discourage people from buying them until they can get caught up with production. Doubt you would ever see one for less than $5k, maybe aftermarket eventually.
watrboy
Observer
I was not promised or notified of any special deal switching to a hardtop other than mine has the provision for adding one later. I am very satisfied with my soft top, even in the -12 F we have had. I have to admit I am glad I was asked to change from the MIC.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
The problems with the factory hardtop have me thinking about a custom modular hardtop design. Some concept images...
Modularity would include removable side panels, swappable with roll-up soft sides.
Structurally it would be capable of supporting things like roof top tents even with the sides out.
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For ease of access to the cargo area, the factory side-swing tailgate would be topped with a hard "half door upper", forming a rear "barn door". The upper would be removable like a Jeep half-door upper for an open-air experience.
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Modularity would include removable side panels, swappable with roll-up soft sides.
Structurally it would be capable of supporting things like roof top tents even with the sides out.
For ease of access to the cargo area, the factory side-swing tailgate would be topped with a hard "half door upper", forming a rear "barn door". The upper would be removable like a Jeep half-door upper for an open-air experience.
watrboy
Observer
That's what we need. Great idea.The problems with the factory hardtop have me thinking about a custom modular hardtop design. Some concept images...
Modularity would include removable side panels, swappable with roll-up soft sides.
Structurally it would be capable of supporting things like roof top tents even with the sides out.
For ease of access to the cargo area, the factory side-swing tailgate would be topped with a hard "half door upper", forming a rear "barn door". The upper would be removable like a Jeep half-door upper for an open-air experience.
Crazy Schooner
Fortune's A Mistress
That would be a nice concept. I wish Bronco would offer a solid body option.
utherjorge
Observer
I saw a notification that you had posted here.
If there's anyone that could get me interested in buying one of these, it would be you. I've been watching your Jeep work forever. You do amazing planning all the way around, and dare I say you come up with a barn door safari hardtop, I'd be in, and it would be a smashing success.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
Thanks for the nice words.
I've had Jeeps for many years and designed close to a hundred Jeep accessories for about a half dozen companies in the Jeep aftermarket, including hardtops, but I just can't see myself owning a JL. I don't really even prefer my JKU to my LJs.
Last fall I was asked by Overland Outfitters to design several accessories for the new Bronco and I did two (shown on the left page of their new catalog below - the items on the right page are Jeep products that work well in the new Bronco too). I did a canvas + leather door pocket replacement for the nets on the doors (the nets will end up sagging, just like the door nets in the Wranglers), and I did a canvas + leather HD Molle panel for the Bronco side-swing tailgate. In the process of designing these I got to know the Bronco enough to think that my next "Jeep" won't be a Jeep at all, it may be a Bronco.
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So it may be that a Bronco is in my future, and if I do end up with one, I'd do a Safari hardtop for it. All of the design concepts, like the modularity, swappable hard sides/roll-up soft sides and the barn door are well proven on my LJ/TJ Safari Cab hardtop (available from Gr8Tops) and my JKU/JK Safari Cab hardtop, so I'd definitely want these features in a Bronco hardtop.