STOCK BRONCO vs STOCK JEEP - Off Road Comparison!
2022 ж. 11 Қаң.
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We take our new Ford Bronco off road alongside a stock Jeep Wrangler on 35" tires, for a side by side comparison! How do you think they did?
Hope you all enjoy the video!
Props to Lite Brite for doing a real world comparison that is now the gold standard for these two brands.
Amen
Hopefully be seeing you in May or June my 1996 Jeep zj will be in ready 4.5 lift and 33 locker it s a dream of mine that's how come true
@@ronaldpreslar8572 ???
Now we know why your Bronco got lost in ordering process for one year 😝 😝 😝
NOT a real world comparison! They modified the Bronco's steering before they even showed up. THAT is not stock.
This is the comparison everyone has been wanting
I wish one of the two could at least build a reliable product. Too much to ask these days I guess. I would buy either in a heartbeat if they had something decent for around $40k and they weren't built to break. F'ing libs blowing the world up over the weak flu screwed the worlds economies for decades. I hope it was worth it to get sleepy Joe in office, because people can't afford to freakin eat much less buy a $80k Jeep/Ford that breaks down at 36,001 miles.
The fact that y’all have to do this just to wheel hard makes me love my solid axels in my jeep even more.
The Bronco seems very capable on 35's. Until they come out with a suspension kit like the RCLT from Marlin Crawler for the Bronco, they should just stop with the 37's and 40's. It's clearly way too much.
Those broncos would have greatly benefited from a driver mod
@@THEpicND Well the way I look at it is, that driver has a lots of money and wants the baddest bronco out there and as long as he is committed in strengthening the IFS platform I am happy to see the abuse he is putting on the vehicle. Anything that can handle that type of aggressive driving will be bullet proof for the rest of us who will drive more like Kevin using tactical approach versus using force.
@@THEpicND he's also abusing these broncos on purpose to find weak areas and build parts for them
The dude in the green jeep did an awesome job. You could tell he definitely trusted your spotting
Thanks
The Bronco impresses me with how well it does. But the jeep just looks so much more poised and in its element. But like you said, the Bronco will do what 90% of people want just fine.
Rock crawling is only one part of the offroad. One of my favorite. Next they should test wrangler vs bronco on dunes, desert, mud.
@@dkdanis1340 oh I’m sure it is coming lol. But agree. The ifs will eat that up.
@@projectevel8007 it's will be fun for sure.
Yeah. On that Jeep Rubicon the articulation is amazing, almost all the time the 4 tires are on the ground. ";-)
@@dkdanis1340 surprisingly wranglers with the right valving and a Axle truss are extremely well fitted for faster stuff too. The entire jeep speed circuit is based off of it
You guys are so much fun to watch! I love how Kevin is out here living his best life wheeling regularly and Brittany is always there to cheer him on! Such a blessing that you two have eachother and you share your adventures with us!
❤️
I think Mis Brittany can outwheel 95% of us watching the channel.....she is more than just a cheerleader!
Bronco Buster needs the proper tires for the job. Slapping aggressive MTs isn’t the correct answer to every off road condition.
MTs are awesome on rocks. Flooring it isn’t the answer. That showed perfectly how HP doesn’t count for shit if you don’t know how to apply it.
That bolt was barely tightened not the broncos fault
He never fails to bust that Bronco, that's for sure.
This is the type of video I’ve been waiting for! No jeep hate, no bronco hate, just honesty
🤣 So much for ... "We didn't buy this for rock climbing, we bought it for Baja stuff. We haven't been to Baja yet!" ... one week later. (Kev) "Hold my beer, it'll crawl this, we do it all the time in the jeep. This has a shorter wheelbase!"
😁😅
That's funny... it sounds just like Kevin! 🤣👍
I have now seen that sliding the rear sideways is an essential skill for off-roading. Very well done.
Kevin drives like a pro and the machine responds. Most of it is driving to the vehicles strengths, and the damaged vehicles were being driven like they were stolen… another kick ass video, thx guys
Kevin just flat out makes everything look easy. I’m really looking forward to seeing what he does with that Bronco.. this is the best off road channel…………
He’s a VERY good off roader, no doubt. I enjoy a Jeep on 40s with a hemi ax much as the next guy, but I really like watching him drive more basic rigs, if you could call the Bronco that.
@@phild9813 I agree with that
Always amazed at how capable stock off-roaders are.
I have a 2014 JKU Sahara with 3.21 gears with a manual trans and while I haven’t attempted to do anything like these guys are doing here, but I’ve still done things that people told me there’s no way a stock Wrangler is capable of.
Tanks to Kev for pointing out that dirt road/fire trail is not “off-roading”… too many car company/reviewers seem to think that anything off pavement or concrete is off road
You guys making the bronco look good on the trails. Going to be good to see what all you do to it
BroncBuster and LiteBrite are doing great things for the Bronco! Super informative! You guys are the best!
Very interesting comparison. What was also interesting was to see the difference in experience levels between Kevin and the other drivers. Not being negative, I would be in the same category level as the other two gentlemen! But clearly makes a difference.
So true tho!
Kevin is the reason there wasn't three broken broncos. He's definitely done a lot more of that driving and is impressive. The driver of the Jeep was good but not at Kevin's level. I've always been a Ford fan but the straight axle and articulation of the Jeep is much better than the bronco. A couple extra features on the Jeep would have made the Jeep driver look as good as Kevin.
@@johnfcomeau5011 no it is not
The jeep driver did really well. I could tell a bit that they lacked experience, but they followed the spotting perfectly and didn’t panic throttle which kept them safe. Can’t say the same ab the dude in the other two broncos
Very good video. It would be interesting to see Kevin takes the same Obstacle with two different (similar) Vehicles. Right? Plus, it would be good to hear how he felt it was better/worse. Just a thought Light Brite. 🤔
You guys are a great team. Awesome driving. Excellent spotting. Fun to watch.
Love how you guys are out there before even having plates. Just like you guys did with the step child!
i absolutely love these bronco videos. so interesting yet so fun to watch.
Great content, as always. Kevin, I’ve been wanting to see some of the tie rod stuff up close before i had to run into it first hand, lol. Thanks!
Kevin is a damn good driver 👍🏼
Not certain what is better...Kevin's driving or Brit's spotting! Great combination!
I'm glad I own a Jeep. And that's all I have to say about that.
Great content guys, I just admire Kevin's driving skills, he does it with such finesse.
That Blue paint on those red rocks...Perfect example of complimentary colors. Looking good.
Great spotting! Awesome video
Kevin is a great driver off-road. He makes the Bronco look much better than a lot of people would. My take on both. I like both! The Bronco is better on the highway. Jeep is better off road. Articulation.....Jeep > Bronco.
Honestly IFS is better not just on highways but almost any situation that isn’t rock crawling.
jeep better for offload rock climb the bronco better for offload baja style
@@SJRCUSTOMS Yep. This is the truth.
@@pkingpure100 but for most of the country rocky terrain is the only type of off-roading you’re doing and the jeep is superior
Lol.
Awesome... You guys never cease to amaze and impress! 💯💯💯💯💯
I don’t know if you guys ever go back and look at your first few episodes, but just wow!! You’ve come so far. From content to videography to presentation have resulted in the most professional videos ever. This latest has set the bar for comparison videos. Congratulations. I wish you only the best.
Great video, LB! Love seeing the stock vehicles challenged to see their capabilities; and those capabilities are truly remarkable.
32mm crows foot with a long handle ratchet would come in great for those tie rods. You guys are killing it with the comparisons.
.....exactly what most have been saying in the off-road communities. The Bronco is good but not a Jeep replacement as Ford has marketed it to supposedly be. It simply compares more to the Toyotas and other IFS 4x4's that it does the Jeep. It's like anything. Throw enough money and mods you can make almost anything literally do what others can do easier. That is what you have and it's great for the consumer. Jeep will find ways to improve their SFA's to do as good as they can for speed and handling. Just like Ford will continue to learn and make their IFS as good as they can for rock crawling. In the end I love it. Jeep has already come out with the Recon package, a V8 Wrangler and let's be honest because of Ford pushing back in this market with the Bronco. Who knows, if Ford is serious maybe we get a solid axle version and maybe Jeep eventually offers a IFS Wrangler option.....? Future is awesome and great video. PS: Kevin is an incredible driver, but Brittany is hands down an amazing spotter.
Great video! Thanks for posting up and the time taken to produce this!!
I love you guys for not being afraid with every single brand new vehicle you get to take it to Moab and bang it up!!!! I’m a jeep guy but I’m telling ya bravo to Ford for going this route with the Bronco and actually challenging the wrangler market, I’d Love one!!! And hearing the Raptor Bronco news I’m drooling for a Ford which I thought I’d never say. Love to see GM make the same step with an off-road full size blazer like the old 70’s ones soft top , and jsut give it thr ZR2 and duramax diesel treatment.
So leave it stock for now? Gotcha. Lol. I’m more and more impressed with that bronco! Of course , it’s mostly driver ability and nerves.
A good spotter cannot be underestimated.
@@ohroonoko that too!
I absolutely love that you guys finally got your bronco, even with the crazy drive home. I have been looking forward to seeing Kevin drive a bronco outside of the off-rodeo. It makes me more and more exited for mine, only 12 more sleeps till build day. Not too bad, I only ordered on August 4th 2020.........
I love that y’all are wheelin the crap outta this stock Bronco to find it’s limits. I’m consistently impressed with Kevin’s driving skill and Brit’s spotting skill. Favorite wheelin channel on the KZheads
Just got my Bronco last month (finally) and this is teaching me the limits of my vehicle, so I don’t have to go out and test them myself lol. I wouldn’t dare rock crawl like this without experience, but it is fun to watch a pro do it and squeeze all of what the Bronco can do
What an amazing comparison! Poor Brit - you sounded so worried, and it turned out fine, in large part to your caution and spotting, which as always was a spot on! Great video work and editing too! Kevin - I really like those IFS tie rod supports. Suppose they would fit on a WK?? And good advice - being out on trails for Winter Jamboree I ordered a full set of tie rods; they arrived today. LiteBriteNationSaddlesUpTheBroncos!
Brittany just has a gift for spotting, and beware anyone that doesn’t follow her directions. “driver,driver,driver, the other driver”! “Yeah that’s it”. She is brilliant, whilst operating the camera and recording the whole thing.
You are absolutely right. Anybody that hasn't tried would be surprised by just how distracting recording everything can be.
Other than the slight over reacting when going over certain obstacles I agree with you.😂
Pretty cool comparison. Definitely shows all the details of what everything can handle.
Love watching y'all wheel through the technical stuff.
Hey kids.... . another great rock challenge! The Bronco's holdin' up well? And, of course Kevin knows his sh#t. Brit, you're great @ spottin' too! Thanks for the ride along.
I'm now convinced all I need is Brittany to do all my spotting so I don't break my Bronco. Some of those obstacles looked easier than they actually were.
everyone needs a Brittany in their life !!!
@@oneshotpete6.591 Sorry - there's only one!
I found her annoying
@@Just_Joe71 I find you annoying
Brittany - I learn so much from you and Kevin! Thank you so much!!!
cool fresh content with the Bronco, cheers from Norway !
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this video, and it was even better than I was hoping. Great driving by Kevin and the Jeep driver. This video was also a great example of what happens when you lift an IFS vehicle and allow it to have too much droop, then romp on it.
I can see Kevin’s excellent driving instincts and poise are not vehicle specific… Here I was thinking the Step Child was making him look like a great driver. Those who don’t do this stuff probably won’t see just how on point he is… Awesome vid guys!!
Do it Lite Brite. Always such great suspense watching yall wheel!
Great video y'all! Y'all honestly have the best content that I've seen on KZhead comparing Bronco/Wrangler stock for stock, modified for modified. Everyone else always has something different on one or the other, and they're not REALLY testing them. Again, awesome content! Subscribed!
First rule of four wheeling, don't trust the spotter. Unless, it's Brittany, you can trust Brittany, she gets it! Great driving, great spotting. I've always appreciated that you guys show you can run hard trails without unnecessarily tearing up a vehicle.
I used to use windshield washer fluid, my Grandpa used to run it in his tractor tires. 🤣🤣 can't believe Jelly let's that bird stay on Kevin's hand !!! Be honest, how many holes did Kevin pinch in the seat 😂Great video guys ♥️♥️💯🤙
Excellent video! One of your best. Many thanks.
One of my favourite comparison video! Great work !
Great drive everyone, to see a bone stock comparison, even Kevins skill had little effect on the outcome, there is a lot of potential for improvement, but the badsquatch impressed me.
I think the broncobuster would benefit most from a driver mod...
those tires are pretty soft too, makes it so bouncy.. and yes i agree.
And better tires
Keep the videos coming….! I truly enjoy your content. Great work…!
You two make a great team!! Excellent info on the steering mods also!!
Jeep proved why he is the Best, ever!!
I like how the two stock cars made it through but the modified ones didn't. Was this another case of "all the gear but no idea"
Kevin and the Jeep driver drove sensibly, and listened to their spotter.
exercising some finesse would probably save the broncobuster a lot of broken parts
It will help my wallet to know that building up a Bronco had diminishing returns on ability. Maybe I’ll get up to 37’s, but beyond that is like buying a punch to the face.
Love the Broncos. Glad to see you guys having fun too
Lite Brite -- This episode felt like a movie starring an ordinary looking person caught in a situation that looks overwhelming but somehow makes it through unscathed! It has it's nail-biting moments, action-packed feats, jaw-dropping moments of disbelief, conflict, comedy (balls :D), moments of victory and defeat! You guys really pushed these practically stock Bronco and Jeep to it's capability short of destroying it! The upgrade portion in the garage had some good information as well. Love your content Kevin & Brittany!
The Bronco stock has been more capable than I thought it would be. However Kevin’s driving and Britney’s spotting has a lot to do with the success.
That can go for any vehicle, a good driver and spotter could go over most trails in many basic off road vehicles
@@raionshishi8290 exactly
Impressed with the Bronco, but no IFS for me.... Jeep just looked like it felt more comfortable or natural doing this.
If it’s primarily rock crawling then yeah. But the Bronco is way more poised in faster off-roading.
@@zachariahyager3115 I think the Bronco is going to be a much better domestic competitor for the Tacoma in the overlanding market than the Jeep in the crawler arena.
@@frankw7266 Well yeah it was never going to beat Jeep in crawling but it’s supposed to be a better all around off-road and on. Basically fitting between the Jeep and the 4Runner.
No IFS for me. Bronco is terrible.
@@abel78750 I mean feel free to have your opinion but it’s clear it can rock crawl and it’s better in sand and basically anything over ten miles an hour. I wouldn’t call that terrible.
Thanks for this comparison Lite Brite.
Awesome video! Probably one of the best comparisons out there! Would you guys be able to do a vid on taking off the doors and stowing them in the trunk etc
I have to say the Jeep looked more poised throughout right out of the box. I am not sold on the IFS on the rocks or even mud where you have to get high wheel spin. Looks fragile when there is a lot of load on it. I am sort of seeing what I expected so far as steering and CV failures. Not saying I won't get one some day like 5 years down the road and used.
What’s up with the stack of washers on the BroncBuster? Looks like he sheared right through them and bent the tie rod heim joint in the process.
200k 🎉🎉🎉🍾🍾🍾 best off-roading Channel ever
Found your channel randomly and glad I did ..great content and you all are fun to watch and Girl your a great guide...very well done. Wld love to get the wife into this now that the 08 jk is paid off. Also really impressed with the bronco but alot of the was great driver and heck of a spotter..
Kev's driving capability stays also in not breaking anything. He knows the limit and always tries to bring the car back home. Brit you're a perfect spotter as always. Nice job guys from Italy
THE SATOS JEEP!
So far I need tierod bracers and a steering cap. Cant wait to see what else i will need for my Badsquatch. Keep up the field testing LiteBrte. Thank you for this video.
I enjoyed this, do you have a video of the orange rock bouncer in the shop, out on the trails?
The Bronco’s IFS seems to also stand for ‘independent front steering’ - The Bronco can definitely cut it on the trail but they really need to get the steering sorted. Other than that, another great video guys 👍🏼
I'm sure the aftermarket will bring some much needed beef to that front end very soon if they haven't already.
@@ZboeC5 There is a fix for it, the 4600 broncos for ultra4 have figured out the issue already. They havent had any steering issues despite the abuse they go threw when racing.
@@minegun3 Portal hubs make a huge difference. Also think the hub steering geo is much better.
the rod where it goes into the joint is smaller the the bolt at the wheel it would be fine on a car but not something advertised to offroad
Yeah i dont think they designed the tierods for massively oversized 40in tires half full of water and hopping under power...
Two videos I’ve watched and two failures with the Bronco on 40’s. They might want to consider removing that Jeep Eater graphic from it. It couldn’t even hang with the stock Jeep.
Someone is jelly lol offcourse a heep owner
@@hotrod7603 you put Jeep Eater on it you’d best be able to handle your business
Good stuff! Kevin, were you using the G.O.A.T. modes or just normal 4x4 options? Nice spotting!
Wow Im impressed Ill never drive stuff like that ever. but sure gives me the confidence in purchasing the bronco for my needs. Great team work ,great content Thanks
Great video! 100% agreement on all comments about Brittany's spotting skills. So, as Kevin says that the tie rod is IFS weakest link in a stock Bronco, what would be the weakest link in the stock Rubicon?
Depending on what you’re doing, the ujoint is your weak link in a Jeep. That, and death wobble. 😅😅
I think death wobble ended with the TJ/LJ line. Btw LJ's rule 👍, the last of the non electronic controlled jeeps .
Great video! Reminds me of the early days when the Stepchild was bone stock. Something about seeing a stock vehicle expertly piloted on difficult trails. Gives us poor people hope! Oh and congrats on 200+ you deserve it!
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Thanks. Good video and info. This is what everyone needed.
You two have big balls! i love watching, keep up the good work. Cant wait to see what you do to the Bronco.
I used to have an FJ cruiser (that I loved) but my pain points were also the same pain points with the bronco.. it’s the weak front ends. Snap CV, tie rods, sway bar links... But I did love it. If I bought another IFS I’d take that bronco over the Tacoma or 4Runner any day! But I’m also not as good at driving as Kevin 😂
Who complains about sway bar end links on an offroader? I push my 6,000 pound FJ on 35x12.5s hard in the rocks fully locked and have yet to snap a OEM CV or bend a tie rod. I've replaced 1 loose tie rod on the trail and thats about it. Sometimes its the loose nut behind the wheel that needs adjusting.
@@CACressida and who spends their time coming at Someone with a different preference than you? I bet your over weight under powered fj cruiser does fine on the dirt roads you ride. Congrats. My experience with my fj was different. But Had my jeep for years and never had issues. It’s called preference. You know, hot heads like you are why I stopped going to meet ups. You are a cancer to the community
Minute 17:40 everybody!! . Come onnn!! Look at that Stock JEEP flex right there! OMG I love it!! The Bronco's back-right tire was like 2 feet in the air in that spot. Here on the JEEP we have only a couple of inches. Well, this is the comparison we were all waiting for! This is amazing! Even though the bronco did great, for this kind of stuff like slow offroad, rock Crawling, Flexing, etc...let's be honest...Bronco needs to just move aside and let the Jeep do its job :)) But i have to admit that the Bronco It is definitely better in other areas like high speed (Baja kinda like) offroad (with that IFS). Can't wait to see that - Baja like - Bronco transformation. #litebritesoldiersbaby
Cringe moments on almost every obstacle with the Broncos... then the Jeep comes in and it's like nothing. I'm ok with my choice (JLU). And I just can't agree with the Bronco's looks anyways, although of course it's very personal. For me it was never an option I guess. We should be happy to see some competition in the marketplace, that's about it for me.
@@OffRoadQC jeeps look like a birth defect in front of bronco
@@hotrod7603 Bronco looks like it was designed by a 2 years old. No I don't really think that but if you want to throw shit around, here you go. Loll
@@OffRoadQC it still looks way better designed than a garbage heep
@@hotrod7603 Yes let's keep escalating this. Triggered much? I just said I didn't like the look, and that it was just a personal thing. But..... what is a "heep"? Ho you mean "heap"? Like in "that Bronco looks like a heap of fucking steaming hot shit"? Got ya, now we're getting somewhere in our common understanding. Now GTFO. Loll
Great video. These are extreme examples and they both did well. I think in the end having a great spotter helps out immensely and yall killed it at that.
Some great bronco advice. Thanks man
So this needs to be a series. This could be part 1 of 20 hahaha.
So…how many IFS to solid axle kits for the Bronco are currently being developed?
Unless somebody really wants one in reality it doesn't need solid axle at all. Ifs can flex same amount as solid axle with same length arms. Look at side by sides. Not to mention how well bronco does on dunes, desert runs etc. The upgrades that bronco will have are extended a arms.
Been waiting for this one!
Your killing it with this content best entertainment out there! Driving the Bronco through a twister and now throwing her on the rocks.
Brittney is a great spotter, Kevin is a great driver, and that other dude is great at breaking Bronco's.. LOL
The Bronco that’s on 40s need to change the tires out ASAP, that’s half his problem. Those ties are great for mud bogging, but for rock crawling they suck!!
Amazing amazing video. You guys are an amazing team both spotters, both drivers. I'm always impressed.
Absolutely love this video! First half was worth the whole thing. Already purchased Tyler’s rack cuff and waiting to get it but so happy I got to see that pressure on the tire without failure. I feel the same about being nervous about breaking something I can’t replace lol
That stock Rubicon is crushing the broncos..... in my humble opinion
Yes in flex nothing else Bronco is way better
@@hotrod7603 That's not what I got from it. Don't get me wrong, I love the Bronco! I'm considering getting one. Not for rock crawling though. I just feel like stock or even mods, the Jeep will take the cake.
@@Mike_E_44 in stock the Bronco is more capable unless the bronco raptor arrives
Kevin and Brittany, you guys work so well together. Kevin's driving and Brittany's spotting you two could probably get anything with lockers and 8 inches of ground clearance through a lot of crazy places! I'm learning a lot from watching your videos and lines I wouldn't even think to take. I think that is what's fun about driving stockish vehicles, the perfect line! P.S. When you guys install new springs/shocks, could I buy your stock Bilstein's off ya??? I'll even com pick them up. Your only like a 5 hour drive from me. 😉🤞🙏🍻 P.S.S. I'm also an hour away from Grand Junction and if Next Venture Motorsports needs a Bronco to look at, I'm more than willing to let them use mine. 2.3 Black Diamond. You guys ROCK!
Finding that perfect line... is what I meant to say.
Awesomeness...great comparison and showing what each stock can do...excellent driving Kevin.....but ace spotter Brittany....egarly awaiting your next video....Safe travels
Nothing like testing out your new Bronco in your own backyard! Now onto KOH! Let's Go Lite Brite Ultra4! Happy Trails to you both!