Drivetrain

What to Look Out for When Buying Ford Bronco Drivetrain Upgrades?

The Base

The Ford Bronco is available in more than ten different trim levels, all of which will give you a different experience regarding the engine, the transmission, and other pieces of the drivetrain system.

This means that you should consider the base upon which your drivetrain upgrades are going to sit. 

When you choose your desired model at Everything Bronco Aftermarket, we will take care of compatibility, but you still need to think about the intricacies of your specification and trim level.

Some trim levels of the Bronco already have beefed-up axles (Raptor, Wildtrak…) while the Base Bronco does not.

This means that the Base Bronco will benefit from a more thorough drivetrain upgrade compared to higher-end models, so do keep that in mind when starting with your upgrades.

Performance Enhancements

There are numerous performance enhancements you get with upgraded Ford Bronco drivetrain components such as increased power and torque, enhanced off-road capability, improved towing and hauling, better fuel efficiency, and styling upgrades.

Do keep in mind that some of these aren’t compatible which means that if you want to increase your off-road capabilities, you are likely going to impact how safely you can tow heavy loads.

Therefore, it would be a good idea to balance out your needs and wants and try to go for a setup that is going to aid where you want it to aid the most without detracting from other key areas.

Reliability Enhancements 

Besides making your Ford Bronco perform better, high-quality drivetrain upgrades should also make your drivetrain more reliable and more durable, especially if you drive your Bronco off-road.

In order to achieve that, you need to focus on a few specific factors such as build materials, reinforced designs, and special features that help when it comes to wear and tear.

For example, forged steel is going to give you higher levels of reliability for components such as your diffs compared to normal steel, but it is going to cost you more.

Aluminum is lighter and will reduce your weight, but it isn’t as durable as forged steel or even normal steel. Moreover, some components such as housings are often made out of cast iron which is even better, but it does weigh a lot more.

Styling Enhancements

Drivetrain upgrades are primarily focused on making your Bronco perform better or make it more reliable. However, you can also buy drivetrain upgrades that are going to elevate your style.

One of the more popular styling drivetrain upgrades is a differential cover which can make your undercarriage look a lot cooler, especially on a lifted Bronco.

Be that as it may, it is a good idea to focus on reliability and performance over styling as there are many different areas where styling makes a bigger difference.