Rover >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bronco

He could have a channel and /or a shop. I know a guy that did $1m a year in a shop. Chris has personality and better skills so he could kill it with a 4 bay shop and a good helper or 2

I was thinking the same dam thing. Chris will be missed here for sure.

Why would you punish him by giving him that Bronco?

He would literally blow up he has the personality and the knowledge to kill it guaranteed. @@thomasleonard9685

Agree! I have a 4Runner, and most other 4Runner owners bag on Broncos something fierce, but I'd like to see them even get a tire on some of these obstacles.

😅 That’s fair.

I believe that’s his plan - is to move the rear axle back quite a bit!

Why would he do that with his skills. #buggylife …. He could engineer a great buggy and he’d probably paint it nice too

Nah. It’s been trail tested and won’t leave you stranded or broken. It’s extra for a sorted rig

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Burgos aren’t terrible in snow / ice. Pretty much any M/T is bad on ice & snow. Had 6 different ones in Colorado and they are horrible on icy snowy roads.

Depends on what you value in a tried and tested rig. 😁

No kidding, This thing is junked up! Who in there right mind would buy this for 85k after watching them treat this like sh*t! 🤡

We’ve gotten a lot of offers, so more than you think. 😊 Some people prefer mall crawlers, some people prefer an off road rig they know won’t leave them stranded. To each their own.

@@somethnaboutnothn4928how many off road videos do you watch?! These guys drive their 4wds with respect in comparison to others, particularly here in Australia. You never hear a rev limiter, it’s all skilled spotting and driving. I personally would love to own that Raptor. 👍🏻

Thanks, you too!

so much smaller/lighter it's hard to compare. That's why you need one of both.

I think his plan is to eventually move the rear axle back, which would help a ton

I have a 4Runner, the problem with them is that it's a ton of work to fit over a 33" tire on them, and the approach and especially departure angles are not great. I don't think even a built IFS 4Runner could even attempt this trail.

@@trailrunnah8886 I agree if I had the money to head out I’d give it a big try with my 4Runner

The factory sheet metal did get some deformation. Both rear flare mounting locations have been hit a few times (prior to this video the prototype flares took some good ones too) so it's not surprising. The corners help distribute the force; but for anyone wanting to use their flares like rock sliders we would recommend tying the backside of the corners into their cage work for repeated abuse; otherwise the flares might outlive the body lol.

@@NextVentureMotorsports 100%. Impressive to say the least. All of that energy has to go somewhere. Let’s just say if they were factory or some of those Chinese flairs the jeep would be getting a new quarter panel and some! Good stuff. I have nemesis industries fenders on my jk, also aluminum, only because you guys don’t make them for a jku

@@eduardavanesov1177 appreciate the thoughtful comments and response. Those aren't bad fenders either. I will mention that one of our welders has them on his JK on tons/42s as well... and has convinced us to pursue the JK version as well once we're wrapped up on the JTs ;)

That's a super common thing with Rovers actually - they use a dislocation cone setup to deal with it. Makes a lot of noise but guides the spring back into place when you droop way out

Stock but have to have the option

The bobbed bed helps immensely with departure angle, turning ability in tight spaces, and even steep climbs (so the bed doesn’t drag on the ground and prevent your rear tires from reaching the obstacle).

Ya it’ll hold you stepping on them

The same email we gave in this video for the Bronco Raptor! 😊🤙

If you aren’t rock crawling you can go 40s

@LiteBrite a lot of people tell me I shouldn't but I've been following you guys for years. I trust you guys. Definitely got the experience

40s wouldn’t be advised if you were doing anything where high wheel speed could possible meet sudden high traction. But you could also look at Next Venture Motorsport axle trusses and gussets as well as chromoly axle shafts front & rear. But you aren’t rock crawling it, jumping it, etc it can totally be done. But if you drive it like a rental or like you stole it, smaller tires may be the better route.

We genuinely don’t understand where people are assuming (you know what they say about assuming) that we “can’t afford” Chris. He’s having a BABY. And he and his wife want to start their family in their OWN home, rather than while living under someone else’s roof. Which is a completely understandable decision made by both Chris & Pam, that we fully support….you know, because they’re grown adults and allowed to make their own choices regarding their own lives (and the life of their child). ❤️

This decision has nothing to do with us “affording” anything, and everything to do with them wanting what’s best for their family and their baby’s future. 🤙

nah the rover is 500x cooler

I think Wes is waiting for a new front axle to get prepped before locking the front. The locker and 35" tire combo isn't always the best with the TJ era factory D30 front axles.

Ya he can have it for 85k 😊

how about just some American made axle upgrades? I know a guy......

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We wish more companies made upgraded components for the Bronco Raptor, instead of just the base Bronco. 😢

We’re in Utah

@@LiteBrite Great and is there a listing? $$