2026 Ford Bronco® Sasquatch® Package: What Those 35-Inch Tires Really Get You
There's something wonderfully excessive about a factory-built SUV wearing 35-inch tires. But the 2026 Ford Bronco® Sasquatch® Package isn't simply an exercise in looking intimidating at the grocery store. Behind those enormous tires is a collection of mechanical upgrades designed to improve traction, clearance, and control. For Conway, SC, drivers tackling sandy trails and muddy backroads, understanding that hardware is the difference between buying capability and buying an appearance package.
The Sasquatch® Hardware: More Than Bigger Tires
The package includes 35-inch rugged-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, high-clearance fender flares, and electronic-locking front and rear differentials. A 4.7 final-drive ratio helps manage the larger tires and supports controlled low-speed driving. High-clearance suspension components provide additional room for wheel movement and challenging terrain. Specific wheels and suspension equipment vary by configuration, but the underlying objective remains consistent: improve the Bronco's ability to negotiate obstacles without surrendering traction.
Suspension Engineering Makes the Difference
On applicable configurations, Sasquatch® includes HOSS 2.0 suspension with Bilstein® position-sensitive dampers. These dampers respond to suspension movement, helping control compression and extension over uneven ground. Larger tires and increased ride height also improve clearance and off-road approach, departure, and breakover geometry. That's important when crossing deep ruts or climbing uneven obstacles. However, Sasquatch® doesn't install identical suspension hardware on every Bronco. Existing trim equipment determines the final configuration.
Why Two Locking Differentials Matter
Imagine climbing a muddy incline with one wheel spinning helplessly while the opposite wheel has traction. An open differential can create precisely that frustration. Electronic-locking differentials help both wheels on an axle rotate together, improving traction when the surface becomes uneven. Sasquatch® provides front and rear lockers, a substantial advantage during demanding trail driving. Combined with available low-range 4WD gearing and selectable G.O.A.T. Modes®, they give drivers greater control over difficult terrain. Lockers should be engaged only under appropriate conditions and according to Ford's instructions.
Sasquatch® Versus Badlands® and Raptor®
Sasquatch® availability varies across the 2026 Bronco lineup. Badlands® already carries specialized trail equipment, making a careful comparison of its existing hardware important. Raptor® is another animal entirely, featuring HOSS 4.0 suspension, FOX™ Live Valve dampers, and 37-inch all-terrain tires. Its equipment is engineered around a different level of off-road performance. Before selecting Sasquatch®, examine the complete factory configuration instead of assuming the package adds the same components to every trim.
Turbocharged Engines Still Do the Heavy Lifting
The available 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder produces up to 300 hp and 325 lbs. ft. of torque with premium fuel. Compatible configurations offer a 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. The available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 produces up to 330 hp and 415 lbs. ft. of torque with premium fuel, paired with a 10-speed automatic. Sasquatch® doesn't increase engine output. Its contribution comes from helping the Bronco put available power to work across challenging surfaces.
Is Sasquatch® Worth the Trade-Off?
For regular encounters with deep sand, rocks, and heavily rutted trails, the package offers meaningful mechanical advantages. The trade-offs include potentially increased road noise, reduced fuel economy, and different pavement ride characteristics. Drivers spending nearly all their time on highways may prefer a conventional Bronco. Serious off-road enthusiasts, however, will appreciate equipment engineered for conditions beyond ordinary pavement.
Explore the 2026 Bronco® at Conway Ford
The Sasquatch® Package transforms the Bronco through traction hardware, larger tires, and specialized suspension components. Visit Conway Ford in Conway, SC, to compare available Sasquatch® configurations and examine their equipment. Schedule a test drive to find the Bronco® that matches your off-road ambitions and everyday driving needs.
