Jay J.
What Does the Sasquatch Package Add to a Ford Bronco?
Sasquatch changes much more than the tire size. For 2026, the package is built around 35-inch-class LT315/70R17 tires, electronic-locking front and rear axles, a 4.70 final-drive ratio, high-clearance suspension, high-clearance fender flares, and supporting hardware.
That is why a non-Sasquatch Bronco with 35-inch tires is not automatically the same thing. The factory package changes gearing, traction hardware, clearance, and calibration around the larger tire.
For the full package breakdown, see our Ford Bronco Sasquatch Package guide.
Badlands Sasquatch vs Non-Sasquatch: What's Different?
Badlands is the trim where the Sasquatch decision gets interesting because a non-Sasquatch Badlands already starts with serious off-road hardware. You are not starting from a basic Bronco and suddenly adding all the capability in one shot.
On Badlands, Sasquatch is most valuable if you specifically want the complete factory 35-inch setup, 4.70 gearing, wider flare coverage, and everything calibrated together from day one.
If you are happy with the non-Sasquatch tire size and already like what Badlands gives you, the package is easier to skip there than on a lower trim.
How Are Sasquatch Tires and Wheels Different?
Sasquatch uses LT315/70R17 tires, the size Bronco owners normally call the factory 35s. The larger tire gives the truck its obvious wider, taller stance and increases clearance.
Do not assume every Sasquatch wheel is beadlock-capable. Wheel availability changes by trim and model year, and Ford lists beadlock-capable choices separately on some 2026 configurations.
If you are buying used, look at the actual wheel and tire instead of trusting a seller who says “it has Sasquatch wheels.” Broncos get wheel swaps constantly.
Does Sasquatch Include Front and Rear Lockers?
Yes. The package includes electronic-locking front and rear axles. For technical trail driving, I would rank the lockers above the 35-inch tires for capability.
A tire swap is easy. Adding a front locker, rear locker, and matching gearing later is a much bigger job, which is one reason the factory package can make financial sense even if you plan to modify the truck.
What Gear Ratio Does the Sasquatch Package Use?
Sasquatch uses a 4.70 final-drive ratio. The numerically higher gearing helps compensate for the taller tire and increases torque multiplication at the wheels.
This is one of the hidden differences people miss when they compare two Broncos in a parking lot. They can sit at roughly the same height and still be very different underneath.
Does Sasquatch Change the Suspension and Ground Clearance?
Yes. Sasquatch includes high-clearance suspension and the flare coverage needed around the larger tires. The exact jump depends on the trim because Badlands already starts with more serious suspension hardware than a base configuration.
The practical benefit is more margin before the body or underbody touches terrain. It does not eliminate the need to pick a line, and a four-door still has a longer wheelbase to manage over breakovers.
Does Sasquatch Drive Worse on the Street?
I would describe it as more truck-like, not automatically worse. The larger tires add rotating mass, the wider stance changes the feel of the vehicle, and fuel economy takes a hit compared with a smaller-tire setup.
If most of your driving is highway commuting and you never use the lockers or clearance, a non-Sasquatch Bronco can be the smarter choice. If you bought the Bronco specifically because you want the off-road hardware, those compromises are easier to accept.
Does Sasquatch Make the Bronco Wider?
The tires and high-clearance fender flares give Sasquatch a visibly wider stance. The extra width gives Sasquatch its stance. It also matters on tight trails and in parking garages. Wheel offset and flare width decide how far an aftermarket setup sticks out.
If you are trying to copy the Sasquatch appearance on a non-Sasquatch Bronco, wheel offset and flare width matter just as much as tire diameter. A 35-inch tire on the wrong wheel can sit very differently from the factory package.
Does Sasquatch Hurt Fuel Economy?
Yes, usually. Larger and heavier tires require more energy to accelerate, the package changes gearing, and the wider/taller setup adds aerodynamic and rolling-resistance penalties.
The exact MPG difference depends on engine, doors, trim, driving speed, tire pressure, and how aggressively you drive. I would not buy Sasquatch expecting the same efficiency as an otherwise similar Bronco on smaller tires.
Can You Build a Non-Sasquatch Bronco Into a Sasquatch Later?
You can reproduce most of the capability, and you can also build far beyond it. The expensive part is doing the complete job instead of stopping at tires.
To truly mimic the factory concept, you have to think about wheels, tires, gearing, lockers, suspension, flare coverage, calibration, and labor. If you already know you want all of that, ordering Sasquatch from the factory can be simpler. If your end goal is 37s, long-travel suspension, portals, or custom axles, starting non-Sasquatch can make more sense because you may replace the factory hardware anyway.
Is Sasquatch Worth It Compared With a Non-Sasquatch Bronco?
If you already know you want 35s, two lockers, 4.70 gearing, and the factory stance, Sasquatch is difficult to argue against. Ford has already packaged the expensive pieces together and calibrated the truck around them.
If you mainly want the appearance, I would skip it and build the truck around what you use. Paying for lockers and gearing that never leave pavement does not make the Bronco better for you.
On Badlands specifically, I would decide based on if the factory 35-inch setup matters enough to justify it. A non-Sasquatch Badlands is already a very capable Bronco.
What Should You Upgrade After Buying a Sasquatch Bronco?
Sasquatch solves tires, gearing, lockers, and much of the suspension question. It does not protect every exposed part underneath the truck.
For rocky trails, rock sliders and skid plates are logical next steps. Recovery gear, lighting, and bumpers should come after that based on the trails you run.