New Ford Bronco: Performance Modifications

In 1966, when Ford launched its first-generation Bronco, the other Detroit manufacturers didn't produce anything quite like it. The new little Bronco had utility and charm, and it was more refined than the Jeep of the era. Beginning in 1978, Bronco chassis mirrored the F-150 until 1996. At that time, market forces dictated a change to a vehicle that was more practical, such as the Ford Expedition, which replaced the Bronco.

In response to consumer demand and nostalgia, an entirely new generation of Bronco was launched in 2021. However, the planning process began several years earlier. Ford confirmed the return of the Bronco at the 2017 North American International Auto Show and spent the next four years building excitement for the vehicle's launch.

In New Ford Bronco: Performance Modifications, off-road expert Don Alexander assembled this guide, which includes options to make the new Bronco an even more capable vehicle. Covered are model histories, suspension, brakes, tires, electronics, tops, armor, recovery, drivelines, overlanding, and more. If you already have a Bronco that you want to modify or you are thinking about purchasing one in the future and want to know your options, this guide is vital.

Don Alexander’s passion and experience for motorized propulsion dates back to 1959, when he first began kart racing. He later developed an insatiable passion for off-roading. He was the proprietor of the Jeep 4x4 School and trained thousands of students for off-road driving. He has also competed in oval-track racing, drag racing, road racing, and land-speed racing. He holds the land-speed record of 222 mph for a diesel pickup. Alexander has authored 19 books and has written more than 1,000 magazine articles. He produced off-road training videos and the SoCal 4x4 Adventures and Extreme Jeepin’ TV shows. Alexander lived in Big Bear, California, until the time of his passing in September 2024.