Nice, it really is a beautiful road. Being in Payson, you don't have much of reason to come down south this time of year, however if you want a day road trip, consider coming down and you can turn onto A-Cross road from the 188 north of the lake. Equally beautiful views and desert scenery.
Lastly, a pano view form A-Cross Road and another view of the river from Apache Trail. Such an easy and beautiful drive. With the weather getting hotter, still worth a trip out as you can cool off in either the river or the lake.
As much as I enjoy taking the Bronco Sport out on an adventure, there are times when I want an easy dirt road trip. I’ve had it in mind for a while to write up a few suggestions as Arizona is loaded with places to go that don’t require much skill, just time. Two such roads are the Apache Trail...
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Another point to add is the lift shop guy told me going from 1.5" to 2.5" won't allow you to install larger tires anyway, so it's not worth it. Plus you can buy skid plates from other vendors if you go with the HRG 1.5"
I'd say a lot comes down to how much off-roading you plan to do. And I mean more than a flat dirt road. If they answer is none, than don't bother with the sasquatch trim. If the answer is a decent amount then absolutely go for it.
I have a '23 Badlands and I would be very disappointed if I...
I'm pretty certain that was the same with my 2023 Badlands. You had to have the CMS ordered from factory as that required the proper mold and locking points installed.
If you are doing any off roading, I would suggest getting a full size spare. That would be on the same wheel and tire you currently use. If you are only doing highway miles, you can get away with a smaller spare but honestly, I don't think it's worth the risk. Plus, it's not much more money...