42213 Ford Bronco SUV

[lmdesigner42]

Nice little SUV! At first glance, it seems almost as realistic as the much larger 42177. And two more types of fenders/mudguards in a unique colour to add to your collection :).

I wonder if that off-road tire pattern will come in any more sizes? This is the third size, and I believe there were only three for the tractor tire pattern.

[gyenesvi]

I really like this! Looks quite good for the size, for me recognizable, and I love the new parts, finally flat wheel arches with flares, I hope this becomes a trend for more sizes as well, the new tires are great and the fact that is has suspension at such a size is pretty cool! I actually think these small scale cars have a very positive effect on the parts inventory, forces them to introduce new parts for tighter builds.

I wonder how the front suspension is built, what springs it uses and whether there's a new steering link as well!?

[Zerobricks]

2 minutes ago, gyenesvi said:

I wonder how the front suspension is built, what springs it uses and whether there's a new steering link as well!?

I think it uses a ball joint live axle in the back and independent suspension with 4L steering links in the front.

[gyenesvi]

25 minutes ago, Zerobricks said:

I think it uses a ball joint live axle in the back and independent suspension with 4L steering links in the front.

Indeed, that seems like a case, which is great news!

[Bartybum]

1 hour ago, Zerobricks said:

I think it uses a ball joint live axle in the back

1 hour ago, gyenesvi said:

Indeed, that seems like a case, which is great news!

Unfortunately not, the 360 view shows that the 5x7 frame which houses the rear differential is pinned at both ends, which means it's pendular. Bit of a shame but hey

[Aurorasaurus]

1 hour ago, Bartybum said:

Unfortunately not, the 360 view shows that the 5x7 frame which houses the rear differential is pinned at both ends, which means it's pendular. Bit of a shame but hey

Honestly I think thats better. The ball joint suspension is never satisfactory to me, it takes lots of space, isn't fully realistic, and the suspension doesn't really operate that smoothly. At least on the ford raptor, that is. 9398 was okay. I think if they're gonna do it in an unrealistic way, why not at least make sure it works well?

Of course, this is all assuming that the pendular suspension functions properly...

[Ngoc Nguyen]

15 hours ago, R0Sch said:

@Ngoc Nguyen If it helps, I could send you a mockup of a downscaled 2491 tire to 55.9x22. It's pretty easy to do in part designer yourself by changing the size to 7x2.75x7 studs.
 

Yes please. May I trouble you for the new fender flare as well?

[Bartybum]

13 minutes ago, Aurorasaurus said:

Honestly I think thats better. The ball joint suspension is never satisfactory to me, it takes lots of space, isn't fully realistic, and the suspension doesn't really operate that smoothly. At least on the ford raptor, that is. 9398 was okay. I think if they're gonna do it in an unrealistic way, why not at least make sure it works well?

Of course, this is all assuming that the pendular suspension functions properly...

This would be a great use for a 1x4 link, for compact live axles

[Auroralampinen]

Here is partial parts list:). 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/replacement-parts/missing/42213/pieces?search=*

[Zerobricks]

3 hours ago, Auroralampinen said:

Here is partial parts list:). 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/replacement-parts/missing/42213/pieces?search=*

No links listed, so that confirms new ones used in this model 

[Zerobricks]

One more thing to add. The set has 3 shock absorbers, so I think the ones in the rear keep the pendular axle leveled and the third one is shared by both sides of the front suspension to act as a suspended pendular axle.

[SNIPE]

WHY OH WHY did they not just use a RED stud-pin! they come in red, but they used a dark bluish gray stud-pin! (near the tail-light, connected to a red tile1x1 round with bar & peghole

[Stereo]

I started thinking about which sets these tires suit, and are a direct size swap... 42122 Jeep Wrangler obviously.  But also 42111 Dom's Charger and 42127 The Batman Batmobile. (well, really the 1989 Batmobile alt build of it.  Much cooler than the set imo) 

 

Maybe also good for a lot of those 56mm tractor tire RC trial trucks.

[Erik Leppen]

It might be just me, but it looks like there are #7 angle connectors in the front in black and red, around the headlights.

[BrickWild]

On 5/1/2025 at 1:07 PM, Satisfied said:

Is it a new tire

Indeed it is.

[Timorzelorzworz]

The model is steered with the spare wheel from the back as HoG which is pretty nice.

[R0Sch]

I made mock-ups of the new parts. If you need them PM me.

[1gor]

...after reading all posts perhaps we should lower our expectations...remember that Lego introduces minimal ammount of new parts as possible. When Jeep was announced and puctures with new tractor tires appeared we were thrilled with set  snd st end it was just that - new tires...perhaps Bronco has only rear wheel drive...

...as usuall @R0Sch will solve mistery...

Edited May 4 by 1gor
missing words...

[Auroralampinen]

8 minutes ago, 1gor said:

...after reading all posts perhaps we should lower our expectations...remember that Lego introduces minimal ammount of new parts as possible. When Jeep was announced and puctures with new tractor tires appeared we were thrilled with set  snd st end it was just that - new tires...perhaps Bronco has only rear wheel drive...@R0Sch

 

Well, i don't mind the rear wheel drive. Because the jeep had no differential or engine. So this is a huge improvement over the jeep:). 

[1gor]

17 minutes ago, Auroralampinen said:

Well, i don't mind the rear wheel drive. Because the jeep had no differential or engine. So this is a huge improvement over the jeep:). 

Yes, that was my girst thought when I saw pucture with open hood...

[Aurorasaurus]

1 hour ago, 1gor said:

...after reading all posts perhaps we should lower our expectations...remember that Lego introduces minimal ammount of new parts as possible. When Jeep was announced and puctures with new tractor tires appeared we were thrilled with set  snd st end it was just that - new tires...perhaps Bronco has only rear wheel drive...

...as usuall @R0Sch will solve mistery...

It will only be rear wheel drive. Theres a few hints. The reddish brown cross axle holding the front wheels. But also, if you zoom in on this image you can see the lower towball of the wheel hubs is DBG, so it will be using this piece, same as in 42124... Because of the scale I can forgive it though.

[1gor]

38 minutes ago, Aurorasaurus said:

It will only be rear wheel drive. Theres a few hints. The reddish brown cross axle holding the front wheels. But also, if you zoom in on this image you can see the lower towball of the wheel hubs is DBG, so it will be using this piece, same as in 42124... Because of the scale I can forgive it though.

That was my.initial thought when I saw reddish brown (most likely 3L with stop) axle at the front wheel. But it looks very nice small set.

[SNIPE]

I'm gonna try to give it 4WD and shocks all round but the engine may or may not take up too much space. I could make the crankshaft out of three 2853 to save space. The front will be pendular too unless these new links and CV joints can make a small enough fully independent suspension system. (I can also use the rims from set 10295 to save 1L either side.

Are the new CV joints reinforced or classic?

Edited May 5 by SNIPE

[Zerobricks]

New CVs are classical, otherwise the Skyline would have used hubs from 42160 on all wheels. But this model doesn't use any new Cvs, only new 4 stud steering links. 

[R0Sch]

Btw, this set also introduces 1x9 flip-flop beam in red (used on doors).