If You Could Do it Over....

Nothing I would change. The biggest bargain is the aux switches, anyone who has fished wires knows. My configuration would push me into the Stroppe edition, $30,000 more than my build...

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Nothing I would change. The biggest bargain is the aux switches, anyone who has fished wires knows. My configuration would push me into the Stroppe edition, $30,000 more than my build...

Thanks…. And that’s what I want to know? With your experience and that awesome rig you have what are 5 accessories that folks should start out with. I got some ideas for camping etc. and trail but that’s more for later, what are the first things.

Storage….. door pocket on all 4… metal or plastic your decision. Saddle pockets that go over front part of center console. Glove box organizer. Center console storage “racks”.
All available on scamazon and most reasonably priced. Maybe even the storage pockets that fit the arm rest. I don’t use mine but the wife uses it. And remember if u take the doors off, Some of the ability e storage goes away with the doors.

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The only thing I would change, maybe, would be to have gotten the 12" screen instead of the 8". I later changed mine to the 12" but...

As far as accessories after the fact go, I don't think I'd change anything to my build as my Bronco is now exactly as I wanted it to be when I originally bought it..

Would've bought something else instead of waiting 3 years for nothing.

Chief Ron

Storage….. door pocket on all 4… metal or plastic your decision. Saddle pockets that go over front part of center console. Glove box organizer. Center console storage “racks”.
All available on scamazon and most reasonably priced. Maybe even the storage pockets that fit the arm rest. I don’t use mine but the wife uses it. And remember if u take the doors off, Some of the ability e storage goes away with the doors.

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Chief, I will take that info under advisement for sure as I know I am going to be needing some storage. I’ve given Amazon a lot of money over the years but what is a few dollars more. Thanks for the share!

raqball

The only thing I would change, maybe, would be to have gotten the 12" screen instead of the 8". I later changed mine to the 12" but...

As far as accessories after the fact go, I don't think I'd change anything to my build as my Bronco is now exactly as I wanted it to be when I originally bought it..

With my eyes I need that 12 in screen for sure! Lol

DragoBiscuit

So here I sit; the order was just submitted yesterday for a 2025 Marsh Gray Badlands, with Sas, Lux, Black appearance, and a heavy-duty bumper. I spent the night watching YouTube videos and browsing Amazon for accessories when it hit me.

There is a whole army of Bronco experience in this forum, so tell me, folks, if you had to do it over, or if this is your first time ordering like me, what would be the top 5 accessories that you would get for your Bronco right out of the gate?

I love what Michael Grasso did with his new ride! What about the rest of you!

I placed my reservation on July 20, 2020.. I finally took delivery in October 2022.. 814 days. I got exactly what I wanted - a 4 door, velocity blue, badlands, sasquatch with Lux and the 2.7. I'm just about to hit 50k on it, and still smile every time I get in it, whether it's for my 50 minute commute to work (20 miles) on the highway, or heading out to meet my Bronco friends for a trail drive.. I love the fact that there aren't a lot of them on the roads, and even fewer are used for what they're built for - but mine is used for what it's built for... my skidplates are all scraped up, my tires have chunks missing from them, my side steps (gorhino D6) are dented and have lots of wear, the paint has lots of pinstripes from tight trails... but along with all of those battle wounds, I have great memories of beautiful drives up to the mountains, whether in the summer or in the winter when snow-wheeling, often with numerous other Bronco owners... and every time, I'm impressed with how easily the Bronco conquers the terrain. As far as top 5 accessories - I had piles of parts in my garage before I even took delivery of the Bronco... my favorites are:
Fuel Bronze wheels (they go great with the velocity blue paint)
ARB twin under-hood air compressor with mount from 4x4TruckLED's - this was not cheap, but every time I use it, I'm thankful I bought it
Midland MX275 gmrs radio
Diode dynamics lights in the front bumper as well as rear chase-lights
Go-Rhino D6 side steps... they take way more of a beating than I would have thought.

I love the functionality of the Bronco, the looks, the ride, the fact that it's so much different than the cookie-cutter SUV's on the road that aren't used for anything other than trips to the grocery store or mall. More than anything, I love the memories I've created, with my little dog, Cooper, who loved to ride with me (RIP, Cooper), to my wife and I taking road trips, to hanging out with friends on the trails... all great memories that are associated with this vehicle.

The concern I had at the start were the electronics. I'm still battling the Nav system, specifically the weather app. I have called the help desk 4 times and get no help. They don't understand the system, if it's not in their script they read then they can't help you. They sent you to the dealer. I have a very good relationship with my dealer. I spoke to them last week as I was told they have diagnostic tools to use. That's not true. The problem started after the last update. If a help desk person tells me I have a nice truck one more time I'm going to reach through the phone... The truck is only 2 years old. Had 39K when this started. I know I'm not going to get warranty, but the help desk for this is at best a joke. Knowing this would I order another Bronco, probably not. Oh you don't get a refund on the weather app. So I'm paying for something I can use. My 2¢. Fix Or Repair Daily.e

Calgecko

I placed my reservation on July 20, 2020.. I finally took delivery in October 2022.. 814 days. I got exactly what I wanted - a 4 door, velocity blue, badlands, sasquatch with Lux and the 2.7. I'm just about to hit 50k on it, and still smile every time I get in it, whether it's for my 50 minute commute to work (20 miles) on the highway, or heading out to meet my Bronco friends for a trail drive.. I love the fact that there aren't a lot of them on the roads, and even fewer are used for what they're built for - but mine is used for what it's built for... my skidplates are all scraped up, my tires have chunks missing from them, my side steps (gorhino D6) are dented and have lots of wear, the paint has lots of pinstripes from tight trails... but along with all of those battle wounds, I have great memories of beautiful drives up to the mountains, whether in the summer or in the winter when snow-wheeling, often with numerous other Bronco owners... and every time, I'm impressed with how easily the Bronco conquers the terrain. As far as top 5 accessories - I had piles of parts in my garage before I even took delivery of the Bronco... my favorites are:
Fuel Bronze wheels (they go great with the velocity blue paint)
ARB twin under-hood air compressor with mount from 4x4TruckLED's - this was not cheap, but every time I use it, I'm thankful I bought it
Midland MX275 gmrs radio
Diode dynamics lights in the front bumper as well as rear chase-lights
Go-Rhino D6 side steps... they take way more of a beating than I would have thought.

I love the functionality of the Bronco, the looks, the ride, the fact that it's so much different than the cookie-cutter SUV's on the road that aren't used for anything other than trips to the grocery store or mall. More than anything, I love the memories I've created, with my little dog, Cooper, who loved to ride with me (RIP, Cooper), to my wife and I taking road trips, to hanging out with friends on the trails... all great memories that are associated with this vehicle.

WOW! Not sure I would survive that two year wait but those pics make it look like it was worth it! A couple of those are magazine cover shots! Just awesome!

Congrats on your Bronco order! We luv our '23 WildTrak that greatly expands our access to Colorado's high mtns. Also, enjoyed 2 Moab trips including the highly recommended Bronco Off-Roadeo experience.

Lots of protective mods on our Bronco given our very rocky mtn trails. Top 5 gotta be ARB/Warn bumpers, Method beadgrip wheels, RCI rock sliders, interior lighting, Bestop sunrider soft top.


Cheers

Kenneth

Congrats on your Bronco order! We luv our '23 WildTrak that greatly expands our access to Colorado's high mtns. Also, enjoyed 2 Moab trips including the highly recommended Bronco Off-Roadeo experience.

Lots of protective mods on our Bronco given our very rocky mtn trails. Top 5 gotta be ARB/Warn bumpers, Method beadgrip wheels, RCI rock sliders, interior lighting, Bestop sunrider soft top.


Cheers

Love it and thank you! Granted we have bumps in VA compared to the mountains in CO, but I plan on getting out there this fall!

Absolutely nothing!

DragoBiscuit

Love it and thank you! Granted we have bumps in VA compared to the mountains in CO, but I plan on getting out there this fall!

Do - You won't be disappointed!


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For me it's the Best Top Bimini sun shade. I love the open air feel but the summer sun her in TN can be a bit too much mid day. The sun shade at least gives some relief. Also the IAG steps that mount to the rock sliders. Work great to get in daily but I can take them off in a few min when it's time to hit the trail.

First I'll start by describing my build; 2022, 2 door Base with Sasquatch, Eruption Green. 2.7, 10 speed (enhanced 4x4), Modular front bumper, Aux switches, engine block heater, all weather floor mats and cargo area mat, doors and top storage bags, tailgate table.
In hindsight, I would have purchased after market floor mats and cargo liner (Fords are garbage). I would have purchased an after market tailgate table. several better and no drill options exist.
What I have added; front mud flaps (Broflaps are awesome). molded door packet storage (the nets are junk), dash mounted power/data ports, dash mount accessory rail, paracord grab handles, tailgate/spare tire carrier reinforcement. OEM rock rails (not a Base option), OEM 4/7 pin tow harness and hitch receiver (not a Base option). 2nd OEM recovery ring on the rear. Recovery rings on the front bumper.
Short term plan; window tint, transmission and transfer case skid plates.
Pending build wish list; winch, on board air, roof rack with side storage mounts, roof rack light bar, front bumper pocket/fog lights, ditch lights, GMRS/CB radio.

I probably only have 2 regrets. Not a biggie, but the first one is I should have waited and kept the hitch on my order. At the time it was on the constrained list and I had already waited over 18 months so I decided to remove it. I put my own receiver and 4 plug on it but wish it was the factory setup. I know that doesn't really apply to you.

My biggest regret is not putting on all the skid plates and armor right from the start. When I bought it, I had no idea the off-roading bug would hit me so hard. After a couple of trips to Drummond Island and then a couple more in Moab, the underside really took a beating. I've since put all the necessary guards on it but the damage has already been done.

Since my Bronco is mostly stock I’ll tell you what we have added. Door pockets we got the plastic Amazon ones they work well, Bartac paracord grab bars. Don’t use them all the time but are a nice place to hold on when things get spicy. We had the saddle storage over the consul but I like to push my leg against the consul and that thing would dig into my shin, I don’t use cruise so your experience my differ. A shorty antenna, good floor mats even with the wash out interior, molle panels for the rear cargo, a tailgate table, and my homemade storage/security shelf. Diode dynamics fog lights, Something for the house a top removal system. A national parks pass to go on adventures.

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A portable air compressor I have a trickflate. And a 4-way inflator hose setup mine is from MORRFLATE.

Day one res holder. Waited 18 months for my Bronco. Dropped the factory roof rack and held my ground for the rest. Got everything I wanted except the manual trans. At that time it was man trans or SAS. SAS won and I do not regret the auto trans at all.

My favorite mods:
Trail-Rax roof rack.
DV8 front winch bumper
Lift/level spring perch kit. 2.25" front 1.25 rear
Warn winch
ARB compressor under hood

Now all I do is oil/fluid changes and drive the snot out of it.