2-door accessory questions - Grab handles, floor and storage liners

Fillups
Nov 21, 2022

Rank IV

Nov 21, 2022

Hi all, I'm still in "month one" of ownership of my 2-door Badlands non-sas. No major mods planned yet, but a couple questions specific to the 2-door lifestyle:

* Looking at the Bartact or similar paracord handles. I was initially thinking - only need one set since it's a 2 door, but looks like there are bolts for mounting a pair in the back also. I won't have passengers back there often, but could be useful. And if nothing else, may still look cool with top off (6 months from now in OH). Thoughts on back seat handles in 2-door?

* Floor liners - yeah, I have the wash-out floors - but I like the style of liner that will funnel water out / over the edge if get a decent puddle, rather than collecting in the floor. Front seat only, right? Any affordable options?

* Cargo area - also worth getting a liner? I've already stopped for a big grocery run (well, Sam's Club actually), and needed to fold down one side of the rear seats, so not sure if the short cargo liner is worth it since anything large-ish or heavy will one or both seats down. I did get some of those seat-back protectors that just velcro on to cover the carpet, nice tough.

Thanks!!
22 Badlands 2-door, 7MT, HP Red, delivered Nov 2022
Former fords: '83 Mustang Conv, '94 Bronco XLT, '05 Excursion PSD, '10 Expedition EL EB (still the family wagon).
Last edited by a moderator: Nov 21, 2022

Rank VI

Nov 21, 2022

#1
#1-No, useless
#2-Yes, keeps things clean in everyday use.
#3-Yes, you will have leaks and spills and this will make cleanup easy.
Big Papa, 14U
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Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Nov 21, 2022

#2
Hi all, I'm still in "month one" of ownership of my 2-door Badlands non-sas. No major mods planned yet, but a couple questions specific to the 2-door lifestyle:

* Looking at the Bartact or similar paracord handles. I was initially thinking - only need one set since it's a 2 door, but looks like there are bolts for mounting a pair in the back also. I won't have passengers back there often, but could be useful. And if nothing else, may still look cool with top off (6 months from now in OH). Thoughts on back seat handles in 2-door?

* Floor liners - yeah, I have the wash-out floors - but I like the style of liner that will funnel water out / over the edge if get a decent puddle, rather than collecting in the floor. Front seat only, right? Any affordable options?

* Cargo area - also worth getting a liner? I've already stopped for a big grocery run (well, Sam's Club actually), and needed to fold down one side of the rear seats, so not sure if the short cargo liner is worth it since anything large-ish or heavy will one or both seats down. I did get some of those seat-back protectors that just velcro on to cover the carpet, nice tough.

Thanks!!
Get yourself a set of Mabett back seat cover protectors to go over the carpet on the back of the back seats. 😉
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
BadBronco, TK1215

Rank IV

Nov 21, 2022

#3
Get yourself a set of Mabett back seat cover protectors to go over the carpet on the back of the back seats. 😉
Thanks, I actually have those already. Well, not sure if they are Mabett or another Amazon brand, but they went on easily. Maybe I should look up that purchase to see if the same folks make a 2-door cargo protector so they will be same material...
22 Badlands 2-door, 7MT, HP Red, delivered Nov 2022
Former fords: '83 Mustang Conv, '94 Bronco XLT, '05 Excursion PSD, '10 Expedition EL EB (still the family wagon).
SlashRacer

Rank V

Nov 21, 2022

#4
We have found the Bartect grab handles helpful when on the rough trails and also getting into the Bronco in tight quarters.
Our's came with the rubberized floor mats front and rear. They help a lot.
ARB fridge fills the area behind the rear seats so no additional protective mat there.
Desert Does It Adjustable Front Seat Jackers and Front Multi Mount Panel are on our short list. I've spaced up the front of our seats and it really has made a difference.
'21 FE 2-door CG, '96 EB leather 5.8L, '68 Explorer 5.0 swap
They call me Dave. FSBI 2019 BSCW 2020, 2022 BSCE 2021
Fillups, Big Papa

Rank V

Nov 21, 2022

#5
#1-No, useless
#2-Yes, keeps things clean in everyday use.
#3-Yes, you will have leaks and spills and this will make cleanup easy.
I agree. I got the floor mats and I’m so glad I got them to keep things clean. Also, mine came with the rear seat floor mat as well (I have a 2 door) which was needed if you have people sitting back there. Additionally, I have the trunk liner and it’s a lot better than the carpet in the back. I get a lot of use out of that one as I often am carrying cargo in the trunk
2022 Eruption Green 2 Door Outer Banks

Rank IV

Nov 21, 2022

#6
We have found the Bartact grab handles helpful when on the rough trails and also getting into the Bronco in tight quarters.
Our's came with the rubberized floor mats front and rear. They help a lot.
ARB fridge fills the area behind the rear seats so no additional protective mat there.
Desert Does It Adjustable Front Seat Jackers and Front Multi Mount Panel are on our short list. I've spaced up the front of our seats and it really has made a difference.
I've not seen those seat jackers, interesting. I have played with my height adjustment some and seem to like driving it about halfway or little more in the height range. If I'm not driving with it up all the way, is there any other reason to space the seat up higher?
One reason I can think if is a hide-away sub under the drivers seat - want to add some bass without eating up cargo space, so could be interesting for that reason...

And you are saying the back seat handles in the 2 door is still handy if bouncing around in back seat?
Thanks!
22 Badlands 2-door, 7MT, HP Red, delivered Nov 2022
Former fords: '83 Mustang Conv, '94 Bronco XLT, '05 Excursion PSD, '10 Expedition EL EB (still the family wagon).

Rank V

Nov 22, 2022

#7
Lower seat cushion angle is the main reason for the Seat Jackers.
When out exploring for more than a day or two we do not have the back seats in at all. I've made a platform to level out where the back seats were and move the fridge to right behind the driver's seat. This also keeps the storage area in the rear available to use. It works out really good for us. So, no need for grab handles in the second row.
I forgot to mention that the Bartact "BRONCO ACCESSORIES CONSOLE ORGANIZER POUCH FOR FORD BRONCO 2021 2022 2023 CENTER CONSOLE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER AREA" is the just what the wife needed for her sunglasses case and other little items that she likes close to her. And then the other item for the wife is the RAM wireless charging phone holder attached to the Bronco Bar. USB plugs into the dash and keeps it right Infront of her. Very clean setup! I have a 67 Design holder for the driver's side and plug it into the media port in the console. The wired CarPlay connection keeps it working as it should and keeps the phone charged without using the Ford wireless phone charger (HEATER).
'21 FE 2-door CG, '96 EB leather 5.8L, '68 Explorer 5.0 swap
They call me Dave. FSBI 2019 BSCW 2020, 2022 BSCE 2021
Fillups

Rank 0

Nov 22, 2022

#8
The paracord handles are completely useless in their intended position, and I find them distracting and in the way. I moved them back one position so they are partially covering the B pillar, and they're actually kind of handy for people getting in and out of the back seat of our 2 door. I use the screw location that would normally be in the back grommet for the front grommet.

We have the rubber floors, and ordered the Ford mats to use up our Pass Points. We live in the country so they are more or less a bucket we can lift most of the dirt and slop out of the footwells with. It's pretty hard to wash out a wash out floor when it's -10 outside.

We have a Weathertech rear cargo liner out of our old 2012 MKX and it fits the back of the Bronco perfectly. It goes from the back door up and over the hump from the back seats being folded down and about halfway up the backs of the seats. That combined with the Amazon seat back protectors seems to be working out very well.

We also found that Plano 54 quart Sportsman's Totes fit 3 wide and 2 high on the folded down rear seats, then 2 more fit stacked the long way behind them on the passenger side, and 2 more stack sideways in the back on the driver's side with room for some loose stuff around them. We leave the top one in the center behind the console out and our German Shorthair rides there. The totes are strong enough to sit on or even stand on but are compact and light enough to carry when full of gear.
Fillups

Rank IV

Nov 23, 2022

#9
Lower seat cushion angle is the main reason for the Seat Jackers.
When out exploring for more than a day or two we do not have the back seats in at all. I've made a platform to level out where the back seats were and move the fridge to right behind the driver's seat. This also keeps the storage area in the rear available to use. It works out really good for us. So, no need for grab handles in the second row.
I forgot to mention that the Bartact "BRONCO ACCESSORIES CONSOLE ORGANIZER POUCH FOR FORD BRONCO 2021 2022 2023 CENTER CONSOLE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER AREA" is the just what the wife needed for her sunglasses case and other little items that she likes close to her. And then the other item for the wife is the RAM wireless charging phone holder attached to the Bronco Bar. USB plugs into the dash and keeps it right Infront of her. Very clean setup! I have a 67 Design holder for the driver's side and plug it into the media port in the console. The wired CarPlay connection keeps it working as it should and keeps the phone charged without using the Ford wireless phone charger (HEATER).
Thanks, I'll look up the accessory pouch on their site also. If it's the one that hangs below the pass side grab handle, I was already eyeing that one, looks handy.
22 Badlands 2-door, 7MT, HP Red, delivered Nov 2022
Former fords: '83 Mustang Conv, '94 Bronco XLT, '05 Excursion PSD, '10 Expedition EL EB (still the family wagon).

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