‘24 BadSquatch Build

Polaris425

Well, she rolled in today on the trailer. Took her for a short drive then pulled her in the shop and started accessorizing. First were the IAG molle door pockets. The info I saw said remove the net but I thought, why can’t I have both??? So I put them over the top and I have both. Second were the oracle fog lights. Went right in easy peasy. Then The HF road shock A-pillar lights. And that’s where I ran into my first problem. I have to decide between these lights or my antennae. Cause apparently the ford engineers are idiots. That, or buy or build offset mounting brackets which, I guess is what I’ll have to do. Tomorrow, I’ll wire up everything and hopefully get around to the winch plate and winch. But time is limited.

Congrats.....woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats and let the mods begin!

Polaris425

Well, she rolled in today on the trailer. Took her for a short drive then pulled her in the shop and started accessorizing. First were the IAG molle door pockets. The info I saw said remove the net but I thought, why can’t I have both??? So I put them over the top and I have both. Second were the oracle fog lights. Went right in easy peasy. Then The HF road shock A-pillar lights. And that’s where I ran into my first problem. I have to decide between these lights or my antennae. Cause apparently the ford engineers are idiots. That, or buy or build offset mounting brackets which, I guess is what I’ll have to do. Tomorrow, I’ll wire up everything and hopefully get around to the winch plate and winch. But time is limited.

I can't think of anyone who haven’t gotten their pod lights installed with this issue. Usually at worst they might have to use a mounting bracket. I know that most of the manufacturers have brackets for their lights.

TK1215

I can't think of anyone who haven’t gotten their pod lights installed with this issue. Usually at worst they might have to use a mounting bracket. I know that most of the manufacturers have brackets for their lights.

I may temporarily move them to the bumper and later get smaller lights for the a-pillar. Not sure yet. I’m gonna mess around with it this morning. I’ve got some scrap steel so I may build some offset brackets

Light problem solved. I just moved them out so that the outer bolt is holding the inside bracket hole. And used a flat self tap screw to hold the other side to keep it from turning. Antennae fits and I don’t need to buy brackets for now.

But I ran into another problem. Only one of my oracle fog lights is coming on.

*edit* relay that came with the lights was just bad. When I put power to both individually they both come on. So, guess I’ll run grab a new relay.

Update. After hours of fiddling with wires and changing wire harnesses and this and that and some cussing I finally decided to test the light again with direct power (this worked last week first try, leading me to believe it was between the light and power). This time, nothing. I wiggled the harness on the light itself (3 light oracle fog) and they came on. So the problem is a broken wire inside the lights harness. Meaning there wasn’t a dang thing wrong w/ MY wiring. A few more choice words and I buttoned it all back up.

I guess my choices are undo all the fancy connectors on the light and wire it all up myself, or send it back. I’ll check with oracle to see what their swap it out policy is and if it’s more trouble than just fixing it myself, I’ll go that route.

Ditch lights came right on no problem. So I got at least one win today.

Polaris425

Update. After hours of fiddling with wires and changing wire harnesses and this and that and some cussing I finally decided to test the light again with direct power (this worked last week first try, leading me to believe it was between the light and power). This time, nothing. I wiggled the harness on the light itself (3 light oracle fog) and they came on. So the problem is a broken wire inside the lights harness. Meaning there wasn’t a dang thing wrong w/ MY wiring. A few more choice words and I buttoned it all back up.

I guess my choices are undo all the fancy connectors on the light and wire it all up myself, or send it back. I’ll check with oracle to see what their swap it out policy is and if it’s more trouble than just fixing it myself, I’ll go that route.

Ditch lights came right on no problem. So I got at least one win today.

Dang the weird luck...little victories baby!

Working with oracle to see if I can get a replacement. In the mean time, I finally installed my plate and winch today. Plate is from RC, and winch is Badlands apex 12k.

Latest upgrade is a simple yet functional one.

Update one. Oracle sent me a replacement wiring harness and that solved the issue.

Second. I got some cheap Amazon brackets for my ditch lights. Now I know why the name brand ones are more expensive. Thicker metal. These are a bit shakey. I’m not sure I’m gonna like that. I have an idea for adding gussets and that will solve that however I’m not 100% sure I like how they look. At first I liked it but then I stepped back and looked at the whole thing from the front and I’m not really digging it. What do y’all think?

Few updates lately... Bought a set of 35" Nitto Trail Graps from a local guy. Wasn't really ready for new tires but got a good deal on them. Got them mounted up today.

Also made my own oh crap handle from paracord. Didn't turn out too bad. I've only made 2 or 3 paracord bracelets and key chains so, it's not expert work but, it works and doesn't look bad.

Also got the TackForm phone mount, and a picatinny go-pro mount added to my rail.

Looking good. I went through two phone holders and two radio holders to get the right fit.

Lots O Fords

Looking good. I went through two phone holders and two radio holders to get the right fit.

I’m liking this one. It wasn’t cheap. But it’s metal and polymer construction. No cheap plastic parts. Hopefully it’s as good long term as it is new.

Polaris425

Few updates lately... Bought a set of 35" Nitto Trail Graps from a local guy. Wasn't really ready for new tires but got a good deal on them. Got them mounted up today.

Also made my own oh crap handle from paracord. Didn't turn out too bad. I've only made 2 or 3 paracord bracelets and key chains so, it's not expert work but, it works and doesn't look bad.

Also got the TackForm phone mount, and a picatinny go-pro mount added to my rail.

Your Bronco looks amazing! Thanks for sharing with the forum.

Another shot w/ the new nittos

Any issues with the 35's ? any rubbing on full articulation?

CallmeBill

Any issues with the 35's ? any rubbing on full articulation?

Are you talking 35’s with Sasquatch from the factory? Then it would be a solid no. If you have a non-Sasquatch and added 35’s then yes you will. Remember to remove crash bars and the should take care of any issues. Also depending on offset for new wheels, you could also have issues.

CallmeBill

Any issues with the 35's ? any rubbing on full articulation?

Not yet, but I also don’t think I’ve been in a situation where I’ve maxed out the articulation either.

TK1215

Are you talking 35’s with Sasquatch from the factory? Then it would be a solid no. If you have a non-Sasquatch and added 35’s then yes you will. Remember to remove crash bars and the should take care of any issues. Also depending on offset for new wheels, you could also have issues.

Yup.. I have a non Sas Badlands with 35x11.5R17's and I removed the crash bars from the front and I do not have any rubbing.. With the crash bars on, I was getting rubbing. I also have 1.75" Bora wheel spacers..