Bronco Builds | March 2024

I would be up for it in a few months... I still have a lot of parts to install

Started with a 23 Heritage limited 2 door

So far Most important is the 74 Weld Steering rack stage 3
Then
74 Weld portals
35 spline hardend axle shafts in full float
larger brake rotors ( front from Toyota rear custom)
King 2.5 coil overs
Rock Slide steps/sliders with added wrap and custom lights (their light kit was out of stock)
KC light bar
Black oak ditch lights
Fab Four spare delete with custom mount for 3 gallon gas cans
Midland MXT575 with custom mount for ghost antenna
Full PPF - Stek 10mm
Ceramic 20% window tint

Still to be installed
Core 4x4 Crawler rear upper and lower arms and track bar with relocation bracket
RPG tie rods with double shear at knuckle
Screen protector
Glide prism
Procal FP Tune is on order

Still to be purchased
axle truss - probably Barnes
under armor.... Still in selection process
rock lights.... deciding between a couple options




and yes I added some unicorns in reflective vinyl and white mirror caps
Oh and the drive to the mall can be challenging...

I would say "Oooo pick me!" but everything I've done so far was to make it look factory... so... not exciting enough.

I like my Broncos like I like my ice cream... very... vanilla 😁

RagnarKon

I would say "Oooo pick me!" but everything I've done so far was to make it look factory... so... not exciting enough.

I like my Broncos like I like my ice cream... very... vanilla 😁

Me, too. I prefer the subdued, understated motif…

Ok here is my extensive list of add ons /upgrades.
J&L oil separator
170A Anderson plug for portable air compressor
Winch cover
Stubby antenna
Trailer hitch and wiring

The rest is stock but when stock is perfect for your needs it is hard to improve on perfection.

RagnarKon

I would say "Oooo pick me!" but everything I've done so far was to make it look factory... so... not exciting enough.

I like my Broncos like I like my ice cream... very... vanilla 😁

But everything you have done are all on my to do list... You have all the really important stuff that Yes, it may not be visible but they all very much improve your Bronco life. Your Mods are actually more impressive than mine.... You have to dig deep and know what the hell you are doing. Mine are spend some money and turn a wrench. It is your personal list that I want to see!

Not much of a "build", as I am shooting for a classic bronco look. But I did add...

1.25" SpiderTrax spacers
4x Rigid ditch lights w/ covers
20% 3M window tint
Aeroskin Hood Deflector
Ceramic Coated the Eruption Green Paint

And some interior additions (paracord handles, protective mats etc.)
Love my 2-door SAS every day

:)

sdouglass5558

Not much of a "build", as I am shooting for a classic bronco look. But I did add...

1.25" SpiderTrax spacers
4x Rigid ditch lights w/ covers
20% 3M window tint
Aeroskin Hood Deflector
Ceramic Coated the Eruption Green Paint

And some interior additions (paracord handles, protective mats etc.)
Love my 2-door SAS every day

:)

Love them ponies! Is that a Dark Horse?

My early Bronco with tasteful modifications. 1968 all original panels, rust free transformed into my King Ranch theme. Drivetrain 4.6 liter 32 valve Cobra motor with automatic overdrive transmission. AC, hands free audios and phone with navigation. Real pleasure to drive and not another like it. Before and after.

TK1215

Love them ponies! Is that a Dark Horse?

Thanks! Oh ya, that’s my dad’s! It is an absolute blast to drive. We’ve have had some killer photo shoots together

68Rcodeman

My early Bronco with tasteful modifications. 1968 all original panels, rust free transformed into my King Ranch theme. Drivetrain 4.6 liter 32 valve Cobra motor with automatic overdrive transmission. AC, hands free audios and phone with navigation. Real pleasure to drive and not another like it. Before and after.

Oh my gosh! what a show piece. The work. the fine details. Little tiny details everywhere.... Now that is a show stopper!

68Rcodeman

My early Bronco with tasteful modifications. 1968 all original panels, rust free transformed into my King Ranch theme. Drivetrain 4.6 liter 32 valve Cobra motor with automatic overdrive transmission. AC, hands free audios and phone with navigation. Real pleasure to drive and not another like it. Before and after.

Sweet Bronco!

Laura

Hi all,
Bronco Nation is looking to feature some member Broncos later this month.

I don't care if you've chopped fenders and added a solid axle, or installed a roof rack, or have a bunch of cool gear strapped down inside ... no limitations here (🏆s for everyone!).

Show off whatcha got below, with build details, if you'd like the opportunity to be featured.

(I'd go first, but I'm all factory)

(I'd go first, but I'm all factory)

Can take that 2 ways.😆

Is this limited to current gen or open to earlier models.

Bronco V-8

(I'd go first, but I'm all factory)

Can take that 2 ways.😆

Is this limited to current gen or open to earlier models.

Can you imagine... an all factory perfect stock 2021 Bronco in 2079???? Sorry just trying to put that in perspective for myself....
That is really what we are looking at when we look at 68Rcodeman's build......

68Rcodeman

My early Bronco with tasteful modifications. 1968 all original panels, rust free transformed into my King Ranch theme. Drivetrain 4.6 liter 32 valve Cobra motor with automatic overdrive transmission. AC, hands free audios and phone with navigation. Real pleasure to drive and not another like it. Before and after.

WOW what an incredible build. I especially like how the paint shows off those uncut fenders.

Unicorn

Oh my gosh! what a show piece. The work. the fine details. Little tiny details everywhere.... Now that is a show stopper!

Thank you. We are going to be at the Throw back and the Super Celebration.

My “modifications” are pretty modest in comparison to what’s out there, but you wouldn’t know it by the way I prattle on and on about my Bronco to anyone who’ll listen. 🤓

BuckYeah

My “modifications” are pretty modest in comparison to what’s out there, but you wouldn’t know it by the way I prattle on and on about my Bronco to anyone who’ll listen. 🤓

It is the choices you make... You make really good choices that always make me sit and think. I like listening to your "prattle". You have helped me think through what I am doing.

Unicorn

It is the choices you make... You make really good choices that always make me sit and think. I like listening to your "prattle". You have helped me think through what I am doing.

Thank you, sir! I'm enjoying the process. Some of my mods didn't work out as planned and have been "undone" while I explore alternatives. This is why I won't ever say "I'm done," but I might say "I'm done for now." It's just me embracing impermanence.

BuckYeah

Thank you, sir! I'm enjoying the process. Some of my mods didn't work out as planned and have been "undone" while I explore alternatives. This is why I won't ever say "I'm done," but I might say "I'm done for now." It's just me embracing impermanence.

That is exactly why you should be featured... To help others... What works, what doesn't. Why..... YOUR answers to those questions are all over this forum... It would be nice to see them in one place. I am glad they are doing this. It would be so helpful. I know there are so many things I have missed. ( I have caught a lot, I do a lot of reading, even the really old stuff) . I try to be quite when walking the graveyards of threads, I only start finding opportunities to ask questions on the newer threads. There is sssooooo much knowledge base here and you sir are an Integral part of that. That is why I think this may eventually be one of the best threads on here.