What did you do to your Bronco today?

Padams7

Dec 14, 2021

Exactly what the title states - putting a thread together where we can come and post little tidbits of anything we have done today, and as we build them to our own tastes.

PSUTE, Wood J

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Jun 17, 2024

#4740

EriktheCabonizedGray
Heading to the tire shop to see if I need to get this tire patched or if I can just pull the nail out of the lug.

Ouch! But I hear they will repair it for free in Portland!! @raqball (see previous page!). 🤣

But serious, sorry you have to go through this hassle.

‘23 Hot Pepper Red Wildtrak 2.7L-V6 4 dr. MIC Sas Lux and Lovin’ it!!

Laura, Deano Bronc

Jun 17, 2024

#4741

EriktheCabonizedGray
Heading to the tire shop to see if I need to get this tire patched or if I can just pull the nail out of the lug.

I had one like that a few weeks ago. Pulled it out and luckily it had not punctured the tire and was just stuck in the lug.

If it needs to be plugged, check with Discount Tire or Les Schwab Tires in your area. Both will plug a tire for free in my area.

onX Trail Guide & Tread Lightly Member
2023 Badlands 2 door in Hot Pepper Red 🌶️ 🌶️

Bluestreak57, Deano Bronc

Jun 17, 2024

#4742

Kenneth
Yeah, passenger side inside's a very tight space, but these look like good skids, and like their threaded adapter approach. Where'd you get the HD poly?

Cheers

I have no idea if this is tough enough for skid duty but I thought I would give it a try. I used a heat gun to bend the poly which helped a little to get it to bend. I used 2 sheets of 6x12

https://a.co/d/8GpNEJp

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

Kenneth

Jun 18, 2024

#4743

Deano Bronc
Changed my oil and rotated the tires. Plus installed the Bronco bull bar. Found someone that was asking $50 for it so we drove over to Ohio on Saturday to pick it up. Also installed my painted BN badge.
Also installed my new trailing arm skids that I modified with poly.

Great job on the badge!

Supreme Leader of the Wandering but NOT Lost
2022 OBX Cyber Orange Metallic with random acutriments.

Speed Devil, PSUTE

Jun 18, 2024

#4744

Kenneth
Nice trail - Thanks for pics! Running Wildtrak withour the wheel flares?

Cheers

Yeah, they come off easy enough. I'd rather not scratch them up. I'd rather just let my tires and rock sliders do all rubbing up against trees and rocks.

I am not the leader. I just like to go first.

Jun 18, 2024

#4745

Deano Bronc
I have no idea if this is tough enough for skid duty but I thought I would give it a try. I used a heat gun to bend the poly which helped a little to get it to bend. I used 2 sheets of 6x12

https://a.co/d/8GpNEJp

Hey good find! Very interested in durability of this product's skid application. And, it's relatively cheap! You've probably seen Foutz's version of your creation .. At a slightly different price point.

Cheers

Jun 18, 2024

#4746

Kenneth
Hey good find! Very interested in durability of this product's skid application. And, it's relatively cheap! You've probably seen Foutz's version of your creation .. At a slightly different price point.

Cheers

Yes, that is where I got the idea and you are correct about the different price point!
Also, Tim @TK1215 had a lot of trouble installing his so I thought I would give these a try plus copy their design.

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

TK1215, Sven

Jun 19, 2024

#4747

EriktheCabonizedGray
Heading to the tire shop to see if I need to get this tire patched or if I can just pull the nail out of the lug.

That should be "plug-able". Not a patch. Although some places will a plug, followed by a patch.

EriktheCabonizedGray

Jun 19, 2024

#4748

Stuff I used to do decades ago. This facility was called "The Cold Room", and was located inside Dearborn Proving Grounds. Located adjacent to the Test Track Office, in later years a chassis dyno was added, and snow could be manufactured.

Ditchrunner, Laura

Jun 20, 2024

#4749

washed it. then a bird pooped on the hood

'24 Badlands Sasquatch

Laura, Acadist

Jun 21, 2024

#4750

Deano Bronc
Changed my oil and rotated the tires. Plus installed the Bronco bull bar. Found someone that was asking $50 for it so we drove over to Ohio on Saturday to pick it up. Also installed my painted BN badge.
Also installed my new trailing arm skids that I modified with poly.

Just a heads up for peeps with RCI fuel tank skids. IAG says on their website their rear control mount skids may not fit Broncos running 3rd party plates. RCI's skid design have slight outward side angles and edge flares. These features make for a strong fuel tank skid, but very limited space on passenger side between the tank skid and control arm mount.

So after several back 'n forths, this morning IAG said their skids won't fit with RCI's tank plate, saying:

"After taking a look at it with the engineers, I don't believe ours (IAG) are going to work. That being said , we are getting ready to release some new skid plates for the Raptors and we're going to incorporate some of our design changes into the rest of our lineup. There may be an opportunity down the road that they will fit, but that will likely still be a couple months out."

Cheers

Laura, Deano Bronc

Jun 21, 2024

#4751

Speaking of IAG, installed my side steps last night

Feeling very DIY lately, hope my folks are serious about getting a Wrangler, wanna work on that as well

2dr Badlands 2.3 Manual w/Mid, Rapid Red
My blog, Mfcomics.net, my stories: https://payhip.com/MFComics

Laura, Polaris425

Jun 21, 2024

#4752

Polaris425
washed it. then a bird pooped on the hood

Thats what bb guns are for.

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Polaris425, Wood J

Jun 21, 2024

#4753

Just watched a pigeon on my neighbors roof, sitting on the Solar panels. Staggered around and dropped dead, rolled off and onto the ground. R.I.P.

Laura, Wood J

Jun 21, 2024

#4754

TK1215
Just watched a pigeon on my neighbors roof, sitting on the Solar panels. Staggered around and dropped dead, rolled off and onto the ground. R.I.P.

Should have got it….. they taste like 🐔 🐎

2023 Wildtrak, sas, mid, soft top. Not crazy offroader…. Just a normal trail junkie

Sven, Deano Bronc

Jun 22, 2024

#4755

Finally got 'round to ordering Tuffy's cargo area locking storage drawer today. Used points, so much cheaper to purchase at Ford accessories.

Luv this drawer's heavy build and compact cargo area presents. Heck, with a good cover think our dog, a 40lb terrier can ride on top of this box too.

Cheers

Laura, PSUTE

Jun 22, 2024

#4756

I picked it up from San Tan Ford.
It finally got the Ford performance severe duty rack install. Used up all my points. And then some. Chassis of my 23 caught up with the 24.

RKYMTN, Ditchrunner

Jun 22, 2024

#4757

Lots O Fords
I picked it up from San Tan Ford.
It finally got the Ford performance severe duty rack install. Used up all my points. And then some. Chassis of my 23 caught up with the 24.

Well played! IMO, stock Bronco can use a little more giddy-up from stop - Particularly in 1st gear. Might as well start in M2, then shift to auto..

Cheers

Deano Bronc, PSUTE

Jun 22, 2024

#4758

Polaris425
washed it. then a bird pooped on the hood

Birds are filthy little beasts, with their poopy butts and all.

Polaris425, Deano Bronc

Jun 22, 2024

#4759

Debating trading the green for blue. Got numbers.

Laura, Wood J

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