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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Feb 28, 2025

#5500

raqball
Massive, and I mean massive, install today! /s

Installed a cheap passenger side center console molle panel. I moved my mic extension cable to it so I can have a bit more motion and movement from the mic. I also mounted my small flashlight to it and can slap my handheld GMRS radio to it...

It was $30 and it took all of 5 minutes to install... It appears to be sturdy and it installed without issue as everything lined up. I don't think it has a brand name so I'll just call it my cheap Chinese molle panel.

Cheap Amazon Molle Panel Link

Nice find.....I hope you will be alright from all the gumption it took to get it installed!😏

21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!

Kenneth, Jakob1972

Feb 28, 2025

#5501

Sven
Nice find.....I hope you will be alright from all the gumption it took to get it installed!😏

Thanks, I am exhausted! Might need a few weeks of R&R to recover!

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

OrangecrushBronco, Kenneth

Feb 28, 2025

#5502

Finally got around to installing some bash plates. I went with Talons Garage Bronco full underbelly package.
Before:

After:

CO OBX 2dr. 2.7l, 4.27 rear locker, tow, Lux, Aux switches, roof rails, Roast Leather. 7/14/20 res, 1/30/21 order.
12/13/21 build week. Blend date 12/16/21 Built 12/29/21 Brought home 1/1/22

OrangecrushBronco, BuckYeah

Feb 28, 2025

#5503

ressig1
Finally got around to installing some bash plates. I went with Talons Garage Bronco full underbelly package.
Before:

After:

Man I do like the Talons stuff, iand they are super nice folks to boot. Wheeled with them in early 2023.

Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery

kerrywebster, BuckYeah

Feb 28, 2025

#5504

3 years in and got my first "Your Bronco is going into deep sleep mode" or take it for a long drive to charge the battery.
I have the trickle charger on it for the over night.

Takeaway: Drive your freaking BRONCO more...
I have been not driving it as the BRAKE light is on and waiting for my Dr. visit on the 10th. I know it's the 2.3L vacuum line issue so not a big deal but still needs fixed.
Some real first world problems here.

21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!

BuckYeah, TK1215

Mar 01, 2025

#5505

Met up with her friend on the beach! 🌞 🏖️

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

Ditchrunner, WeakNinja

Mar 01, 2025

#5506

Another massive install today! /s

I can't stand the netting for the door pockets and I've been meaning to change them for a while but kept forgetting. I finally ordered these IAG's from Amazon and got them slapped in today.

You can keep the stock netting if wanted, but I chucked them..

IAG Door Pockets - Amazon

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

kerrywebster, Jakob1972

Mar 02, 2025

#5507

Got a New Plate.

Speed is The Freedom of The Soul !!!

Jakob1972, Ditchrunner

Mar 02, 2025

#5508

Replaced the @Ford Motor Company tailgate table that used angel hair noodles instead of real cables. Now I have a sturdy tailgate table with reliable cables a storage area and cup holders. I also replaced the cheap plastic cover inside the tailgate with one that creates a storage area and lighting.

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

Jakob1972, JAD67428

Mar 02, 2025

#5509

OrangecrushBronco
Replaced the @Ford Motor Company tailgate table that used angel hair noodles instead of real cables. Now I have a sturdy tailgate table with reliable cables a storage area and cup holders. I also replaced the cheap plastic cover inside the tailgate with one that creates a storage area and lighting.

Who makes that table?

Mar 03, 2025

#5510

ressig1
Finally got around to installing some bash plates. I went with Talons Garage Bronco full underbelly package.
Before:

After:

Looks very sturdy and all business!

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

ressig1

Mar 03, 2025

#5511

jlc64uk
Who makes that table?

https://a.co/d/gmaY4JY
For the table, looks like it just went down in price too. Ofcourse it did after I got it. Lol.
https://a.co/d/5qQy7Ya
For the tailgate storage w/lighting.

It's a bit embarrassing that amazon product are of better build and quality then OEM offerings but sadly these are. I am happy that I was still able to avoid drilling into the tailgate for the table and the storage didn't cost much more then replacing my cracked factory one would have.

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

Chief Ron

Mar 03, 2025

#5512

As usual. No color-matching went on today.

Took it to a go-cart race and held my own. No shiz.

And like my sig says, I was first out on the course all day.

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

Jakob1972, WeakNinja

Mar 03, 2025

#5513

Was in Brooklyn NY ... Was charged a nice oversized parking fee. The parking lot attendant shared he's never had a Bronco park at his lot... Told him have fun!!

Jakob1972, WeakNinja

Mar 03, 2025

#5514

A little behind posting as it wasn't "Today" it was saturday, but I changed the oil for the first time. Was pretty easy aside from having to remove the skid plate which wasn't hard just, an extra step. The real negative was the angle of the drain hole. I don't think there's any way to pull that plug without getting oil all over you. Gloves will be a must next time.

'24 Badlands Sasquatch

WeakNinja, Chief Ron

Mar 03, 2025

#5515

Polaris425
A little behind posting as it wasn't "Today" it was saturday, but I changed the oil for the first time. Was pretty easy aside from having to remove the skid plate which wasn't hard just, an extra step. The real negative was the angle of the drain hole. I don't think there's any way to pull that plug without getting oil all over you. Gloves will be a must next time.

Yep, it is a mess. One of the reason's I went this route. No mess!
https://thebronconation.com/bronco-...-the-info-you-need-t.16445/page-2#post-254048

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.

Chief Ron

Mar 03, 2025

#5516

Deano Bronc
Yep, it is a mess. One of the reason's I went this route. No mess!
https://thebronconation.com/bronco-...-the-info-you-need-t.16445/page-2#post-254048

yeah a friend sent me a link to something like that. Will definitely be putting it on my list.

'24 Badlands Sasquatch

Deano Bronc

Mar 03, 2025

#5517

Padams7
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.

Installed a 42" Harbor Freight lightbar.

Details here:

Chief Ron

Mar 03, 2025

#5518

Mr. Clean
Installed a 42" Harbor Freight lightbar.

Details here:

That's a great price for a lightbar! Please update us on how it works out for you.

A word of caution, from what I have gathered, the wire that Ford runs to the top of the windshield is not heavy enough for a full lightbar. Maybe your light doesn't draw as many amps as some, but I would just keep an eye on it.
IIRC, @SlashRacer discovered the issue after he found some burnt or melted wiring.

https://thebronconation.com/general-discussion-n.65/auxiliary-switch-wiring-t.20565/#post-312217

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.

Chief Ron, raqball

Mar 04, 2025

#5519

Deano Bronc
That's a great price for a lightbar! Please update us on how it works out for you.

A word of caution, from what I have gathered, the wire that Ford runs to the top of the windshield is not heavy enough for a full lightbar. Maybe your light doesn't draw as many amps as some, but I would just keep an eye on it.
IIRC, @SlashRacer discovered the issue after he found some burnt or melted wiring.

https://thebronconation.com/general-discussion-n.65/auxiliary-switch-wiring-t.20565/#post-312217

Yeah, that wire is not likely heavy enough AWG for higher-powered light bars. I think it's 14 AWG. It's rated for at least 15A, or they wouldn't fuse the circuit at 15A. The math says this light draws 12-13A. My multi-meter maxs out at 10A measurement, so I haven't measured the actual draw.

With a higher-powered light, that would suggest a relay controlled by the Aux switch (one of the 10A circuits would do) and a heavier wire run downstream from the relay to the light.

Deano Bronc, JoergH

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