Dec 14, 2021
PSUTE, Wood J
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Dec 14, 2021
What did you do to your Bronco today?
Padams7
Dec 14, 2021
Sep 29, 2026
#6660
So over the last couple of days I finally got around to installing my new rear bumper with swing arm tire carrier. It took me a long time to pull the trigger on my purchase. I found several excellent brand of bumpers with the swing arm, but I had one big hang up. I wanted one that put the license plate in the same factory spot and which utilized the factory sensors without any kind of reprogramming. All of the other brands I looked at had 3/16th” steel and a variety of looks. But only one checked all my boxes. And that was the Rock Hard 4x4, Patriot series. Even then it had one aspect that caused me some hesitancy. And that was the weight. Theirs is made of 1/4” steel and it is very, very heavy.
After a lot of research I found that with my new, fully adjustable suspension would be able to be dialed in to account for the extra weight. If I remember correctly the stock bumper weighed in somewhere around 50 lbs, and the new set up comes in right at 220 lbs. So Friday afternoon I began, breaking up the installation over three days. When I received the pallet with the two large boxes back in May they were really packed well. Swing arm (76 lbs) in one box and the bumper (144 lbs) in the other. This thing is really well made.
The installation while taking a good amount of time isn’t hard per se, it required a lot of focus and watching the installation video numerous times. The parts bag came with a lot of nuts and bolts which upon inspection came with extras that don’t get used on my particular installation. The difficulty was that there was no parts list and no installation instructions other than the installation video. As installation videos go, this one was actually not bad, but like all aftermarket products I have dealt with, they always leave out how difficult certain steps can be. Again par for the course and I have come to expect this with everything. So again, take your time and don’t be in a rush. And review, review, review as you go through every step. You absolutely want a second person with a strong back to move the bumper around and a set of jack stands and a good floor jack.
There were a couple of issues in regards to missing parts, damage, and fit and finish on two parts. The parts that were missing were three clips that the wiring harness run through along the swing arm. The one damaged pard was a pre-installed rubber gasket that contains a circular spring. This sits directly on top of the upper swing arm bearing. The spring was bad. In regards to fit and finish, there is a billet aluminum end cap that goes into the end of the swing arm latch mechanism. I used my Dremel tool to sand and grind it down to fit. The second item was the rubber bumper that secures between the pack of the swing arm and the new rear plate that covers the vines on the rear door. I used a utility knife to cut that down.
After a lot of research I found that with my new, fully adjustable suspension would be able to be dialed in to account for the extra weight. If I remember correctly the stock bumper weighed in somewhere around 50 lbs, and the new set up comes in right at 220 lbs. So Friday afternoon I began, breaking up the installation over three days. When I received the pallet with the two large boxes back in May they were really packed well. Swing arm (76 lbs) in one box and the bumper (144 lbs) in the other. This thing is really well made.
The installation while taking a good amount of time isn’t hard per se, it required a lot of focus and watching the installation video numerous times. The parts bag came with a lot of nuts and bolts which upon inspection came with extras that don’t get used on my particular installation. The difficulty was that there was no parts list and no installation instructions other than the installation video. As installation videos go, this one was actually not bad, but like all aftermarket products I have dealt with, they always leave out how difficult certain steps can be. Again par for the course and I have come to expect this with everything. So again, take your time and don’t be in a rush. And review, review, review as you go through every step. You absolutely want a second person with a strong back to move the bumper around and a set of jack stands and a good floor jack.
There were a couple of issues in regards to missing parts, damage, and fit and finish on two parts. The parts that were missing were three clips that the wiring harness run through along the swing arm. The one damaged pard was a pre-installed rubber gasket that contains a circular spring. This sits directly on top of the upper swing arm bearing. The spring was bad. In regards to fit and finish, there is a billet aluminum end cap that goes into the end of the swing arm latch mechanism. I used my Dremel tool to sand and grind it down to fit. The second item was the rubber bumper that secures between the pack of the swing arm and the new rear plate that covers the vines on the rear door. I used a utility knife to cut that down.
Jason Miller, Unicorn
Sep 29, 2026
#6661
Jakob1972, BuckYeah
Sep 29, 2026
#6662
Jakob1972, BuckYeah
Sep 29, 2026
#6663
‘23 Hot Pepper Red Wildtrak 2.7L-V6 4 dr. MIC Sas Lux and Lovin’ it!!
Polaris425, Jakob1972
Oct 02, 2026
#6664
*No political comments on this please. I've been around firearms for 45 years, I have concealed carry permit for my pistol, and I have underwent FBI and ATF background checks.
I know there are better mounting systems for rifles in a Bronco but I wanted something simple, easy and semi-secure. While this may not look secure, it actullly is for most off-roading. It however would NOT be secure in a roll over.
I might change this up to an overhead rack / mount at some point but this will do for now. The weapon is only stored in this configuration where legal and when out on trails.
You can legally (as long as you are not otherwise prohibited from having a firearm and are in compliance with that States Law) carry them in National Forests. Check the states firearm laws to make sure what you are carying is legal in that State.
Most, if not all, of my trips are to and in National Forests. When traveling, or at my base camp, the weapon is stored / kept inside my camper.
I also carry a pistol and a few knives. LOL
These are mainly for wildlife defense. I go out to remote areas all by my lonesome and do not want to become lunch for a predator..
I think these seatback hooks were like $10 at Amazon..
They are rubberized and the weight of the rifle helps to hold it secure and in place. The suppressor is Titanuim so getting the rubberized version will help protect it from scratches etc...
I know there are better mounting systems for rifles in a Bronco but I wanted something simple, easy and semi-secure. While this may not look secure, it actullly is for most off-roading. It however would NOT be secure in a roll over.
I might change this up to an overhead rack / mount at some point but this will do for now. The weapon is only stored in this configuration where legal and when out on trails.
You can legally (as long as you are not otherwise prohibited from having a firearm and are in compliance with that States Law) carry them in National Forests. Check the states firearm laws to make sure what you are carying is legal in that State.
Most, if not all, of my trips are to and in National Forests. When traveling, or at my base camp, the weapon is stored / kept inside my camper.
I also carry a pistol and a few knives. LOL
These are mainly for wildlife defense. I go out to remote areas all by my lonesome and do not want to become lunch for a predator..
I think these seatback hooks were like $10 at Amazon..
They are rubberized and the weight of the rifle helps to hold it secure and in place. The suppressor is Titanuim so getting the rubberized version will help protect it from scratches etc...
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Polaris425, WeakNinja
Oct 02, 2026
#6665
G Lusted, raqball
Oct 02, 2026
#6666
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Polaris425, Bronco Beachin 207
Oct 06, 2026
#6667
'24 Badlands Sasquatch
G Lusted, Bronco Beachin 207
Wed at 3:47 am
#6668
G Lusted, Polaris425
Thu at 8:30 pm
#6669
'24 Badlands Sasquatch
G Lusted, Gyoja
Sat at 4:07 pm
#6670
Installed a VTA blow off valve with trumpet from Go Fast Bits on my 3.0L Ecoboost engine. Now I sound like I'm in "The Fast and Furious" even though I am actually "Slow and Mildly Annoyed." It's the GFB VTA T9404 if anyone cares to look it up.
Jason Miller, TK1215
Sun at 2:29 am
#6671
'24 Badlands Sasquatch
G Lusted, Unicorn
Sun at 3:13 pm
#6672
G Lusted, Unicorn
Yesterday at 6:22 am
#6673
So over the last couple of days I finally got around to installing my new rear bumper with swing arm tire carrier. It took me a long time to pull the trigger on my purchase. I found several excellent brand of bumpers with the swing arm, but I had one big hang up. I wanted one that put the license plate in the same factory spot and which utilized the factory sensors without any kind of reprogramming. All of the other brands I looked at had 3/16th” steel and a variety of looks. But only one checked all my boxes. And that was the Rock Hard 4x4, Patriot series. Even then it had one aspect that caused me some hesitancy. And that was the weight. Theirs is made of 1/4” steel and it is very, very heavy.
After a lot of research I found that with my new, fully adjustable suspension would be able to be dialed in to account for the extra weight. If I remember correctly the stock bumper weighed in somewhere around 50 lbs, and the new set up comes in right at 220 lbs. So Friday afternoon I began, breaking up the installation over three days. When I received the pallet with the two large boxes back in May they were really packed well. Swing arm (76 lbs) in one box and the bumper (144 lbs) in the other. This thing is really well made.
The installation while taking a good amount of time isn’t hard per se, it required a lot of focus and watching the installation video numerous times. The parts bag came with a lot of nuts and bolts which upon inspection came with extras that don’t get used on my particular installation. The difficulty was that there was no parts list and no installation instructions other than the installation video. As installation videos go, this one was actually not bad, but like all aftermarket products I have dealt with, they always leave out how difficult certain steps can be. Again par for the course and I have come to expect this with everything. So again, take your time and don’t be in a rush. And review, review, review as you go through every step. You absolutely want a second person with a strong back to move the bumper around and a set of jack stands and a good floor jack.
There were a couple of issues in regards to missing parts, damage, and fit and finish on two parts. The parts that were missing were three clips that the wiring harness run through along the swing arm. The one damaged pard was a pre-installed rubber gasket that contains a circular spring. This sits directly on top of the upper swing arm bearing. The spring was bad. In regards to fit and finish, there is a billet aluminum end cap that goes into the end of the swing arm latch mechanism. I used my Dremel tool to sand and grind it down to fit. The second item was the rubber bumper that secures between the pack of the swing arm and the new rear plate that covers the vines on the rear door. I used a utility knife to cut that down.
Nice work, man. Love the swing arm setup. 220 lbs vs. 50 lbs stock is a lot to line up alone, so respect for taking your time.
TK1215, G Lusted
Yesterday at 3:15 pm
#6674
Not much gets done between July and November, usually working on our annual Halloween party in the woods. This year we added a stage among other things.
BN 1100, Desert Sand Everglades. Reservation 7/30/20. ordered 1/22/21, reordered 10/15/21 dropped tow and hard top, reordered 3/9/22 changed to Everglades. production date 9/7/22 rescheduled 9/14/22 completed 9/26/22, shipped 10/7/22, arrived 10/31/22, delivered 11/03/22
raqball, TK1215
Yesterday at 10:16 pm
#6675
Yesterday at 11:07 pm
#6676
Nothing to the Bronco but I added this mount in the TigerMoth.. Not much room inside the little camper so space is at a premium. This mount and spot worked out grrrrrrrrrrreat!
It's a Spartan Mount and they make a ton of mounts for rifles, pistols, magazines etc.. This one in particular is called their Bench Mount.
https://spartanmounts.com/
It's a Spartan Mount and they make a ton of mounts for rifles, pistols, magazines etc.. This one in particular is called their Bench Mount.
https://spartanmounts.com/
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G Lusted, TK1215
Today at 2:39 am
#6677
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