Bob

[BroncOitis]

2023 Big Bend - 2 Door 2.3L in Velocity Blue, Sasquatch Package, Mid package, Running Boards, Roof Rack with Xtra Cross member, Engine Block heater, painted Beauty Rings, front and rear pod lights, front light bar, and interior and exterior colors Blue on Black/gray…..

Name of my Bronco: BOB (Blue on Black)

[TK1215]

And BOB spelt backwards….

[MIRunner]

Mine is a 2022 hot pepper red 4 door Badlands with a 2.7 liter engine with the high package. It doesn't have the sasquatch package. However, badlands come standard with front and rear lockers and sway bar disconnect. I haven't done a lot of modifications on it yet. However, I did put the bestop soft top on it. Middle of December, it is going in for a small spacer lift and will get Nitto Ridge Recon 35's on it, mostly for this trip. It was going to get a lift and bigger tires at some point, but this trip pushed it along.

[bluestreak57]

OB1 is a 2023 four door Outer Banks Sasquatch, 2.7 liter engine, hardtop, lux package, cloth seats, and auxiliary switches in the stunning color Area 51. I ordered him in October 2022 after deferring my early reservation as long as Ford would let me. Took delivery on January 13, 2023. My only significant modification to date is to replace my taillights with Oracle Flush mounts, which are AMAZING. I have Oracle Fog lights ready to go into my modular bumper. Tinted windows to match, and added Ford Performance struts under the hood. My winter projects will be getting the fog lights in, and installing a “Hoist a Top” in my garage.

[BuckYeah]

Meet "Lebowski" because I'm a Bronco, you're a Bronco. Yes, yes? LOL Mine is a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch. I added a full PPF and Ceramic Coating, "Bronco" Fender Badges in place of the "Badlands" refrigerator magnets Ford added. Gatorback mud flaps (then removed them), Heretic fog and flood lamps to my modular bumper, shorty antenna, Red Tow Hooks, Safari bar, BroncBuster tie rod end sleeves, Archetype Racing Shackles, and Magnum Stirrups. Been off-road a couple of times. 😉

[Lots O Fords]

My kind of rig. And it is in its element

[brnc_o_vrlndr]

I don't think I have gone through a complete build list, so bear with me...


How it started:

2021 Bronco Badlands non-Sasquatch 2.3L manual transmission with the High Package, soft top, no tow package, 33" BFG tires, optional Badlands bead lock wheels, marine grade vinyl seats, washout floor




Upgrades:

• Suspension
  • factory Bilstein coilovers
  • GRT 1.25" preload collars front and rear
  • BroncBuster 1.5" spacers front and rear
  • ICON upper control arms
  • Rear trackbar 1.5" relocation bracket
• Steering
  • BroncBuster tie rod braces
  • BroncBuster housing bushing
  • BroncBuster billet housing
• Wheels/Tires
  • Ford Performance bead lock rings
  • 35" BFG KO2
  • CJ Pony Parts 1.5" wheel spacers
• Recovery
  • JCR winch plate for modular bumper
  • 12k Badland APEX winch with synthetic cable
  • LOD Offroad frame tie-in brackets (support for bumper during vertical winching loads)
  • Factor55 thimble-style hook
• Lighting
  • Ford Performance 4" Pod lights at base of A-pillar
  • Ford Performance 4" Pod lights with amber covers on winch plate
  • 8 - Rigid amber rock lights (custom magnetic mounts)
  • KC Gravity Pro 6 curved light bar
  • Baja Designs amber chase light
• Exterior
  • Gobi Stealth roof rack
  • Hammerbuilt spare tire carrier/reinforcement
  • Sasquatch fender flares
  • Archetype Stirrups front and rear
  • Archetype topo hood graphics
  • Redline Tuning Hood lift struts
  • IAG soft top lift struts
  • Bronco Nation fender badges
  • Bronco Nation grille badge (these last two are good for about 50 horsepower and 3 inches of articulation)
• Towing
  • OEM trailer hitch
  • OEM Ford Trailer Control Module (programmed with Forscan)
  • Custom wiring to OEM 7-pin trailer connector
  • Ford Accessories trailer brakes control module
• Performance
  • Ford Performance Calibration
  • B&M short throw shifter
• Interior
  • Archetype picatinny rail mount
  • Archetype "D" handle (with ball mounts for radio mic and iPad holder)
  • Archetype 1/4-20 mount reinforcement
  • Midland MXT 275 radio (with custom quick-connect installation)
  • LUX package-style dash USB charger
  • Wireless phone charger (custom installed into factory location)
  • IAG rear dome light
  • IAG side interior lighting
  • OCD Plug 12" screen cover

I think that about covers it. Coming soon are Yukon 5.38:1 ring and pinion gears front and rear, 37" BFG KO2 tires, BroncBuster differential tube, and alignment cam lockouts

[SVEN]

21 Badlands Sas 2.3 Auto high DV8 winch bumper with a Warn xd9000i trailrax rack. One inch rear perch collar and two inch front lift/level. Gmrs radio. Front Gatorbacks and added side rails to the stock sliders. Underhood ARB single compressor

[Lots O Fords]

What a sweet looking set up. Wow

[W0bblez]

I guess I’ll try to remember everything I’ve done to my Bronco. 😂

She started out as a 22 Black Diamond with 2.3l, mid package, tow hitch, hard top, steel wheels, and wash out interior. It was originally ordered for my wife but the more I drove it the more I loved it. I eventually traded her my 21 f150 for the bronco. No regrets.

About a week after I picked it up I took it to a buddies shop for a 2” ready lift spacer lift, and 17” Fuel Block wheels with 285/75/17 Toyo open country at3 tires. Other exterior items are.

Exterior-
- Roofnest Falcon RTT.
- JCR Off-road roof rack and side racks, fog light mounts, pod light mounts, and prerunner bumper bar.
- Hammerbuilt spare tire reinforcement.
- Rhino Rack batwing awning.
- 4 gallon Waterport
- A 2.5 gallon gas rotopax and 1 water.
- Baja designs squadron sae fog lights, squadron sport fog lights, and ditch lights.
- Diode dynamics chase light.
- Built right industries stubby antenna.

Interior-
- Ram dash mount rail
- Midland MTX275 mounted in center console
- Custom drawer system I made.
- Ruffland Kennel (for my k9 sidekick)
- JCR Off-road tailgate table.

I have the Ford performance tune but otherwise engine is stock. Also have an ARB single compressor mounted under the hood.

Items to be installed before Moab-
- Dobinsons IMS suspension. (In my garage currently)
- Icon upper control arms. (Should be here next week)
- Rock Jock track bar bracket and Sway bar. (Waiting for a Black Friday sale.)

[Lots O Fords]

I am a sucker for anyone who brings the pooch. I love those ruffland crates.

[Deano Bronc]

I guess I’ll try to remember everything I’ve done to my Bronco. 😂

She started out as a 22 Black Diamond with 2.3l, mid package, tow hitch, hard top, steel wheels, and wash out interior. It was originally ordered for my wife but the more I drove it the more I loved it. I eventually traded her my 21 f150 for the bronco. No regrets.

About a week after I picked it up I took it to a buddies shop for a 2” ready lift spacer lift, and 17” Fuel Block wheels with 285/75/17 Toyo open country at3 tires. Other exterior items are.

Exterior-
- Roofnest Falcon RTT.
- JCR Off-road roof rack and side racks, fog light mounts, pod light mounts, and prerunner bumper bar.
- Hammerbuilt spare tire reinforcement.
- Rhino Rack batwing awning.
- 4 gallon Waterport
- A 2.5 gallon gas rotopax and 1 water.
- Baja designs squadron sae fog lights, squadron sport fog lights, and ditch lights.
- Diode dynamics chase light.
- Built right industries stubby antenna.

Interior-
- Ram dash mount rail
- Midland MTX275 mounted in center console
- Custom drawer system I made.
- Ruffland Kennel (for my k9 sidekick)
- JCR Off-road tailgate table.

I have the Ford performance tune but otherwise engine is stock. Also have an ARB single compressor mounted under the hood.

Items to be installed before Moab-
- Dobinsons IMS suspension. (In my garage currently)
- Icon upper control arms. (Should be here next week)
- Rock Jock track bar bracket and Sway bar. (Waiting for a Black Friday sale.)

Nice build! I'll be curious how you like the Dobinsons IMS suspension.
The price looks pretty good. Are you trying to get back to stock ride height or looking to go taller for a larger tire?

[W0bblez]

Nice build! I'll be curious how you like the Dobinsons IMS suspension.
The price looks pretty good. Are you trying to get back to stock ride height or looking to go taller for a larger tire?

Thank you! Yeah they have their Black Friday sale going on and I couldnt pass it up. My plan is to still have it set at about 2”-2.5” of lift and then next Black Friday I’ll probably regear the diffs, and turn them up to 3” of lift and try to run 37s.