Essential Updates/Mods on my new 2024?

[HotLap]

For easy and inexpensive, hood struts are one of my favorite upgrades.

Yep, great place to start, Red Line tuning makes a great set that raises your hood an additional eight inches over the oem hood prop. Check out all the Mabett mods via Amazon like the two tiered console organizer, defroster vent inserts (to keep stuff from falling down into the dash), overhead grab rails or paracord handles, rear cargo mat (Ford OEM or others), shorty antenna to ditch the oem mast, etc. Congrats on you new Bronco, these things are addictive

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[Towerism]

Those are exactly all I want to mess with with forscan were they all in plain English or did you have to mess with the coding

the spreadsheet I used was based on the as built values so I didn’t use the plain English / ez mode.

 

[Callelk]

Picked up my 2024 Badlands 2 days ago. Forscan didn't initially recognize it, but I contacted support and they sent me a test build that worked. Disabled double honk and auto start/stop, and enabled Sport mode.

I sent my VI?N for my 24 HE and received this response.........

 

[Towerism]

I sent my VI?N for my 24 HE and received this response.........

the 2.3.59 test build is the one I received.

I sent my VI?N for my 24 HE and received this response.........

I tried DM'ing you the test build they sent me but it was too big even after compressing it. The forscan FAQ has instructions for emailing debug files. If you send them those debug files and tell them the error message that forscan gave you, I hope they would give you a test build.

 

[Cux211]

the spreadsheet I used was based on the as built values so I didn’t use the plain English / ez mode.

Ok hopefully they’re in the plain English I don’t mess with that coding crap

 

[Callelk]

the 2.3.59 test build is the one I received.


I tried DM'ing you the test build they sent me but it was too big even after compressing it. The forscan FAQ has instructions for emailing debug files. If you send them those debug files and tell them the error message that forscan gave you, I hope they would give you a test build.

Thank you for the try..........how big is the file, 35M?

My cable will be here today and I'll try that.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely explore all the other forums for interior/exterior mods that others have done for some ideas. It is just interesting to see what others do immediately to their new Bronco.

Didn’t see you say if you have Sasquatch or not? If you do have it, nothing serious needs to be done. You have a UTV for deep wood adventuring, so if the Bronco is going to be for some trail running like Hurricane Creek, or Auger Hole Road, that stock Badlands will eat all of that with ease if you take your time.

Since you’ve mentioned rails, I’d get frame mounted rails with a minor bend to use as a step for the wife. Rock rails with a step should elevate the need for mud flaps; I think they’re not attractive and yes I have rock chips and sratches, but to me scratches give character. I don’t want no pretty truck!

First thing I did was install a fog array in my mod bumper and pods at the A pillar, all Baja Designs, or whatever your favorite is would be fine. They were pricey, but money well spent to get good lights and easy connection to the upfitter switches.

A good air compressor is a great idea. I don’t run even basic trials without airing down. I have an ARB twin installed under the hood and I use it often.

Many complain about these Goodyear tires and they aren’t great, but they’ll wheel without issue.

If you’re into camping, I’ve got another list, but if you’re not, I’d keep it simple and just enjoy that new Bronco, it’s fun, has some personality and it’s an easy car to love If you actually use it.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Yep, great place to start, Red Line tuning makes a great set that raises your hood an additional eight inches over the oem hood prop. Check out all the Mabett mods via Amazon like the two tiered console organizer, defroster vent inserts (to keep stuff from falling down into the dash), overhead grab rails or paracord handles, rear cargo mat (Ford OEM or others), shorty antenna to ditch the oem mast, etc. Congrats on you new Bronco, these things are addictive

I’m now thinking of hood struts. How hard were the Red Line to install?

A few of them seem to give fits including the ones from Ford Performance.

I have tools and am a bit handy, but it takes me forever to do simple things with my double checking and all.

 

[Demon4x4]

Suma performance mirrors. You can’t see crap out of the stock ones.

 

[nolimits]

I have a 23 Badlands. One of my first purchases was paracord grab handles, mainly to help my wife until I decided on rock rails (with a step) to help her get in.

Next was rock rails. Don’t bother with normal steps or running boards. You want something that is also armor and protects your vehicle. There is a big debate between frame mounted and body mounted (default used by Ford on rock rails that come on Badlands).

Most believe frame mounts are stronger and I think that is a fair statement. If you lean that way be sure to look at install instructions or videos as methodologies vary and some are better than others. I researched this to no end. One of the videos I saw testing various sliders on a 4Runner showed one of the stronger sliders slightly bending the frame. This spawned a conversation I had with GOAT fab about their body mounted sliders. He said their testing showed when body was done properly they felt it was stronger as the frame gave before the sliders.

You can make your own decisions. One advantage to frame mounted is it sits a smidge lower than body mounted slider so using as a step may be easier. I preferred the tighter tuck of the body mount myself. Another thing to consider is the angle on most rock sliders are 20-30 degrees. While they can double function as steps, there is less space. Finding a 0-5 degree angle slider helps for stepping purposes. Also cover plates helps provide a more solid surface for stepping as well.

Lastly I am also consider a FP Procal tuner. Recently Superchips did a thread with dyno tests, etc. Stock vs FP. Stock vs SC. FP vs SC. And finally FP + SC vs stock. Interesting data IMO that may help you.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/pulsar-xt-vs-ford-procal-tuner-dyno-comparison.87456/

 

[NVCowboy]

Based on your use case, AND the fact that you’re driving a Badlands, I’m gonna suggest you go big and get yourself some floor mats, a trunk liner, and some sliders / steps.

 

[HotLap]

I’m now thinking of hood struts. How hard were the Red Line to install?

A few of them seem to give fits including the ones from Ford Performance.

I have tools and am a bit handy, but it takes me forever to do simple things with my double checking and all.

Installation was straightforward and not hard at all. No drilling and instructions are fairly clear. I’ve had the RLT hood struts on 4 of my vehicles over the years and never had an issue.
Good Luck, nice improvement over the antiquated prop rod…

 

[AndGerry]

I’m now thinking of hood struts. How hard were the Red Line to install?

A few of them seem to give fits including the ones from Ford Performance.

I have tools and am a bit handy, but it takes me forever to do simple things with my double checking and all.

I just installed my RLT struts today. Can’t stress enough that removing the wire harness will make installation really go easier.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

I just installed my RLT struts today. Can’t stress enough that removing the wire harness will make installation really go easier.

Remove the wire harness? Which one is that?

By remove do you mean move out of the way?

 

[AndGerry]

Remove the wire harness? Which one is that?

By remove do you mean move out of the way?

My bad… yes, should’ve said move the wire harness clip out of the way. It’s by the bolt where you attach the strut bracket.

It’s step 4 here: https://www.redlinetuning.com/v/vspfiles/templates/Redline New/images/21-11039.pdf?

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