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Installed a 4wp rear bumper and Baja designs lights.
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Would be interested in a in-depth review (perhaps a separate post in the Armor sub-forum?) The recovery points look to be frame mounted that pass through the bumper? I like that that it is tucked up tight.
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Having XPEL Prime XR Plus tint installed...
 

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Still one of my favorite rear bumpers
Agreed. It’s always been one of the best looking bumpers and goes well with the modular front bumper IMO. I know some of these bumpers have had some QC issues unfortunately. Mostly with the sides and them not being parallel to the fender bottom.

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Agreed. It’s always been one of the best looking bumpers and goes well with the modular front bumper IMO. I know some of these bumpers have had some QC issues unfortunately. Mostly with the sides and them not being parallel to the fender bottom.
It took a LOT of work for mine to not look like that(still not 100% perfect). I spent more time trying to align it properly than anything else. I'm happy with the end result but not sure I would recommend this to others.
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Would be interested in a in-depth review (perhaps a separate post in the Armor sub-forum?) The recovery points look to be frame mounted that pass through the bumper? I like that that it is tucked up tight.
I will post a review of sorts on my build thread later this evening. The recovery points do go through the frame and are bolted to the side/bottom with an additional bracket.
 

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It took a LOT of work for mine to not look like that(still not 100% perfect). I spent more time trying to align it properly than anything else. I'm happy with the end result but not sure I would recommend this to others.
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I will post a review of sorts on my build thread later this evening. The recovery points do go through the frame and are bolted to the side/bottom with an additional bracket.
You think one hard drop could fuck up whatever alignment you set?
 

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You think one hard drop could fuck up whatever alignment you set?
It has a fair amount of movement with the bolts loose so I would say yes depending on where it's hit. I have a hitch/skid on the way so if I do drop on a ledge it will hopefully hit that rather than the bumper.
 

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Installed IAG I-Line Mini Mud Flaps (https://iagoffroad.com/iag-i-line-2pc-rock-rail-side-mini-mud-flap-2021-ford-bronco/) in the end of the rock rails.
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Pretty straightforward. The hardest part of the install was getting the top screw to go in - there's no room for a screwdriver to go in straight, and I didn't want to drive it at a weird angle. Maybe a low profile driver would make this easier, but it's quite close to the body.

What I ended up doing was:

1. dry fit the flaps and mark hole locations on the plastic by pressing screw in
2. take flaps out and drill pilot holes at marked locations
3. Pre-screw the hard to reach one, to make final install easier
4. Use a phillips bit (sans screwdriver) and a set of Leatherman pliers to slowly turn the screw until it was all the way in.

A slightly tedious process, but results were excellent.
I am a bit confused.... Did you try turning the wheel.... OR just remove the wheel for the install, should be plenty of room.
 

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I am a bit confused.... Did you try turning the wheel.... OR just remove the wheel for the install, should be plenty of room.
The wheels aren't the issue (they're not in the way of anything here). The tricky part is the screw in the top of the rock rail, which is sort of halfway below the rocker panel, at the corner of the wheel arch. If you watch IAG's install video, it shows them screwing that one in at a bit of an angle.

It would be easier to install if the rails were off the vehicle, but that seemed like way more work than was necessary. I did have success in the end.
 

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The wheels aren't the issue (they're not in the way of anything here). The tricky part is the screw in the top of the rock rail, which is sort of halfway below the rocker panel, at the corner of the wheel arch. If you watch IAG's install video, it shows them screwing that one in at a bit of an angle.

It would be easier to install if the rails were off the vehicle, but that seemed like way more work than was necessary. I did have success in the end.
Sorry for being a bit confused.... For some reason I thought you were saying the top screw.... I do not have those rock rails.... I went aftermarket. Thank you for clearing that up for me.
 

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Well today my Factor 55 Ultrahook arrived, and I got the guard on. Also, my DV8 tire carrier arrived. So I have some work to do. Will probably get it going tomorrow.
 

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No photos as I don't live with my cell always recording, but the Bronco is sitting blocking the main road into the company I work for's main campus. There are several inches of water overwashing the road and the cops are blocking off more major streets. My poor footies are wet. lol
 

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Good choice!

-BEST hood struts: Rough Country
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Everything else is just middle of the road
 
 





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