What did you do TO / WITH your Bronco today? 👨🏻‍🔧🧰🚿🛠

[Ninjak]

Ran the wire for my Single ARB compressor with the American Adventure Lab mount. Took a littke longer than expected, but I had to remove my slide out tailgate, then run everything up to the front. Took my time, corrected a few mistakes from AAL, and got it ready to install.

I have to wait until Monday because AAL left out some parts I needed to complete the install.
Beyond that, I will say it is a quality piece, and if you are thinking of getting one, the wire harness AAL-designed is a MUST. So much easier with their harness.

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[Fordsoldier]

I got a new windshield

 

[arwhite]

Gave it an Italian tune-up. Gonna do it again today!

 

[jzweedyk]

Took it to the Desert Bar near Parker, AZ yesterday, Did the 4 wheel trail to get to the bar, easy way out,

 

[CarGuy]

Finally got around to installing my JCR Offroad shelf. Nice quality and easy installation.

 

[Kach Vartan]

Got my Icon FDU skid and Lod Transmission skids on yesterday. The OEM FDU skid is laughable, at least the t case and gas tank are built a little beefier.

Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr]

Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr

Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr

I tried installing my LOD transmission skid but failed. Were you able to do it by yourself in the driveway? If so, did you need to lift the truck to get under it?

I tried to wiggle under mine but even on a Sasquatch it’s a tight squeeze and even then hard to get leverage on the various bolts.

 

[Shrek27]

I tried installing my LOD transmission skid but failed. Were you able to do it by yourself in the driveway? If so, did you need to lift the truck to get under it?

I tried to wiggle under mine but even on a Sasquatch it’s a tight squeeze and even then hard to get leverage on the various bolts.

Did mine in driveway, agreed its tight under there. I balanced the skid on a floor jack and hand tightened the corners first. The front near engine were the roughest on space and leverage. Hope that helps.

 

[cynicalrider]

I tried installing my LOD transmission skid but failed. Were you able to do it by yourself in the driveway? If so, did you need to lift the truck to get under it?

I tried to wiggle under mine but even on a Sasquatch it’s a tight squeeze and even then hard to get leverage on the various bolts.

Did mine in driveway, agreed its tight under there. I balanced the skid on a floor jack and hand tightened the corners first. The front near engine were the roughest on space and leverage. Hope that helps.

Agree it was tight and I am not small, around 6'2" and 200 lbs. I had issues on the left x-member side getting the bolts in and out since I already mangle that section. But once i had everything lined up I put the through bolts (transmission xmember mount) and the back t-case in first only enough to engage the threads where it won't fall and then worked on the front.

 

[Kach Vartan]

Agree it was tight and I am not small, around 6'2" and 200 lbs. I had issues on the left x-member side getting the bolts in and out since I already mangle that section. But once i had everything lined up I put the through bolts (transmission xmember mount) and the back t-case in first only enough to engage the threads where it won't fall and then worked on the front.

Did you need to use an impact tool to loosen the cross member bolts? I tried using hand wrenches but failed.* I too have smashed the left side cross member while wheeling, so maybe need a bit more force.

*I am new to wrenching so this may have been a rookie mistake.

 

[TheI3lindMan]

Love seeing all the Bronco action, keep em coming

Got plenty of plans for the year, but it will come in stages. I wasn't able to get the trim I wanted in Sasquatch when I bought, so slowly working up to coilover/wheels/tires upgrades then who knows?

 

[cynicalrider]

Did you need to use an impact tool to loosen the cross member bolts? I tried using hand wrenches but failed.* I too have smashed the left side cross member while wheeling, so maybe need a bit more force.

*I am new to wrenching so this may have been a rookie mistake.

Ah yeah I believe 15mm for the bolt with the impact and held the nut with a 17 or 18mm, cant remember. If using hand tools remember leverage is your friend. These are big bolts and you are not likely going to snap them. Big 1/2" drive socket with a long arm and if you can't get enough leverage to just pull it loose, pop it on the bolt head and get yourself in a position where you can stomp it in the direction you want with your foot.

 

[dpAtlanta]

*I am new to wrenching so this may have been a rookie mistake.

 

[KDWright5407]

Added 1.25” wheel spacers and Injen Cold Air Intake to start the engine mods and upgraded SAS suspension to Bilstein 6112. Left part of the 1” leveling kit to keep it as level as possible.

Pssst....you left your garage door open too long and a bunch of critters got in. Lol. Sorry, stupid dad joke.

 

[mjp2]

"Can't be tight if it's liquid"

 

[Shrek27]

Did you need to use an impact tool to loosen the cross member bolts? I tried using hand wrenches but failed.* I too have smashed the left side cross member while wheeling, so maybe need a bit more force.

*I am new to wrenching so this may have been a rookie mistake.

I used both 1/2” impact and a 1/2” breaker bar during install, can’t remember each bolt though

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