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

[11Bronco]

Earlier in the week I had a free day to install my new BD LP4s that I purchased from 4x4TruckLEDs and my wife's Christmas gift to me, Raptor Style lights from BroncoLEDShop. Very easy install for both items, and I think they turned out amazing and I love how she's looking!
I also removed the front license plate. Will be relocating that later on (or not ).
Today for New Years Day went to explore Holcomb Valley in Big Bear (SoCal). The weather wasn't fully cooperative, but it did have its breathtaking moments. I will definitely be back when we get some dry weather. I took some flicks, so I hope ya'll enjoy.

Happy New Year!

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[glashaus]

@glashaus, how is that LP mount attached to the bumper? Ive been eye balling that bumper, but I'm a little concerned I might rip that plate off. We have a lot of tight trails amongst trees.

The DV8 bumper is pretty stout. It mounts to the factory mount points but uses new heavy duty brackets to mount to the frame. Factory bumpers are like tin foil compared to after market, thin stamped sheet steel compared to thicker bended welded steel. I had rear facing LED pods from F150LEDs that I had to relocate as they were mounted on the factory rear bumper mounts that got removed and replaced, but I found a good place for them. Those are connected to my reverse lights. I connected the DV8 rear bumper lights to one of my auxiliary switches for independent control.

Another thing is that the BLISS system will pick up on the new location for the rear license plate from time to time and the left rear parking sensor is a bit sensitive, I had read about those issues before I decided on this bumper. I really did not want to relocate the license plate to the spare tire

 

[23OBX2.7]

The DV8 bumper is pretty stout. It mounts to the factory mount points but uses new heavy duty brackets to mount to the frame. Factory bumpers are like tin foil compared to after market, thin stamped sheet steel compared to thicker bended welded steel. I had rear facing LED pods from F150LEDs that I had to relocate as they were mounted on the factory rear bumper mounts that got removed and replaced, but I found a good place for them. Those are connected to my reverse lights. I connected the DV8 rear bumper lights to one of my auxiliary switches for independent control.

Another thing is that the BLISS system will pick up on the new location for the rear license plate from time to time and the left rear parking sensor is a bit sensitive, I had read about those issues before I decided on this bumper. I really did not want to relocate the license plate to the spare tire

Note that Ford Bumpers are made of AHSS that is far stronger than the very cheap primitive mild steel plate used by aftermarket, plus they are far lighter and can handle any light accessory that has correctly designed mounting that includes flanges.

 

[CarbonGrayBronco]

Installed the following today:
Stubby Antenna, Cell Phone holder, Key Fob Holder
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Where's this phone mount from? Looks great

 

[ThunderFlash]

He needs some reinforcement!

Somebody has some fabrication skills! I wish I could weld like that.

 

[Mystical_Sasquatch]

VERY NICE, are you selling this?

No not selling, just wanted to share for anyone looking to beef up the rear tow situation and add a winch.

 

[Mystical_Sasquatch]

Somebody has some fabrication skills! I wish I could weld like that.

Me too my welding and fab skills are mid at best. This is the work of a local shop and the gentleman that is their main fabricator does amazing work.

 

[KRAKEN]

Took a cruise around the farm. Lots of deer activity this morning. Got a trail camera photo of this unusual piebald whitetail buck.

 

[lwilliams34]

Where's this phone mount from? Looks great

Thanks.. here is the link:
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Ford Bronco Magsafe Phone Mount (2021-2025) | Console Swivel Holder - Etsy

 

[Whiskey Bizness]

I am digging the Shelby style stripes on your rig. They look great!

 

[orion]

Somebody has some fabrication skills! I wish I could weld like that.

Agreed...

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

No not selling, just wanted to share for anyone looking to beef up the rear tow situation and add a winch.

Thanks, i'll probably copy your design and add my own features.

 

[Pops]

I finally got my battery charger/maintainer set up. NOCO Genius 5.

Not the final configuration, but up and running. I hadn't gone out but twice this past two weeks, and those trips were short hops to several stores.
'Want to wire it up so I don't have to open the hood to charge.

It seems very sensitive: after 45 minutes to a full charge (nothing too bad) and into maintenance mode, it jumps back into charge mode for 10 minutes if I open a door which turns on the lights and all that other electron-sucking convenience stuff. I'll learn more about the charger habits.

Oh, and it was another polar night here -- the garage got down to almost 50 F!
I was forced to use my block heater again

Are there any Tire Warmers I could set up to get them ready for the road when it is cool out?

 

[Desmolicious]

Added scuff guards before the sills get scuffed - especially from my pitt/collie mix Riley's claws when he jumps in and out! $30 from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJK863RJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Attached rear mud guards from Weathertech. The fit is good and they look nice on but:

1. The 'dril-less' claim is weak as you need to screw through the plastic bumper inner.
2. Really a two person job as you need to reach inside the plastic bumper shell while tightening the screws from the outside. I managed, but really awkward and frustrating.
3. The mudguard material seems very stiff, so I would not be surprised if it cracks if heavily scrapped while off roading. We'll see.

The front ones will be installed in the near future.

 

[White Zombie]

Hahaha. You used the block heater at 50°? Hahaha. Thats just a normal day up here in the Great White North. Hahaha. Hell, I dont even plug my diesels in until its around 20° just for quicker warm ups. I haven't plugged my bronco in yet but I haven't started it when its below zero either. Hahaha. In my unheated but insulated garage.

Should be able to put connections to the battery and run the cord out through a spot in the grill and then be able to plug in the charger/maintainer.

I finally got my battery charger/maintainer set up. NOCO Genius 5.

Not the final configuration, but up and running. I hadn't gone out but twice this past two weeks, and those trips were short hops to several stores.
'Want to wire it up so I don't have to open the hood to charge.

It seems very sensitive: after 45 minutes to a full charge (nothing too bad) and into maintenance mode, it jumps back into charge mode for 10 minutes if I open a door which turns on the lights and all that other electron-sucking convenience stuff. I'll learn more about the charger habits.

Oh, and it was another polar night here -- the garage got down to almost 50 F!
I was forced to use my block heater again

Are there any Tire Warmers I could set up to get them ready for the road when it is cool out?

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