I don't know if our group is dead but I will play along a bit more. I added the Buckleup Offroad
KJM Recovery Track Board & Accessories Mount. Well, if you do add traction boards or likely just about anything else you might hit and crack your expensive taillight. I updated my hinges to the Ford Performance Raptor Hinges for the normal 6G. Great kit. Apparently it was supposed to come with rubber hinge stops but I most of missed them or maybe that info was wrong. I found some rubber stops by Turn Offroad. The first set wouldn't stick. Held my sticky tape. Well, that is the tape stuck to the Bronco but came off the rubber. I experimented with what I had and I couldn't get anything to stick to it. But Turn Offroad saw my comment and immediately sent them to me. This time I didn't use the included "enhancer" and the stuck fine.
Now that leads me to the project yesterday. I wanted something besides a stick on rubber. I found this on Etsy made by a US entrepreneur, look for RackAdapters. It is very easy to install but didn't come with instructions. I used Gemini AI (new trick for an old dog) to help me sort out the install. Nothing really too it. Open up the retaining clip (which is on the BOTTOM of the ball as originally Ford installed). The AI told me to be careful as it would go flying thru my barn if I over did it. You just need to pry it up with a small screwdriver to get the fingers to move out of of the way. Pull the strut off the arm. Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the ball. Using a TP27 Torx bit socket, remove the red body screw (so lame) that you will find along the edge of the door. Attach the ball with the kit included nut in desired pre-drilled holes. The one with the notch is 90 degrees which was perfect for my needs. Now take the bolt that was included and after putting some blue loctite thread the bolt thru the bracket and into the hole formally occupied by the ball. On the other end, dab some blue loctite on the screw and then use it to screw the bracket to the tailgate. Place the strut on the ball after turning the head 90 degrees. The clip should just snap back into place but you might have to push it into place. Then carefully/slowly open the gate and confirm it hard stops before hitting the light. And it does! Using this mechanical set up with the rubber stops makes for a smooth stop.
KJM Recovery Track Board & Accessories Mount. Well, if you do add traction boards or likely just about anything else you might hit and crack your expensive taillight. I updated my hinges to the Ford Performance Raptor Hinges for the normal 6G. Great kit. Apparently it was supposed to come with rubber hinge stops but I most of missed them or maybe that info was wrong. I found some rubber stops by Turn Offroad. The first set wouldn't stick. Held my sticky tape. Well, that is the tape stuck to the Bronco but came off the rubber. I experimented with what I had and I couldn't get anything to stick to it. But Turn Offroad saw my comment and immediately sent them to me. This time I didn't use the included "enhancer" and the stuck fine.
Now that leads me to the project yesterday. I wanted something besides a stick on rubber. I found this on Etsy made by a US entrepreneur, look for RackAdapters. It is very easy to install but didn't come with instructions. I used Gemini AI (new trick for an old dog) to help me sort out the install. Nothing really too it. Open up the retaining clip (which is on the BOTTOM of the ball as originally Ford installed). The AI told me to be careful as it would go flying thru my barn if I over did it. You just need to pry it up with a small screwdriver to get the fingers to move out of of the way. Pull the strut off the arm. Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the ball. Using a TP27 Torx bit socket, remove the red body screw (so lame) that you will find along the edge of the door. Attach the ball with the kit included nut in desired pre-drilled holes. The one with the notch is 90 degrees which was perfect for my needs. Now take the bolt that was included and after putting some blue loctite thread the bolt thru the bracket and into the hole formally occupied by the ball. On the other end, dab some blue loctite on the screw and then use it to screw the bracket to the tailgate. Place the strut on the ball after turning the head 90 degrees. The clip should just snap back into place but you might have to push it into place. Then carefully/slowly open the gate and confirm it hard stops before hitting the light. And it does! Using this mechanical set up with the rubber stops makes for a smooth stop.
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