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CalvinT replied to the thread Dealer Test Mode / Engineering Test Mode -- how to enter in the Bronco.Engineering test mode is used to calibrate the MPG readings so they're accurate. There are a couple of threads explaining the process. -
CalvinT replied to the thread Redline Hood lift Max.Those are fine for someone who's six foot tall. I bought the regular Redline struts. They lift the hood about as far as the support rod.
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CalvinT reacted to powoq's post in the thread Product Update: powoq overhead sunglasses holder is now live! with
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Thanks for appreciating our design! Adding foam is a solid workaround though. -
CalvinT replied to the thread Radiator cleaning questions (2.3L).I've just used a garden hose with a spray nozzle with nylon brush to clean a radiator or condenser. Maybe with an attachment that lets...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Product Update: powoq overhead sunglasses holder is now live!.I appreciate everyone trying to help but still can't visualize and it's too hot outside for me to remove the panel and look.
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CalvinT replied to the thread First Mystery On My New Bronco.How fast are you going? Is it on all surfaces? Have someone ride in the back seat, or you ride in the back seat when someone else is...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Radiator cleaning questions (2.3L).To me it looks like a solution in search of a problem. I've never needed such a product on any car I've owned. All were Arizona cars.
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CalvinT replied to the thread February Off-Roadeo Experience.I picked Las Vegas because it had terrain that was most like what I'd be driving over. Others pick Moab for the scenery. All Off-Roadeos...
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CalvinT reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Internal oil belt a future problem on a Bronco ? with Like.
Completely different engine than the bronco has. Considering the Bronco doesn't use a timing belt, I'd say it's pretty irrelevant. Even...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Internal oil belt a future problem on a Bronco ?.Valvoline ran two Ford Explorers with 2.3L engines for 500,000 miles to compare their conventional oil and synthetic oil. The timing...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Product Update: powoq overhead sunglasses holder is now live!.This photo shows me even less. Take a picture from about three feet away.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Product Update: powoq overhead sunglasses holder is now live!.The video is too close. Where exactly does it mount?
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CalvinT reacted to MandRautomotive's post in the thread Considering a Light Bar for Your Capable Bumper? Watch This First with Like.
HEre is an awesome video showing the difference between slim and PRO lightbars. Both are rated IP68
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Bronco front differentials don’t have a cover. And they already have a drain plug
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CalvinT replied to the thread 2025 Badlands Differental Cover.I see two reasons for changing the differential cover, cosmetics and gaining a drain plug. I don't see replacement front differential...
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I can agree with this to a point. I work in electronics. Either I can measure a problem and trace it. Or go off past history...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Ford offering Navigation after trial - is it worth it?.After I took delivery of my Bronco I compared my Garmin, Ford Navigation and Apple Maps. Ford Navigation and Apple Maps had their pluses...
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CalvinT reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Ford Performance vs. ARB vs. Other Rear Differential Cover with Like.
That's my opinion, but I will admit the aftermarket ones are stronger than the stock stamped steel. Just not really sure why you need a...
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CalvinT reacted to crzyhawk's post in the thread Ford Performance vs. ARB vs. Other Rear Differential Cover with Like.
Honest question: is this anything other than a fashion accessory with a drain plug? Is there a performance benefit that I am not aware of?
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CalvinT replied to the thread Considering a Light Bar for Your Capable Bumper? Watch This First.Thank you for producing an informative video that emphasizes performance instead of cosmetics. I'd like to see another video showing...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Thoughts about my Bronco from a Jeep guy!.This is a bit late for you, so it's an FYI for others. I have a cousin who's taller than you, 6'10", who drives a two door Wrangler. He...
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CalvinT reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Ford offering Navigation after trial - is it worth it? with Like.
Some people like it. Even when I had vehicles with it though, I would default to the phone, so never found a reason to pay for it on...
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Looks like blinker fluid. sorry, it’s late, and I’m a smartass. And I resisted a joke about sticking fingers in wet places and...
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simple green
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Watch spraying brake cleaner on rubber parts.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Backup Camera Replacement for Recall - Spare Tire Issue.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Let's talk lights. How much lighting needed? I need suggestions..I really like mine and I haven't noticed any wind noise from them. And absolutely no glare back on the hood. edit: Because of a quirk...
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CalvinT reacted to Anvilair1973's post in the thread Let's talk lights. How much lighting needed? I need suggestions. with Like.
My set up is admittedly not the prettiest. But it is functional. I have a 12 mile section of my commute that it is little more than a...
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CalvinT reacted to agentdarnell's post in the thread Let's talk lights. How much lighting needed? I need suggestions. with Like.
Some trails are longer than I expected and I have started getting caught out trying to beat the sun from going down. Also some people...
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CalvinT reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread Let's talk lights. How much lighting needed? I need suggestions. with Like.
Go out at night and find out! Maybe you’ve solved your problem already. Or … related question: why do you have to go out at night? I...
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CalvinT reacted to RagnarKon's post in the thread Where is jack location for rear ford bronco? with Haha.
Ohhhh... that makes more sense.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Let's talk lights. How much lighting needed? I need suggestions..It also depends on how fast you plan on driving. It took me over two years to decide I needed a light bar. I bought one that will give...
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CalvinT reacted to MilesTeg's post in the thread Let's talk lights. How much lighting needed? I need suggestions. with Like.
The question to ask about any mod is: "What problem am I experiencing that this mod will solve".
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CalvinT replied to the thread Where Does Your Phone Usually End Up in Your Bronco? 📱.In my hip pocket where I always keep it.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Bad keyless lock design?.I hear the doors lock when I press mine.
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You can literally hear and feel the doors lock when you touch it. If your sense have deteriorated that much, I'm thinking you should...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Food storage - fridge.Eva Zu Beck covered a lot of territory before she had a refrigerator installed during a major refit in Bend, Oregon. And she never had...
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CalvinT replied to the thread The 5-tire PERFECT rotation schedule for MAX tread life and value..Years ago the pattern was to rotate the tires both from side to side and front to rear. Attention was paid to moving tires according to...
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CalvinT reacted to Pops's post in the thread Positive battery posts too small, can't easily fit clamps on with Like.
Your last line about clamping to the negative post; I don’t think that’s a good idea. Clamp just beyond the monitor thing, on the...
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CalvinT reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread The 5-tire PERFECT rotation schedule for MAX tread life and value. with Like.
This is the more or less standard way to do it. That said, as long as you are consistent and keep up every 3-5k miles, it doesn't...
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CalvinT reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Positive battery posts too small, can't easily fit clamps on with Like.
Odd, I don't often get "too small" comments about my battery post. You could always screw on a standoff on top of one of the posts -...
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CalvinT reacted to _lariat's post in the thread Recall 26S55: 2021-2026 Bronco - Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Repair [July 23, 2026] -- 590,000k units affected with Like.
Went and crawled around my '23 after reading. Thankfully nothing appears to be of any immediate concern, as we have a ~3k mile road trip...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Who actually off-roads their 7MT?.I bought an on board storage bad for the driver's side door to protect the door if I had to take it off and lean it against a tree...
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CalvinT reacted to VAtruck's post in the thread 2025+ Bronco keyless entry integrated b-pillar option coming? with Like.
I like the one on my wife's Bronco Sport. It doesn't light up until its touched.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Recall 26S55: 2021-2026 Bronco - Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Repair [July 23, 2026] -- 590,000k units affected.They should at least give the points to inspect even if they don't have a repair yet. Judging from the Raptor repair, they're just...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Where does your coolant level sit? Max, Min or in between?.I don't worry about it as long as it's between the min and max lines.
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CalvinT replied to the thread What's the Biggest Lesson You've Learned Off-Roading?.Inertia can get you up hills and over difficult spots. It's also very good for breaking things and getting you in trouble. If you're in...
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CalvinT reacted to Anvilair1973's post in the thread What's the Biggest Lesson You've Learned Off-Roading? with Like.
Slow the F&%$ DOWN! I come from a motorcycle racing background (Hare Scrambles and Enduro) and I figured everything was a race and just...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Is this your Bronco?.Look at the rr wheels of the Jeep and lead Bronco. The springs are compressed or extended as they should be. Also the shadows match in...
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CalvinT reacted to EasternSierra's post in the thread What's the Biggest Lesson You've Learned Off-Roading? with Like.
Wheeling alone in the past didn't seem to make me impotent.
