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dgorsett replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.My BB build with locker and auto, was 37.5K in '21, a BD was 42 and a Badlands was 47, so getting that last bit of goodie cost too much... -
It used to be $2665 over the BB, and you could add the locker to the BB for $800. Hoss 2.0 only costs $1680 over the BD (which you say...
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I think it gives you lease numbers to trick you into thinking its more affordable than it really is
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The problem comes in when you compare a low end badlands to the BD, the price difference isn't significant at all, but the equipment...
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dgorsett replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.BD over BB was always 4K, you get skids, rails , decent tires, locker and lower gears.
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I have a Black Diamond and it satisfies everything I do. I find it great for a weekend warrior. Rear locker, skid plates and sliders are...
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so after work I swung by the dealer and tested a big bend (bb) and a badlands (v6). The badlands seemed to be noticeably heavier with...
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dgorsett replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.IDK, rock rails are heavy.?..steel bumpers?, my plastics weighed about 10 lbs each...
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For 2023 a 4-door Badlands weighs 352 pounds more than a Wildtrack with the same engine and transmiission. Badlands 5,109 pounds...
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Things to avoid if you want 75k+ mile ownership Factory sway bar disconnect 4Auto Transfer Case M190 Differential Manual Transmission...
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As a retirement reward one should just forgo the indecision and obtain the non Sasquatch Bad Lands. If you are ordering your Bronco and...
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dgorsett replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.Agreed except skids, piece of mind so you dont have to "avoid roads", weight for engine and tc is probably 25 lbs, maybe a bit more for...
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My first choice was a Black Diamond. Then before production started I upgraded to a Badlands. They're the only two that came with rock...
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dgorsett reacted to hotrail's post in the thread New To Me 2024 Heritage Edition Limited In Peak Blue with
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Congrats, you found a unicorn. I had a chance to buy one of those new at the dealer in Orange, CA but they wanted $71K + tax and... -
dgorsett reacted to Steve_In_29's post in the thread New To Me 2024 Heritage Edition Limited In Peak Blue with Like.
2 door is the ONLY way to go Had Ford only offered the 6G in 4 doors I would NEVER have bought one
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dgorsett reacted to Steve_In_29's post in the thread New To Me 2024 Heritage Edition Limited In Peak Blue with Like.
Had less than 7K miles on the odometer and was bought to replace the Wildtrak that was totaled. Quick process by State Farm as Wildtak...
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dgorsett reacted to TLO's post in the thread Setting parking lights to come on anytime bronco is running. with Like.
This is already how my non-sig lighting works on my Big Bend 🤷🏻 Front ambers are on all the time
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dgorsett replied to the thread Lower ball joint nuts missing or fell off??.When I see posts of parts exiting the convo I usually assume improper aftermarket work, you may be the only one big enough to admit it...
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dgorsett reacted to Fordified1's post in the thread Lower ball joint nuts missing or fell off?? with Like.
I blamed the 2nd use of a lock nut on my deal and then looked at some pics taken during my coilovers install and the nut in question had...
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dgorsett reacted to CactusBob's post in the thread Lower ball joint nuts missing or fell off?? with Like.
Isn't this a threaded-body shock?? Suspension work has already been done.....
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dgorsett reacted to CactusBob's post in the thread Lower ball joint nuts missing or fell off?? with Like.
You can clearly see various hammer marks on the knuckle from someone doing previous ball joint separation work. Stop it.
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dgorsett reacted to Fordified1's post in the thread Lower ball joint nuts missing or fell off?? with Like.
We won’t talk about my dumbass leaving the upper left ball joint nut hand tight and heading to the Alpine loop in Colorado. My Broncos...
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I have made multiple attempts to reach this lake and each time I was stopped by snow. I finally smarted up enough to go in June. :crazy: -
^This^...shorten the deck to flush where the handle mounts and it would work with just about any tailgate table. Probably done...
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I don't quite understand where you measured the 7 and 3, and when. I suppose that's possible, but only if the 12V wiring from tow...
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I measured the draw from flat tow mode, over 7 amps. My charge line only adds 3 amps. So I’m loosing.
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dgorsett reacted to dougcjohn's post in the thread 2029 GMC Jimmy coming with V8, BOF, removal roof, retro styling to take on Bronco with Like.
I don’t see any Retro in the proposed design. Looking at the single color model looks more like a G6 Bronco / BRaptor than the older...
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dgorsett reacted to Steve_In_29's post in the thread 2029 GMC Jimmy coming with V8, BOF, removal roof, retro styling to take on Bronco with Like.
The 5.3 is a solid engine from what I have heard.
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dgorsett reacted to jwhisl's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
Almost everything I've purchased for my Bronco has been under $200 but if I had to choose the most useful it would be my wireless aux...
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dgorsett replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.If you want a 4 door get a Black Diamond, it has a few goodies everyone should have: locker, decent tires and skid plates, If you want a...
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dgorsett replied to the thread Any way to have parking brake come on with power off?.No, please. It's on my 23 Explorer and I can live with it, but not on my off road vehicle please.
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dgorsett reacted to Valhalla's post in the thread Any way to have parking brake come on with power off? with Like.
Why not just carry tire chocks and orange cones.
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dgorsett reacted to Itchy Rash's post in the thread Any way to have parking brake come on with power off? with Sad.
I used to have a 2022 Explorer ST and there was a recall because, I think, the u-joint could fail or fall off. And the concern was the...
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dgorsett reacted to EveryDayBronco's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
I’ve not seen that, thanks for posting it. It looks like it achieves approximately the same increase in strength as mine. It’s visible...
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dgorsett reacted to GI_Jo_Nathan's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
Yep! Thanks.
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dgorsett reacted to Finbox's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
Is this it? https://www.hkoffroad.com/products/ford-bronco-2021-rear-tow-hitch-w-shackle-tabs?variant=42195710640174
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dgorsett reacted to GI_Jo_Nathan's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
Just curious if you've seen the Raptor cross member braces...
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dgorsett reacted to EveryDayBronco's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
That has no bearing on my reason for doing this.
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dgorsett replied to the thread What Maintenance Do You Actually Do on Your Bronco?.I'm the son of an old school mechanic and do everything needed except recalls and warranty, but not too much to my vehicles. Relatives...
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dgorsett reacted to Oldhippie's post in the thread What Maintenance Do You Actually Do on Your Bronco? with Like.
As an actual “mechanic“ I used to do most all my maintenance and keep on top it, but as the saying goes. “Mechanics have the most...
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dgorsett reacted to Scoop's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
Mabett or Sunpie door pocket protectors. They are useful and keep the netting from stretching out.
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dgorsett reacted to gmannerino's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
I really like the storage bags that clip over roll bars (I feel like the Filson bags were designed to be a premium version of these). I...
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dgorsett reacted to timhood's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
Somebody brought a searchlight to the flashlight party! :crackup:
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dgorsett reacted to timhood's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
This is one of those "pick a favorite," but there are too many nearly equal to pick a #1. Like picking a favorite song or movie. Maybe...
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dgorsett reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
A box of 12ga to defend against all those damn ducks.
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dgorsett reacted to MayhemMike's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
Wait…there are things one can purchase for their Bronco that cost less than $200?
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dgorsett replied to the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200?.My Pelican V700. $160 or so but free with Cabelas Points. Holds tools, hitch, camp chairs ,jumper box, tire chains and more. Just 2"...
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dgorsett reacted to PWillette's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with Like.
Hood struts $100
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dgorsett replied to the thread Ford Midsize EV Ranchero Pickup – News & Info.All true. As far as my transverse drivetrain Explorer, it drove well enough day to day, just never 'felt' right. Most annoying was...
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dgorsett reacted to GoHawks63's post in the thread Ford Midsize EV Ranchero Pickup – News & Info with Like.
As has been mentioned many times before, most of the people on these sites are people who are performance minded relatively speaking...
