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dougcjohn replied to the thread Raise Rear View Mirror - SOLUTION: Mirror Riser.Great find! At 6ā8ā, I totally understand your frustration. So many vehicles Iāve just adapted to over the years. Just ordered oneā¦...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Yes, Thatās a Grandma Removing a 2-Door Bronco Hard Top (using EZ4x4 lift).For those considering a top liftā¦ the purchase has proven to be one of the best. Purchased the EZ4x4 and have taken top off & on...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Swapped my OEM Seatbelts for Red from L&D Solutions.You remove and send your belt assembly, and they change and send back? 1 week turnaroun. Interstingā¦ didnāt know that was done.
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Help me pick the color of my first Bronco!.Color should be your choice! I never had green and selected Shelter Green. Beautiful and color shifts from Green, Brown, Grey in...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Yes, Thatās a Grandma Removing a 2-Door Bronco Hard Top (using EZ4x4 lift).Mine was March timeframe and came with instructions for Side Crank. But within package were a few extras that I figured out looking at...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Color Matched Tube Doors?.In an earlier year? The ā25 Raptor had a paint match Top & Fenders, but didnāt include mirror caps. For the $$, if they offer itā¦ ya...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Color Matched Tube Doors?.I hadnāt seen thatā¦ wow! That adds a nice touch, would look great in Shelter Green. That would make them look a lot more āfinishedā and...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Top-off season is greatā¦ until the sun starts absolutely cooking the interior šāļø.Black on black sounds great! My Raptor is Shelter Green, accented with Race Red accents (beauty rings, silicon letters, etc) so got the...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Do I need Colder spark plugs after I installed the Ford Performance Procal tune?.On the 3.0 Raptorā¦ ProCal: noticed an improvement but not as expectedā¦ I thought a 50hp gain would be more noticeable. The Tranny I...
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dougcjohn reacted to 23OBX2.7's post in the thread Top-off season is greatā¦ until the sun starts absolutely cooking the interior šāļø with
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Ordered the Jtops Dual a few weeks ago in tan to match OBX brown interior. Being in the far North the sun is very high for many hours... -
dougcjohn replied to the thread Top-off season is greatā¦ until the sun starts absolutely cooking the interior šāļø.That sunshade Bimini is a fabulous price point, and overall nice product. I went with the JTop for less flapping, noise and overall...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Do I need Colder spark plugs after I installed the Ford Performance Procal tune?.On the laggy squishy pedalā¦ might consider a Banks Pedal Monster. On the BRaptor 3.0, the pedal felt slow as well. Recently installed...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread If You Could Go Back Before Buying Your Bronco, What Would You Do Differently?.Went lookingā¦ was looking at an Outer Banks SAS, gloss black with paint matched Top & Fenders. Ford had a $1000 incentive for Jeep...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.For those interested in the Sky365 Glass Top panel, and holding out for Bronco release. Looks like that won't be happening for long time...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Two questions.I didnāt see which section you were meaning or if on glass or mirror enclosure. The BRaptor due to width has wide running lights on...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Hard Top Lift Recommendations?.Hereās a similar discussion on lifts you might find informative. Has a good sampling of top Brands in discussion...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Hard Top Lift Recommendations?.EZ4x4 is greatā¦ easily 1 person job and crank is a little slow but also allows for controlled lift or descent. After off can lower to...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.Your $3800 is about right for shop applying PPF, probably on low side. My F450, bottom 1/2, Nose, hood and Duals they wanted $5600...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.Iām close to going with it tooā¦ overall itās a very nice top. The Glass if when available, would be beautifulā¦ but they may not offer...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.Totally agreeā¦ essential add-ons. Although higher price in my area. Tint World did all glass, including windshield with ceramic tint...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.Agree, the glass Sky365 is beautiful and would be much better. Not in a hurry, Iāll wait awhile to see if Bronco is added.
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.Iāve looked at the Putco a few times since made in my town: Des Moines. Talked to a few that own oneā¦ both like it for the sunroof...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Exterior Mods - what looks best?.Make it Yoursā¦ you look at it and drive it daily! Everyone has their own detail tasteā¦ some like the Debadged, Matt satin lookā¦ I like...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Ford ProCal problems?.You should have zero issues. ā25 BRaptor, and all went smooth. Prior to attempting, perform the ProCal Update, to get latest FW on the...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread 26 Badlands shipping with sport mode.@rubber_ducky apologies on hijacking threadā¦ back to your subject of Sport Mode
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dougcjohn replied to the thread 26 Badlands shipping with sport mode.Like all CAI on modern enginesā¦ looks better, sounds nice and may improve performance. I personally feel improved some but havenāt...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread 26 Badlands shipping with sport mode.Couldnāt agree moreā¦ that was my view point since the 1970āsā¦ Old designs were restrictive, even flipping the old AirCleaner lid gave us...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread 26 Badlands shipping with sport mode.Sharing info that you might find useful since you care for your machines. The K&N filter: Dry or Oiled has a very low efficiency rating...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Bronco Arm Rest Cover?.This one has a pretty decent dense foam, fits very snug over OEM, and has been holding up nicely. Actually looks OEM once on. Stitching...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread 26 Badlands shipping with sport mode.Oh wowā¦ how on earth did you recall the Pinto. The ā75 Pintoā¦ I had to go back and revisit that oneā¦. Time travel! I recalled they had...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Ford Announces Employee Pricing for all as part of 250th anniversary of America's founding.Interesting Granger IA is a Dealer of choice. I live less than 20min from the Granger Dealerships: Ford, Jeep, Ram, Dodge. I bought...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best Rain Cover (2025 edition)?.Agreeā¦ keep it off the dirty body. Just cover the open top. That definitely works and at the best cost factor. Maybe a little more...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best Rain Cover (2025 edition)?.Ummmm? You might email or call them... I think I recall reading somewhere they did / were in process of adding 2 Door versions of some...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best Rain Cover (2025 edition)?.You might check the Broncover siteā¦ they have a version for soft top when only top section is on. I didnāt look at it that close since...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best Rain Cover (2025 edition)?.Looks like a good full car cover! The Broncover isnāt intended to replace a full body cover. Itās is a thin light weight cover that...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best Rain Cover (2025 edition)?.Correct, cover for no top and doorsā¦ works with or without doors, but top needs to be 100% off. Standard and BRaptor versions. The pic...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Installing ARB twin brushless compressor using SDHQ vertical mount on a Bronco.All valid & great points, some I hadnāt considered. With BRaptor, I have Fordās reinforced tire mount for the 37ā. That should handle...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best hardtop-compatible Bimini top?.New Post on Older Thread... JTops Bimini top. Any new Owners add a Bimini top to their Rig? Looks like several Brands mentioned. For...
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dougcjohn reacted to CalvinT's post in the thread Installing ARB twin brushless compressor using SDHQ vertical mount on a Bronco with Like.
Engine bay frees up space for other "stuff" elsewhere. I think it's the simplest install with the shortest electrical run. Mounts in the...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Best Rain Cover (2025 edition)?.New post to old thread.... Boncover Any more using the Broncover or other Brands since this thread ended in August 2025? Curious how...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Installing ARB twin brushless compressor using SDHQ vertical mount on a Bronco.Very nice write up, great informative photos... and super clean install. From the mount location, if one has the S&B CAI... that open...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Auto Start / Stop - how to permanently disable?.Old static thread... Add the Auto Start Stop Eliminator Just wanted to post if any Newbies like me on forum this last year. For those...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Raptor 37" BFG's and Beadlock capable wheel takeoff's for sale. Fits Bronco and F150 Raptors..Best of luck on Sale! Post on Facebook too. Those are the Optional Beadlock wheels, which have more value in market than the standard...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread What Did You Do To Your Bronco Raptor Today? š§ š§° šŖ.Those look great, sets it off nicely! I did same and other interior & exterior in the Race Red. You can easily add up $hundreds in trim...
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I don't recall but its not hard to figure out. Just loosen the bolts and start moving the brackets a little bit.
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Auto Start Stop disable via FORscan?.Not sure what year your Bronco, but ProCal wonāt shut it off on newer models. My 2025 itās not supported, I think not 2024 too. The...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Wind noise passenger side hard top.You touched on my question, adjust the bracket. 2 or 4 doorā¦ sounds like ft right clamp near windshield is a leakage point. Iāve read...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Iām thinking I should get mudflaps - Recommendations?.The Rokblokz were one I looked at prior to going with WT. Have Rokblokz on my F450 Dually, provides a great mount bracket that sets...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread Iām thinking I should get mudflaps - Recommendations?.Probably not ideal for some off-road scenariosā¦ but I looked at probably 6 Brands ranging from $400+ to around $100. I found the...
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dougcjohn replied to the thread ā ļø Suma Mirrors Update for Late 2025 Bronco Models (BLIS Compatibility).Update on 2025 connections... I sent Suma my Bonco OEM Mirrors to help address the connection problem. Incidentally, currently waiting...
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