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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco.btt -
EveryDayBronco replied to the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco.btt
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.Would have never thought of the that, thanks!
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.Good find! That would be easier than what I did as there is a bend in the rear frame that I had to deal with. I wouldn’t weld anything...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to BigMeatsBronco's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with
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Looks like you could just buy the replacement crossmember and weld it in directly behind the OEM one...the bolts would even line up... -
EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.I agree and I won’t use the typical motorcycle carrier even with my beefed up hitch. I’ll post my carrier in near future. I have a...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to drewski's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
Nice. I wanted to use a carrier for my CRF450rl. The static load was close to the max but once I did the formula for the leverage...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.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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EveryDayBronco 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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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.Yes I’ve seen that and in the future if I ever have to replace my muffler I’d consider a compact exhaust to give space for adding...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Motovita's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
I understand, just making the point for the benefit of your readers,
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.That has no bearing on my reason for doing this.
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Tonka Bronka's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
From someone who pulls a max capacity off grid camper, I like this, but there is a drawback. I was rear ended by some crackhead. Due to...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to ‘21OBX's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
I’ve started thinking about this when I installed our hitch last week. I’d like more contact with the rear crossmember but I like this...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Higgspeed's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
After hauling my 350lb Honda XR650 I ended up installing the Bronco Raptor Hitch Support Braces (easy since I had already changed my...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.Yes, the new tube steel is bolted to the back of the hitch with the four 1/2" bolts that would normally just bolt the hitch to the cross...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to swamp2's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
Nice quick back of the envelope calculation. It shows Ford uses decently large factors of safety. That said the dynamic loads...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco.price drop
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EveryDayBronco reacted to 87 BAJA's post in the thread 2 DOOR Drawer system - STROPPE EDITION - with Like.
The top is held on by thumb nuts on the bottom side so remove those lift off the top and the rear cut out removable panel on the drawer...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.Not having the spare tire puts you about 8" closer which is not as bad but you're still overloading the hitch by 2x.
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EveryDayBronco reacted to mmbretts's post in the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! with Like.
No signs of deflection or fatigue. Minimal concern and I'd do it again without hesitation. Handling is fine. Little more sway and the...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread 2 DOOR Drawer system - STROPPE EDITION -.How do you access the jack compartment?
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.The new cross member is 2.5x2.5x.25" tube steel and is bolted to the back of the hitch with the four 1/2" bolts. Contact area is 9.75"x...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin!.You're scaring me! The cross member is thin box section, and tongue weight is rated for 350 lbs at the ball which is around 8" from the...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to mmbretts'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 had any issues bith a bike carrier, but I respect the belt and suspenders approach. Hauled this bike 7hr without issue or any...
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EveryDayBronco posted the thread Doubled rear cross frame to increase hitch tongue weight. OEM frame is 1/8” thin! in Towing, Trailering, Flat-Tow, Hitches.OEM tongue weight is 350 lbs and I want to carry my exc-f on the hitch and since the load would be farther I doubled the rear frame to...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco.btt
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco.btt
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco.btt
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EveryDayBronco posted the thread California For Sale: Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for Ford Bronco in Trailers, Towing.Custom Aluminum Off-Road / Overland Trailer – Built for current generation full size Ford Bronco (matching track & wheels). Located in...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread My cargo platform solution build for overlanding (custom DIY).That's a 4 door, mine is 2 door!
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EveryDayBronco reacted to stom_m3's post in the thread My cargo platform solution build for overlanding (custom DIY) with Like.
Ok measured. The max length from tailgate to passenger seat moved forward and tilted forward is 6' 8" The unsupported gap that you...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread My cargo platform solution build for overlanding (custom DIY).That reach to the jack looks tight but it looks like you have it figured out. I've contemplated taking the passenger seats out to see...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to stom_m3's post in the thread My cargo platform solution build for overlanding (custom DIY) with Like.
The total added weight with just the platform, rails, slides, tray, carpet is around 35lbs. The heaviest items are the stainless...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread My cargo platform solution build for overlanding (custom DIY).Where do you keep the jack and if in the factory spot how do you access it?
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Wolfgang VTS's post in the thread What do you love most about your Bronco? What do you hate? with Like.
Just like in the other thread...I miss having one of these... I love being able to take off the top and doors and drive down the...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread What do you love most about your Bronco? What do you hate?.I love mine however it I could change one thing I'd stretch the wheelbase 3" to get a full 24" depth to the cargo area - 2-door...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Starting over.I would do it again exactly same order. 2-door base, manual transmission, only upcharge was the uplifter switches. After delivery: -...
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out.Thread knob came fast!
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EveryDayBronco reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out with Like.
I carry a USFS fire shovel. I just slide it in wherever it fits. (Yeah, run with that, ya filthy bastards!).
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out.That protrudes into the cargo space - way too inefficient! The 2door has ~21" space from tailgate to back of seat, 4door doesn't have...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Stanley Crewell's post in the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out with Like.
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out.Short answer, carriage bolt thru the blade with wing nut and quickfist clamp for the handle. Long answer, - 3/8" x 3" carriage bolt...
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Bschurr's post in the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out with Like.
Lousy pic but this is mounted on the roll bar with a pair of Quick Fists adjacent to my Element extinguisher
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out.For beach sand, I agree a hoe works really well!
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EveryDayBronco reacted to phillyfx4's post in the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out with Like.
anyone prefer to carry a gardening hoe ? It's what I carry surf fishing on the beach. way more efficient on sand (JMHO)
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EveryDayBronco replied to the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out.I like that however it must block your rear view. Mine is daily driver, clean appearance, no roof racks, to stickers, modern classic.
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EveryDayBronco reacted to TLO's post in the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out with Like.
Got a hinge mount on Amazon
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EveryDayBronco reacted to Direvarg's post in the thread Where do you keep your shovel - check this out with Like.
I made a crossbar out of some scrap aluminum and bolted it to my trailrax then mounted the shovel using kuat shovel mount
