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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Hello from Colorful Colorado.Yep this hobby is addictive. Since 2023 all of our vacations revolve around off roading, or the Bronco. A dozen times to the beach Merus... -
Did I miss something? Where's the kickass photo of this new Bronc ride Colorado? Is it hidden in a box full of rocks, with a fox? Or...
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This thing is a beauty and I can't wait to pick up this new offroad hobby.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Seat comfort and support Question.Dang I am battling the same thing but it’s my right hip and moderate pain in my left. I find the marine grade vinyl seats in the...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Good road tire without an aggressive tread pattern - recommendations?.I just put a set of Falken Rubitreks on my Silverado it’s a good AT tire doesn’t throw rocks driving down our 1/2 mile gravel drive. And...
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Jakob1972 reacted to rbroncotx's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with
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North Austin side — not too far down 35 actually. That's a generous offer, really appreciate it. Hoping the dealer comes through but... -
Jakob1972 replied to the thread E load vs C load tires - what's your pick?.I’m running Fs, it’s the only rating available in the 35” size for the K03 last year. I don’t mind them I do have to air down a tad...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Tire Pressure Question.I have the MoRRflate 4 way with just a Schrader valve on top not the gauge. I fill my tires with my compressor and check the pressure...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.Where about in Texas are you located? I am just North of SATX. If you would like to see it in person.
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Jakob1972 reacted to rbroncotx's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Black Bear Pass with no issues is a pretty solid data point. That seals it for me — working the warranty angle as long as I can but good...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.Short term update: just got back from a week in Colorado. The top held up well 2500 miles one hail storm and several rainstorms, it...
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Jakob1972 reacted to rbroncotx's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Same deal on my Raptor, caught hairline cracks near the passenger rear corner around 18 months. Still within warranty so I'm working...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Freebird32's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
The bedliner coating might help keep the cracks from getting worse since it is sealing them away from moisture intrusion. I think the...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Is my hardtop cracking?.I had to cover my cracks. so far so good been on for a week and drove through a hail storm yesterday and still looks good. We will see...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread What's the craziest thing you've seen behind the wheel?.I once saw a scion do a rail slide on a guard rail. It was pretty dope too he added 360 while he was on there. It was somewhere between...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread More Sound deadening for wind noise.I know the cause of my wind noise is a 1/16” gap between the middle panel and the sport bar over the rear passenger door, and the 1/8”...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Removing back window on a hardtop.My Wife when we first met her car was a 74? chevy station wagon, the glass would rollup into the roof and the tailgate would open down...
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I believe the original Toyota Forerunner had an electric roll down rear window and the tailgate operated in two different positions...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Steve_In_29's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Love.
A recall that isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Since the "fix" is to simply install the SAME top (with no engineering/production...
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Jakob1972 reacted to moejoe34's post in the thread I'm so back! My road to Bronco ownership - starting 2020 with Like.
Well. It feels good to be back on B6G! At long last I have my Bronco - a 2025 Marsh Gray Outer Banks with Sasquatch. It has been a...
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Jakob1972 reacted to CarbonGrayBronco's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
100% agreed. My 2024 has small cracks around the rear windows – I don't believe for a second that Ford/Webasto made any effective...
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That was my exact reaction.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Removing back window on a hardtop.If only there was a way to make that rear window roll down and be part of the tailgate. Then we wouldn’t have to futz with it. I know...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Dadsquatch's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Looks great. All these tops WILL crack at some point.
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Jakob1972 reacted to Steve_In_29's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Since the coating masks the fact there are cracks, I don't see any way to get a replacement top under the recall. Which iirc is only...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread What tires does everyone run?.Anyone Try the Falken Rubitreks? The are just an AT tire but seem pretty nice and 3 peak rated. I just put a set of these on my...
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Cool beans. See what I did there :wink:
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Much better than being duck/bucked. Give food and beer and you can't go wrong.
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Today a Walmart greeter saw my wife in a Bronco tee and ask her if she owned one. She replied yes and he said I have something in my car...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Tonka53's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Looks quite good, nicely done. Two quick questions for you: 1. Did you do the front panels as well? 2. Do you know if this sort of...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.Yes I did do the whole top for consitancy. I am sure Ford would refuse a recall claim on this roof. With all of the horror stories of...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.Thanks, The Dobbies are great, they did well in Baja and we are taking it to Colorado next week. Thanks for asking.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.I used the custom coat on my square drop trailer fenders and frame and has held up fine for the past couple of years. I will check to...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Iceman62's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Awesome work - looks great! Like @carrellslake I plan to have local shop spray bedliner (if/when mine cracks). Also having them shoot...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Steve_In_29's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Haha.
I proactively addressed any possible issues with the MIC top on my 23 Wildtrak by having the vehicle totaled in a wreck and replacing it...
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Jakob1972 reacted to CitrusBronco's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Looks good, on a side note how have the Dobinsons mrr been working out?
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Jakob1972 reacted to Eldowerks's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Looking real good!! Would it be possible to post a couple of after pics of the areas that were cracked? Please report back after time...
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Jakob1972 posted the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully in Cosmetic/Physical Upkeep: Washing, Detailing, Body Repairs, Protection, Rust Prevention.Some time ago I was putting my top back on the Bronco late in the evening when the sun was just right and I noticed small cracks in the...
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Jakob1972 reacted to userdude's post in the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?! with Haha.
Oh so is "I got my socket stuck in the door" how the cool kids talk about it these days?? :LOL: :whistle:
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?!.Glad that worked. Looks good too
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Jakob1972 reacted to rabinaba's post in the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?! with Like.
I should make it clear that taking the door panel off worked and I was able to get the door handle back on. Only a few more panels to go!
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Jakob1972 reacted to Techun's post in the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?! with Haha.
Put in a 12mm to scare the 10 out
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Jakob1972 reacted to B-Dog15's post in the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?! with Haha.
Did you try and put the two 5mm sockets back in the door?
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Jakob1972 reacted to rabinaba's post in the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?! with Haha.
No but I tried a 10 mm. That seemed to make the rattling louder.
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Jakob1972 reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?! with Haha.
Turn the Bronco upside down and shake vigorously.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Socket stuck in door - how to retrieve?!.Let me guess it is a 10 mm. I always start any project with a hand full of 10mm sockets tossed into the work area as a sacrifice to the...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Potluck99's post in the thread 5 years later, still my First Edition with Haha.
9th island! That's a Zippy's mural in Vegas.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread 5 years later, still my First Edition.Wait you took it to Hawaii?
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Jakob1972 reacted to Potluck99's post in the thread 5 years later, still my First Edition with Love.
Hard to believe it’s been 5 years already. I was lucky enough to get one of the very first 2-door Broncos delivered back in July 2021...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread What rare or unique vehicles do you appreciate?.I have four, the 427 Shelby Cobra, first time I ever saw one I literally almost died ( long story)a 1974 Detomaso Pantera passed on...
