Recent content by KreeHBronco

Ok, so I am finally (I am slow) at the stage where I am going to start this install. I have pretty much installed everything on my to-do list but this. I even added an IAG skid plate with oil access. The first thing I run into when I am bolting the winch to the Lobo plate is the Lobo plate is...

Just finished a two way trip from San Jose to LA on I5. First trip with my 2026 Badlands 4-dr 2.3L manual. Travel speeds varied from near stop (due to heavy traffic) to about 85mph for extended periods. Key notes: a) finally have over 1000miles on it, b) combined mpg going down was 18.5mpg and...

I completely agree but I have some additional issues: 1) why don't the front set headrests have a tilt adjustment (if they do, please educate me), 2) why can't my manual trans Bronco allow for remote key start(easy to have software check to see if it's in N and emergency brake engaged before...

My experience (2026 Badlands 4dr 2.3L manual non-SAS) with mileage is that short trips with lots of stop/go where the drive train hasn't reached an optimal temp and you are idling at stops will be poor (~12-15mpg), but long trips without the stop/go where you are just driving at a constant speed...

Nice write up! Thank you. I have a 2026 non-SAS Badlands with the Goodyear Territory RT. While I want decent off-road, I would also like to minimize my on-road tire noise. When I first started driving it, I thought the tire noise at 40-50mph seemed higher than I remember from my days driving my...

I would like to get a traildeck, but it has to fit with my existing tailgate foldout table. Should be easy, just shorten the existing design and come up with a different handle (one that is flush and doesn't stick out).

I went ahead and removed the heat shield when I installed my Steeda muffler. It was easy without any muffler in place, plus there was a significant air gap between my new small exhaust and the OEM storage box. Once this is done, you can install the DV8 box from the top with no need to go under...

Wow, you are an amazing packer! Even though the DV8 bin is larger, that is still a lot of stuff.

I actually like the sound of my 4-dr 2.3L manual with the Steeda (now discontinued) and with my fake sound (ESE) disabled. Loader/deeper tone at idle and if I gun it, but not too bad at city/freeway driving.

Just ordered Malbett sill protectors for my Badlands 4-dr from Amazon. I have had good luck with their products so hopefully these don't disappoint.

I added Malbett seat covers, IAG mud flaps, Xpel XR Prime Plus ceramic window tint to help reduce common wear/tear. Common convenience items were Broaddict cargo shelf, stirrup steps and tailgate fold-out table.

Sounds fake, but probably nothing. I do a lot of research and planning before I buy anything. So far everything is going according to plan, except for the realization that I am no spring chicken, so lots of beer and ibuprofen after a day of mods. Cussing also helps.

Plan to, but I have one more install ... the Lobo hidden winch plate with winch. After that I am done and ready to rock & roll!

I installed my IAG skid plate with oil access on my 2026 Badlands 4-dr 2.3L manual great and it is way thicker/stronger than the OEM plate it replaces. Plus a portion of the plate can be removed by removing one bolt for oil access.

Well I installed it today on my 2026 4-dr Badlands and it fits. I had no problem installing it. It is a lot more heavy duty/thicker than the stock skid plate it replaces and it as a nifty removable section for oil plug access. I think it will go well with the Lobo hidden winch plate.