Recent content by lakesinai

I haven't seen a vertical engine mount for the ARB pump before, I assume that's the 2.7? Whose bracket? The other accessory I added was the hood struts, but your air chock is exterior, making hood opening less frequent!

I'm amazed at how much more ability that rear locker provides. In 2021, I was able to add the rear locker, Auto 4wd Transfer Case and 4.27 axles to my non-SAS OBX. It's made it an incredible beach vehicle compared to my previous basic 4wd Ford's (no locker, no Auto).

I'm still running Badlands Take-offs 285/70R17 on my non-SAS OBX, and am about to upsize again. Isn't it dangerous for you to stick with +55 offset wheels with 35" tires AND a lift? It would seem that to go higher, raising the COG, you should go wider, increasing the track, which is the point of...

The nicest tire upsize without breaking the bank or needing modification is what I've had on my non-SAS OBX for 3 years: 17x8 Badlands Take-offs wheels with a 285/70R17 tire, "33's, which adds almost an inch of height. A nice road/trail tire is Nitto Nomad Grappler (i have, photo below) or...

I agree with all the advice to do your first OLF sooner than later, especially being over 6 month. I'm at 85,000 miles on the 2.7, have mostly kept to 5,000 mile intervals and all is well with my 2021 OBX.

That's a nice, interesting summary. I think they'd be better off putting the generator engine in the front, and getting rid of some or all of the frunk. Anyone who buys the range extender is not a purist, and won't mind losing the frunk. What's more, moving the engine will allow them to add...

Yes, finding a perfect car is difficult, and knowing ahead of time which are lemons and which are peaches is impossible! And, vehicle purchases are, in part, emotional decisions where reason is not always in charge! Glad you like your Grenadier. I will have to research that! My next car may be...

I ordered a high package OBX in early 2021. I could not find one to drive, and I thought that the Sasquatch would be too bouncy and high. So I added the Auto TC, 4.27 axles and rear locker. In the first 15 months, I then added 33" tires. Badlands take offs, a half roof rack, an ARB air pump, a...

Good to know you have the 4.27! I'll keep an eye on mine!

I have a 2021 OBX with the 4.27 axles and rear locker, so different machinery. It's all good, and I do alot of beach driving. If you're looking for perspective, I think you may be over-reacting. The way I would look at it is, "Ford is giving me a new rear end while it still has a warranty! How...

My 2021 build dates shifted 3 times between June & July, was finally built July 21, 2021. The, it disappeared, then the August 2021 letter saying it was held up for a new hardtop. I finally received the vehicle October 22, 2021. The MIC top has been fine, so far, although the three panels have...

It says "panel" and doesn't say if it refers to the rear cap as well! This would be a PITA if I wanted to sell or trade my 2021, but I have no issues and am keeping it. With the Skyrider softtop installed, the panel is off the vehicle anyway. I did get the letter.

I got my dealer to do 5-tire by acknowledging its extra work, and offering to pay extra. I also take the tire cover off for them, it can be annoying to deal with.

On the beach, I usually first use the "Sand" goat mode, as I leave the pavement, since it sets the rear locker and other beach settings easily. The problem is, when I'm on the beach and decide to move, it won't stay in that Goat mode on restart unless I push "OK" when the pop-up pops up ...

Photo? Hopefully, someone didn't mix up the 2dr vs 4dr versions for you. I discussed the kit for my 4dr Bronco with Dobinson, but he clarified that this is a 3-inch+ kit (2.5-3.5) for non-sasquatch and a 1.5-2.5 lift for Sasquatch vehicles. I want no more than 2", which seems hard to find...