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Do I need to remove skid plate to change the oil?
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I always pull it off and clean it. It collects dirt and moisture so I like to get rid of that to avoid rust. I also don't want it to...
Today at 12:55 AM
MilesTeg
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Auto Stop/Start not working
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Most likely means your battery is getting weak. If you go the menu/view for it, it will tell you exactly why it's not working when you...
Saturday at 8:27 PM
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Sounds like that panel is full stocked! Recovery gear, first aid, emergency supplies, and warm clothes all in one spot is hard to beat...
Friday at 12:41 PM
MilesTeg
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Painted My Calipers to Make Stock Wheels Look Better
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LOL. Companies trying to define what colors are to be used on certain car parts is peak snobbery.
Friday at 10:55 AM
MilesTeg
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What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200?
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I have various pouches that store: pump up kit, survival/first aid kit, foldable shovel & saw, soft shackles, warm clothes, emergency...
Friday at 10:40 AM
MilesTeg
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What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200?
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Tailgate molle panel for my 2DR. Vastly improved my storage situation, which is rough in the 2DR. I wheel and I store a lot of...
Friday at 9:25 AM
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5 tire rotation is no joke!
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I'm in a similar position -- usually my tires have plenty of tread life left but are too old to continue using. I still rotate them for...
Friday at 9:16 AM
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Painted My Calipers to Make Stock Wheels Look Better
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Painting my Mustang calipers body color has been on my todo list for a while. Now I might have to put it on the list for my Bronco too...
Thursday at 4:46 PM
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Kinda locks you into always carrying a red purse now though.
Thursday at 4:43 PM
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Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest.
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The roadless rule doesn't prevent OHV access per se, and doesn't prohibit use of existing trails in inventoried roadless areas. Repeal...
Thursday at 4:33 PM
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Nope. We have enough bozos on wheels flying all over the place. You want to explore the backcountry? Get your fat ass out of your SxS...
Thursday at 4:32 PM
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I would not mind. There is little protect land remaining, and I believe protecting what's left is important. I do not feel entitled to...
Thursday at 4:32 PM
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Exactly. I've been backcountry hunting & fishing since I was a teenager. 20 miles would be a short trip.
Thursday at 4:30 PM
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Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest.
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The roadless rule only restricts the building of new roads and commercial logging. It does not prevent the use and maintenance of...
Thursday at 4:13 PM
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This sounds like it goes hand in hand with someone's desire to sell off our National Forests and their resources in a large scale. We...
Thursday at 4:04 PM
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Don't try that emotional manipulation BS with me. There are tons of organizations that offer equipment, guides and support for...
Thursday at 3:58 PM
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My order for a blow off valve was canceled
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Only the ones that bypass the exhaust system -- venting raw exhaust -- are illegal under CARB.
Tuesday at 2:44 PM
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2.7 not as responsive as a 2.3
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2.3L has a smaller turbo that spins up faster, so yeah... it's gonna feel a little more "zippy" and responsive. You're also lugging...
Jun 8, 2026
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5 tire rotation is no joke!
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Just lower the lift to exactly the right height to put the tires on ;)
Jun 8, 2026
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In our case they (insurance co.) were worried about the tub being tweaked once they took it off the frame and what growth work would...
Jun 8, 2026
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My mistake on the Bronco estimate. Turns out that was just the initial look and now State Farm has given them the go ahead to tear it...
Jun 8, 2026
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Driver Side of Dual HVAC - no heat
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The blend door actuator in my 03 Explorer failed (the little gear was cheap plastic and stripped). It would move from "hot" to "cold" by...
Jun 8, 2026
MilesTeg
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5 tire rotation is no joke!
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Then you find out the new guy used the impact wrench to torque the lugs to either 5 or 500 ft*lb, hah.
Jun 7, 2026
MilesTeg
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5 tire rotation is no joke!
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They relearn automatically on the Bronco. On my other cars.. no so much. Confirmed by airing down/up for offroading.
Jun 7, 2026
MilesTeg
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Dealership snapped my tie-rod!!!
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Either they did some wildly crazy shit, or your tie rod was already damaged.
Jun 7, 2026
MilesTeg
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Bronco Possibly Totaled
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Interesting. In my case it was getting rear ended. Obvious damage was bumper cover. Hidden damage was, of course, the actual bumper was...
Jun 7, 2026
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Bronco Possibly Totaled
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The only time I've ever had body work done, the cost went way, way up after they started actually doing the job. Lots of times they...
Jun 6, 2026
MilesTeg
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5 tire rotation is no joke!
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Having done a 4 tire rotation where I had to put the vehicle on stands vs a 5 tire rotation. I'll take 1 corner at a time for speed and...
Jun 6, 2026
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The beauty of the 5 tire rotation is you don't need to use jack stands, unless you just want to stretch out the job so you don't have to...
Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026
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2026 Badlands has issue - opinion?
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Make them (1) fix it (2) warrant the fix for 10 years and (3) provide you with an equivalent rental while you wait. If it is not...
Jun 6, 2026
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Thanks for the explanation and yes, it does sound a bit like black magic, and definitely a skill.
Jun 5, 2026
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Bronco Possibly Totaled
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Blending is where they partially repaint panels next to the repainted panels/area. They remove clear coat, then feather/gradient new...
Jun 5, 2026
MilesTeg
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From rock rails to running boards
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Yes. Or, you can get running boards that hang on the rock rails.
Jun 5, 2026
MilesTeg
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M ?
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M is for "manual selection mode". You put the gear selector on M, then you use the up and down arrows to choose which gear you want to...
Jun 5, 2026
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M ?
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The M is for manual mode. Meaning you can manually control all/any of the 10 gears. It’s meant for on or off road.
Jun 5, 2026
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Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?
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I actually prefer that the procal doesn't have auto revmatching, hah. It's instinct for me at this point, and having it auto would...
Jun 4, 2026
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Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?
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Yup, towing capacity is very rarely limited by engine power. It's why I get a bit cross with the guys who think they can ignore their...
Jun 4, 2026
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Any Bronco has enough power and brakes to tow a lot more than the weight limit. The limit isn't there because of lack of power or...
Jun 4, 2026
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Never claimed it was easier, just funner Auto trans is cheat mode
Jun 4, 2026
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I use Rustoleum bedliner spray paint for touching up just about everything - it matches most powdercoats and the black plastic texture...
Jun 4, 2026
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Oil consumption on 1500mi road trip
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I've done many a long trips, 15 - 22 hours, in various brands of vehicles, Dodge, Subaru, Range Rover, Toyota, and found that over 75mph...
Jun 4, 2026
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Definitely running hard against strong headwinds will have an impact on oil consumption, both from the increased temperatures that thins...
Jun 4, 2026
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Bronco Possibly Totaled
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Glad everyone is OK. Too bad about your Bronco -- even if not totaled it will never be the same. I'm told that NOT bracing for an...
Jun 3, 2026
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It's like I'm 16 all over again. Mine is horribly slow of the line, but oh so fun!!
Jun 3, 2026
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This. The 2.7 is the more “fun” engine but the 7Mt is more funner
Jun 3, 2026
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Dinged up bash plates -- how to prevent rust
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Thanks for the notes everyone. I didn't know they made DIY bedliner and textured rattle can paint. Will take them off here in the next...
Jun 3, 2026
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High load = boost = increased crankcase pressure = increased oil consumption I would not be worried.
Jun 3, 2026
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One thing that may have contributed is the fuel oil dilution. When you drive long distances with the oil temperature at the upper...
Jun 3, 2026
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I'd use Rust-oleum Roll Bar and Chassis paint. They claim it's self priming, but I'd use a rust converter under it unless I'm painting...
Jun 3, 2026
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