2024 Badlands Build Journey

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

Figured I'll get it on the hype of showcasing what I've done with my bronco so far. I've already completed a few things already, so hopefully this thread won't last months. First thing I did was buy takeoff everglades wheels for a pretty good deal on Facebook

for around $500 awhile ago

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[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

Replaced the stock antenna with a stubby one from Amazon

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

Installed the JKS Max Tire Clearance Kit maybe

a month ago

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

And just now I finished installing an Amazon special raptor look alike tailgate reinforcement kit alongside another Amazon special third brake light relocator

 

[CitrusBronco]

Looking good. Getting ready for 37” next?

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

Looking good. Getting ready for 37” next?

Yessir, I wanted to buy everything at once since I'm impatient but my budget made me cheap out on the tires. I bought zone offroad adventure series upper control arms and the eibach 2.0 coilovers. I just ordered tires on Walmart (Sailun Terramax R/T Rugged Terrain LT37X12.50R17 124Q D), will probably keep them for maybe two-ish years and replace them, if I like them, I'll probably keep them longer, we'll see. Starting tomorrow I'll install the UCAs and coilovers.

 

[CitrusBronco]

I understand completely, I bought a few things early also. when I blew a tire out it was game on and I found a heck of a deal on the Kelly MT at discount tire at just the correct time and I was able to get the tires I wanted first time around.
I love the Everglades wheels, great choice.

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

finally, after most of Friday and all of Saturday, I installed both the zone upper control arms and eibach 2.0 coil overs. Trying to get the top hat bolts put made me question there's a god but I got it done regardless. Still has the 33s, will be hopefully installing them plus alignment this coming Monday.

 

[telenerd]

Nice build. You gonna do anything to correct the geometry in the rear before the alignment?

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

Nice build. You gonna do anything to correct the geometry in the rear before the alignment?

You mean like getting a track bar relocation kit?

 

[telenerd]

You mean like getting a track bar relocation kit?

Yeah plus an adjustable track bar. You may also need adjustable rear control arms depending on how off your piñon angle and wheel center is from the lift.

 

[telenerd]

Checkout Project Kehm channel on YouTube.

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

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Checkout Project Kehm channel on YouTube.

Yeah plus an adjustable track bar. You may also need adjustable rear control arms depending on how off your piñon angle and wheel center is from the lift.

Never thought about rear control arms and looking at what I have to go through to install it might break my soul again but I’ll most likely get a track bar relocation kit. An adjustment track bar is debatable but I think rough country sells one at a reasonable price

 

[TheMissingPersonFrom1969]

Got the 37s on finally thanks to discount tire. Looking at my rear axle I don't think I need new rear lower control arms but I have ordered a trac bar relocation bracket alongside an adjustable trac bar.

 

[telenerd]

Got the 37s on finally thanks to discount tire. Looking at my rear axle I don't think I need new rear lower control arms but I have ordered a trac bar relocation bracket alongside an adjustable trac bar.

Looks great, can you do me a favor. Can you measure from middle of your tire to the fender? Curious what it is in inches for clearance for the 37s. I’ve got 9 inches now in the front and 8.5 in the back for my 35s from tire to inner fender.

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