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Small electronics are not directly affected by a geomagnetic event because the wavelengths are far too long. Of course if your electronics are connected to the grid, and there is a power surge, that's a different story. EMPs delivered by nukes do contain a higher frequency 'shockwave' and will...

The computer won't start the engine unless it thinks the clutch is in. I've tried it, it does not work. I think that it's because the engine will only start with the clutch in. I plan to wire in a momentary switch that lets me bypass the pedal switch, mostly for being able to start the engine...

He's talking about anti-stall, not hill hold. Anti-stall drives me crazy, it constantly bumps the throttle in traffic, while backing up, and during more precise driving like technical off-roading. I'm still looking for a hack to disable it.

From someone who links a YT video as "education"... (and no, I'm not watching it). Oil pressure is not what keeps bearing and journal surface apart, it's the film properties of the oil itself. This is why you can get away with splash lubrication, basically zero oil pressure; not super efficient...

Wrong. First, oil does not compress; if you have ever rebuilt an engine, you know that oil will immediately squirt into your eyes when you start it after forgetting to put the valve cover on. Second, if you had to wait for full pressure, then every single time you started your vehicle, there...

I honestly don't understand the fuss. And why everyone is making their life harder by going in the wheel well, or under the vehicle. I changed mine last week (25 Badlands) and literally just reached down in the engine compartment, like any other car. Used a cap-style filter wrench, and regular...

I'm simply pointing out the facts because smaller companies often are not aware of things like this. Ultimately manufacturers / vendors are responsible for deciding if they want to make / distribute products. Some companies don't care about consumer or employee safety (Dow Chemical, for example)...

It contains hexavalent chromium, it's highly toxic and a carcinogen, and is being phased out in favor of other coatings. It's an environmental pollutant, creates a hazardous workplace for those who work in the industry.

Same question, and why do the welds look like a bunch of trigger welds? And what is the point of the trademark, it's just a picture, which is just marketing; this is not a patent of any mechanical design. Where is the documentation for the "proven" feature?

For your rear trailing arms, a physical spring rate of 222 lb/in will yield an effective spring rate of about 125 lb/in with a 1.33 motion ratio, not 167 lbs. They're going to be pretty soft.

Anyone have experience with Optima's OrangeTop QH6 lithium battery? The built-in jump start feature caught my eye.

No, but I'm losing my mind. You're right, still F and R lockers.

Not sure what's up for '26, but note that it took over 6 months to get my Base. Put my order in on day 1 - Nov 2024 - took delivery June 2025. Ford is starting what's called 'Job 2' for '25 Broncos in September. If you are not in a hurry, look at the changes, you may find a 2025 'Job 2'...

I have the same one on order, Base SAS 2dr with auto. I was in the same situation, and this year I got both a Base SAS 4dr with MT, and a Badlands non SAS 4dr MT. Absolutely no regrets. Here's why I'm adding a 2dr auto: - Shorter wheelbase = better breakover angle. - 2dr door has a bigger door...

If you're looking mostly at suspension, go with the Base. There are no significant differences. Speaking of 'less is more' the climate controls on the Base are so much better, just simple knobs and indicator lights, it gives instant driver feedback. Badlands is overcomplicated, and you have to...

I have both of those - 25 Base SAS and 25 Badlands non-SAS. I couldn't decide either so I just got both. Badlands has no rear stabilizer bar. Base SAS has a rear stabilizer bar. SAS is higher by 1 inch, I've measured that, but that include tires. So the actual suspension heights should be the...

25 Basesquatch 4dr, 2.3 MT. 19 mpg city, first tank of gas brand new. Now at 1500 miles, first oil change - 19 mpg city. I don't believe in the "break in" myth. 24.5 mpg hwy. 16 mpg mobbing through the desert 2nd/3rd gear 4-5K rpm all day.

Epoxy and slide hammer might do it. I think the tank is HDPE, but the only thing I've ever found that sticks is Permabond TA4610. Which I don't have at the moment. Will buy and try.

Finally got a few hundred miles on the new BaseSquatch, and so I took it out to the desert and high centered on a big rock to, uh... test how strong the gas tank is. I'll go with that lie story. It passed the test, no leaks. Plastic is really strong. Bonus: my tank still showed full when I got...

I hate that I can't drive it more and get it dirtier. That and I wish there was a way to disable anti-stall (7MT).