I'm sure the 2.3 will get it's share of mods eventually. I've been beating on the 1.6 in my "stage 3" Fiesta ST for over 140k and haven't done anything other than service it.
First order of business will be to remove the rear seats (2 door) and hope that a company like Decked makes a load...
Cyber orange from day one unless I can convince them to sell me an actual orange like molten orange or orange spice from the Fiesta ST.
Would also gladly accept a nice green.
My absolute favorite thing to smoke is wild turkey breasts. A whole deer ham is also great. This along with all the standbys, of course. Pork butt, etc.
I cheat and use a pellet grill.
Most definitely. Already use my TJ for it and the Bronco will have even more room and tow capacity.
Don't know that I'll kick it old school and strap deer to the hood, though.
Also in Virginia and also a disgruntled Jeep owner. Absolutely love my TJ, but can't get behind the JK or JL. I actually like the JL a lot more than the JK, but that pentastar will just never do it for me. Looking forward to that low end ecoboost grunt.
All I know (that I'll tell you about) is that your wife has good taste.
My condolences. I thought wearing a vest every day in the Virginia heat was bad, but here you are doing it in Texas. I won't complain for a whole day in your honor.