I too am a 3/2023 order. I spoke with Ford chat last week and she said I did have price protection and it should apply automatically with the dealer receiving payment approximately 45 days later. I am still waiting on my Bronco so I can't confirm if this is true.
I don't have these but here is another option if you don't want to deal with the shock bolt. The price seems reasonable. They seem to have a lot of coverage for the resevoir and the cut out is to allow it to ride a little higher for ground clearance...
3/27 4 door order bumped from 9/11 to 9/18. I expected to get bumped but not five days after being scheduled for the first time. I am not complaining, yet, as I know many have been waiting far longer than I have. Just hoping all of us that want MY23's get them and don't have to reorder them.
Received my scheduling email this morning for week of 9/11. I was surprised as I had contacted Ford chat Tuesday evening to see if I was previewing and they said no, just the usual order accepted, awaiting scheduling.
3/27 order, 4 door, 2.3 auto, carbonized gray metallic.
I have an unscheduled 03/27 order for a 4 dr 2.3. If it doesn't get scheduled by the time order banks open for MY24 I may go back to my original plan of a Basequatch, if they allow them to be ordered.
You may want to check out Northeast Off-Road Adventures at Hunter Mountain. They offer group and private lessons. Looks like it's about 1. 5 hours from Cold Spring. I have not been there but it's on my radar if I ever get my HE.
https://www.nyoffroaddriving.com/drivingvehicle-class-overview/
I may be wrong but I believe they say it won't work with the capable bumper because you would have to trim the plastic on the recovery point mount covers on the bumper. That appears to be the case with the Rough Country high mount. It looks like that is what they did on the fire rig...
It wouldn't account for the missing 3 hours but are they still providing lunch on the 1-8 days? That may account for an hour or so. I went to the NH Off-Roadeo and purposely chose a 10 hour day over the shorter day just to make sure I wasn't shortening any of the good stuff.
I haven't seen any posts on this yet. I'm curious on other's thoughts. I know Rough Country has it's ups and downs, fans and detractors. These have 22mm threads compared to Icons 18mm and the stock 14mm...
I haven't seen this information posted yet, Johnny's car care & reviews (video below) states the 2024 Bronco order banks will open on August 14th with job 1 starting on November 13th. He says he has this information as his business works with Ford and they often have the information early.
Thanks. I was curious as I don't recall anyone posting that their HE was in production yet. Seems as though those that are scheduled are getting delayed and the new orders aren't getting scheduled.
I believe that is 74Weld's point. If you put in the bushing the Jello won't wiggle and the stress will be placed on the stock rack housing which can't take that much stress.