After months of deliberation, I finally decided to grab a set of @Vorsteiner (Venomrex) VR-601BL wheels in Tungsten Graphite, with a set of BF Goodrich KO2s 315/70R17 tires (C-load, S-speed).
We do some long hauls pulling our tiny camper, so gas mileage and comfort was a priority for me. The...
I made a custom bracket to mount a ghost antenna above the rear speakers and then routed the antenna wire along the rollbar above the airbags to a radio mounted behind the glovebox.
More info on my install here
I'm certainly not the first to do a stealthy GMRS radio install on a Bronco, but I just wanted to share my version.
My goals were pretty simple. I wanted more power than my handheld, I didn't wanna mess with batteries, and I wanted the system to be as concealed / out of the way as possible ...
I just wanted to follow up on what may be the best customer service that I've ever gotten on an aftermarket accessory.
After my review above, Mark, the owner of @Metal-tech 4x4 DM'd me, emailed me, and gave me his personal cell phone number. He thoroughly talked through their processes and...
I just got a new set of wheels, logged on to @Discount Tire, and noticed that the KO3s are supposedly coming this August.
Man. I wanna hold out for them, but I really don't think I'll be able to, haha.
Discount Tire is saying August 2024 for the KO3s in 315/70 R17s... I've been trying to hold out for these things, but just got a brand new set of wheels that I'm itching to install.
I don't think I can wait 6 more months, haha.
I put the @Metal-tech 4x4 sliders on my 2-door last June.
Pros
much more responsive than RCI
much faster turnaround than RCI
packaged very well
nice, clean look
very sturdy
frame mounted
no cutting/drilling
usable as a step
door ding protection
off-road protection
makes reaching / cleaning the...
While we're on the tailgate, I also added a MOLLE panel from Addictive Desert Designs. I wanted a place to throw a little snow shovel in the winter and to mount up other accessories while off-roading (ax, loppers, recovery gear, etc).
I went with the ADD MOLLE because I think it fits the lines...
I've seen that one! It definitely seems like the best option right now, but I'm hoping for someone to make an aluminum one that's a little more aesthetically pleasing. The Turn Offroad one is very utilitarian.
I recently added the @IAG Performance tailgate reinforcement hinge.
I think it's the best looking hinge reinforcement out right now, plus it's aluminum, so rust won't be a concern. It was hard to pass up when I saw it on sale a couple months ago.
My only complaint about this bracket is that it...
When driving with the headlight control flipped to the "parking light" setting the DRLs are on, but they're in a dimmer state than they are while driving with the headlight switch flipped to "auto"
I don't care about amber DRLs... but is there a setting to simply make the DRLs brighter while in...