If noise/road manners are important get something that is standard load rated with the 3 peak snow rating at least. Yokohama Geolander G015s or Nitto Nomad Grapplers are great options or if you want something a little beefier looking without sacrificing too much the standard load Toyo Open...
I wouldnāt put $2k into a problem that will prob continue happening. I think Iād just remove any loose bits and coat the whole top in black truck liner, see how long it lasts and call it a day. Eventually I bet you there will be quite a few of us doing the same. I see 2 door MICs on FB market...
The factory non sas Badlands setup (33ās with a 1.5ā-2ā lift vs standard) seems to be the sweet spot for the Bronco if you appreciate ride quality AND capability. Enough clearance for anything outside of the most hardcore stuff, not as wide (nice out here on east coast trails & parking in the...
Toyota things. Either the new 4Runner or rebranded Land Cruiser should have been more like this (a real Bronco/Wrangler competitor). Instead they just made basically two of the same vehicle in their lineup for pretty much the same price point. Maybe theyāll revive the FJ at some point and go...
Both the access and safari version work the same for the front softop latches, you just unhook the front hooks and fold front edge back to latch. They have buttons to keep it folded nicely on front edge when softop is in place. The access Bimini version has additional zippers to allow for the...
The Bestop safari version is solid mesh (no zippers, crossbars, etc). The advantage is the visibility out the top is completely unobstructed (it does feel an little more āopen airā than the Jtops does for those wondering) and it can be pulled much tighter than the access version can so it flaps...
The Bestop SAFARI Bimini - not the version a lot of people have with zippers and crap - is what you want. It fits like a factory product (no gaps in front by the windshield), can be pulled very tight/minimal flapping unlike most others. The j top does technically flap the least, but you pay the...
Ehhh⦠hides the pinch weld but also looks a lot less sleek/bulky IMO. I think the factory hoop steps or tube steps version 1.0 paired with the factory trail armor rocker covers are both far better looks.
lol it aināt gonna happen they do this like 4x a year⦠ask everyone what they want, they get the same answers, they donāt do anything. FWIW, I would actually want a quick install safari bimini for ONLY the front row⦠the full Biminis take too long to take on/off if u need to reinstall panels or...
Iāve had two factory MICs one late ā22 and now a ā23 both with no issues though my Bronco does stay garaged when not in use for the most part and generally the top is off all summer when the sun would be otherwise beating on it. I always came back to the stock one bc it looks the nicest IMO (I...
I wish Bartact made bags for the rear also⦠I donāt like any of the hard plastic/metal options bc they stick out too far IMO. The bags r a little less intrusive and feel nicer against your leg.
Referring to all of those lol. Might be an unpopular opinion but I like the look and compatibility of a sleeker factory setup like Thule, Yakima, Rhino Rack offer for literally every vehicle except the Bronco bc of its roof design.
For sure. Gutters would have also given us more traditional roof rack options rather than having to use Fordās idiotic factory design or one of the many heavy/ugly bro-fab options out there.
Iāve had two hard tops now⦠one was a late ā22 and now I have a ā23 that was taken off an OBX with 5000 miles on it. Sold my original one and then bought the newer one after I got tired of running soft tops. My original ā22 was slightly quieter than my ā23 is. Feel like most noise on both comes...
Iāve had broaddict and now an OEM. They look the same but OEM is pretty obviously made better with higher quality materials when you hold them side by side⦠same for Mabett. If you actually plan on putting things on the rack, my .02 is hold out for a factory one and just buy from FB market. Keep...
2.3 has plenty of power, probably the more āprovenā engine as far as reliability goes. I also get 21 mpgs combined and pull about 24mpg on the freeway with 33ā KO2s (about same weight as the sas 35s). Most annoying thing Iāve found about the 2.3 is the oil filter location for basic maintenance...