With another / larger vehicle, 2-door all the way. Just removed my (never-used) rear seats for a sliding tray. If/when you do the Off Rodeo, ask for a 2-door (NV had 2 out of 14) early in the day.
Not your use case specifically, but here's my setup that allows access to everything (without the wear and tear of sliding equipment across the floor) and more flexibility, from:
https://www.wickedrelicsoffroad.com/
They will also sell you the brackets to place your DIY module on top if you...
I initially bought/installed these for grocery bags, but now using them to hold the rear seat belts up/away from my deleted rear seats. Now I'm planning on using these with their new straps...
I’m not home now to check, but I think I just removed the bolts and re-used them to attach the tray I replaced them with, so yes. I can take pics on Sunday if needed.
Just removed from my '22 Wildtrak. Seats are 1 year old but were never used. They DO NOT include the seat belt latches or any of the attachment hardware - I used them to mount my tray and to eliminate the warning light. One of the seat backs has a slightly bent base - I dropped it this morning...
I just installed mine this weekend, but haven't had a chance to see how best to utilize it. It seems to me the use case for this is easy access to a flat floor. I had considered other rear-seat delete systems like Goose Gear, but I didn't want to have to worry about cargo (like dog crates)...
As a 2-Door Green owner, sad to see it going to the glue factory. Not mentioned as a possible mitigating factor is the height of a Bronco on 35s - you are simply higher up than most every other stock vehicle, so you see so much of the damage below the windows.
I think you already have the answer. Didn't want to deal with a roof rack for many reasons, not enough room inside my 2-door. My solution is the Kuat Pivot, a 1UP hitch rack, and an old snowboard bag. Open the 1UP like you would for loading a bike, slide the ends where the wheels go, and fold...
One other consideration, which really shouldn't be, is that previous posts have mentioned that certain Ford dealers had refused warranty work when customers bought their Bronco from another / out of area dealer.
Installation process/video? Assuming it is something like removing the caps (not sure how they attach) and connecting to one of the accessory switches (not sure if the wiring is visible with the caps removed).
I bought and received this last week - still need to install. Planning on trying to create a dog barrier (had one on my 1998 Subaru Outback) and using the holes behind the seats to attach it (or maybe the cutouts in the deck). It would also be helpful not to have to tie everything to the tray to...
Sorry about your accident. Yes, your car is now worth less than one without an accident. I briefly dealt with DV when my wife's X3 M40i was hit. Apparently the % varies by state, and in my case (CA) the maximum DV was still tiny on a $65k car. It was eventually totaled ($28K on a ~$56K value)...
I was in the same group (blue BMW guy), but I didn't win the smoothest driver award, and agree Mean "Gene" could probably hook you up.
On the subject, my takeaways/surprises in chronological order:
- The road from the highway to the parking is about 1.5 miles, is unpaved, and not great for cars...