Awesome! What country were you driving in these videos? I got a 80-series Land Cruiser mired in a wet salt pan out near Rafha, Saudi Arabia. Learned a lot about desert driving in Saudi.
I think the All American Labs spare tire-mounted storage rack is probably the best option currently (and comes in two sizes). While deleting the spare seems like an option if you’re handy with an ARB tire plug kit on a puncture, a sidewall tear is problematic. An AAA card is great on highways...
Powerbrake (not to be confused with Powerstop) from South Africa. Their brakes are designed / used for professional racing. They’ve entered the U.S. market and have been showcasing their X1 Stage 1 big brake kit for the Bronco at Overland Expo for the past two years. Currently sold thru Main...
Echoing a similar comment here: painting the B-pillars and the trim pieces directly behind the passenger windows was a good call. You almost never see that attention to detail and it totally ties the roof components together. What prep steps were needed to prepare the MIC top for primer and paint?
I know it’s frustrating; hang in there. I once had an issue with my ‘22 Badlands and a Ford rep saw my complaint on here and reached out to me. Same thing, I had to go to the dealer but Ford assigned a case worker who checked in with me daily while my truck got worked on, followed thru with the...
I did not remove any of the skid plates nor the wheel liners. I did not spray on the skid plates since those are “sacrificial” in purpose. I focused on just exposed frame and body and inside the frame and crossmembers. Completely avoided wiring, brakes, sensors, drive shaft. Sorry, no photos...
As another option, IAG just announced armor / skid plates for the Ford Bronco (2 and 4 door). These steel plates are made here in the U.S. Accordingly, here are the reported weights for each skid for the 4-door:
Front Skid - 45lbs
Engine Skid - 25lbs
Transmission Skid - 65lbs
Transfer Case...
No sir, just crawled underneath on my back. Even with a non-SAS on 33” tires, there was plenty of access. I did bring a big LED detailing lamp underneath with me so I could see where and on what I was spraying. Safety glasses where a big help. I got a little overspray on my face - looked like a...
Here in Maryland-Virginia-DC region, winters can sometimes get snowy but the greater concern is ice/freezing rain. DOT crews here spray a beet juice/salt brine mix on the roads that’s more effective then spreading dry salt but because it applies as a liquid, passing cars get this stuff...