Not good at all. Glad you are ok @Broncohio. Also, it a good thing the wheel didn't completely detach and going into oncoming traffic or a motorcyclist.
Water affecting a rear main seal? Not so sure about that. An alternator problem could be a different story.
Besides we've all seen the Ford photo of their Everglades model pushing through water.
I had an awesome 10-speed bike stole from the garage when I was about 14. Thieves suck! As a result, I am always locking everything. I don't leave the driveway until I see the garage door on the ground. Did I say thieves suck?
New thread, or revive this one found with a google search?
Compare current '23 Black Diamond to the '24 Wrangler Willys and it's a different picture.
I've been doing the same research as the OP for quite a while now. My preference is a Bronco as my F150 has been a really good vehicle; so, why...
There are a number of Broncos on Stephens website. Are they available for purchase? Yesterday, I asked about a Bronco listed on a website for a dealer in Alabama and learned it was a customer ordered vehicle. Also that Ford makes the dealer list these vehicles.
Over the past few years, I've ridden quite a bit of the COBDR with my Africa Twin and the former 690 ER. Took the 690 to Engineer; but, I skipped Engineer with the AT. Rode up Ophir from the east and that was easy--the long upgrade from the west could be a challenge during a rain event.
The...
Anyone have something fall off, crack, break, or otherwise as a result of driving over washboard? Those I've seen in Death Valley are brutal.
Like this Wrangler I saw out there in '17. This happened between Tea Kettle Junction and Ubehebe Crater.
Doing my camper build back in '21, I tried using spray adhesives (3M and Gorilla) that could not hold outdoor upholstery after a day. I went a different route after that. When it came to the outdoor carpet for the lower walls, same thing. The only adhesive that worked (with some hidden staples)...
So the topic of this thread has been turned into a news story. Popped up in my news feed this morning.
https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/bronco-owners-claim-ford-dealers-deny-warranty-coverage-after-using-trail-turn-assist/