Yeah, I was seriously looking at buying one of these, but I think I will just find a takeoff soft top. Not impressed with the fit and finish I am seeing, and Bestop’s response does not inspire confidence..
Very cool, congrats on completing the event! Question from looking it up, to sign up it state you must have completed a previous 24HOA event, which other event did you do? It is something that interests me to possibly do in the future. Thanks!
Are you wanting to turn the AC/Heat off? You just push in on the temperature adjustment on the driver side and it will turn on/off. You can also turn it back on by turning the fan speed up.
Check out this thread for another option:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/maximus-3-removable-winch-mount-saddle-installed.123407/
I like this option since I do not have to keep the winch weight on the Bronco full time.
No help with the platform question, but here is an option for a little cleaner window screen
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spectra-6IN-x-3FT-ARMOUR-GUARD-SCREEN-WHT/5015749931
cheap and effective, just measure and cut it down to fit, works well.
There are several different makers, but check out the Cliq chairs. They collapse down to about the size of a Nalgene bottle, they are pricey though. There are a ton of knockoffs available too, but I do not have any experience with the quality of those others. The Cliq chairs I have are holding...
That was my thought as well, always had a winch permanently pointed on my Jeeps, but there just isn’t a clean enough (for me) option, I really love the way my Bronco looks and having a winch on all the time takes away from it.
Got it all mounted up and wired today, you have to split the positive and negative cables to use the quick connect kit. You could also buy more cable if you want it longer, I found that a cheap wallet multitool worked well for stripping the wire. Pulled the line out and re-spooled it, tested the...
Another member posted about this hack, so not my idea, but it works well and is very cheap!
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spectra-6IN-x-3FT-ARMOUR-GUARD-SCREEN-WHT/5015749931
Just get two and then cut them down to size, helps keep bugs out.
If you are willing to travel….
https://www.bobrohrmanschaumburgford.com/new-Schaumburg-2025-Ford-Bronco-Raptor-1FMEE0RR7SLB46059
I had the same thoughts when I started looking for mine back in the spring, I was not going to pay 100K for one no matter how nice it was. I also wasn’t going to...
I also searched the owners manual, for the 25 model year the diagrams were removed and I believe it points you to the dealership. It basically seemed as though Ford didn’t want folks doing the wiring of anything themselves.
I did not paint them, I will be keeping an eye on them and if needed I will take them off and paint them. Luckily it is a pretty easy install now that the holes were drilled out, so removing the bumper and taking them off should take less then an hour if I need to.
Unfortunately, I do not believe ball joints are covered once you install a lift (of any type) as it accelerates the wear on those components. I have always planned for replacing ball joints earlier once I have lifted my Jeeps previously.
Not sure about the 16 heavy duty steel frame reinforcements in that kit, @Maximus-3 does sell the frame horn reinforcement kit which I did install. It is 2 plates (inner and outer) per side which are behind the bumper, it added 2 M12 bolts (1 per plate) and then the 3 front tow mount bolts...
Yes it is pricey, I got. It on sale at Labor Day so it was a little cheaper. I considered all the relocating of things to add a winch to the front permanently and did not like the options for the price. Plus I really like the front end as it comes, so I didn’t want to ugly it up. For the money...
Yes, they have a battery quick connect kit that allows for it to be attached and detached cleanly. I will add pictures of the winch and connect kit when I get the installed next week.