No regrets here on getting the 2-door Big Bend. I’m happy with the style and size of the wheels and tires vs. base, where I knew I’d be shelling out a grand or two to upgrade a base model. I also got Area 51 and signature headlights, unavailable on the Base last year. Once my order was in I...
I got these, and am happy with the look. They appear to be 3-D printed plastic. They are inexpensive, but don‘t come with adhesive. I used 3M two-sided foam tape, carefully cut out with a sharp, curved toenail scissors...
I bought it because I wanted a 2-door, manual transmission, 4wd convertible that I’d also enjoy driving on paved roads. What else qualified?
”In thing to do”? Haha! I just finished 17 solid, consistent years in a 6-speed MT Jeep Liberty. That SUV was NEVER the “in thing”- even when new- but I...
Dealer to original buyer: “I have a customer waiting to buy your Bronco at $5000 ADM if you don’t want to pay it”. This might just be a leverage play to squeeze the original buyer.
$5000 isn’t the worst we‘ve seen, but it isn’t great, either. Unless you have plans for travel with more than two...
The Boomba shifter knob looks terrific in the 2-door, with the gray/black interior. It adds to the sportiness that some of us are after, IMO. I'm looking to do the same for my 2-door Big Bend.
Any problems installing? Do you like the feel of it?
Inspired by recent B6G travel photo essays, we set out for the highest elevation in our state- High Point, New Jersey- topping off at a whopping 1,804 feet above sea level! I hear the snickers from several western states...but it's a beautiful spot.
Then we drove an hour north to a concert at...
Just found this thread. Copying my review from the 2-door thread:
PROS:
1) I can open or close it in 5 seconds (with my longish arms) and enjoy the open air anywhere, any time.
2) No storage hassle like with the panels.
3) It folds back out of driver’s sight.
4) I can switch back to the hardtop...
Has anyone else become “that guy” who takes more pictures of his/her Bronco than spouse, son, daughter and pets combined?
Friendly advice: include them in the picture. Inside or behind, but not in front of…
Sure! I went with the more expensive twill vs. vinyl, for looks, durability and supposedly better insulation. Closed, the Sunrider is pretty taut. The matte black color, though, is darker than the MIC- an excuse to just soft-top the whole thing, if you don’t mind the additional cost and...
Hoping to drive Outer Banks later this summer, and not bring the beach home in my crash bars. Plugged the crash bar ends (Driver side shown). Thanks, Budget Bronco, for the video tip.
I really like the Bestop Sunrider! Quick review:
PROS:
1) I can open or close it in 5 seconds (with my longish arms) and enjoy the open air anywhere, any time.
2) No storage hassle like with the panels.
3) It folds back out of driver’s sight.
4) I can switch back to the hardtop panels, for...
Converted my cup-holder phone mount for use with Bronco’s dash GoPro threaded socket:
Removed and discarded cup-holder base from arm
Fabricated a metal bracket from 1/16” x 1” aluminum (this step took by far the most time, with many test fits and adjustments) and spray painted it black
Made...
Nice job, OP. You’ve given me the courage to paint my Big Bend’s grill. Did you:
1) sand the grill- if so, what grade paper?
2) use an adhesion promoter?
3) Neither?
Central Jersey guy here- I’m definitely up for driving an hour for a Pine Barrens meet.
Not bad! Driving local back roads, up to 50mph with the top open and windows down, we could carry on a conversation at medium volume. Calm, no wind in the cabin, and no flapping of the twill soft top. Highway test is next…
Tested out the newly-installed Bestop Sunrider. Works great! Plan is to use it in the Spring-Summer-early Fall, and switch back to the hardtop for late Fall through Spring .