Had them painted/installed at a local shop. Took them 2 weeks to get them painted right and maybe 2 hour install. Just under $1,000 for the paint/install.
I’ve had my KBD flares at the paint shop since 4/20 and install was scheduled for 5/1. Got an email yesterday (4/28) that the painter was having a hard time getting all the oil out of them that was left on them when they were manufactured. He has painted them a few times now but is not happy...
I wish I had read this before wiring mine up yesterday! Of course I wired to the dark wire and was dog cussing IAG when they didn’t work after an hour of being contorted to reach that wiring location. After reading your reply, I switched the wiring up today and came out perfect. Thanks!! Also...
Only your first question is rhetorical, but yes I specifically targeted a First Edition when I decided to buy a Bronco and I chose to build on what the dealer had already modified. I love the way it turned out so no regrets. No intentions to sell.
Thought about it but less than 3 lbs difference from stock from what I looked up. Those forged wheels weigh 20.4 lbs and tires 70 lbs. Stock sasquatch wheels/tires look to be 87.5 lbs from what I’ve seen on this forum.
After having both, hands down I will never do a hidden winch again. 3 reasons, can’t access it for clutch use or service, I like how it looks exposed much better, and I had to replace it when it got douched with mud because it got some kind of short from muddy water. It was killing my battery...
First Edition picked up from dealer in July of ‘22.
2,300 miles at purchase.
Dealer mods:
Blue lettering, brake calipers and tow points, blacked out windshield frame, color matched trail sights and fender flares, 35”x12.5r20 Ridge Grapplers on Fuel Vector wheels.
Making it mine:
Short...