It is currently -25 C where I live. You don't need to have a vehicle running for more than 2 cycles. Your vehicle warms up way faster driving it than it does idling. 15 minutes of idling is enough idle time even in -40C. Heck, 5 minutes of idling is enough - get in and drive and it's warm in...
Early 2022, no cracks after 3.5 years. Living in Canada with horrendous temperature fluctuations, still fine. 40,000 km.
Take the top off several times per year, leaving it hanging with the Harken Hoist system for weeks at a time.
The springs are different serial numbers. The 2.0 springs are serial number starting with an M and the HOSS 3.0 springs start with an N. Not sure what the exact difference is between the two, however.
Lookup "Suspension Cookbook" to find the Excel file with all the data.
I have the Harken Hoister and it's flawless. Last summer I took the top off and let it hang almost the entire summer without issue. And because of the 6:1 pulley ratio, I can take the top on/off all solo. I have a very full garage, so it takes some moving bikes and scooters around to get...
I flip it "out" so the loose part is laying on top. However when packing it in for the winter season I take the whole thing off and fold it up.
I also have a 2-door so there is no unbolting. Extremely quick.
I have the Harken Hoister for Bronco/Jeep tops and it's of exceptional quality. Because of the 6:1 pulley ratio I can take the top off / reinstall by myself with one hand on the rope and the other hand guiding the top into place.
To get partially there, rumour has it Ranger Raptor parts might fit the Bronco platform, giving you extra width and extra wheel travel. UCA, LCA, axles, knuckles, new shocks will all be needed.
I started piecing together part numbers, but have since lost interest as realistically I have yet to...
I installed a 12,000 lb Warn EVO-S (it was on sale and cheaper than the 10 and negligible weight difference).
No disconnect or battery shut-off. It's been on for about 2 years now, braved multiple weeks at -30C, never had an issue. Still works just as good as the day I bought it and no issues...
Lots of very short trips in the city at slow residential speeds + slow offroading. Only highway I really do is in between the City and Offroad trails. I get above 50 km/h (30 mph) for maybe 2 minutes a day. The rest is downtown traffic and residential street, and offroading in the mountains...