I am 7MT Non SAS Badlands running 35/11.50/17’s on OEM wheels with about 1.5” front and 2” rear lift. As for gearing there is no problem at all at all speeds on 35’s. Drivability in 1st and 2nd actually improves.
Agreed. One of my first exterior changes. Then found a sticker shop that would make a Badlands decal in the themed script. Get all kinds of positive feedback on it.
These are Toyo Open Country RT Trails in 35 11.50 17. Only available in load rating E. Removed the crash bars. Clear the A arms on the OEM BL wheels with no spacers. do have Eibach HD 2.0 suspension set at roughly 2 inches of lift.
i put them on last Friday and drove 600 miles on them over...
This is a 35/11.50/17 on a badlands non SAS. It is tight but it fits and is not bending the light. RC and others do make brackets to extend the light if wanted.
Do you mind posting a picture of the hardware fasteners please? The site talks about them as an option install but does show picture.
I have the full system on order (rear rack is backordered however) and am thinking of installing with both the 3M adhesive and the hardware.
Agreed. I also installed the Rocjoc drop bracket and used the OEM track bar. Aligned perfectly. No plans for higher speed runs also so these are great for my use case.
Considering adding the diff drop. I don’t think the angles are too extreme but may just prolong the life of the CV’s.
Nice. I did the same set with the HD springs a month ago. I also dialed them way down. I am a non SAS Badlands so my factory 33’s look really small. Have 35-skinnies 35x11.50/17 on order.
Ride quality is a big improvement over the HOSS 2.0. Much smoother and soaks up the small imperfections...
I have also ran both types. I had an ARB twin mounted and plumbed to a bumper chuck with an in cab dash switch. Super convenient. Sold that Toyota build and am back to using my old Viair 400 with alligator battery clamps On the Bronco. Not as fast or convenient but not slumming it either.
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Good information on the OEM non-SAS wheels. I am 2.5“ lifted on Eibach HDs and plan to run 35/11.50’s on the stock wheel. just like how they look and want to keep my width narrow. Doesn’t look terrible with the stock BFG KO2’s.
One step closer to wrapping up the bumper/winch install. Got the winch isolation solenoid wired and the winch rope tensioned. Aux switch #6 is the winch. Thanks Rob AKA Felix808 for showing me your rig and sharing some mod wisdom.
Have to agree with the Eibach Pro 2.0 suggestion for your use case if you are set on changing the suspension instead of just airing down which is also a great no cost idea.
i just swapped to the Eibach with the HD springs due to heavy bumper/winch and camping gear/ utility trailer towing. From...
Congrats on the new rig. I really enjoy the 7MT. Has to be one of the easiest manual transmissions to drive. Almost cheating. I did add a Twisted shift knob which churched it up a bit.
Enjoy!
Dusty ironically I just watched your diff drop video on YouTube. Great video so thanks for that.
I just installed my winch on Saturday. Very tight fit between the grill plastics and the fairlead mounting plate and I actually ended up doing some grinding on my brand new Zeon 10S winch to make it...
For sale is a capable bumper with fog lights (no wire harness) and the OEM skid plate with bolts and mounting brackets. Both are in great shape.
No shipping will be entertained. Willing to do some driving to help out if needed from Kitsap County Washington.
These came off my 2025 Bronco...
It did come with the plugs but I have some paint touch ups after the install. Damned thing is heavy and I scratched it up a bit. Easy rattle can fix.
I am happy with it although without a winch it looks goofy from the side. Will be addressing this soon.
Understanding that this is an older thread but addressing the OP for bumper info, just got the Icon Impact Armor Winch Bumper installed with the skid plate. No winch installed yet.
Quality of the bumper is very high. Entire bumper is 3/16” with excellent welds. Powder coating is very thick and...