This was a difficult project. When I first started it many months ago, there weren't any vendors selling them. If I was replacing it now, I would probably just buy one from Redline. But, it was still a good experience. I just really like trying new things and pushing myself to learn and...
After purchasing my ‘23 Badlands just over a week ago, we had an unforeseen snow storm make its way across Southern California! I took it as a sign from the Bronco gods that it was a time to hit the trails and break it in.
It handled amazing and showed no sign of struggling with steep inclines...
First time w our Badlands 2Dr on serious trails yesterday—had a great time, very impressed w the capabilities of this truck—and got locked out of shifts except gears 5 and 6. Had been going for 2 hours, not over-doing it, just dealing w some mud. Got “stuck” for the first time in 4H, easily...
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The purpose of this thread is to help those who are just beginning...
I am selling my 2022 4D Black Diamond 2.3L I-4 manual transmission Bronco. The truck has about 19,700 (mostly highway) miles on it. I'm asking for $52,000, which is the KBB value for this truck. I am based in Arizona.
Standard features
Vinyl seats, drain plugs, weather matt covers, aux...
Specs:
2021 MY
Cyber Orange
2-door
Manual transmission
Badlands
Mid package
Stock wheels 33"
About 4k miles
Always run 91 octane (California)
Several cosmetic, lighting, comfort and security mods
Timeline:
Ordered from Lethal Performance Oct 5
ProCal unit delivered Oct 13
Installed by Mossy...
The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society
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Who has had a bad throw out bearing on their Manual Transmission Bronco?
I’ve had a weird noise on my 7MT Badlands since the day I brought it home, which I created a post about a few weeks ago (linked below). I took it to the dealership and they just diagnosed a bad throw out bearing. I’m...
Hey guys - I have a 2.3L 7MT 2DR Badlands that was built the week of 4/25/2022. Ever since I got it with 7 miles on the odometer, it’s made this unusual sound at low speeds and I can’t figure out if it’s normal or not. It kind of sounds like an air suction / wind noise or something to that...
It took 745 days for me. Picked up my Black Diamond last week and loving every minute of it. The 7 speed mt is so much fun to drive.
While I loved my new Tundra, I don't need a second truck and didn't a steep payment for 7 years. I don't even miss it. I have an 05 Tundra that I will run as...
So I've noticed that sometimes (not every time) when I press the clutch down there is a feel that I would describe as friction. Other times there is none. I have about 2500 miles on my Bronco. I can't tell if this is an issue or not. It's been a long time since I have a new clutch, so I'm...
Hey everyone!
We asked our buddy Scott who has been driving around a manual Badlands for 7 months help break down some of his top tips, tricks and secrets of the manual transmission on the Bronco!
Here are the topics:
- Shift Pattern
- Auto Blip / Anti-Stall
- Crawler Gear As Traffic Gear
-...
Ok I'm going to keep this quick - Ive had my 4dr 2.3 MT Badlands with the MIC hard top and roof rack for about 3500 miles now and I can say without a doubt the wind noise in this truck is as loud or louder than anything I've ever taken on the highway (including a soft top 1969 GTO).
I test...
Ford's website is still showing my Bronco as not yet built or shipped:
But... my Bronco is built and did ship and I took delivery of it on Saturday (paid MSRP, as promised by the dealer):
Its been quite the first few months running the Bronco and to no ones surprise, THIS THING IS AN ABSOLUTE TANK!! Heres a quick overview of everything thats been done to the truck…
Order Details
* 2.3L w/ 7-speed Manual
* Iconic Silver
* Lux
* Upgraded wheels/tires
Upgrades
* Stubby antenna
*...
…like really, really like it. The clutch is smooth and lightweight but that really didn't matter much with the crawler gear in 4L since you can nearly come to a standstill without killing the engine. But if you do manage to stall, it restarts immediately once you disengage the clutch.
I just...