Azure Gray Metallic 2023 Bronco (w/ new rock rails design) -- first look sighting

[Broncogirl66]

We really need to see A51 and Azure next to each other.

Yes we do if you see the pic of the 2 water bottles Azure looks really dark and kinda yucky lol

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[Badlands77]

Unfortunately it will be impossible to compare these unless they are photographed together in 1 photo in the same lighting conditions. Cameras, sun, shade - each have to much impact to make accurate comparisons separately.

100% agree but you can tell there’s a difference between the metallic azure and the non-metallic Area 51

 

[gringoloco]

100% looks like late 90s - early 2000s medium wedgewood blue metallic

 

[edernest]

Updated with photo of Area 51 vs Azure Gray on official Bronco water bottle paint samples:

Got a chance to see the paint samples next to each other at the Woodward Dream Cruise a few weeks ago and I gotta say, as an enthusiast I think I'll be hard pressed to differentiate between the two as we start to see them driving around.

 

[OCNORB1974]

Unfortunately it will be impossible to compare these unless they are photographed together in 1 photo in the same lighting conditions. Cameras, sun, shade - each have to much impact to make accurate comparisons separately.

Not to mention the monitor, display they are being viewed on. Colors have to be seen in person. This coming from a pro photographer.

 

[Deleted member 32220]

Neither will the original rock rails despite what Esteban indicated back pre-launch. Only frame mounted rails have the capability to support the weight.

The originals will support it, they just won’t take a moderate beating before giving up the ghost. The optional step/ rails are aluminum w/ a cast aluminum hoop step. You could ruin those hopping the median at the mall!

 

[dgorsett]

These are vendor direct ship and expensive. Looking at the the contour in the pics the two rail styles look different. The step alone for the 2D shows a retail of a little over $610.00 per side. The 4D complete rails retail around $1,600.00 per side but does show brackets, (most) hardware, rail and steps are included but I've gotten burned by the catalogue on bronco parts so I don't trust.

I do like these steps but think they are overpriced and would hate to cut them up in order to make it work on an older style rail. Depending how catty I feel, I may have parts order me a set for my demo to see if they work. No idea if they're available at this time or on indefinite back order. DOW isn't showing anything beside vendor direct ship.

Yep, I have the old style rails (I bought from you) and I bought a set of Mabett (yep too cheap for IAG or AR) steps which are good. But I like the looks of these, but again, I'm waaay too cheap, maybe some take offs down the road. If you figure out if they will fit.

And the long 2 dr version would be good for rear seat access.

 

[Toccoa]

For those looking for an example on a Bronco. Was driving in some thick traffic so the pictures aren’t the greatest.

Updated with photo of Area 51 vs Azure Gray on official Bronco water bottle paint samples:

So, Area 51.5

Thanks for the pics.

 

[CeeCeeBronco]

Neither will the original rock rails despite what Esteban indicated back pre-launch. Only frame mounted rails have the capability to support the weight.

Do people just enjoy making things up? Whatever. Here are the actual facts from Ford.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-rock-rails

Will support 1.5x the weight of the vehicle. These are the OE rails that come standard on Black Diamond, Badlands and First Edition models.

 

[Deleted member 32220]

disregard the red arrow, the photo was copied from earlier. I’m pointing out that the rail doesn’t go all the way to the front fender edge.

On a positive note, not continuing to the front edge, of the front fender will allow for OEM front mud flaps to work. That would be my preferred set up.

 

[gryphon1231]

For those looking for an example on a Bronco. Was driving in some thick traffic so the pictures aren’t the greatest.

Updated with photo of Area 51 vs Azure Gray on official Bronco water bottle paint samples:

Doubt those are rock rails. Just looks like the removable hoop step. does not support the weight of the bronco if that's what it is

 

[IROCnRoll]

50 shades of grey seems to be the them of the Bronco color palette

50 shades of blue-grey.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Do people just enjoy making things up? Whatever. Here are the actual facts from Ford.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-rock-rails

Will support 1.5x the weight of the vehicle. These are the OE rails that come standard on Black Diamond, Badlands and First Edition models.

It makes selling aftermarket parts easier by scaring people

I'm not saying a lot of the aftermarket mods aren't more durable, many of them are, but they are preying on the ignorance of people new to off road vehicles.
Over engineered parts are not always better, there is always a penalty, usually cost and weight.
People with too much disposable income are throwing way too much money at these parts and they have no idea the negative impact of adding hundreds of pounds to an already very heavy vehicle does.

It's clear there is little play when it comes to weight with Broncos, spend some time with the Ford builds, add some skids and you can't add a sliding tray or a roof rack. Very little play.

I'm watching these threads with people putting on massively heavy aftermarket steel bumpers and skids, not to mention all the AR built to survive nuclear holocaust parts, heavier rims, heavier tires and you know they aren't finding places to lose some weight. All of this will take a toll on your beloved Bronco.

Bottom line, if you don't need the extra durability, adding it 'just in case' is going to hurt you far more than it is going to help you.

And if there is any chance you feel like this sounds like you, go find a cat scale and weigh your Bronco.

... OK rant over. I'm sure no one cares, they're all just overly excited to have their new ride to modify with everything new that comes out.

 

[old goat]

why bother with the color change !
only the ones with area51 will know the difference
others won't give a rats patueei about area51 vs. area52 (azure

 

[Builder]

If you ever feel useless just remember that Ford actually pays the people who decided to roll out the Bronco lack of color palette.

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