Bronco build week 8/7/2023

[therealsteffenj]

Added some vinyl decals to the interior dash Bronco lettering and went to get a Christmas Tree with Buck!

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[ConstBroncoNC]

Got the IAG mud flaps and weld protector for the bottom of the door where there are open holes and what not. Also found a company that makes the heritage style stripes in Black. Pics when it’s all installed.

 

[ConstBroncoNC]

Question: I put on some vinyl decals and thought they were supposed to be wet applied, but they were actually supposed to be dry applied. They are sticking. Should I leave them or should I redo them? See pictures.

 

[Papa Smurf]

Question: I put on some vinyl decals and thought they were supposed to be wet applied, but they were actually supposed to be dry applied. They are sticking. Should I leave them or should I redo them? See pictures.

Me, I’d leave them. If they stick, they stick. If they don’t, replace them. I wouldn’t expect taking them off now and trying again to offer any additional adhesion.

 

[Brandonj83]

Thought I’d bump the tread with an update. Finally started installing the Bilsteins. One down, 3 more to go. Also got Methods but waiting to buy some tires with my tax return. Really love the KM3s on my Raptor but I will probably go KO2s.

 

[Brandonj83]

Went with circlip #4 front and back and I think it looks good. Definitely need an alignment as the front tires are riding on the outside edges. New tires about a month out.

 

[Papa Smurf]

Here are the recent interior and exterior touches…

 

[Brandonj83]

Got my methods and Goodyears on. Love the look and ride quality is still good. Can’t wait for warmer weather so I can take the top off again.

 

[ccrdwzy]

Hey all! Hope you all are doing well, updates looking good!

Total noob when it comes to audio and I know this topic has been discussed a few times, but I haven’t had any luck finding a thread with pictures or details on how to fit a powered sub underneath the driver/passenger seats? I know mods will need to be made and also have the cross beam to consider with the current wiring for the powered seats. Does anyone have any tips for possibly the same placement? I’m installing the Kicker 11HS8 8 150 Watt Hideaway, thanks in advance!

 

[tock13]

Thought I would post an update. My '23 Bronco went haywire and Ford ended up buying it back with 371 miles on the odometer. I ordered a '24 in the same configuration except this time with dual tops. Ordered MY2024 on 10/25/23, in production on 1/4/24 and I picked it up from the dealer on 2/13/24...so far so good.

I was on the 1/1/2024 build week for the new Bronco and everyone in that week seemed really cool, but the 8/7/23 build week with @Papa Smurf keeping track of everyone's progress was far more fun to be part of! I was kind of bummed out this second time around but it was still fun tracking the rail car.

anyway, hope everyone is doing great and enjoying their Broncos!!

 

[strata86]

Just crossed 10k on my Badlands. Its been amazing and don't regret trading in my AT4 at all. Finally decided to start doing some upgrades. Ordered RCI skids and sliders. I do want to get a trunk separator. Any one have any good recommendations?

 

[Brandonj83]

Almost a year with the Bronco and I can say I love it. Recently picked up a slantback best top for $100! The hardtop is so much quieter but throwing the top back quick and not having to store the panels when we go to the beach is nice for the Summer months anyways.

Also I am surprised by my mpg after installing the 315s and 5100 lift. I am averaging 19 mpg over the last 8k miles. That’s with 70% highway miles and I rarely go above 62-63 mph.

Still drives good and very happy with the vehicle.

 

[lexiegilb]

13k miles and still loving her!

 

[Brandonj83]

Sold the Bronco today. Almost exactly two years to the day I picked it up. I love driving it and it was fun but for the money I’m paying monthly I am looking at getting an F250. I will probably pickup another down the road since it was so fun.

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