Ford Performance C-Brace install with hardtop

[Robs94Bronco]

No videos existed of anyone installing the C-Brace with the hardtop on...at least, I couldn't find one. Got one with the JOLLY25 coupon code.

It is very easy to install as it turns out. The overhead panels are pretty forgiving and unsnap easily.

There's an online PDF with good instructions...just Google it.

Your door tool kit has an "L" Torx that makes this install a snap.

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[wakblak]

What does this C brace thing even do?

 

[RobWTX]

What does this C brace thing even do?

Gives it a little more rigidity to the rear of the Bronco. I've heard some say it helped reduce some of the creaks and rattles while driving.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-20201-CBK

 

[23OBX2.7]

You want the B&C brace kit. Significantly reduces the massive body on frame torsional flex preacrically eliminating all creaks and rattles....very solid. lime one poster stated transforms from deiving like a dumpster to driving a $60K vehicle.

Should be standard equip and worth every penny.

 

[wakblak]

You want the B&C brace kit. Significantly reduces the massive body on frame torsional flex preacrically eliminating all creaks and rattles....very solid. lime one poster stated transforms from deiving like a dumpster to driving a $60K vehicle.

Should be standard equip and worth every penny.

$500 is pretty pricey
Are there other options?

 

[MDH]

You want the B&C brace kit. Significantly reduces the massive body on frame torsional flex preacrically eliminating all creaks and rattles....very solid. lime one poster stated transforms from deiving like a dumpster to driving a $60K vehicle.

Should be standard equip and worth every penny.

This plus 1. The braces really work. One of my favorite mods.

 

[Robs94Bronco]

Besides... It looks bad A$$ when top is off and to be honest it's the 60% of my decision and of course the added rigidity.

 

[Bronco Toad]

My concern with the C brace is rear view visibility and making the back short from the floor up.

 

[Ninjak]

My concern with the C brace is rear view visibility and making the back short from the floor up.

You still have plenty of room. On my Badlands, I had a B brace, of course, on the BRaptor I have both now. It does make a difference.

Pic below with an AAL M.A.S.S. unit installed. I also have a Ford Slide-out Tailgate. Plenty of room.

 

[wakblak]

My concern with the C brace is rear view visibility and making the back short from the floor up.

Anyone have a picture of what it looks like installed?

 

[Robs94Bronco]

Anyone have a picture of what it looks like installed?

Here you go... Barely noticeable..

 

[Bronco Toad]

Here you go... Barely noticeable..

Perfect thank you, that is exactly what I wondered. I have not seen the setup in real life. I have no basis just the angles I have seen and the way it looks in the picture online appears to make the back area appear "tight" and limit visibility. However from what you have it does not appear to impede like I had it in my head.

 

[TimThib]

Has anyone installed this on a 25 model? I know the 25 now has two dome lights on that panel and the kit would basically remove one of those lights? Just wondering if the 25 Raptor still has one dome light or two like the other models?

 

[wakblak]

That's not too bad

 

[MDH]

That's not too bad

It’s really not noticeable at all.

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