Order placed '26 2dr Badlands

[HalfmuleFarmer]

Picked up my ‘26 BL yesterday, ~3 months from order date. I really appreciated everyone’s comments on this forum about ’26 information and changes. I traded in ‘22 OBX lux 4 dr 2.7. So a pretty big change for me. I’ve been wanting something smaller and family thought I should stay with 4 dr 2.7. So far, no regrets being in 2 door minority. I like the visibility, maneuverability and it’s just fun to drive. I could tell a little loss of acceleration from dead stop, but overall I’m pleased with performance and handling. Not at all like the 4-bangers I remember in the 70s. Gearing of 4.4 vs 4.2 might help compensate loss of torque. I like the digital dash instrumentation, new BL wheels and tires. A couple times on highway steering seemed like it wanted to tug a little. Not sure if it was pavement, tire differences, shorter wheelbase or just my imagination. But nothing extreme by any means. I’m not an audiophile, but B&O sound seemed similar to my OBX. Thought I saw thread where Ford tweaked the sound? Not sure what if anything I will do with SAS flares. Not as bad as I expected. I think the standard flares prob look a little better. I wonder if standard flares will allow more debris and chips with increased wheel poke. I may just wait for new 34” tires in a few years.

Looking good. Nice 2-tone combo. Agreed flares don’t look too bad. With 35s, they be perfect! ;-)

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[PolyTect]

Picked up my ‘26 BL yesterday, ~3 months from order date. I really appreciated everyone’s comments on this forum about ’26 information and changes. I traded in ‘22 OBX lux 4 dr 2.7. So a pretty big change for me. I’ve been wanting something smaller and family thought I should stay with 4 dr 2.7. So far, no regrets being in 2 door minority. I like the visibility, maneuverability and it’s just fun to drive. I could tell a little loss of acceleration from dead stop, but overall I’m pleased with performance and handling. Not at all like the 4-bangers I remember in the 70s. Gearing of 4.4 vs 4.2 might help compensate loss of torque. I like the digital dash instrumentation, new BL wheels and tires. A couple times on highway steering seemed like it wanted to tug a little. Not sure if it was pavement, tire differences, shorter wheelbase or just my imagination. But nothing extreme by any means. I’m not an audiophile, but B&O sound seemed similar to my OBX. Thought I saw thread where Ford tweaked the sound? Not sure what if anything I will do with SAS flares. Not as bad as I expected. I think the standard flares prob look a little better. I wonder if standard flares will allow more debris and chips with increased wheel poke. I may just wait for new 34” tires in a few years.

A couple images to help your imagination on 35" with the Marsh Gray. Just picked mine up last night!

Pretty pumped. Went with SAS as this is my first 4x4 and figured OEM to the max was best place to start. Been driving a Scion tC last 19 years (bought new), so I win on biggest change.

Sorry to hijack your thread Michelle. But sharing is caring, right?

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

A couple images to help your imagination on 35" with the Marsh Gray. Just picked mine up last night!

Pretty pumped. Went with SAS as this is my first 4x4 and figured OEM to the max was best place to start. Been driving a Scion tC last 19 years (bought new), so I win on biggest change.

Sorry to hijack your thread Michelle. But sharing is caring, right?

Also a fine looking sled. Nicely done.

 

[JL8jeff]

Picked up my ‘26 BL yesterday, ~3 months from order date. I really appreciated everyone’s comments on this forum about ’26 information and changes. I traded in ‘22 OBX lux 4 dr 2.7. So a pretty big change for me. I’ve been wanting something smaller and family thought I should stay with 4 dr 2.7. So far, no regrets being in 2 door minority. I like the visibility, maneuverability and it’s just fun to drive. I could tell a little loss of acceleration from dead stop, but overall I’m pleased with performance and handling. Not at all like the 4-bangers I remember in the 70s. Gearing of 4.4 vs 4.2 might help compensate loss of torque. I like the digital dash intrumentation, new BL wheels and tires. A couple times on highway steering seemed like it wanted to tug a little. Not sure if it was pavement, tire differences, shorter wheelbase or just my imagination. But nothing extreme by any means. I’m not an audiophile, but B&O sound seemed similar to my OBX. Thought I saw thread where Ford tweaked the sound? Not sure what if anything I will do with SAS flares. Not as bad as I expected. I think the standard flares prob look a little better. I wonder if standard flares will allow more debris and chips with increased wheel poke. I may just wait for new 34” tires in a few years.

That's a little strange they put the Sas flares on but the rear bumper didn't get the Sas ends that match the flare width. These new trucks look great everybody. So who has the most mods waiting to go on right now? I said to myself I wasn't going to do any mods right away since my 23 was my first new vehicle in 26 years. I made it 3-4 weeks before wheels/tires got done and then all bets were off.

ps - you can see the Sas rear bumper ends in this pic. I swapped out my plastic rear bumper for a Braptor metal bumper.

 

[FoCoBronc]

A couple images to help your imagination on 35" with the Marsh Gray. Just picked mine up last night!

Pretty pumped. Went with SAS as this is my first 4x4 and figured OEM to the max was best place to start. Been driving a Scion tC last 19 years (bought new), so I win on biggest change.

Sorry to hijack your thread Michelle. But sharing is caring, right?

35s look better, agree, very sharp! Like it

 

[michelle227]

Used the heated seats coming home from work this AM...was only 27 but I was chilly. My god! I put it on three and was cooking in just a few minutes...I'd probably have seen flame over the saucepan on the highest setting LOL!

And for those questioning the heated wheel...I could feel it through the gloves I had on.

Still relearning where things are that I am accustomed to having on the door like mirror and locks, but I guess relocation is a must when the doors are removable.

Was a bit disappointed that the port-hole cover is just one bag...I looked at a '23 last fall and it had two smaller bags. Ill likely hit a fabric shop and get a few yards of felt to serve as insulation between the panels if I put them in the bag. Knowing what I know now, I'd probably skip that on a future order...

And I'm amazed at JUST how much they put on the steering wheel. It's almost like the instruments scene in Airplane! No, not THAT one...the other one.

 

[michelle227]

Courtesy of a DM that prompted me to look...I have the rear port hole in the painted in body color hardtop...

Wonder what I'll find tomorrow LOL!

 

[RoLyMa27]

Used the heated seats coming home from work this AM...was only 27 but I was chilly. My god! I put it on three and was cooking in just a few minutes...I'd probably have seen flame over the saucepan on the highest setting LOL!

And for those questioning the heated wheel...I could feel it through the gloves I had on.

Still relearning where things are that I am accustomed to having on the door like mirror and locks, but I guess relocation is a must when the doors are removable.

Was a bit disappointed that the port-hole cover is just one bag...I looked at a '23 last fall and it had two smaller bags. Ill likely hit a fabric shop and get a few yards of felt to serve as insulation between the panels if I put them in the bag. Knowing what I know now, I'd probably skip that on a future order...

And I'm amazed at JUST how much they put on the steering wheel. It's almost like the instruments scene in Airplane! No, not THAT one...the other one.

LOL...Level 3 will fry your @$$! Show us some pics of that sexy beast!

 

[DaffMan]

Keep posting pictures! These 2dr are great looking vehicles.

Just got updated today that my 2dr, 7spd BL is scheduled start on 4/20.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Man, lots of great looking 2 Door Broncos throughout this thread. Even a lovely green or two to boot!

@michelle227 hope you're enjoying your Bronco and as you've been warned on the seat warmers, level 1 is by far the safest unless you want to know what the electric chair must feel like.

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