Rusty Shackleford's 2023 Badlands Build

[thetxpopulist]

XPEL Stealth PPF
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Done by New Image Detailing in the DFW area. The owner and his team Kody do incredible work. Very happy with how it turned out!

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[thetxpopulist]

Crash Bar Delete from Lobo Offroad + new DV8 Offroad armor
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[thetxpopulist]

@DV8offroad spec series rear bumper and elite cubes, DV8 shock skids (trail arm skids are sitting here, need to throw em on). Also put on a Rigid chase light. I wired up the intermittent, cargo/backup, and solid red light functions.

 

[BrianH]

@DV8offroad spec series rear bumper and elite cubes, DV8 shock skids (trail arm skids are sitting here, need to throw em on). Also put on a Rigid chase light. I wired up the intermittent, cargo/backup, and solid red light functions.

Love the DV8 bumper. Does the license plate bracket come with it? - thanks

 

[thetxpopulist]

Thank you! Yes it comes with the bracket, and the bracket works with spare tire reinforcement brace and spare tire spacer. I mounted it directly to the tailgate, and the others on top of it.

 

[DewarT]

@DV8offroad spec series rear bumper and elite cubes, DV8 shock skids (trail arm skids are sitting here, need to throw em on). Also put on a Rigid chase light. I wired up the intermittent, cargo/backup, and solid red light functions.

Nice work so far!

I like the looks of the Spec rear bumper, BUT… the brackets don’t look like they would be sturdy enough for a good pull on the shackles. And are the only mounting bolts for it on the bottom of the frame??

 

[akninety]

Your Bronco looks awesome! Do you have more information on the lift/level kit you have? After getting all of the easy bolt-ons done on my Wildtrack (Roush intake/exhaust, ProCal Tune) I'm interested in a lift and wheels and tires next.

 

[thetxpopulist]

Nice work so far!

I like the looks of the Spec rear bumper, BUT… the brackets don’t look like they would be sturdy enough for a good pull on the shackles. And are the only mounting bolts for it on the bottom of the frame??

Thank you! The brackets are beefier than the bumper and there are two bolts on the bottom face of the frame and one on the side IIRC. Personally, I’m not concerned. I also have all American made recovery gear on board, including multiple snatches and ground anchor to use my own winch if I get in that serious of a jam.

 

[thetxpopulist]

Your Bronco looks awesome! Do you have more information on the lift/level kit you have? After getting all of the easy bolt-ons done on my Wildtrack (Roush intake/exhaust, ProCal Tune) I'm interested in a lift and wheels and tires next.

Thanks for the kind words! Yep, the information should be linked a few pages back (I’ve tried to hyperlink everything as I post in case anyone is interested). The truck came with Sasquatch package + a rough country 2.5” lift, which contains UCAs and shock spacers that sit above the shocks. I also had to put in 1” broncbuster perch collars after the front bumper and winch to get it to sit level again.

Personally I like the filled in look, I have the same thing on my super duty. 4” BDS on the same 37” tires but 20” wheels. I am a big fan of the Toyo Open Country RT tires. Great balance of capability, wear, and noise.

Once the Bronco suspension is all blowed out I’ll get some more serious active shocks, stiffer springs, etc. but for now it’s plenty capable for the crawling and mud I do here in North Texas/Oklahoma and annual trip to the Alpine loop in Colorado.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

@DV8offroad spec series rear bumper and elite cubes, DV8 shock skids (trail arm skids are sitting here, need to throw em on). Also put on a Rigid chase light. I wired up the intermittent, cargo/backup, and solid red light functions.

Your Bronco is looking amazing!!

 

[thetxpopulist]

Your Bronco is looking amazing!!

Thank you @Ford Motor Company! I put on a @Baja Designs XL linkable this week, going to capture some photos over the weekend.

 

[Baja Designs]

Thank you @Ford Motor Company! I put on a @Baja Designs XL linkable this week, going to capture some photos over the weekend.

Can't wait to see the photos

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[Ft. Worth Rob]

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[thetxpopulist]

Finally got around to taking some pictures over the long weekend! New Baja Designs XL linkable light bar:

Was testing out a new camera, you can see the missing crash bars thanks to @Lobo Off-Road crash bar erase & brace kit. I love it!

Ditched the RC tire carrier and put on a @Turn Offroad carrier. NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE. The TOR carrier is worth every.single.cent.

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