What did you do TO / WITH your Bronco today? 👨🏻‍🔧🧰🚿🛠

[Shawn_1121]

I wanted a way to install/remove the RTT on my own, without another pair of hands, which aren't always available. I thought of an engine hoist. I had to add on an extension to the arm (perforated square tubing) because the tent would rub against the arm the higher it went. The extension is still a little short so I'll need to modify that. I used a 2"x6" board and straps, RTT at about a 110lbs the board would bow a bit, but shouldn't break.

my tent is a solid 180+ lbs

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[LewyOnMars]

aww I was looking at the rtr mount, hearing this is disappointing, which bits started to rust?

All over the main piece of it. I was cleaning it up to get a better look at things.. some of it's a bit hard to see because of the water, but these pics give a general Idea, rust popping up through the powder coat all over.

 

[dejones64]

my tent is a solid 180+ lbs

I was definitely afraid the RTT would drop down the side of the Bronco. I was nervous that's for sure. Definitely a juggling act, pushing it in and keeping it from spinning, and making sure it stayed level.

 

[Ninjak]

@LewyOnMars Wow. Is that just a bad powder coat job? A lot of rust spots popping up.

 

[615_Bronco]

Painted my rings on Sunday

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Painted my rings on Sunday

Your Bronco is looking great!

 

[LewyOnMars]

@LewyOnMars Wow. Is that just a bad powder coat job? A lot of rust spots popping up.

I guess? Now that it's drying a little I can see where rust is going to be coming through on the mount they made for the hi-lift jack as well. ARB front bumper, Fab Fours rear bumper, and Expedition One rails.. had all of them as long as the RTR mount (less than a year) .. RTR parts are the only ones showing rust (where they haven't been scratched). I could just be unlucky.. wouldn't be surprised

 

[jsoa]

All over the main piece of it. I was cleaning it up to get a better look at things.. some of it's a bit hard to see because of the water, but these pics give a general Idea, rust popping up through the powder coat all over.

tbh that looks like it was just painted and not powder coated, maybe it's my eyes

 

[Ironiguana]

Added the Bronco Dual Baja Designs Capable Bumper Fog Light Kit from SPV Parts:

https://specialtyperformanceparts.c...o-capable-bumper-fog-light-kit-modular-bumper

Company was nice to work with. Helped me with light choices, gave me a good Memorial Day sale price, and helped me with an install question after I received them.

I ended up with the BD amber SAE fogs that I attached to Fog light switch, and BD Sport wide cornering that I attached to an Aux switch.

Here are some pics with results:

Standard headlight only:

Headlight and BD wide cornering:

Headlight, Wide cornering, and S8:

BD Amber Fog only:

Amber and Wide Cornering:

Amber, Wide, and S8:

 

[Sherminiator]

After a long search and debate, I went with the Steelcraft Fortis rear bumper.

The finish:
Well bulit, I like the rounded look and bulit in license plate. It definitely look like it belongs and not just a bolt on....

The Fit:
Unfortunately the door just barely clears when its fully open. That's after shimming with a washer. I guess I better get one those door restrictors

I thought I saw on the website that it was limited to 90 degree opening.

Did you have any issues with the light for the license plate? I saw that on another post.

 

[LewyOnMars]

tbh that looks like it was just painted and not powder coated, maybe it's my eyes

Might also be that it was still wet from the water .. and that it's thin .. definitely a powder coat though.

 

[Arokcrwlr]

Added the Bronco Dual Baja Designs Capable Bumper Fog Light Kit from SPV Parts:

https://specialtyperformanceparts.c...o-capable-bumper-fog-light-kit-modular-bumper

Company was nice to work with. Helped me with light choices, gave me a good Memorial Day sale price, and helped me with an install question after I received them.

I ended up with the BD amber SAE fogs that I attached to Fog light switch, and BD Sport wide cornering that I attached to an Aux switch.

Here are some pics with results:

Standard headlight only:

Headlight and BD wide cornering:

Headlight, Wide cornering, and S8:

BD Amber Fog only:

Amber and Wide Cornering:

Amber, Wide, and S8:

Nice! Question on the S8 - I'm considering one of these on a winch fairlead mount. I'm trying to determine the light output and it's hard to tell from your pics - looks like it's aimed high. Is the light output worth the expense?

 

[Daveh370]

Had a productive afternoon. Replaced the stock rear speakers and pods with the SSV Works 6.5 speaker/pod. Also replaced factory dash speaker with the Kicker KSC40. I’m happy with both upgrades.

The installation was a breeze for both sets of speakers.

Haven’t done the FORSCAN equalizer change yet; going to run it for a couple days and see how it goes.

 

[mike8675309]

This past weekend up at the Iron Range Offroad Recreational Area in Minnesota. A tree and some rocks made no more mudflaps and my nerf bars are simply in the way. I need some serious rock sliders if I plan to try those rocks again. Steepest elevation change was 28 degrees. Got hung up on the nerf bars on one rock and you can see how it was bent as I forced the bronco over. I had 5 grandkids with and they had a blast.

 

[Seven16]

Added some red accents

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