I wonder if Ford plans to get rid of the additional interior colors? As the stitched dashes get rolled out across more models they might just use stitch color as the accent.
Another question, what if Ford reduces the number of trim levels, combining Big Bend and OBX or Badlands and Wildtrack...
Is that grill unpainted in the middle? I'm looking to do the same painted surround on a Black Diamond grill but I'm not sure if the transition from paint to unpainted plastic would look weird.
Yeah it's like speccing the Bronco with every fender option, tent, hammock, tool kit, multiple tops, every seat cover option, etc.
Not a realistic depiction of the price of the vehicle
I haven't heard anything about it from them, but they have the install location info considering one of their test Broncs is an early 21' they added the mounts to.
Maybe I need to shoot them an email?
I've been looking for a lower weight "light to medium duty" skid setup for my Big Bend and this looks like it may be a perfect fit. Definitely like the idea of aluminum skids as I live in Michigan.
May I ask how much you have into the underbody protection?
Looks like you were able to get the corners to line up better than mine.
I'm looking at taking mine off and replacing the tape with a stronger option. I think it is partially my fault for trying to install them when it was a little too cold, but some of my corners have peeled up.
I know that at least one of Mountains2Metal's test broncos was a 21' where they retrofitted the rivnuts in. I am very curious how difficult that process was, because I'm in your same boat.
I really want one of these, but I have an early 21' build without the rivnuts. The moment M2M releases their Rivnut template or guide I'm placing my order.
May I see that custom Ford emblem? I am looking to do the same.
I have a Big Bend without the sig lights, as they didn't seem necessary. While I like the look of the signature light DRLs, I also like how the standard lights are a bit more retro styled with a round light and smaller turn signal.
One guy on here did a 1" body lift, then mounted a lightbar between the grill and bumper. It closed out the gap really well, and I am usually body lift hater #1.
I can confirm that 285/75r17 Toyo Open Countries will fit with no rub side to side on a stock Big Bend.
I am running Black Diamond takeoffs, but they are the exact same width and offset as the BB wheels.
Here's another potential style idea: KBD fender flares.
Edit: just noticed your comments...
Would have to be an external tire carrier that still swings to the right, mounted to the bumper. At least that's how the older ones did it.
I wonder what crash rating stuff came into play when choosing which tailgate/carrier design to go with?
Wouldn't a drop down tailgate just smash into the hitch? On the F150 there is a bit more vertical space to accommodate the hitch, but with the lower load floor of the Bronco there is limited space.
I guess you would be able to crack the tailgate a bit, but that would still be really awkward to...
One thing worth noting is that the Mickeys are E rating in that size so they will be quite stiff. They were a top pick for me until I realized that, because I don't need an indestructible tire for the trails I drive.
@AARDVARK122 has Mickey Thompsons in that size, but it appears he has at least a mild lift.
That being said, the difference between the two is less than .3" total or .15" lost clearance, and the 255/85 are narrower so I would guess the clearance would be nearly identical.