Demon's '24 Badsquatch W.I.P. build thread

[Demon4x4]

Figured I'd start a thread for my mild work in progress build, now that I've had it a little over a year.

2024 Badlands Sasquatch

Comms:
Yaesu FT8800-R
SBB-5 SBB5 Comet Original 146/446 MHz Dual Band Mobile Antenna
Midland MXT575 w Noise cancelling mic
Midland Canyon Edge 3dB Bull Bar Antenna MXAT03
Garmin InReach mini 2
WeBoost Overlander

Shoes:
Method Bead Grip 703s, 0-offset
37x1250x17 BFG ATKO2s

Suspension:
Icon Stage 4 2-3" heavy rate suspension kit
Core4x4 rear control arms and adjustable track bar
Lobo Offroad crash bar erase/bumper brace kit

Exterior:
Custom MEK Magnet trail armor
Trailrax TRMR roofrack with pack rax, traction board mount, 1" tent risers, & table slide
Suma Performance replacement mirrors
Turn Offroad front winch bumper
Turn Offroad rear bumper
Turn Offroad Tire carrier/tailgate brace
Turn Offroad rear license plate relocation bracket
Cascadia hood solar panels
Cascadia license flip mount
Mountains2Metal A-pillar light and antenna mounts
Gear Shade limb risers
Rock Slide Engineering Spare Tire Mount EZ Rack
American Adventure Labs Spare Tire Platform
2x EcoFlow 100w rigid solar panels
2x Roam 93L
Redline hood struts
Handyflag
Underground graphics tail light tint overlay

Interior:
Mountains2Metal flip down attic shelf
Goose Gear tailgate table
Bartact front door bags and grab handles
Rear window Molle panels
EcoFlow Alternator Charger
Bluetti Alternator Charger1
3W Liners floor mats
Mountains2Metal glove box radio mount
Mountains2Metal 'clutch' area radio mount
Redarc Tow Pro Trail Kit (brake controller)

Air:
ARB Twin Air Compressor / Ford Performance underhood mount
Tireflate 4 tire hose kit

Recovery:
Warn EVO 12S winch with synthetic line
Yankum grooved fairlead
Yankum professional recovery kit, offset winch ring, tow strap
Factor 55 Tree Saver
Action Trax traction boards
Monster Hook Rock Rings
Bunker Industries Hydraulic Jack

Lighting:
Heretic 40" LED light bar
Heretic BA-1R Amber LED Pod Lights
Heretic Quattro Amber LED Pod Lights
Oracle side mirror ditch lights
Diode Dynamics C1R hitch Pod Light
Baja Designs RTL-R rear chase bar

Overlandy stuff:
Free Spirit Recreation Aspen Lite
Free Spirit Recreation 270 degree awning
Roto Pax 2 gallon fuel x2/water containers
WaterPORT 3.8 5 gallon Overlander pressurized water tank
IceCo VL45ProS fridge
Camp Chef Rainier 2X Combo Cooking System
Bluetti AC70 portable power station
EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC unit
EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station
FlameKing 5 lb propane tank
Power Tank - 5 lb LP Bottle Propane Tank Holder
Kelty Lowdowns
MTRVR Utility-Grade Folding Chairs
Alucab aluminum table

I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff.

More to come!
Planning a dual battery set up, exhaust, intake, more lights, sliders, to name a couple - and maybe a taerdrop to get all this weight off my rig.

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[23BDBigSean]

The photo where you’re airing up… marble falls?

Love the gold wheels!!

 

[JediMcMuffin]

You and I have VERY similar builds, so obviously I love it. Well done. How's the Cascadia hood solar charger working out?

 

[Demon4x4]

The photo where you’re airing up… marble falls?

Love the gold wheels!!

Good eye! Hidden Falls Adventure Park in Marble Falls, TX

 

[Demon4x4]

You and I have VERY similar builds, so obviously I love it. Well done. How's the Cascadia hood solar charger working out?

Installed it less than a week ago, but so far so good. Have to kill the app on my phone and re-open it to get it to connect again, every now and then, but otherwise no issues.

 

[23BDBigSean]

Good eye! Hidden Falls Adventure Park in Marble Falls, TX

I thought so! Was just out there last week.
great build, beautiful rig!!

found any good places to wheel in Houston? I live in Dallas.

 

[Demon4x4]

I thought so! Was just out there last week.
great build, beautiful rig!!

found any good places to wheel in Houston? I live in Dallas.

Not much around Houston, to be honest.
Probably Sam Houston State Park, though I hear most of their trails are currently under repair due to recent storm damage.
There’s also General Sam’s, but I haven’t been out that way in years for some reason. Usually I’m looking at a longer drive.

 

[totaljustice]

WOW!!!! That's really awesome!!!!! Outstanding work!!!

 

[BodieMonster]

Love the build - Looks great and everything seems super functional! I've been thinking about a similar Midland MXT575 install - Couple of questions: Are you using the Midland speaker with the Yaesu? Also, do you see any advantage of installing everything in the center console vs glovebox or is it just preference?

 

[Demon4x4]

Love the build - Looks great and everything seems super functional! I've been thinking about a similar Midland MXT575 install - Couple of questions: Are you using the Midland speaker with the Yaesu? Also, do you see any advantage of installing everything in the center console vs glovebox or is it just preference?

I currently have the midland speaker hooked up to the midland GMRS. I’m probably going to get another speaker for the Yaesu since I can’t really hear it all with any road noise. The current midland speaker I have is a huge bitch, they have a mini out now, I might swap out this big one for two of those.
I have the Yaesu installed above the glovebox with the M2M bracket since I had it first. Then decided I needed a GMRS as well and went with the under console arm rest spot for it. Lots of space under there. Then I ran a dash plug in from the 575 for a mic hookup and a USBC.

 

[BodieMonster]

I currently have the midland speaker hooked up to the midland GMRS. I’m probably going to get another speaker for the Yaesu since I can’t really hear it all with any road noise. The current midland speaker I have is a huge bitch, they have a mini out now, I might swap out this big one for two of those.
I have the Yaesu installed above the glovebox with the M2M bracket since I had it first. Then decided I needed a GMRS as well and went with the under console arm rest spot for it. Lots of space under there. Then I ran a dash plug in from the 575 for a mic hookup and a USBC.

Ah got it - Appreciate the clarification! I was wondering if the built in speaker in the 575 was loud enough so good to know about the mini. Also the mic hookup is super clean so definitely looking to go that route.

 

[BigTim55]

this is a great build. one day i want my bronco to be as nice as yours. i look forward to watching your continued progress

 

[Iceman62]

Sexy beast - great build. Enjoy the ride & memories made on those adventures.

 

[Demon4x4]

Added some matchy matchy bronze lettering to the grill, thanks to some ford pass points and 20% sale.

 

[BigTim55]

Figured I'd start a thread for my mild work in progress build, now that I've had it a little over a year.

2024 Badlands Sasquatch

Comms:
Yaesu FT8800-R
SBB-5 SBB5 Comet Original 146/446 MHz Dual Band Mobile Antenna
Midland MXT575 w Noise cancelling mic
Rugged Radios GMRS antenna

Shoes:
Method Bead Grip 703s, 0-offset
37x1250x17 FBG ATKO2s

Suspension:
Icon Stage 4 2-3" heavy rate suspension kit
Core4x4 rear control arms and adjustable track bar
Lobo Offroad crash bar erase/bumper brace kit

Exterior:
Trailrax TRMR roofrack with pack rax & traction board mount
Suma Performance replacement mirrors
Turn Offroad front winch bumper
Turn Offroad rear bumper
Turn Offroad Tire carrier/tailgate brace
Turn Offroad rear license plate relocation bracket
Cascadia hood solar panels
Cascadia license flip mount
Mountains2Metal A-pillar and antenna mounts
Gear Shade limb risers
Rock Slide Engineering Spare Tire Mount EZ Rack
Redline hood struts
Handyflag
Underground graphics tail light tint overlay

Interior:
Mountains2Metal flip down attic shelf
Goose Gear tailgate table
Bartact front door bags and grab handles
Rear window Molle panels
EcoFlow Alternator Charger
3W Liners floor mats
Mountains2Metal glove box radio mount

Air:
ARB Twin Air Compressor / Ford Performance underhood mount
Tireflate 4 tire hose kit

Recovery:
Warn EVO 12S winch with synthetic line
Yankum grooved fairlead
Yankum professional recovery kit
Factor 55 Tree Saver
Action Trax traction boards

Lighting:
Heretic 40" LED light bar
Heretic BA-1R Amber LED Pod Lights
Heretic Quattro Amber LED Pod Lights
Oracle side mirror ditch lights
Diode Dynamics C1R hitch Pod Light

Overlandy stuff:
Free Spirit Recreation Aspen Lite
Free Spirit Recreation 270 degree awning
Roto Pax 2 gallon fuel x2/water containers
WaterPORT 3.8 gallon pressurized water tank
IceCo VL45ProS fridge
Camp Chef Rainier 2X Combo Cooking System
Bluetti AC70 portable power station
EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC unit
EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station
FlameKing 5 lb propane tank
Power Tank - 5 lb LP Bottle Propane Tank Holder
Kelty Lowdowns

I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff.

More to come!
Planning a dual battery set up, exhaust, intake, some MEK armor, more lights, rockslide engineering slider steps, to name a couple.

Is FBG a new tire brand?

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