no issue but used ratchet wrench to loosen first few turns then driver to unscrew quickly. Essentially the reverse putting back on. there were two stubborn bolts that I had to vaseline a little tightening back on.
it is amazing what happens when you use a driver bit that fits. i have never stripped out a fastener with a proper fitting bit. if they feel stuck, a firm hit with a hammer to the driver will often do the trick to loosen it up.
I am in NY, have a build date of 9/27 (likely to be pushed) but travel up through Springfield to VT, could meet you around there once i actually have this thing - send me a PM
Have a normal bd but inmo for the sas that looks so much betterI always thought the black beauty rings on the Wildtrack and FE looked better than the silver that I was forced to buy with the Badlands Sasquatch package. I decided my first project would be to paint them black, despite having no experience with paint and not being particularly handy, because of the following:
* The only beauty rings I've found from Ford accessories were red
* If I really messed it up I could replace them or eventually be able to buy the manufacturer black ones from Ford direct.
* I think matching the trim ring with the wheel color has a more utility less refined look that I dig.
* To us Bronco6g nerds, I will be the only 2021 Badlands Sasquatch Area 51 with black bead lock trim rings for the time being - differences being black ring with a carbonized grey grill, badlands badge, black door handles and matching gloss black wheel color. The Wildtracks have the black grill and color match door handles as far as I can tell?
1. bought scotch brite srubber to scuff up the silver rims: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-Brite-Stainless-Steel-Scrubbing-Pad-3-Pack-214C-CC/202511523
2. Behr black Paint + Primer
3. T45 Torx bit. (unbelievably despite having a variety of torx bit sizes in the Bronco toolkit it doesn't include this size): https://www.autozone.com/screwdrivers/driver-bit/p/duralast-3-8in-drive-t-45-torx-bit/864636_0_0
Here are the before and after. Super happy with the look.
AFTER:
I totally agree. I was looking for that too because it’s polarizing for sure which means there would be plenty of people happy to go either direction.
Show. So pics when you do.
I’m going to do the same with my velocity blue.
I'm getting mine powder Coated when I get my bronco probably late next year. Going cyber orange on the rings and tow points on the bumper. Found a local place that charges $20 per piece + powder cost.Show. So pics when you do.
Just curious as to what kind of rattle can paint you would suggest? I have shot motorcycle rims with rattle can appliance paint. Took a little more pressure to chip or scratch and easy to touch up. Is there a better product for this?
Go to your local body shop and they will mix the paint for you. Automotive quality paint and its really not very much money. You can buy a cheap sprayer to put it on yourself with very little practice. Thats the 'best' way I know of to do the job. You will need a top coat though.
