Bay Area Broncos

I got a few pics of the two together for Christmas. I will put out a short review at some point with some observations between the Wildtrak and Raptor. In short, the Raptor is everything every review says. Awesome vehicle.

Huge shout-out to Serramonte Ford!

A few people have asked about Gold Country Broncos and any events planned, since everything with the group up until now has been coordinated through Facebook. I've got good news - the group finally has a standalone website!
The plan is to make sure all events posted to FB are mirrored to the site. And site members are free to post events as well.
Gold Country Broncos at www.goldcountrybroncos.com

I have a few extra parts that I no longer need. All parts are brand new, never used. Happy to offer them at over 50% off to any Bay Area Bronco folks, especially if you pick up near Santa Cruz! Respond here or DM me if you are interested.

21 Offroad hood strut kit ($45 -> $20)
Stickerfab Badlands topo clear vinyl door sill protectors (4-door) ($25 -> $10)
LOD Offroad trailer hitch plug mount ($29 -> $10)
LOD Offroad A-pillar light mounts ($39 -> $20)

In need of Torx Plus 40 bit to finish install of my fog lights. Anyone in SF have this bit by chance!!? I’d be willing to drive outside of SF as well. I’m so close and need to finish today if possible. 12/12 Monday. Thank you!!!

Sorry I haven’t been active, merry Xmas from San Jose.

Made it to HH but learned that the alternator is under the motor, and got towed home after trying a 3ft water pit.

Locking both diffs is really amazing, but I finally got stuck for the first time.

We had a very successful donut run yesterday, with seven rigs participating. Thanks for coming out guys, we'll do it again in a month!

Just reminding everyone that Central Coast Broncos will have its inaugural meetup tomorrow in Santa Cruz, at Dunlap's Donuts, at 9 AM.

Bring yourself, friends, pets, and enjoy some delicious donuts and coffee - all while chatting "Bronco".

See you all there!

Looking for a shop recommendation to do my lift, any suggestions in the East Bay?

I recently created a group on Facebook, named "Central Coast Broncos", and have used it to organize events and bring together Bronco owners who are on the coast/in the heart of the Bay Area.

To cater to non-FB Bronco owners, I decided to also create a website for CCB, which will list past and upcoming events that I lead/am aware of in the Bay Area, at this link: www.centralcoastbroncos.com. Feel free to check it out and contact me via the Contact/Join Us page links.

I will also announce upcoming events via an email list on Groups.io, to which one can subscribe on the Contact/Join Us page on the website, or by clicking HERE.

Note that there are other Bay Area Bronco groups on Facebook. Gold Country Broncos is especially active, but their runs are mostly in the Sierra foothills/Tahoe/Sacramento area; despite the distance, I love participating in their events as they're well run, and are loads of fun!

Hopefully these platforms/tools will help keep everyone updated on what's happening in the Bay Area Bronco world.

Central Coast Broncos has an upcoming event on Dec. 17 at 9 AM - our monthly meet-up at Dunlap's Donuts in Santa Cruz - I hope to meet some of you there... until then,

WHEEL YOUR BRONCO.

Bronco banner, hammock, calendar, and lego.....I'll take $20 off the craigslist price and do $80 cash if you pick these items up....

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/sunnyvale-bronco-misc-collectible-items/7564666079.html

The wife and I had Old Coast Road all to ourselves yesterday. Absolutely gorgeous!

Does anyone in the South Bay have Forscan, and willing to help me out and use on my Bronco?

Another Hollister Hills run is being organized for this Sunday at 10 AM by Bay Area Broncos on Facebook. I'll post details as they become available, and if folks are interested.

Anyone else found a way of seeing when the dealer has a schedule delivery from the Port? My Bronco is waiting at the Port of Richmond and has a status of pending pick up. My dealer rarely answers and when they do it’s just very quick so just wondering if anyone has had any luck finding a “ship” date from the port to the dealer. Also has anyone else received a bronco ordering from Michael Stead’s Hilltop Ford? If so how long did your bronco sit at the port from when you received it?

Just throwing this out there - is there any interest in a East->West run of the Mojave Road come February 2023 (before the overlanding crowd takes over in March/April)?
I'm thinking departure from the Needles area on a Friday morning, and disbursed-camping for two nights on the trail; hopefully with time to visit all the cool sights and mess around a bit.

A more ambitious plan is to tack on a day or two to go Baja-Mode in Johnson Valley, before Mojave.

Let's gauge interest. I think that an idea group size would be 8 rigs.

Is there anyone here awaiting an imminent Bronco delivery into North Bay Ford in Santa Cruz?

From United Road's website, I see two just dropped, with "pending pickup" status at the Richmond BNSF rail yard; I'm estimating delivery in three to four business days:

VINS:
Ford Bronco
VIN Ending in "75003"
Ref No: -
66217191 – Pending Pickup – FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Track
RICHMOND, CA -RAMP- JP LOT
980 Hensley Street
Richmond, CA, 94801
NORTH BAY FORD
1999 Soquel Ave
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
Estimated Delivery: Tue Nov 15, 2022
FORD BRONCO
VIN Ending in "53148"

Anyone else in the Gold Country Broncos FB group?
They're organizing a trail run to Saddleback Mountain on 11/19. I'm cautiously optimistic I'm finally going to make it out.

Has anyone done a stereo upgrade here in the bay area? Looking for a reputable place, especially if they have worked on new broncos before.

Hollister Hills yesterday was great! Perfect trail conditions - damp but not muddy, with zero dust

Thanks for coming along, @Sewie @cburke996 @Toomuchgear @408 Real Estate , and six others from Facebook - we had a total of 10 Broncos.

Here's a link to my photos and videos (nice ones with rigs going up the "moguls", and @Toomuchgear battling the Stair Steps! He made it eventually):

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qzSohVHgeXXEBv7T6

In the meanwhile, some photos to whet your appetite... join us next time!

AIRING DOWN...
AT THE OVERLOOK
"BRONCO BUTTS"

Is anyone interested in a Hollister Hills run, this coming or next Sunday? So far we have three rigs - the "Cyber Orange Twins" , and an A51.

Anyone need a portable air compressor? I just posted a brand new FORD Performance ARB model on craigslist. I'll take another $20 off if you're on this forum and you pick it up locally.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/sunnyvale-portable-arb-air-compressor/7553718371.html

I also have a brand new hard top panel storage bag. I'll give this away for free to anyone on the forum if you pick it up locally.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/sunnyvale-bronco-jeep-hard-top-panel/7553719856.html

Anyone down to catch sunset at Pacifica Taco Bell?
Date: Friday 10/28
Time: 5-7PM

I'll probably be there regardless if anyone confirms lol

Has anyone been to Carnegie OHV? Is it worth it for off road vehicles or mainly just for ATV's?

Anyone want to hit up Eagle Lakes via Fordyce for a day trip with me tomorrow let me know. Last minute but my buddy cancelled so def don't want to go alone seeing how it's sprinkling and may get a little snow! PM me if interested. I was planning on leaving the east Bay around 6-7am.