Recent content by bobogto

I believe realistically thought they are still in the realm of $3000 for any Joe Shmoe walking into a dealer. Probably even better with some shop discount. I would honestly even get a second one that doesn't have the update for $1600. 😂 If one lasts 100k and then the other another 200k... That...

Ford doesn't make their own shocks for the Bronco. At least non that I know of. The Fox, Bilstein and even the Hitachis have been decent performers. Yes the Bilsteins had issues with quality- not actual performance when they were good. They are designed for a specific Bronco application even if...

MB3Z-7003-F Pulled up part number from previous page. Simple google search comes up around $1600-$1700 for these. Is this correct? Is this the correct current part number for these? Anyone knows if Ford is actually selling the newest updated trans and is it really that cheap? If this is...

Not leaking, but they will loose coolant over time. Not to mention you might have an air bubble here and there that will contribute to lower coolant level eventually. Especially on a new vehicle.

I had unplugged my fuel pump fuse for a long vacation. Stupid me after coming back restarted the vehicle, idled fine with no codes or issues for a minute and as soon as I tried to take off... died. Tried restarting... Nothing... Then I had my duh moment. Had a CEL after. Cleared and has been...

I have a 4 door manual and even in 100F heat on the hwy 75MPH I haven't been able to see higher than 220F on oil. How ever accurate that is. Now that's usually on flat Midwest and TX trips. 6th gear, boost between 0-2 psi. Big Bend tires. Recently got Sasquatch wheels. That motor struggles a lot...

Beadlock wheels are not illegal. :) You can sleep even better now. 😂

Highly unlikely any cop pulling you for this anywhere or even noticing it at all, but... I just though it was worth mentioning it. First off because I know about this issue from another vehicle that I have and I find it fascinatingly stupid to have a law like that. Second I feel like a lot of...

Probably true, but you will be surprised. That's why I love this country. Usually the stuff that should be illegal is actually legal and the stuff that should be common sense and legal... is not. :) I just want to point it out, because it's pretty obvious seller is either oblivious to it or not...

Almost the entire world uses convex mirrors in vehicles. Due to yet another stupid law the US is still falling behind. LH mirrors in the US are mandated to be flat. Manufacturers have to follow the law. These aftermarket companies do not. Problem is when a cop decides to be a jerk... You will be...

Be aware the driver side convex mirrors are illegal in the US. There is a reason why factory RH mirror is convex and has the "objects in the mirror bla, bla" thing. Every state differentiates probably a little, but manufacturers are mandated to use flat mirrors on the LH. It's a federal law...

Question. Well couple of questions. Did you guys also install the sway bar? Will a sway bar diminish offroad performance? I know it will diminish on road performance if not installed, but will it be to the point of dangerous? I would assume they have it for a reason. Stock Big bend with SAS...

I wouldn't call any of this good but I guess anyone has their perspective. 😂

I have Cooper AT3 XLT and a stock Big Bend. I went with sasquatch wheels and tires. I'm going to revive this one, because this is why I never liked aftermarket stuff or I should say non original to the car. I have also never had an ancient vehicle like this with a solid rear axle, body on...

Standard clutch on a 4x4 vehicle. If you find a willing dealer with a brand new one(not with even 900 miles), while I wouldn't bet my life on it... I'm pretty sure I can burn it in a matter of minutes. :)