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Well. I'm five years into a 2021 Badlands. I just bought an F-150 Tremor to replace it. I really only have been getting after it twice a... -
Badlands with non here. My MPG is surprisingly good minding that I run 37s couple mods and heavy skids. Wind noise is much better than...
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Make sure to get the rear locker, as it will have more gearing which helps MPGs as it keeps the motor out of boost.
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Brian_B reacted to Desmolicious's post in the thread Inner Tie Rod Trail Repair Kit: Looking for Feedback with
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I''ll just call my mom to come pick me up if I break anything. If I'm lucky she'll bring a juice box and some pop tarts. -
I didn’t like the look of the RSE even tho better if off roading. I got the AMP Research ones and have been very happy. They have so far...
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Agree with above if you want the lights on any/all time Bronco is on ... i went a little different route and tied my grill lights to the...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Power Running Boards suggestion.Basic powered steps - around $1,000. I dunno what repair/rebuild costs are for the various brands. Can find some for a bit over or under...
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Brian_B reacted to Valhalla's post in the thread Inner Tie Rod Trail Repair Kit: Looking for Feedback with Like.
I'd say if you are worried about tie rods, go ahead and gear up to spank axles too. Ne er broke the 2.0 rods, I had JKS sleeves, I ha...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Inner Tie Rod Trail Repair Kit: Looking for Feedback.You need to service your V key Also - it's pretty easy to carry around a spare inner tie rod and repair kit. Even not hard to carry to...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Wiring Upfitter Switch.For a small load like Grill lights (I'm assuming these are like the small Raptor running lights or lit letters, not big behind-the-grill...
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The downside it's loud, gets horrible gas mileage, the flat windshield leads to lots of chips/cracks, the towing capacity of a Rav4, a...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Can I get owner insight/advice?.MPG is gonna be a direct reflection of two things: How you drive it What mods you do to it Keep it stock and drive tame, it'll do...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Bronco went into 4H all by itself + warning lights?.The dashboard will lie about volts too - its a lot different if you check with a meter. Volts while the engine is running really only...
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Brian_B reacted to tourproto's post in the thread Bronco went into 4H all by itself + warning lights? with Like.
I had heard of lots of really odd symptoms caused by a dying battery. I am still on my original battery and it is four years and three...
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Brian_B replied to the thread RPM Bronco Grille Fuse Light Confusion.Accessory power - basically key on (regardless of engine running)
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Brian_B replied to the thread D-Switch Apple CarPlay Compatibility Has Arrived | Diode Dynamics D-Switch.It would be really nice for camping I think — access up front via car play, throw the switch bank in the back to have easy access in the...
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Brian_B reacted to Diode Dynamics's post in the thread D-Switch Apple CarPlay Compatibility Has Arrived | Diode Dynamics D-Switch with Like.
Thanks for the feedback, everyone! This update is completely free for existing D-Switch owners and was developed in direct response to...
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Brian_B reacted to kodiakisland's post in the thread Base bronco 2dr tire upgrade suggestions with Like.
Love 255s and ran those until I went to 35x11.50 and then 37X11.50. Skinny has a lot of performance,
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I have 285/70/17 on a 2024 Big Bend with stock suspension and no issues. I do light off-roading, still have the crash bars installed...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Ventilated Seat Covers - recommendations please!.Won't lie, I'm kinda interested. Lemme know what you think after a few weeks with them. My Mabetts fit great but are starting to become...
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Brian_B replied to the thread D-Switch Apple CarPlay Compatibility Has Arrived | Diode Dynamics D-Switch.I only use Car Play any more when I load up OnX, and then, I only use it hard wired. It's still not perfect, but yeah, went from about...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Upgrading stock tires on 25'BB.285/70r17 is a 33" tire - stock size for a Badlands. Now, a Badlands does have a small lift... like 1" - but for driving around town -...
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Brian_B reacted to mjp2's post in the thread Bronco went into 4H all by itself + warning lights? with Like.
Unplug the wiring harness from the back of the transfer case, clean the contacts, and reassembly with some dielectric grease. Also...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Bronco went into 4H all by itself + warning lights?.Put your battery on a trickle charger overnight. Not a certainty, but classic “dying battery” symptoms
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Brian_B reacted to Mossback's post in the thread Hammer built winch mount and Mishimoto high intercooler not fitting with Like.
I installed mine this weekend. I used a 3/8" 6061 aluminum plate and fabricated a set of shims, scribing them to match the Hammer Built...
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Brian_B reacted to GreyZ's post in the thread Steering rack bushings cheap options and alternatives. Reviews pending! with Love.
Got it modeled up. Test print shows identical dims to .001. I have no interest in selling these due to the legal issues, but will link...
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Brian_B reacted to Rkgzx9leftcoast's post in the thread Steering Rack Bushing and Rebuildable Tie Rods now Available from TeraFlex with Like.
Was looking through their Ste they have a bunch of parts for Broncos now. Steering Rack Bushing, looks like a Bronze...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Steering Rack Bushing and Rebuildable Tie Rods now Available from TeraFlex.Bushing kit looks sweet for people without HOSS 3 Not sure I’d throw $600 “HD” tie rods at the lower steering rack though, a good way...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Rattle from the Rear of Soft Top.There are around 400 threads on various squeaks, rattles and other noises around here - many with documented solutions
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Brian_B reacted to Diode Dynamics's post in the thread D-Switch Apple CarPlay Compatibility Has Arrived | Diode Dynamics D-Switch with Like.
Trail-ready control just hit a whole new level. The D-Switch is now Apple CarPlay compatible, giving you seamless control of your...
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Brian_B replied to the thread D-Switch Apple CarPlay Compatibility Has Arrived | Diode Dynamics D-Switch.This is kinda nice, won’t lie But have to agree I wouldn’t give up physical switches for it. It looks like you got both, so I’m on board
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Brian_B replied to the thread Gas mileage question.I noticed a big drop when I added lift - moreso than the tires themselves
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I'm at 22.5 mpg with 33ish" Wrangler DuraTrac RT tires (2.3L, 7MT, 2DR). I run almost exclusively in Sport GOAT mode, with the ProCal 4...
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Brian_B reacted to broncobase1's post in the thread My FORScan for Mac setup instructions with Like.
I have a $300 Lenovo running the Pentium III with 16G of Ram. I did upgrade the spinner to a 2TB SSD which added another $100, but its a...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Body panel/tailgate alignment issue.There are three spots for adjustment The latch plate itself on the driver’s side (think this is in/out on driver’s side Behind the...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Body panel/tailgate alignment issue.the passenger tail light is more difficult than the drivers side - just have to have some patience. The videos almost always show...
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I keep very careful records. I didn't see any improvement in economy by switching to higher octane. Definitely not enough improvement to...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Body panel/tailgate alignment issue.definitely worth bringing up - an easy fix for someone with some experience
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Those additive boxes are nice
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Brian_B reacted to idontknow's post in the thread Parasitic Drain from Wolfbox Tri cam mirror PARKING MODE DISABLED with Like.
@WolfBox Replaced my battery last winter because it was really low on volts. It was about three years old. Was the middle of winter...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Base bronco 2dr tire upgrade suggestions.I would consider SL tires too if I could find them in the sizes I want to buy.
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Brian_B replied to the thread Raise Rear View Mirror - SOLUTION: Mirror Riser.nice find
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Brian_B reacted to Mr Nick's post in the thread Raise Rear View Mirror - SOLUTION: Mirror Riser with Like.
As a follow up to my previous thread HERE I was looking for a way to raise the rear view mirror as much as possible. Well I found one...
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She traded our 2022 base 2 door with 75k miles, for this beauty today. 2026 Badlands 2 door. Has a few nice add ons but she’s already... -
$40,000 awesome will sell lots of them $60,000 some will buy but not popular $100,000 no one will buy it
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Brian_B reacted to Blackcat's post in the thread Base bronco 2dr tire upgrade suggestions with Like.
Not sure if you kept your base steelies, but I love my 265/75/16 General Grabber ATX tires.
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Brian_B replied to the thread Motor Oil Shortages.I use Argon oil - no worries
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Brian_B replied to the thread Need help with Audio.The B&O enclosure is 6.5" as well, it just has a collar you can pop out to make an 8" fit. You can make the same 8" fit in the standard...
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I did the same thing with my fog/driving light bundle. I also used one for the onboard compressor. Now, I need one for my ham radio and...
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Brian_B replied to the thread Gas mileage question.General rule is running higher octane will result in better mileage (assuming you don’t drive differently, which is harder to do than it...