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heavyD reacted to Desmolicious's post in the thread 2.7 oil pump belt failed at 254,577 mi (Reddit post) with
Haha.
254,577 miles. Now about that whole people calling you dumb thing. -
heavyD reacted to Thor_1's post in the thread 2.7 oil pump belt failed at 254,577 mi (Reddit post) with Like.
Ok? One is an outlier. Until this becomes a problem, it’s not a problem.
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heavyD replied to the thread 2.7 oil pump belt failed at 254,577 mi (Reddit post).And yet there’s thousands of 2.7 engines in the wild still running for years and hundreds of thousands of miles. You are trying to use...
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heavyD replied to the thread Universal Garage Door Opener Removed from 2026 Models?.I didn't realize that the myQ Home Bridge was discontinued. That allows HomeKit functionality.
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heavyD reacted to ThunderFlash's post in the thread Two Door Tuesday Lets See Them Two Doors with Like.
You could at least park in front of a Eddie Bauer or Bass Pro Shops store. :) Looks very good with the color matched painted top. -
heavyD replied to the thread Two Door Tuesday Lets See Them Two Doors.The mall crawler in all its glory.
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Hard to believe it’s been 5 years already. I was lucky enough to get one of the very first 2-door Broncos delivered back in July 2021...
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heavyD replied to the thread Engine failure at 45k miles.Sludge usually requires time to build up. I wonder if the previous owner went too long without changing the oil.
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A fascinating study from Japan suggests working a manual gearbox gives the aging brain a daily workout automatics simply can't...
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BRaptor flares should be recalled just for being fugly.
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heavyD replied to the thread Universal Garage Door Opener Removed from 2026 Models?.I actually use CarPlay more to open and close my opener than the visor buttons and the range is far superior. If your opener has myQ...
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heavyD reacted to Montana Bronco's post in the thread 2024 and 2025 Bronco Hard Top Roof Leaks with Like.
No. I take mine off all the time and still zero leaks.
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heavyD replied to the thread 2024 and 2025 Bronco Hard Top Roof Leaks.I've seen some comments that once you remove the roof panels, it's hard to have them seal like they came out of the factory. Do you...
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heavyD replied to the thread E50 Tune Unlocks Nearly 100 Horsepower in the 2.3L Bronco! Dyno Results Inside.Yeah it's a smaller engine but the reality is that it's only 0.4L smaller. We aren't talking major displacement difference.
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I find repainting every couple weeks provides much more peace of mind over a mere wash.
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heavyD replied to the thread Anyone else concerned owning this car out of warranty ?.OP I saw your post on the FB group as well. Owning a Ford out of warranty is always pretty sketchy and given yours has been plagued...
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heavyD reacted to Toccoa's post in the thread Anyone else concerned owning this car out of warranty ? with Haha.
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heavyD replied to the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200?.Autostop Eliminator. One of the best mods at any price.
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heavyD replied to the thread aFe POWER 65mm Throttle Body - did i anyone use it?.Vendors that make $$ selling mods like this.
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heavyD reacted to Felix808's post in the thread My order for a blow off valve was canceled with Like.
Looks like you dodged a bullet and all the embarrassment for not installing that đź¤
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heavyD reacted to Red2000's post in the thread Has anyone had cracking/problems with the painted hardtop? with Like.
Yes 100%, it's almost completely all about image and a reflection of one's chosen personality. I would say that the majority of...
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heavyD replied to the thread Has anyone had cracking/problems with the painted hardtop?.Not a lot different than BMW M owners or Porsche owners that pay $$$ for these ultra fast sports cars that never see the track. People...
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heavyD replied to the thread Has anyone had cracking/problems with the painted hardtop?.Ford couldn't make a viable case to bring the Bronco back if not for the mall crawlers. Based on Jeep executive estimates, 85-90% of...
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heavyD replied to the thread 2026 Badlands has issue - opinion?.Im surprised that wouldn’t be one of the EOL checklist items to test for safety compliance for every vehicle rolling off the line.
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I do mine one at a time. And I jack it up just barely enough to get the tire off, so I don't have to lift the tire to get it on. No jack...
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Ford Recall 26S30 -- Loose Front Seat Bolts in 2024-2026 Bronco with Like.
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heavyD replied to the thread Ford Recall 26S30 -- Loose Front Seat Bolts in 2024-2026 Bronco.Shouldn’t a dealership at least stock the bolts if scheduling recall inspection? They are just bolts at the end of the day and it seems...
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Major 10 speed transmission update for 2026, fact or fiction? with Like.
Mostly complete AI nonsense. First of all this video is primarily talking about the 10R80 which the Bronco doesn’t have. Aside from...
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The owners manual is a great reference. Oil change intervals according to the oil life monitor, minimum synthetic blend, no special...
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026] with Like.
Yeah. Luckily it's only 1704 vehicles
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heavyD replied to the thread Motor Oil Shortages.Dude. Most of your crude oil comes from Canada. It's probably why we don't have a shortage at the moment as we have a lot and our...
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heavyD replied to the thread Motor Oil Shortages.Seems to be no shortage up here. In fact Mobil has current mail-in rebates for $10 off 4.73L.
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heavyD reacted to Imaginary Friend's post in the thread Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026] with Haha.
Someday they'll get the kinks worked out of this product. Someday....
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026] with Sad.
May 28, 2026 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice Safety Recall...
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heavyD replied to the thread Opinion on seats.I've always been a fan of cloth seats. Warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and typically far more durable. It's a shame that...
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heavyD reacted to Beach_Bum's post in the thread Bronco Sliding Glass Roof Revealed In Patent Filing with Like.
Not for the Bronco Sport. The first figure in the patent application is of the Bronco. Full PDF (so you don't have to clumsily search...
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heavyD replied to the thread Bronco Sliding Glass Roof Revealed In Patent Filing.That was my thought. Looks like a fixed roof around the glass in the design.
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heavyD replied to the thread Has anyone had cracking/problems with the painted hardtop?.Not I.
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heavyD reacted to Bronco21Maybe's post in the thread Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage with Like.
I thought this was going to be like 60k miles or something, lol.
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heavyD reacted to Fordified1's post in the thread 2 Dr, 2.3L, Manual, is this the best Ford Bronco configuration? Full off-road test! with Like.
It wasn’t much of an argument back when automatic transmissions only had three gears and no lockup. Today’s eight and 10 speed... -
heavyD reacted to Oldhippie's post in the thread 2 Dr, 2.3L, Manual, is this the best Ford Bronco configuration? Full off-road test! with Like.
This is just another “my way is better“ opinion argument…the fact is modern automatic transmissions provide better mpg, faster 1/4 mile...
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heavyD replied to the thread New Or Old Problem? Roll cage corrosion?.What's shown in the photo is purely cosmetic and not an issue. Ideally Ford would clean the weld areas better but that is not rust or...
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heavyD reacted to Mike's Bronco's post in the thread My Bronco looks even cooler after swapping in the new grille!!! with Haha.
You could always go with the Grumper:
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heavyD reacted to GI_Jo_Nathan's post in the thread Two Door Tuesday Lets See Them Two Doors with Like.
Top of the World, Moab.
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heavyD reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Recall 26S32: 2021-2022 Model Year Broncos MIC Hard Top Roof Panel Delamination [May 15, 2026] with Like.
No. The SSM still says Q2, so hopefully soon.
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heavyD replied to the thread 2.7 not as responsive as a 2.3.That's kind of out of necessity seeing the 2.3L turbocharger is larger and needs the twin scroll to reduce lag associated with larger...
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The 2.7 has twin smaller turbos to reduce turbo lag. If your 2.3 feels more responsive it's not the single turbo, it's something else.
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heavyD replied to the thread Recall 26S32: 2021-2022 Model Year Broncos MIC Hard Top Roof Panel Delamination [May 15, 2026].Unrelated but Ford was supposed to have a software update for 2025 2.3L to correct the cold start misfire issue in Q2. Do you know if...
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heavyD replied to the thread New Or Old Problem? Roll cage corrosion?.That doesn't look like corrosion in your photo. Looks like sloppy post weld grinding but nothing to be overly concerned about.
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heavyD replied to the thread Recall 26S32: 2021-2022 Model Year Broncos MIC Hard Top Roof Panel Delamination [May 15, 2026].Everyone has seen the cracks and honecomb but has anyone heard of the outer layer flying off? I see weekly photos in the Facebook...
