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Automotive OEM Professional here (BMW, but doesnt matter in this case) Your engine straight up does not need to be broken in. All modern...
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I've had mine for two years / 25k miles. Daily driver with traffic. Road trips to NC. The seat padding has worn in pretty well, I find...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread Seat comfort and support Question.I think if you like a firm backrest you will likely like it. I spent about 3 months looking at the 4runner...really trying to like it...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread Seat comfort and support Question.no because my head usually isnt up against it...I brought it up a week or so back on the forum and had some good comments from guys who...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread Seat comfort and support Question.I have the power ones
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread Seat comfort and support Question.had mine for about 1 month, so far the seats have been the worst I've ever used...looking into cushions now...6'2" and it feels like...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread If you could get rid of one ownership headache, what would it be?.seats, oh and the rattly motor when idling
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thomasj2352 reacted to VirginiaHeritage's post in the thread Driver side, front seat, discomfort with
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Gotcha. I donāt know if adjusting the lumbar support knob will have much impact on your upper back position, but maybe worth a shot... -
thomasj2352 replied to the thread Driver side, front seat, discomfort.itās like leaning back against a horizontal 2x4 at my shoulder blade heightā¦not quite as hard but almost
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A lot of folks have had issues with the seat. It took me a while and a lot of trial and error to find "the spot" that works for me, I...
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So Iām just getting the 1000 mile oil change done after having it for 3 to 4 weeks but Iām having a real difficult time trying to get...
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I'm going through this myself right now. Got it with 5 miles and now how about 250. I have the 2.3. I have really tried not to punch it...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread engine break in.so I am three weeks and 700 miles in on my new ride And so far so good except that Iām hearing rattling or clattering sound when itās...
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thomasj2352 reacted to Tfinley's post in the thread New Outer Banks audio system disappointment with Like.
I put some vibration mat and closed cell foam in the footwell speaker cavity. made a big difference. My left foot can feel the base...
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thomasj2352 reacted to Nick72's post in the thread New Outer Banks audio system disappointment with Like.
Doesn't sound normal. Have dealer check it.
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thomasj2352 posted the thread New Outer Banks audio system disappointment in Electronics, Electrical, Software, AUX, Audio, Nav, SYNC, FordPass, Trail App, Comms, Cameras.so Iāve got roughly 500 miles on my new Outer Banks with the V6 in it and really enjoying the vehicle but for paying extra money for the...
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The 10R60 trans has an adaptive feature that can lead to some strange shifting while its learning. Im sure thats part of it. I...
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I did/do a hybrid. I drive easy at varied RPM (not speed that is not engine dependent) for the first 500 miles. Change the oil and then...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread engine break in.thank you, this is helpful, but I donāt care for the one sentence they have in there: āDuring this time, your vehicle may exhibit some...
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I have the 2.3 in my 2025 2 door base and kept under 55 and varied my speeds for the first 1,000 miles, did no towing and basically...
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thomasj2352 posted the thread engine break in in Maintenance & Servicing: Break-In / Oils & Fluids / Consumables / Service Manual / Wiring Diagrams.so I have looked for an engine break-in thread that I can apply to my new bronco 2.7 L, but I havenāt been able to find one. Does anyone...
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Read all about it...here...from Ferd...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread purchasing question.thanks for the helpful infoā¦greatly appreciated
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OK, so I think we found the vehicle to get, it seems as though itās gonna take a couple weeks to get to the dealer then to us. Got a...
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thomasj2352 reacted to OffroadCamper's post in the thread What did you do TO / WITH your Bronco today? šØš»āš§š§°šæš with Like.
RCI rear shock mount skids, crossmember skids, Light mounts, BD combo lights, Ham radio, antenna and whip mount. Sliders Monday. Desert...
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In a tribute to Smokey's 80th birthday, @618TRVLWILD had @Underground Graphics create a custom graphic for the hood. It is a reminder... -
Another twist on Underground Graphics. Greg worked with me to customize the colors.
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You can still hustle them around. š
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.Greatly appreciate all the comments...one thing with the Badlands is that due to the lift and extra weight when driving 90% tarmac time...
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Looks like the conclusion after reading 6 pages is that the Op needs to get a Badlands. Bang for the buck, my vote is a used Everglades...
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This ^^^ I had a friend who bought a Landrover Discovery and he asked my advice. I told him to do the upgrades as it would save him...
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All my fords have gone well over 200k and were sold still running. None of them had any issues before 200k mark and the stuff after that...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.what motor are you running in the OBX?
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.do you wish that you had gone with the larger motor in the Badlands, it seems like a heavier vehicle that would need the extra power...
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I bought a base squatch love it.
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.I wish I could get the bigger motor with that package on the Big Bend as it doesnāt come as an option for the Outer Banks
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I have a Black Diamond and it satisfies everything I do. I find it great for a weekend warrior. Rear locker, skid plates and sliders are...
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I've got a 2022 Outer Banks with just about all the options. Big engine, transfer case upgrade, leather seats, 12-inch screen, and so...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.so after work I swung by the dealer and tested a big bend (bb) and a badlands (v6). The badlands seemed to be noticeably heavier with...
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For friends who describe their potential use similar to the OP's use, I recommend the Badlands non-Sasquatch. Those who have followed...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.Man, thatās not what I wanted to hear! Iāll have almost bought a off-road premium forerunner, but there are a number of compromises that...
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If it's a Bronco you want, then you probably won't be disappointed with any model, particularly if it will be predominantly on the road...
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I've never needed a rear locker for off road, probably because none of the trucks I drove had a rear locker. One would have been handy...
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my recommendation is a non Sasquatch outer banks with lux and leather power seatsā¦best on road + most creature featuresā¦no need for...
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If you can live without power seats, then yes. The Black Diamond package on the Big Bend is the cheapest option.
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.So it looks like the Black Diamond package on the Big Bend gets the locking Rear Axle...might be the way to go :unsure:
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.Ouch!!! Pavement Princess! I deserved that!!! One must have is very tight handling (spirited) on tarmac; the only niceties are powered...
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.itās going to be an early retirement to myselfā¦one that i plan to keep 15+ yrs so reliability is paramount
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thomasj2352 replied to the thread The best trim for a new buyer.Great thanks for the input. I was initially looking at big Bend or Outer Banks in the full size version
