The Bus Stop (2 door) Build

[ChompSticks]

Blue Gear America shackles to match the winch and the badlands sticker. Laid some clear vinyl and grip tape on the door sill. Gotta say not too shabby.

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[ChompSticks]

Advanced auto mudflaps. cut a hole in the rock rail and just 1 bolt holding it in. Seems to be working pretty well and surprisngly sturdyafter a 500 mile trip

Some photos of my adventure at the Tail of the Dragon. So far my only Gripe is the seats are not great.

If you stop by the Tail of the Dragon store they have bronco plates. You can get them online too I beleive.

Finally got to do a little off-roading as well on a power line trail. was only about 1 mile long

 

[Tricky Dick]

Somehow I missed that you have your now! Congrats! I bet it feels like a rocket after the Zuk.

I'm going through the Dragon in 2 months, I'm going to need that sign.

 

[ChompSticks]

Somehow I missed that you have your now! Congrats! I bet it feels like a rocket after the Zuk.

I'm going through the Dragon in 2 months, I'm going to need that sign.

Yea picked it up almost 2 weeks ago! Yes it feels like a rocket compared to the Zuk. But the Zuk is much more nimble and literally half the size! I need to get it out of the back of the garage and get a photo of them side by side.

The store has several colors available and also, the bronco isn't fun on the Dragon.... LOL

 

[Tricky Dick]

Yea picked it up almost 2 weeks ago! Yes it feels like a rocket compared to the Zuk. But the Zuk is much more nimble and literally half the size! I need to get it out of the back of the garage and get a photo of them side by side.

The store has several colors available and also, the bronco isn't fun on the Dragon.... LOL

Yeah the Bronco isn't the best choice for the Dragon but you piss with the dick you got.

My driveway space is limited so I actually have my Sami parked sideways to get everything to fit. Gotta love how small they are.

If you can swing another trip north you should meet me at Windrock in June.

 

[ChompSticks]

Yeah the Bronco isn't the best choice for the Dragon but you piss with the dick you got.

My driveway space is limited so I actually have my Sami parked sideways to get everything to fit. Gotta love how small they are.

If you can swing another trip north you should meet me at Windrock in June.

would stock non sas black diamond be fine at windrock?

If i put mine on dollies I could push it to the side in the garage and park inside... LOL

 

[Tricky Dick]

would stock non sas black diamond be fine at windrock?

I'd think so but it will be my first time.

 

[ChompSticks]

Installed 4 door black Diamond suspension along with part of Rough Country 1” level kit. The kit comes in 3 pieces so I effectively only added 2/3” and the other 1/3came from the new 4 door springs.

Stock height: just under 37”
With Bumper: Just under 36.5”
With 4 door suspension and level: Just under 37.3” (may still drop in a few days)

Overall driving dynamics improved, less dive on braking but still there. I think I’m going to try and find some V6 take offs instead. But this is a step in the right direction for getting stock height and driving characteristics back after adding the bumper. Front axle curb weight difference between the 2 and 4 door black Diamond manuals is 182lbs.

Some options I may try if I can get part numbers is. V6 black Diamond 2 door (same weight as 4 door manual black Diamond almost) or go all the way up to V6 4 door. I don’t know but it’s possible the V6 broncos may get significantly higher spring rates than the 4 cylinders, but who knows.

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after/before

Also @Tricky Dick heres my Zux and Bronco together finally!

 

[1970AMCAMX]

My build! 22 Black Diamond Cyber Orange manual 4A.
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4/6 Pick up day

Plans/goals is to build around the 32” tires and steel wheels

Installed:
4/7 Mountains2Metals door pockets and center console installed as well Mabet console storage caddy.
4/9 Fab Fours Stubby, Superwinch SX10SR, Dynamic Diodes SS3 3” squares, and Curt Hitch

Parts to Install:
- Kicker Key AMP
- Plug N Play harness (back order)
- Mob Griptape for door sills

On order
- Floor mats
- Mud Flaps
- Tow harness
- level kit or badlands suspension? Whatcha think?

Maybes
- Mishimoto Catch Can ( is it really worth it?)
- RTR Grill
- Chrome center caps

Can’t wait to get started this weekend!

also check out the link in my signature for bumper details. Did a lot of research and digging to find out as much info as I could for everyone.

 

[ChompSticks]

Installed the @plugnplaykits harness and a kicker key amp. Man this is exactly what is needed to upgrade the stock base radio. Extremely happy!

For those figuring out mounting, just stick a bolt and nut through this metal bar above the glove box. Pretty secure and no movement with plenty of airflow/space still.

 

[ChompSticks]

Nice trip with the local group. more action shots later on.

 

[ChompSticks]

maybe I went to stiff and high now? Possibly the springs may need to settle.
But installed Sasquatch takeoffs from a 4 door V6 badlands.

MY front height is about 38.5. So I gained almost an inch and rear is 39 now.

I will say the driving characteristics is way better.

height will settle some and I’m missing the top and bash plate. Another 80-100lbs

 

[ChompSticks]

Updates, Got 500 in Ford accesories due to price protection issues. Finally got center caps finalized

Newest additions:
FabFours Skid Plate
Bartact Handles
Bimini
Tufskins Bronco Overlays
Spare Tire Cover
Rocker Stipes from @ticklemybronco (maybe they might respond here try and fix my order since I am missing the fender parts, no email responses lately...)
F-150 center caps covered in rubber undercoating (Not sure how secure these will end up being.)
Added a bronco emblem on the door trim (Pretty happy with it!)

Just want to add some A-pillar lights, rock slider/steps and a steel rear bumper as far as the exterior goes. Possibly some exterior accessory mounts too.

Interior I think all I want to do is add a tailgate table.

 

[DaveInSA]

Rocker Stipes from @ticklemybronco (maybe they might respond here try and fix my order since I am missing the fender parts, no email responses lately...)

I ordered a tail light relocation bracket from ticklemybronco.
They sent me an o2 sensor bung.
Hoping I get an email response tomorrow. I assume they don’t read emails on weekends.

 

[ChompSticks]

I ordered a tail light relocation bracket from ticklemybronco.
They sent me an o2 sensor bung.
Hoping I get an email response tomorrow. I assume they don’t read emails on weekends.

It’s been two weeks since they responded to my first email. Nothing else since then

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