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I'm done! Everything is wrapped up and done for at least this round. The Bronco has proven itself on the trail. Gear, storage, fridge all setup. Winch and wiring is done. All 6 Aux Upfitters are used. Just ready to enjoy and now making wheeling and MTB plans to take us through to snowmobile season. I added pics of the Bronco to the start of the thread, showing last round of upgrades below.

Aux 5 and 6 always on.
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Aux 1
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I hid the RC LED bar switch to control Day time running lights or full power
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Aux 2
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Aux 3
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Aux 4 - Front LEDs

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Rear switches - Cigarette outlet rewired to one of the switches, the other for LEDS in the cargo
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1/0 wiring was fun, had to get the expensive flexible stuff after installing and hating the non-flexible wire.

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A few hits of trail damage...
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First rotation today, my spare is sporting some battle scars!
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This was annoying, I noticed my driver RSE step was a bit floppy when stepping on it. I was trying to figure out how it differed from the passenger, then this peg/plug fell on the ground. I couldn't get it back in and noticed the bolt next to it was loose as well. Ended up replacing the peg/plug(?) with a bolt. That all wasted an hour, not sure why this little issue pissed me off. Maybe since it should have been a bolt to begin with?

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Added a skid plate and screen protector.

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Been all over with the Bronco, lots of runs exploring forest service roads, mountain biking and some real wheeling.

Walker Valley

Gaia tracking my trail turn assists at the pit
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Around hwy 2 before the fires
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This guy almost ran into us
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Whistler
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Stevens Pass

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Naches
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Full walkthrough, I've done stuff since the time I made the video, decided to just now post it.

 

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Awesome build great write up on the wiring. I really like the LED strip wiring you did. I am going to have to do something similar!
 
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Awesome build great write up on the wiring. I really like the LED strip wiring you did. I am going to have to do something similar!
Thanks! Everyone that’s seen my Bronco thinks it comes with the lighting and everything else I’ve done, I have to explain that I’ve done a bit of work to the Bronco, you just can’t see it, it all looks stock.

Any lighting will be a huge improvement. I do think the lights I got are legit, I didn’t use any of the connectors or pigtails that I bought, just soldered everything. My wife wants to set the disco mode every theme she gets in, attracts way more attention then I like.
 

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Thanks! Everyone that’s seen my Bronco thinks it comes with the lighting and everything else I’ve done, I have to explain that I’ve done a bit of work to the Bronco, you just can’t see it, it all looks stock.

Any lighting will be a huge improvement. I do think the lights I got are legit, I didn’t use any of the connectors or pigtails that I bought, just soldered everything. My wife wants to set the disco mode every theme she gets in, attracts way more attention then I like.
I'll just tell mine that its just red lol!
 
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Pics from a few more trips

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Been out playing a lot this year! Did the ugly wrap, super fun driving around.

Next upgrade in the works, full ARB air setup, digital pressure and quad filling. Really considering the Icon Stage 8...

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Did a couple things. Soft top sound deadening and DIY quad air setup.

I added a sound deadening blanket on top of my Ford accessory bimini top. FWIW, I despise the binini top due to all the zippers for a hardtop, its noisy, looks bad and flaps in the wind.

I didn't take measurements, but the sound difference is insane! I'll run this all winter from now on. I do need to cut some holes in the blanket for the latches, maybe next season.

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I did the ARB twin compressor, digital pressure kit, KR Off-Road bracket, DOT 3/8" OD lines, Schrader valves at 4 corners, quick connects for everything. I'm out of aux switches so I used the same switch as my winch solenoid to power up the ARB relays, I did install the ARB switch in the cab as well. I ran 3/8" line DOT-approved airlines to each corner, 1/4" Flexzilla 4' air whips for each tire. With my extra lines and connectors, I setup a config to air up other rigs, I can air up two tires at a time from any corner or straight from the air chuck after the regulator.

Only timed once, 13psi to 34psi was under 7 min. To air down, I pop open the air chuck between the regulator and airlines, deflates way faster than the digital method, then I reconnect and let the computer get it dialed.

Make sure you have all of the fittings/hoses added when you order the KR mounting bracket. Also, make sure you have spare 40 amp fuses. I found the combo that blows the fuses, Bronco off (I thought my son started the Bronco), hood closed and on the 3rd rig air up.

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Extra air option, added an air chuck to bypass the onboard airlines.

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Another option, I can air up other rigs from any corner 2 tires at a time. Last run I aired up a total of 9 tires.

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This is all I have to carry.

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My Maxi Trac died, that is what started this project.

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How long did you have the Maxi Trac before it died?
About a year. Apparently, you're supposed to take it apart and fix something when it's new.
 

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Awesome build. Your mental approach to what/how seems similar to mine. Made my way here related to stock subwoofer swapping.
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