2023 Badlands Story

[Inlinejohn]

Got bump stops / dust boots installed today along with 2 spacers in front per strut. Spacers were part of OME kit and 2 add up to an additional .25" lift. Rear spacers go on during installation process on TOP of the top hats but the fronts go in between top hat and rubber isolator so MUST be installed during strut assy process.

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[Inlinejohn]

Saving for future use of installing AlphaRex Headlights

 

[vzqhsg]

Forgot one thing...You need a second loan for the STUFF. Do you have a part number for the ICON tie rod upgrade kit. Would like to put this on my Badlands. Thanks.

 

[Inlinejohn]

Forgot one thing...You need a second loan for the STUFF. Do you have a part number for the ICON tie rod upgrade kit. Would like to put this on my Badlands. Thanks.

https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/accessory/24400/icon-accessories-21-22-bronco-xd-tie-rod-kit/

 

[vzqhsg]

https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/accessory/24400/icon-accessories-21-22-bronco-xd-tie-rod-kit/

Thanks

 

[Inlinejohn]

Today was starting to assy ARB Summit. Diode Dynamics Elite fogs installed…Turned out pretty nice. Got blinkers installed. Tmrw is winch (Superwinch)

LOVE this bumper...So nice/beautiful

 

[Inlinejohn]

Winch installed, a few more parts, organize bolts/washers/nuts to their corresponding “friends”. A lot of parts to this bumper, but is coming together. Not much more I can do now as I need Bronco parts to put inside before I cover with mesh.

 

[Kbeas]

I will start my personal build thread even before I have Bronco in my hands. It’s been a journey to get to this point, starting my obsession in 2020, selling my built 4Runner in 2021, ordering Bronco BL-SAS Feb 2022, tweaking order a few days later, then this FORD debacle forcing me to update my order and remove LUX, SAS, but hell nor high water I’m KEEPING my MIC. But I do have a plan of success and here it is:

2023 Badlands, 4dr, MIC, 2.7L, Auto, HIGH, TOW, non-SAS, EG
My use plans are Overlanding, Camping at far reaching locations, handle the harsh short winters, tow an Overlanding trailer.

Mod Plan:
Suspension/Lift - OME BP-51 lift system with all new coilovers, UCA, ICON tie rods, (built for Overlanding and gear weight)
Bumpers - Front ARB Summit, Rear JCR Crusader
Sliders - RCI Offroad 20 degree
Skids - RCI Offroad full belly plus rear diff
Winch - Superwinch 10K
Gobi Stealth Rack
Freespirit Evolution Ver2 RTT
HiLift Jack
Black Rhino Abram wheels
BFG KM3 tires (37s)
Various lights including rear chase light
Rear storage for fridge, food, gear, etc etc (hence needing heavier rear springs)
Future - Turtleback Overlanding trailer

Hoping I get Bronco this year (fingers crossed). I’ve done TONS of research, listened to all of you, watched many videos, called vendors, learned from ALL to develop my final plan (always room for change tho). Once I get Bronco I will be excited to start a journal to share here.

Some pics attached of vision vehicle and parts

Hi, I feel for you, I ordered the exact same model thinking it would get me the best options without much of a delay. I'm following with the best of hope for both of us! I have a list of options ready as well. Bought a couple when I found a good deal.

 

[Inlinejohn]

Hi, I feel for you, I ordered the exact same model thinking it would get me the best options without much of a delay. I'm following with the best of hope for both of us! I have a list of options ready as well. Bought a couple when I found a good deal.

I pick up the Beast today

 

[Kbeas]

I pick up the Beast today

Congrats!!!!!!! that is awesome!

 

[Inlinejohn]

She’s home finally

 

[Inlinejohn]

My Dealer Pick Up Bronco experience:

Yesterday was the big day for me. Overall it was wonderful experience, semi-long, no negotiating and I declined all extended warranties as they were too expensive. I will buy thru FloodFordESP as half the cost. I did decline windshield replacement warranty, but struggled with that one. $1000 seemed pretty steep and I'm gonna check with my insurance to see how I'm covered with them.

I inspected the entire vehicle via a checklist posted by a member and it was great. I didn't check everything as I was not about to check all drivetrain torques, could not find/see pulley belts, and some stuff I just didn't check. I did check all exterior/interior/operations/etc. The ONLY thing found was almost all the lug nuts were under 100ftlbs. We fixed that.

I left happy, exhausted (mentally) and with a smile. I forced them to fill the tank with Premium. Drive home was great aside from shit traffic. I'm glad I'm retired and don't commute in that crap anymore. I feared for my car the entire trip home.

I truly love this rig and am anxious to get to know her. Today is cuddle time. Tomorrow is new lift, wheels, tires, tie rods, UCA. I will post some pics but everyone's seen this operation over and over so I won't belabor it.

It's begun

P.s. hardly slept, even tho she was tucked in the garage all night.

And after months of bugging members to measure stuff, just before bed I measured ground to roof as this is a most important data point for garage fit when I'm all lifted, roof rack, RTT. The dimension was 75.5"

P.s.s. One "glitch". All paperwork said steel front bumper but I'd originally wanted fog lights, so was ok and would upgrade later. Alas Bronco came with capable bumper and fog lights...Weird and an error at FORD I suspect. Salesman tried to convince me TOW package changes the bumper but I did not agree. There were no charge on the paperwork for capable bumper but I seem to remember it was an additional cost.

 

[Inlinejohn]

Some “glamour” shots yesterday. Got Archetype Racing scripts installed

 

[Ninjak]

Some “glamour” shots yesterday. Got Archetype Racing scripts installed

Where did you find the Bronco scrip with the Badlands in it ? I was looking and looking could not find that style. That looks really good.

 

[Bonz50]

can't wait to see the final result here, this looks like it's gonna be pretty badass

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