Iceman's Lil Green Pony Build - 2024 Black Diamond

[Iceman62]

First weekend w/ new Bronco & first small add-on's were delivered by Amazon. Omaha is the central US hub so Amazon has multiple warehouses in our area.

Hood protector/deflector (hears rock chips are horrendous on these vehicles):

Also, with NE winds - nice to have outer door protection:

Nothing too big, but it's a start w/ more parts coming. Cheers!

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[HoosierDaddy]

Good call on the hood protector. Prior to install, I was getting small rock chips halfway up the hood.
Like, how the hell does that happen? LOL!!
(I haven't put a ton of miles on it since then, but all seems well so far)

Given a time machine, I'd go back and put some PPF on the rockers and bottoms of the doors.

I also recently saw a few pics of some well applied Raptor liner on the door bottoms that has me thinking ....
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[Iceman62]

More parts arriving, as I sell some of the previous GM (Chevy Colorado) stuff. Just added rear tire cover, door sill protectors & OSC oil catch-can.

 

[Iceman62]

RokBlokz mud flaps - after reading reviews & watching their videos...really impressed. They're pretty solid. Pricy, but definitely need to keep debris chips off sides w/ those monster tires.

 

[Iceman62]

Added simple side steps to sliders from iaG Offroad, so my wife can climb in.

 

[Iceman62]

Corsa Performance CAI - don't hate me (CAI debates) -

 

[Iceman62]

Finally had time to swap the muffler this weekend - stock exhaust sucks (no sound). Ever since I recall, I always made my vehicles louder & this Bronco needed to growl a bit with the Turbo. MRT makes a real nice axle-back & I took advantage of their spring sale.

Much better sound, not too loud for the wifey, and shed a ton of weight.

 

[Iceman62]

Been a hot minute, busy working spring/yard stuff & getting the Harley ready too. Took advantage of @ORACLE Lighting Memorial Day sales & bought their Flush-Mount LED Tail Lights + Oculus Bi-LED Color Shift Headlamps. Did the rear this weekend & will work on the front soon.

Love the new look/lines, but not a fan of the driver-side spacers (flimsy rubber tube. Their site does state not to over-tighten, but if you loosen the light isn't tight enough (moves). Sent an email for suggestions...we'll see if there's a better fix recommendation. Otherwise I might have to "McGyver" my own spacers.

 

[cactustevee]

Finally had time to swap the muffler this weekend - stock exhaust sucks (no sound). Ever since I recall, I always made my vehicles louder & this Bronco needed to growl a bit with the Turbo. MRT makes a real nice axle-back & I took advantage of their spring sale.

Much better sound, not too loud for the wifey, and shed a ton of weight.

Looking great msgt, is your bronco the 2.7 or 2.3? i’m also in the market for an exhaust!

 

[OracleLights]

Been a hot minute, busy working spring/yard stuff & getting the Harley ready too. Took advantage of @ORACLE Lighting Memorial Day sales & bought their Flush-Mount LED Tail Lights + Oculus Bi-LED Color Shift Headlamps. Did the rear this weekend & will work on the front soon.

Love the new look/lines, but not a fan of the driver-side spacers (flimsy rubber tube. Their site does state not to over-tighten, but if you loosen the light isn't tight enough (moves). Sent an email for suggestions...we'll see if there's a better fix recommendation. Otherwise I might have to "McGyver" my own spacers.

Glad you jumped on the Memorial Day sale — solid picks! Those taillights are looking killer, and I’m sure those headlights are gonna impress. I’ll shoot you a PM about the driver side spacers — just want to make sure everything lines up right and you’re good to go. -Brittany

 

[Iceman62]

Looking great msgt, is your bronco the 2.7 or 2.3? i’m also in the market for an exhaust!

Mine's a 2.7L 6-banger, and the axle-back works with both, I believe.

 

[Iceman62]

Glad you jumped on the Memorial Day sale — solid picks! Those taillights are looking killer, and I’m sure those headlights are gonna impress. I’ll shoot you a PM about the driver side spacers — just want to make sure everything lines up right and you’re good to go. -Brittany

Thanks Brittany & I responded to PM, but didn't hear back so I tore it off and replaced the flimsy/rubber spacers with a more rigid tubing (see pic). I'm pressing both with same force & the clear tubing works much better. Might want to think about swapping it out in your light kits...??

 

[OracleLights]

Thanks Brittany & I responded to PM, but didn't hear back so I tore it off and replaced the flimsy/rubber spacers with a more rigid tubing (see pic). I'm pressing both with same force & the clear tubing works much better. Might want to think about swapping it out in your light kits...??

Hey! Just replied to your PM, thanks for your patience. The spacer update you came up with was a great idea, glad you were able to make something work. We love hearing feedback like this. We’re always listening and looking to improve!

 

[Iceman62]

Too hot to work on the Oracle Headlights so not much work on Bronco, other than installing & playing with the Soler Performance TC. This is my third vehicle with the controller, and have to say it's a pretty slick little box...try "Insanity Mode" sometime - yowsa. Have a great 4th all!

 

[Iceman62]

After an almost 2.5 month struggle with CJ Pony Parts & Oracle Lighting (many issues - too long to explain), finally got my Oculus Bi-Color lights 100% complete. If anyone is thinking about $pending a ton on these lights, and wants some advice, PM me (missing parts, miscommunication, cheap materials, etc.). Otherwise I'm glad to have this one done. On to the next upgrade...probably swapping Ford's cheap plastic turbo hot/cold pipes w/ aluminum.

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