Checking in after many months and a few offroad trips. The polyethylene solved my creaking issue. I can't recall hearing it once since I installed. This was the material I used that I cut in pieces shaped as you see in the picture using a cutting tool. Just make sure you get the correct length...
I've heard of at least one other brand doing it, can't recall which, was in the forums somewhere. edit: on page one of this thread someone said Dv8 is doing it too
I took mine off today after contemplating you picture a bit. I too had rub marks there and a little in the front. I decided to buy a thin hdpe Sheet and riveted it on the skid where it would make contact with those areas. It wasn't much of an ordeal besides getting the right size rivet. You can...
18 Cherokee Trailhawk, capable lil thing. Gladiators and Wranglers were always surprised when I did the same trails they did. Also why you shouldn't mock Bronco Sport Badlands, pretty similar.
I made my own as well. This was my first variation. I ended up making some with white in them as well. I have an oxford white sasquatch. Get some of these and wrap the paracord around it. I have a video I've never posted on the actual weaving if anyone is interested.
Read on another site it was a known glitch pushed with the last update that is being patched soon. I'll look for the link.
Edit: link added
https://thebronconation.com/general-bronco-discussion-n.139/update-on-bronco-software-bugs-t.18107/#post-269275
@Bird Dog Off Road has them, I actually just reached out to him to see if he had any creaking and he said he hadn't noticed it. Is it because it's steel or is it because the sandwich brace only has a single bolt in the middle allowing for more give? Funny enough while looking into this more...
I should check in and say my creaking has come back even with the rubber, it's less frequent and less pronounced. I think the rubber is helping some. It sounds more "dull" vs the popping that was happening before. I'm determined to find out exactly what ishappening. @ASFIR 4x4 any thoughts?
I just came across this recently but couldn't find any posts on people who've installed it
https://www.21offroad.com/products/21-offroad-wireless-15w-center-console-phone-charger-2021-bronco-automatic
Same. 21 badlands with factory tow and I don't have this option, I had my four pin trailer hooked up this weekend and that didn't help. The next time I hook up my 7 pin I'll watch also