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I just got back from a 1500 mile road trip where I noted significantly increased oil consumption. About 550 miles out at 75-85 mph, 400 miles tooling around the park, and 550 miles of high speed back. Somehow, on both legs of the journey in and out I had a pretty stiff head wind. About 30-40mph...

So I got a badge of honor by dinging up my bash plates a bit in Moab. The front and the under engine plates. I did remove the powder coat so I'd like to do something to prevent rust issues. What's my best option for a DIY solution?

So, I am a big fan of custom wheels on my vehicles. I generally dislike the rather bland wheels OEs use, and my Bronco is no exception. Right now I have the stock 2024 Badlands wheels/33" tires. Someday in the nearish future (a couple years) I will probably want to upgrade to 35" tires AND have...

I feel silly asking, but I have never been able to achieve this dashboard view in my 2024 Badlands. Is something about that trans/trim not allowing it or the MY. I can only ever get the Off-Road (or other MyView) display to show in the right 1/4 of the dash, instead of the 3/4 view here. Maybe...

I've got a 2DR with the manual seats, and a Yaesu FTM-510 (with included bracket) I want to mount. I plan to mount the control head near the AUX switches or above the driver's sunshade. I have an overhead molle panel to take care of that. As for the actual radio, I don't want to put it under...

I would like to have an altimeter in my Bronco. Just for fun. Any cool ones (GPS rather than pressure preferred) that mount cleanly in the Bronco, either to an accessory rail (ball) or otherwise?

I am a HAM newb (just got tech). I'm looking for recs on a good mobile unit + antenna that can be installed cleanly in a Bronco. What do you guys run, and what are some must have features? I'd prefer something entry level and new, but willing to look for some older used equipment if there's a...

I've driven manuals for a long time, and have always stuck to the general guideline of shifting into 1st only in rare situations (like turning up a steep hill). This has served me pretty darn well over a dozen or so different vehicles, but in my Bronco I have found I am lugging or at least on...

I'm looking at ways to do a hidden install of a MXT575 (or 275 if the 575 is just too big). I see a lot of folks who put it in the center console or in the empty space where the clutch would go. But, I have a manual, and what I've read here and elsewhere is the console is not big enough (at...

So, I feel dumb because I have no idea what this is under the Bronco (see pic). It's protected by a piece of factory armor with heavy bars. I'll probably feel dumb when I'm told, so feel free to rub it in ;) Solved.. thanks

I'm headed to Moab this weekend for some wheeling. I was looking at doing the following trails: Onion Creek Long Canyon Schaffer/Potash White Rim (not full trail, just 1 day in+out from the Scaffer/Potash side) Sand Flats Road Gemini Bridges I've found that Onx ratings/pictures often don't...

I rotated my wheels today, and I was annoyed to find that my floor jack won't fit on the rear axle tube on the driver's rear -- the saddle is too wide to fit and not hit various things welded to the tube. I was trying to find some kind of "adapter" for the floor jack. Something that will sit on...

I just hit 5,000 miles on my 24 Badlands with 33 KO2s. Out of curiosity, I measured the tread depth on the tires and note that they are already down about 3/32s (max, on rears). Is this too much (max) wear to put the spare into rotation for a 5 tire rotation? Is that within Ford's spec? Also, I...

Took a long weekend to Winter Park, CO. Had a nice but cloudy fall day going up Rollins Pass West. Most of the trail was no big deal, but there was a lot of rocks and sharps exposed by a lot of erosion. Unfortunately lots of trail/alpine damage from assholes too. It's quite a shame. Part of the...

I installed my ARB compressor this weekend, and bought an ARB digital tire inflator with the pump up kit. I've found that the air chuck just will not positively seal on the valve. I have to hold and press it a bit to keep it from leaking. This makes filling the tires a PITA. A quick google says...

I have a 2DR that I am outfitting for multi-day trips. I would like to get some kind of water storage (and maybe dispensing) semi-permanently attached to my Bronco. I want something "inside" the vehicle and somehow attached/mounted (for example, to the rollbars) to use up as little a space as...

I'm trying to decide between a couple of different mounts for my 2.3L 2DR Manual. I will probably do a CAI, so the Ford/ARB mount is not my first choice. I've narrowed my search down to GRIMM & KR Off-Road, but I have a couple of concerns that hopefully some guys here have some experienced...

I am looking at getting this dash mount: https://www.tackform.com/products/fast-track-plus-dashboard-device-amps-bracket-2021-ford-bronco-non-sport It is unclear if this works with the LUX package, which has the center speaker and the power point in the center of the dash. I looks like it...

I know I'm way late to the party, but I thought I would contribute something here. Yesterday I got my Trektop on my 2DR (Badlands manual, VB). Install Time: 5.5 hours - a long time, but more info on that later. Initial Unpacking: My top was delivered and the boxes were pristine, but I...

Tomorrow I'm going to install my Trektop (twill version). I had some concerns about washing it. I assume the Trektop should not be used in an automatic car wash (even a touchless one), and that it should be only hand washed, but how well will it hold up to incidental spraying if you are using a...