Small, small world. Spent time in both of those units. Worked in Brigade HQ for 504 PIR (1 BDE, 82d Airborne) in the mid 90s. Served in 3-2 Stryker BCT (commanded D/1-14 CAV) during the unit's first deployment in 2003.
I also started out as an 11B (2/75 Ranger Bn)... before I went into...
It is the original OEM brush guard made by Ford. There were two versions that Ford made. the original pre-production version was criticized because the top bar was so low that it covered the middle 4 letters of the word 'BRONCO' on the grille (some actually called it the 'B-O' grille because...
yes... I just used a small project box and bought 3x 20' 4 gauge cables.
Yes... but...
... that control box was sooo huge... and with it mounted on the winch... and along with the OEM brush guard, it blocked so much of the grille area that I'm glad I did it anyway. It was enough for me to...
Thanks. I've had no issues with the alignment of the camera since I relocated it. I used a broomstick to figure out the "aim point" from the stock location, which I think came to about 5.5 feet in front of the bumper. When I measured it for installation in the new position, I aimed it at the...
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I fabbed up the bracket to relocate the camera (removing the "RC" with a dremel tool). Made a separate top plate to "sandwich' the mount with the rear bracket.
The video feed from the new location works great. Did some beer math geometry and figured adjusting the look angle...
Hahaha... it's all yours.. five minutes and about 10 hits with the object eraser and you're out in the desert... nothing sexy. Now you have to just have to explain how you melted the passenger side of your grille in the process... lol.
Looking to see your gnarliest "oh shit" moment captured on film.
Mine was Poison Spider at Bronco Safari this year.
Yes, intentional. No damage.
Thanks for the great pic @VoltageDrop... and looking for some of your epic shots @NORCALGXP.
Your loss is devastating. How tragic. I'm so sorry.
... well said... and now you're driving exactly what she envisioned for the two of you. I would respect that Bronco deeply... but enjoy it and experience its abilities in the wild. I know it's gorgeous and so tempting to keep it...