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  1. Trailrax TRMR Roof Rack Issue (Rusting Hardware)

    Hi all! I'm looking for some guidance on where to find higher quality (preferably stainless) hardware for my Bronco TRMR roof rack. I've owned the rack for about 9 months and have substantial corrosion of the 1/4"-20 T-Nuts that were provided in the kit and somewhat less significant corrosion...
  2. Are steelies realistic, long term?

    Hey all! I’ll jump right to it… for those of you who are steelies diehards, any signs of how difficult these are gonna be to maintain? Literally from day one - when my dealer swapped the stock Duellers for 33” Wildpeaks - I had scratches down to bare metal in several places. The dealer did...
  3. Rust prevention on powdercoated bumpers, skids, lightbars, brackets, etc?

    I'm about to install an RTR Lightbar along with a new winch bumper and skid plates....but I was wanting to know my options to help "prevent" surface rust on these powdercoated parts. I don't expect to fully prevent surface rust, but rather add extra protection to areas where powdercoat is...
  4. Question about engine rust on a MY22 Badlands 10/24/22 Build

    Not sure if others have the same level of rust or I have a fast paced corroding metal part. I understand rust is normal for some of these parts but this to me looks out of the norm. See pictures and thanks for looking. Normal or concern?
  5. Engine rust? What is this? 2022 Bronco

    Hi all I have a 2022 Bronco Big Bend, only 300 miles in. I spent a lot of time installing various accessories and caught a glimpse of a part of the engine I’m not familiar with. What is it? Why is it already rusted (only 300 miles driving, stored in a garage idle)? Should I be worried about...
  6. Rusted drivetrain on newly delivered Bronco -- is this normal?

    Hi Everyone: I took delivery of my Bronco 5 days ago and instantly noticed rusted bolts on the front trail sights. Worried that this might signify hidden issues, I took a look underneath and found the entire drivetrain rusted -- both front and rear driveshafts and both front halfshafts look...
  7. Rust on car before delivery

    My Badlands just arrived at the dealership and I saw some rust underneath it, I only took one picture unfortunately but it not the only place with it. Is it normal? Thanks!
  8. Professional rust proofing my Bronco - BEFORE/AFTER with pics and videos

    The purpose of this thread is to provide information about my experience with professionally rust proofing my 2021 Bronco Wildtrak. This is an update to some earlier threads I started here: “Worried about rust on your Bronco? You should be. Here's why.” “Startling video about why you should be...
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