2023 2-Door Iconic Silver Badlands Build

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2023 Iconic Silver, 2-Door Badlands, 2.7L, Auto, Sasquatch, Lux, Tow, Marine Grade Vinyl, Hard Top

Here is what it looked like the first day at the dealership.

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Here is what has been modified and upgraded.

Suspension:

Icon Stage 8 Suspension System
Icon CDEV (Electronic Valve) 2.5" Coil-Overs
Icon IIC Computer - Controls Shock Dampening Settings via Icon APP on IPhone
- Adjustable Settings for Normal Driving Mode, Off Road and Towing.
Icon Billet Upper Control Arms With Delta Joint
Icon Billet Rear Upper and Lower Links
Fabtech Rear Adjustable Track Bar with Riser Bracket
Wild Horses Rear Shock Skids
Tires - 37x12.50x18 Toyo ATIIIs
Wheels - Titan7 AK-1 - Satin Titanium, 18x8.5 - +20 Offset
Hub Centrics - 93-106
Icon XD Forged Tie Rods

Exterior:

Bronco / Badlands Script Fender Emblems - Archetype Racing
Tailgate - Removed Kicking Horse, Installed GOAT Emblem
Ceramic Treatment on Body
Xpel PPF on Fender Flares and Inner Door Sills
Hood Bump Graphic - Flat Black
Ford Heritage Grill - Black Center with Iconic Silver Surround and Red / Black FORD letters
Sasquatch Fender Flares - Painted Iconic Silver
Baja Designs Modular Bumper Pro Pocket Fog Lights
Baja Designs Driving Lights - LP6s with Rudy's Bracket
Rockslide Engineering Side Steps
Expedition One Rear Steel Bumper with Tire Carrier
- Baja Designs Squadron Reverse Lights
Ford Factory Roof Rack with Extra Rail
MHI Rear Soft Shackle Recovery Mounts

Engine Compartment / Performance:

Hood Struts
ARB Twin Compressor with 4X4 Truck LED Mount and ARB Switch
AFE Stainless Exhaust
AFE Cold Air Intake
JCR Engine cover

Interior:

Xpel Ceramic Tint on Front and Rear Interior Windows - 30%
Xpel Ceramic Tint on Windshield - 70% - Mostly Clear but has Great Heat Reduction
Ford All Weather Floor Mats and Cargo Liner
Archetyperacing Dash Mount for Mounting Phone and other items
Upgraded Speakers For B&O Sound System - Very Nice, Easy Upgrade in Sound Quality
- PRV 4MR60-4 - Midrange - (1) Front Dash Center
- PRV 6MR400-4 - Midrange - (2) Rear Mabett Pods
- Kicker 47KSC6704 - (2) Front Kick Panels
- Kicker 47KSC404 - (2) Front Dash Corners
- Kicker 48CWRT82 - 8" Subwoofer in Stock Sub Enclosure with Poly Fill
JCR Tailgate Table
JCR Front Door Pockets
JCR Rear Cargo Basket
Ford Interior Grab Handles - Red
AC Vent Tab Covers
Katzkin Leather Seat Covers - Black with Red Perforated Inserts
- Matching Black Leather on Door Panels


Here is what it looks like Finished. This build is complete.

Ford Heritage Grill Painted Black with Iconic Silver Surround, Painted Sasquatch Flares, Baja Designs LP6s and Pro Fog lights

Rockslide Engineering Sliders with Integrated Steps. Factory Roof Rack with Extra Cross Rail.

Expedition One Steel Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier. No Tire/Wheel Weight On Tailgate.

Hood Decal and Heritage Grill Letters - Black on Red Letters

Icon Stage 8 Suspension With HD Forged Tie Rods. Plenty of Room Between Tire and Upper Control Arm.

Titan7 Forged Wheels. Toyo 37/12.50/18 ATIIIs.

ARB Twin Air Compressor with Engine Compartment Switch and Wire Harness. AFE Cold Air Intake.

JCR 2.7L Engine Cover with Thumb Screws.

JCR Tailgate Table. No drilling required.

Katzkin Leather Seats - Black Seats With Red Perforated Inserts and Wings With Red Stitching

Rear Seats with Head Rests Folded Back.

JCR Rear Basket. Very sturdy Shelf that almost doubles storage in the back.

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The Tires and Wheels were mounted and balanced yesterday. The installer was very impressed with how light these wheels are at 20 pounds. They balanced well with very little additional weight.

Total weight of this set up is 91 pounds and is within 4 pounds of the Factory Sasquatch tires and wheels.

Not a great picture, but the Titan7 Satin Titanium is a little darker than the Titanium Method or Icon wheels.

37/12.50/18 Toyo ATIIIs and 18x8.5" Titan7 AK-1 with an Offset of +20. I did not want the Bronco listed AK-1s on their website at 17x8.5" with an Offset of -8. These would stick out past the fenders more than I like. I will install these with 93-106 Hub Centrics.

 

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This Bronco has a listed build week of 6/12/23.

Today it tells me it's "In Production".

 

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The Modules have popped up and the Tear Tag is present on this Bronco. It's alive and built as of the 12th.

Let's see how long it takes for delivery???

 

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This Bronco came off the delivery truck today! I will pick it up probably this Friday.

 

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Here she is!

Arrived yesterday at Dealership.

 

[userdude]

Congrats!

 

[rguest3]

I picked up my 2-door this afternoon and a couple things I noticed right away.

My other 2-door with optional Leather Interior has the adjustable head rests on the front seats. My new one has the Marine Grade Vinyl and does not have adjustable head rests on the front seats. Both 2-Doors have non power seats no matter which interior you choose.

The rear deck section behind the rear seats is now a thick plastic that you lift up to get to the storage and Jack area. My other 2-Door has a carpeted section here.

Just like the Early Broncos, the 6G is constantly changing as well.

 

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I installed a New Stainless AFE Exhaust this morning. The fit and finish are very good. Total time to remove factory and install new exhaust was about 30 mins. Very easy even without a lift.

Shown is the AFE Hi-Tuck 49-43135 vs the Factory System. The AFE is a bit louder, but still has a deep tone to it. Overall, very nice sound and does not sound like a weed eater at all. The pipes are larger and have smoother curves and bends, so I would expect some increase in power?

After putting a few hours on this Exhaust system I have decided it is too loud for me as is. (Maybe I'm just too old) I removed the Hi-Tuck Tailpipe and installed the additional AFE muffler across the back. This is a pretty good improvement in sound and not so loud.

I added the second muffler. This toned it down a bit to my liking.

 

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Baja Designs Lights were installed yesterday.

The Modular Bumper Pros are down low for Fog Lights and LP6s are up higher for driving lights.

I used AUX switches #5 and #6 for the Fog lights and Aux #1 for the LP6s.

 

[LCW]

What underhood mounting kit is that for the ARB twin?

 

[rguest3]

4x4 Truck LEDs compressor mount and switch/hose connect mount. Very clean and easy install.

Parts included for install.

ARB Twin Compressor - CKMTA12
Compressor Mount - 4X4 Truck LEDs
Switch and Coupler Mount - 4X4 Truck LEDs
Remote Line Coupler - ARB 740111
90' Fitting at Compressor - ARB 740110
90' Fitting at Coupler - ARB740104
Pressure Line - ARB .30 Meter, 740201
Switch Wire Harness

I also used the existing smaller plug with the Purple and Black wires from the Compressor to the Switch. I added another wire from the switch to the Fuse Box with a Fuse Tap. (This wire is hidden in the Compressor main power harness)

Along with the list of parts above, this is the only wiring required for the install. Pretty simple and very clean. (Purple, Black and Red wires pictured go to the switch)

Edit: I now have a 4x4 Truck LEDs Wire Harness with all three wires together and no additional wire to fuse tap at Fuse Box.

 

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I finished up installing the Upgraded Stereo Speakers.

The biggest improvement over the Stock B&O speakers was the Mabett Rear Pods with the PRV 6MR400-4s installed with added sound deadening in the back of the Box and Poly Fill. This is a very efficient speaker with a broad range for a Mid Range and sounds great with the Kicker Subwoofer as well! I had to adjust the balance to the front to even out the sound. The 3 Front Dash speakers were already installed and the combo paired up very nicely.

Edit: I have installed the Kicker 6 3/4" in the Kick Panels. Again, great increase in sound quality with additional Bass response.

I have Not added Amps or a new DSP. I don't feel that I need to in my case. These speakers sound great as is, but would more than handle just about any Amp set-up if I chose to add later.

Here are pictures of the Factory B&O Kick panel speaker vs the PRV 6MR400-4 I installed.

 

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I finished up installing the Upgraded Stereo Speakers.

The biggest improvement over the Stock B&O speakers was the Mabett Rear Pods with the PRV 6MR400-4s installed with added sound deadening in the back of the Box and Poly Fill. This is a very efficient speaker with a broad range for a Mid Range and sounds great! I had to adjust the balance to the front to even out the sound. The 3 Front Dash speakers were already installed and the combo paired up very nicely.

Then I installed the same PRV Mid Ranges in the Kick Panels. Again, great increase in sound quality and even more volume without touching the dial. I had to adjust the balance again back to the rear a little.

I have Not added Amps or a new DSP. I don't feel that I need to in my case. These speakers sound great as is, but would more than handle just about any Amp set-up if I chose to add later.

Here are pictures of the Factory B&O Kick panel speaker vs the PRV 6MR400-4 I installed.

I have been thinking about rear pods but worried about if it was worth it. I also have the B&O system. Was the volume of the rear speakers louder with the 6.5’s? Any bass? Or did it just help with the clarity?

 

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I have been thinking about rear pods but worried about if it was worth it. I also have the B&O system. Was the volume of the rear speakers louder with the 6.5’s? Any bass? Or did it just help with the clarity?

There is A LOT more sound coming from the rear pods now with the 6.5" speakers. The PRV speakers I chose are considered a Mid Range speaker (like original) they are very efficient, much better sounding with a broad range. Updating the rear pods had the greatest improvement overall.

The Rear Pods are very easy to change out in a 2-door. With a 4-Door Hard Top the top Bolts on the Pod Brackets are more difficult to get to due to being very close to the top. Much easier with a Soft Top.

Here is a difference in size between the 4" and the 6 3/4" Kickers I installed.

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