2023 2-Door Iconic Silver Badlands Build

[rguest3]

Ok, Everything listed has been installed.

Icon Stage 8 Suspension and Forged Tie Rods
Fabtech Rear Trac Bar and Riser Bracket
37/12.50/18 Toyo ATIIIs
93-106 Hub Centrics
18x8.5" Titan7 AK-1 Forged Wheels - Center Caps on the way.
Rockslide Engineering Side Steps
AFE Cold Air Kit.

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[rguest3]

I installed the New Ford Heritage Grill today. I prefer the Black Center (think Special Decor) with Body Color surround.

Pretty straight forward install. Removed original Badlands grill before I went to go pick up newly painted Grill and Flares.

Completely different look from the picture above in the previous post.

 

[rguest3]

Nice build! I’m actually also looking at the AFE intake + exhaust but haven’t heard what they sound like when both installed at the same time.

Do you mind uploading what it sounds like at idle and/or when accelerating, if you get the chance? Thanks!

After installing the AFE Cold Air Intake, I do not hear any difference in sound in addition to the Exhaust. I think just listening to the video clips of the AFE Exhaust on their website would give you an accurate depiction of how it will sound.

 

[Brags]

Where did you get that grille? I want one for my silver two door badlands!

 

[rguest3]

Where did you get that grille? I want one for my silver two door badlands!

Ford Heritage Grill.

I got it from Juggernaut Performance last year. The Grill is black and should be prepped and painted.

 

[rguest3]

I just got back from the trim shop that installed the Katzkin Leather replacement Interior. They took off the Vinyl Factory Interior and then installed the new Katzkin Leather. They also installed matching Black Leather on the Front Door Arm Rests. (They were Gray before)

Turned out very nice and just what I was looking for.

Ordered from Katzkin as Black 2-Tone Seat with Perforated Red Inserts and Wings with Red Stitching.

A little under $2000.00 installed Front and Back.

 

[Syoungbauer]

Any chance are you selling your Badland's original grille? My apologies if you already stated this?

 

[rguest3]

A couple additional pictures of the Katzkin Seat covers. Overall, I am very pleased with the result. Just what I was looking for.

Badlands Molle Panels reinstalled on Seat Backs as Original. I'm not a fan of the Badlands yellow, so I'll dye the Yellow Cord Black.

Rear Seats with Head Rests folded back.

Here is the Driver's Seat Left Shoulder. I wanted to show the Leather Grain and Red stitching.

 

[smiley75]

I see youre a fellow floridian, would you mind sharing (even in a PM) how much the install and suspension upgrades costed you? Also does this ride better on the road (similar to how a lot of people are saying Fox 3.0 ride much better than the bilsteins. Beautiful rigs congrats !

 

[rguest3]

I see youre a fellow floridian, would you mind sharing (even in a PM) how much the install and suspension upgrades costed you? Also does this ride better on the road (similar to how a lot of people are saying Fox 3.0 ride much better than the bilsteins. Beautiful rigs congrats !

Nothing else on the market now like the Computerized Icon Stage 8 unless you go custom.

My lifted Broncos with 37s are Not supposed to handle like they do! Many Smiles Per Mile!

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[rguest3]

Since I installed the Cold Air Intake, I had to remove the Air Compressor because the Mounting Bracket needed some clearance on the Front Edge to make room. I also had to remount the Compressor itself and move it back towards the Firewall on the Bracket about 1/2" to also clear the CAI. The final result looks great as if it never happened.

I also installed the JCR Engine cover the clean up the Rats nest under the hood. Thumb Screws were installed for easy removal if needed. I will work up a paint scheme for the Engine Cover, but the Powder Coated finish will do for now. I was a little concerned about potential additional heat from the cover install, but so far all good.

 

[Fmuguira]

Curious what kind of fuel mileage hit you had when going from the 35 s to the 37 s if you watched it?

Very nice rig and very nice upgrades

 

[rguest3]

Curious what kind of fuel mileage hit you had when going from the 35 s to the 37 s if you watched it?

Very nice rig and very nice upgrades

I have not kept track of fuel mileage on this vehicle. The new tires and wheels are only about 3-4 pounds heavier than stock Sasquatch, so that helps.

My 4-Door with 37s on trip from Florida to Virginia got just under 18MPG with cruise set to 76.

 

[KRAKEN]

Love those seats... looks fantastic. The thumb screws on the engine cover is a great idea

 

[rguest3]

Thanks, the seats turned out very nice and less expensive than Ford optional leather.

Stainless, 1/4"-20 Thumb Screws from Ebay.

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