2024 Badlands 2 Door Build

[JT58Bronc]

Wow really nice build. You must have excellent skills and/or access to fantastic resources, cash to spare and time for such a build. Thanks for sharing!

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[GTS BRONCO]

Thanks,
yes, I'm retired and have plenty of time and I have skill in opening my checkbook.
Texas Motor Worx in Dallas does most my installs for me, they specialize in Raptors, Broncos & Super Dutys as well as F-150's, they also do TRX's and I've even seen a chevy or two in their shop, but mostly Ford vehicles.
I've been dealing with them since 2017, and they know what they are doing.
I have a good friend who is my performance tuner of choice, he also specializes in Ford vehicles, he's in Crowley, Tx... his company is called StangHi Performance, I split the work load between him and TMX. But for tuning any of my vehicles I exclusively use SHP.
I also have 2 friends who are brothers I have known for 40+ years who are long time veterans of 4x4 activities and also veterans of wheeling at Moab, one of the brothers is a world champion racer of king of the hammers.
I have been seeking their advice on my Bronco build as well.
They are the ones who I'm going to Moab with for my first trip there.

 

[GTS BRONCO]

A crate full of HD off-roading goodness!
Mr Bronco is getting another round of upgrades this week.
The DANA Ultimate Drive Package w/ 4.88 gears and also in the crate is the Steer Smarts Rear Track Bar, the spicer driveshaft that was sent with the crate was the wrong one so,
I ordered an Adams 1350 Series double cardan driveshaft, John @ Adams driveshaft was very helpful and said they can have one built and shipped out within 24 hours.
The guys @ TMX are also installing a Baja Designs XL Linkable Roof Mount Light Bar.

 

[GTS BRONCO]

Mr Bronco is back home after getting the ultimate DANA drive package installed w/ 4.88 gears.
Also installed the Adams 1350 series double cardan driveshaft & the Steer Smarts rear track bar.
The ride is more stable with the added weight of the dana 60 rear end and it performs very good with the 4.88 gearing.
I'm pleased to say the least!

Here's my updated list of everything I've done to Mr Bronco:

Ultimate DANA Drive Package w/ 4.88 Gears
Adams 1350 Series Double Cardan Driveshaft
Steer Smarts Rear Track Bar
Icon Stage 8 Coil Over Suspension System ~ 3" lift w/ all Billet Control Arms
Icon Alloy Rebound Titanium Wheels 17x8.5" ~ 0 Offset - 4.75" BS
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail Tires 37x12.50-17
Icon Alloy Rebound Pro Titanium Wheels 17x8.5" ~ 0 Offset - 4.75" BS
Toyo Open Country R/T Pro Tires 37x12.50-17
Baja Design Lights:
- LP6's (Factory Amber Driving / Combo)
- OnX6 10" Light Bar (Driving / Combo)
- Squadron Sport Fog Lights (Factory Amber Spots)
- S2 Driving Lights (Driving / Combo)
- Squadron Sport A-Pillar Lights (Factory Amber) w/ Fast Intentions A-Pillar Mounting Brackets
- Squadron Pro Chase Lights (Factory Amber)
Warn EVO VR 10-S Winch w/ Addictive Desert Design Capture Fairlead
Addictive Desert Designs Rock Fighter Front Bumper
Addictive Desert Designs Front Skid Plate
Addictive Desert Designs Bomber Rear Bumper
74 Weld Stage 3 Billet Steering Rack
Carli Tie Rod System
Whipple Intercooler & Drop In Air Filter
Magna Flow Overland Cat Back Exhaust
EBC Slotted Brake Rotors w/ EBC Green Stuff Performance Pads
SDHQ SS Extended Brake Lines
Rock Hard 4x4 Step Rock Sliders
Barnes Rear Upper Frame Control Arm Skid Plates
Stinky Fab V6 Frame / Crossmember Brace Armor Skid Plates
ASFIR Lower Control Arm Skid Plates
ASFIR Bracket for OEM Transfer Case Skid Plate
ARB On Board Twin Air Compressor
Turbo Smart BOV
J&L Oil Separator Catch Can
Hammer Built Tailgate Reinforcement Plate
War Horse Adjustable Swing Gate Strut Mount
Bronco Raptor Grille
Sasquatch Fender Flares
67 Designs Bronco Dashboard Rail Pack
JCR Overhead Molle Panel
BuiltRite Cargo Molle Panels
Maiker Tailgate Molle Panel
Vofono 13" Radio Antenna
MVP Auto Supplies Bronco Puddle Lights
IAG Paracord Grab Handles
Bartact Door Bags
LLumar IRX Ceramic Window Tint
RainX Silicone Supreme Wiper Blades
Weather Tech Floor Mats
Ford Performance Pro Cal Programmer
Ford Performance Hood Struts
Ford Performance Bronco G.O.A.T. Hood Cowl Decal
Ford Performance Bronco Windshield Banner Decal

Here's a short snippet video that Texas Motor Works made when they were installing the 74Weld billet steering rack.

 

[GTS BRONCO]

Added some new upgrades

Addictive Desert Designs Rock Fighter Front Bumper
Addictive Desert Designs Front Skid Plate
Warn EVO VR 10-S Winch w/ Addictive Desert Designs Capture Fairlead
Baja Designs LP6 Lights (Factory Amber Driving / Combo)
Baja Designs OnX6 20" Light Bar (Driving / Combo)
Baja Designs Squadron Sport Fog Lights (Factory Amber Spots)
Baja Designs S2 Driving Lights (Driving / Combo)

Custom mounted front camera relocated to top of Warn winch control box cover.
Jason @ Texas Motor Worx engineered and 3D printed a custom front camera mount housing
that I believe is a one off design and install.
I really like the way it turned out.

 

[Bikeric]

Added some new upgrades

Custom mounted front camera relocated to top of Warn winch control box cover.
Jason @ Texas Motor Worx engineered and 3D printed a custom front camera mount housing
that I believe is a one off design and install.
I really like the way it turned out.

THIS makes me want to do the same thing. Is there a kit out there to add the extra length camera coax and water tube or can they be re-routed to fit as-is?

 

[the poacher]

Hey OP,
How was your trip out to Moab last month...

 

[GTS BRONCO]

THIS makes me want to do the same thing. Is there a kit out there to add the extra length camera coax and water tube or can they be re-routed to fit as-is?

Yes, DV8 has a camera relocation bracket kit and it includes an extra length camera coax and a water tube extension, but you'll have to buy the entire kit just to get the extended coax & water tube.
bronco-front-camera-relocation-bracket

 

[GTS BRONCO]

Hey OP,
How was your trip out to Moab last month...

Well, being that it was my first time to go there, I can describe it in one word...EPIC!
My First trip to MOAB

 

[GTS BRONCO]

I decided to change rear bumpers...
Swapped out the Rock Fighter bumper and installed a Addictive Desert Designs Bomber rear bumper.
Mainly because the Bomber bumper has a rear license plate relocation bracket that gets the license plate out of the way from being bent up or ripped off by rocks on the departure angle.
Also added a pair of Baja Designs Squadron Pro lights as chase lights, I changed the clear lenses, to factory amber.

 

[GTS BRONCO]

Mr Bronco now has a dedicated set of wheels and tires for trip #2 to Moab in June.
Icon Rebound Pro Titanium Wheels - 17x8.5 ~ 0 Offset / 4.75" BS
And the newly released Toyo Open Country R/T Pro Tires 37x12.50-17

 

[Bikeric]

Mr Bronco now has a dedicated set of wheels and tires for trip #2 to Moab in June.
Icon Rebound Pro / Titanium Wheels - 17x8.5 ~ 0 Offset / 4.75" BS
And the newly released Toyo Open Country R/T Pro Tires 37x12.50-17

Do you plan on using the Pro wheels/Tires just for off-roading so swapping them out on occasion?

 

[GTS BRONCO]

Do you plan on using the Pro wheels/Tires just for off-roading so swapping them out on occasion?

Yes

 

[jclark]

Added some new upgrades

Addictive Desert Designs Rock Fighter Front Bumper
Addictive Desert Designs Front Skid Plate
Warn EVO VR 10-S Winch w/ Addictive Desert Designs Capture Fairlead
Baja Designs LP6 Lights (Factory Amber Driving / Combo)
Baja Designs OnX6 20" Light Bar (Driving / Combo)
Baja Designs Squadron Sport Fog Lights (Factory Amber Spots)
Baja Designs S2 Driving Lights (Driving / Combo)

Custom mounted front camera relocated to top of Warn winch control box cover.
Jason @ Texas Motor Worx engineered and 3D printed a custom front camera mount housing
that I believe is a one off design and install.
I really like the way it turned out.

Super clean winch capable bumper install - and great mod for the camera and mounting lights in those wing pockets on the ADD bumper. Did Texas Motor Works fab brackets for the lights in the wing (fog) pockets? I want to accomdate something similar with my build.

And did you wire the high and low option for the OnX6 separately, or just keep it high only? I'm debating if I want the ability to run the light in both configs or not.

 

[GTS BRONCO]

Super clean winch capable bumper install - and great mod for the camera and mounting lights in those wing pockets on the ADD bumper. Did Texas Motor Works fab brackets for the lights in the wing (fog) pockets? I want to accomdate something similar with my build.

And did you wire the high and low option for the OnX6 separately, or just keep it high only? I'm debating if I want the ability to run the light in both configs or not.

TMX repurposed the mounting brackets that came with the Baja Designs Fog Pocket Lights Kit that I had for my OEM steel modular front bumper, I think they just had to drill a few holes to mount the mounting brackets to the ADD Rock Fighter bumper, nothing had to be fabricated (I think) other then the few holes they drilled to mount the lights in the wing pockets.
So, if you don't have the Baja Designs fog pocket light kit for the OEM steel modular bumper to repurpose the light mounting brackets, some brackets will have to be fabricated to mount the lights in the wing pockets of the ADD bumper.

The OnX6 is wired to the #2 upfitter switch in the high power position only.

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