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- Dustin
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- 2004 Nissan Titan
- Your Bronco Model
- Base
Looks amazing! Congrats and thanks for the links and write-ups.
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That is a lot, as I am a cheapskate, I am adding Nitto Terra Grappler AT 285/75/r16s for about a grand on the existing Base steelies. My only other add so far is the auto emission. May drop 2k for a paint trick to make it look like my old '79.seems like people are digging deep for their preferred wheelset and tires.
cost is over 3k for four of them not including the spare, tax, or installation
the other guy from larchmont is also into his for $3500 for his BD
if i get the BD i will be looking to keep grabbers until they wear out and find an awesome wheelset for under 1k.
i'm in the "i mostly hate all black wheels" camp
That is a lot, as I am a cheapskate, I am adding Nitto Terra Grappler AT 285/75/r16s for about a grand on the existing Base steelies. My only other add so far is the auto emission. May drop 2k for a paint trick to make it look like my old '79.
But then, I'm not from Larchmont...
Thanks for sharing buddy. Great looking build!! Since you are one of the few people that have a Manual / 35’ combo.. I wanted to know what your thoughts are on how responsive the bronco is with the 35” vs. the wheels it came with. Thanks!Hello, my name is Kyle and I live in Virginia. I was a 7/19/2021 build date and received my Bronco on 7/30. I plan on doing some casual off-roading on the eastern shore and out in West Virginia. I will use this thread to post what I have already done to the bronco and update it as I modify it. Once I get her dirty, I will get some good off-road pics. Enjoy
Vehicle Specs:
7 Speed Manual
2.3L Engine
2 Door with MIC Top
Black Diamond
Tow Package
All weather mats
Hard Top Sound Deadening(Courtesy of Ford)
Current Mods:
35x12.50x18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers https://www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset2/217130/nitto-ridge-grappler-35x1250r18lt-tires
Fuel Trophy Wheels +1 offset = https://www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset/D55118908350/fuel-trophy-18x9-1
Rough Country 2 in. Lift Kit = https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-lift-kit-40400.html
Cargo Enclosure 2 Door(Ford Accessory, https://accessories.ford.com/compartment-asy-rear-stowage-vm2dz-78115a00-a.html#2021/Bronco)
20% Tint all around
Other Threads of mine with more info:
Info on 35's and the rough country lift kit: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/35s-on-black-diamond-no-lift-no-rub.21097/
Info on the 2 Door Cargo Enclosure: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/2-door-bronco-trunk-enclosure-installed-looks-good.20848/
Stock Pictures:
Bronco with 35's installed No lift:
Bronco with 35's after the 2 in. Lift kit:
Trunk Cargo Area Enclosure:
There is not much of a noticeable difference in my opinion. I would say maybe 5% less responsiveness. You can still zip around in sport mode. MPG is a different story, I was averaging 18 mpg with stock tires. Now I am getting 16 mpg. Both of those numbers are primarily highway driving as well.Thanks for sharing buddy. Great looking build!! Since you are one of the few people that have a Manual / 35’ combo.. I wanted to know what your thoughts are on how responsive the bronco is with the 35” vs. the wheels it came with. Thanks!
I drove the manual at the Austin Off-Roadeo and loved it. Day 1 in an automatic. Day 2 with the manual. Completely confirmed my selection. At first I thought that I'd be missing out on features (one-pedal driving, trail control). But after driving the manual, I wasn't missing any of that. Put it in 4L, use the crawler gear if you need to, the manual is so easy to drive you won't miss the automatic. I guess the trail turn assist is something you can't do with the manual, but I'm getting a 2-door so I'm not worried.Any dislikes on the 2.3/M? I have a 4dr 2.3 manual Badlands being delivered and to be honest, I’m kinda getting cold feet. The 2.7 has a great kick to it, and manual can be so fun, but wonder if I’ll get tired of it overlanding. Any/all thoughts appreciated
If you like driving manual cars then you’ll love it. I’m sure it would be an easier time to overland or off-road with the automatic, but the joy of whipping around in a manual car can’t be beat. I wouldn’t worry if I were you. You’ll enjoy it. I hope you get yours soon.Any dislikes on the 2.3/M? I have a 4dr 2.3 manual Badlands being delivered and to be honest, I’m kinda getting cold feet. The 2.7 has a great kick to it, and manual can be so fun, but wonder if I’ll get tired of it overlanding. Any/all thoughts appreciated
Looks really sweet! Do you still have the steelies and are you still open for an offer? Thanks,Was planning on keeping as spares, but willing to sell if someone made an offer.
Nice, I was wondering about the shelf you have in your cargo area. How do you like it and what is the manufacturer? Thanks,Updated the original post with some of the new mods as of today. Here is a photo dump of some of my recent trips with the bronco.
OBX Trip:
Bronco Off Roadeo in Texas, have a bunch of pics but thought this one was cool:
Bronco Camping Trip:
I think you are referring to the cargo enclosure. I bought it from the ford accessories website. There is a link in my original post on this thread. It is super useful and fully encloses the trunk area to prevent theft when the doors or roof is off.Nice, I was wondering about the shelf you have in your cargo area. How do you like it and what is the manufacturer? Thanks,