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Starting this thread a bit late. Still in the Jeep world with my Diesel Wrangler Rubicon.
Order 6/02/23 and took delivery 8/30/23. Not sponsored or affiliated with any of the brands I went with. I stepped away from sponsorships in several industries before the bronco.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 1699552082331


Ordered @fifteen52 Range_HD in bronze, with the oem tires and Mishimoto open end neochrome lugs
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 1699552109449


Ordered and installed the Antirocks
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Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) HSpring1

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Enjoyed her for a couple weeks, also added the usual tint
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) FB_IMG_1695587737192


Since I run the dirt quite often with a couple of groups I admin, needed a few necessities to make dirt life easier. Installed the Tackform dash mount, touchscreen protector, midland mxt575

Picked tackform as I can move or change out mounts without removing the base plate. Takes literally a minute or two.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231109_095310


First two times out on a trail with my spare portable compressor reminded me to get an ARB With the AAL cargo mount, away from dust and heat. Easily accessible with my 4 hose ezflate kit.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20230915_182953


Tweaked the plastic rear bumper 2 days after delivery coming off a rock during a stormy evening and ordered the @Metalcloak rear bumper. Went this route as I run the same on my other rig and it has been through quite a bit. I especially like the bumper reinforcements for mounting.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) FB_IMG_1698266170365


Decided to go back to old faithful with @Discount Tire and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT in 37's as I have run these on a couple of rigs and they do well. Took advantage of using the Discount Tire card online and military discounts. As a quick and temporary fix, ordered/installed the RPG perch collars as well.

Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231004_090224

Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231010_183644


We do quite a few night runs so started on lights..... @Baja Designs LP6 is my go-to so just duplicated it as I have the same on my other rig. @RCI Offroad sliders in the pic, was awaiting for the other to show up which led to waiting on the proper HW kit.

EDIT - This bar has been removed and have gone to the VR light mount which is shown farther down. This bar had the lights bouncing around to an extreme level.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231019_151619


RCI 20 degree sliders installed
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Didn't like the partial white BRONCO lettering so got them blacked out covers to blend in a bit, somewhere along the way I added the @BroncBuster sleeve for the Hoss3.0 tie rod, forgot the when.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) FB_IMG_1698948865405


BTW, what's better than a wild donkey? Sorry, wasn't in the bronco that day
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231022_124144


Of course, 3 donkeys
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More to come later. XL80 ditch lights on order. Awaiting for the reinforced tailgate with hinge from @Turn Offroad.

Things I'm poindering on or just dont have the funds quite yet:
Suspension changes
@74Weld billet steering rack
@TrailRax half rack with pak rax
and then who knows.....

Edit 11.14.23
Added some ditch lights, instead of squadron pros as on my other rig, decided to get the XL80. Originally was going with the LP4 but made more sense for these.


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The light brackets are not going to work for me as they will vibrate/rattle on the trail.

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I have now ordered the @4x4TruckLEDs.com mount which will be much more solid. No glare on hood as these are meant to be true ditch lights. Between these and the LP6 on the front, the coverage/FOV is great. Will get a pic from a night run once I get the new mounts.
Not affiliated with 4x4truckleds but here is the kit I ordered.
https://www.4x4truckleds.com/kr-off-road-a-pillar-ditch-light-brackets-for-2021-ford-bronco-pair/

11/17/23
Received and installed the @Turn Offroad spare tire carrier, total hinge replacement and the tire carrier mount itself is adjustable to your wheels/tire width. This thing is heavy duty which is what I would expect.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 1700244233942

Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 1700244254339


Still awaiting the ditch light mount as it will arrive Monday.

Ok so the mounts came in and ditch lights have zero rattle now. Much better now as the previous mount rattled like a bobblehead going down fairly smooth street.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231124_075345


Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231124_075403


RCI gas skid arrived, will install probably by this weekend.
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12.07.23, just installed a couple nights ago as the weekend was full of wheeling and then working on the jeep. There were no issues with the install, everything went smooth, split one of my impact sockets though.

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Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20231207_092320



UPDATE: December 2023 installed the VR light mount and have done night runs. Still a very slight bobble over the roughest washboards but not bad enough to again look for another solution. Also threw on the pinch seam covers by RCI, no pic added unless requested.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20240311_102659


Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20240311_102716


Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20240311_102724


I would definitely not consider this to be a part of a mild build, just purely cosmetics. Ordered these from @StickerFab, if you are military/first responders don't forget to get verified for a discount. Multiple choices in colors but went with red as I will have a couple of accessories in red on the vehicle in the future. I have used covers for the LP6 during the day and especially our longer distances runs to keep the lens from taking on the wear n tear. Now added covers for the XL's.
Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20240330_170926


Ford Bronco '23 4dr Bronco Wildtrak OW (daily driver and very mild build path) 20240330_182113
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I like those sliders. Seem to allow the step to still be semi used but the angle provides good slide ability.
 

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Looking good! (y)

I'm using the RCI sliders after my previous 4Runner experiences with them - pretty stout product.

Question: are the front grill BRONCO black-outs full cover pieces (plastic?) or just stickers? Have a link?

Thanks and be safe.


RCI 20 degree sliders installed
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Didn't like the partial white BRONCO lettering so got them blacked out covers to blend in a bit,
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I like those sliders. Seem to allow the step to still be semi used but the angle provides good slide ability.
Yes, we all use it as a step as well including kids

Question: are the front grill BRONCO black-outs full cover pieces (plastic?) or just stickers? Have a link?
Here you go, these are plastic and cover the entire letters.
Grille Outlines Letter Overlays... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXD1PRD5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
 

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Nice clean straight forward build. You have excellent taste in tire.(y)
 

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Nice build.

How’s the Midland working out? I haven’t saw much chatter about radios and was curious what most folks are running. Any additional photos showing install, antenna, etc?
 

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Nice build!!! 👍👍 Going to checkout the component links.
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Nice build.

How’s the Midland working out? I haven’t saw much chatter about radios and was curious what most folks are running. Any additional photos showing install, antenna, etc?
Thank you, it works great if you just want a simple plug n play no other features radio. Never had an issue with my MXT500 in the other rig, just changed up to the MXT575 for the bronco so I didn't have to leave the console exposed.

Using the mountains 2 metal behind/above glove box mount. Took about an hour or so figuring out how it fit up there, I may change location to within the glove box as its a tight fit with the glove box not able to open all the way now.

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You’re only about 2.5 years late.
What I meant was I could have started this thread sooner before I decided on parts, not sure what you meant as 2.5 years late.
 

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Very nice build. You just dove straight in :) That's how you mod lol. Setting her up for what you do.
 

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2023 is '23, not 23'
 

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Do you have a link to the front light bar? I've been looking for a simple one like that. Thanks!
 
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Before you order, just know it vibrates. Can't tell if its from the add on light mount/bat or if it's the bumper itself. I may try the other light mount I have just to see.

Here's the one currently installed
MIKODA Bull Bar Front Bumper... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ85DBLS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for the response. I just realized I don't have the steel modular bumper on my WildTrak. Mine is plastic, I think, and I can't find a bull bar that works with it that doesn't affect the parking and cruise control sensors.
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