604Bronco’s Build Journal

[604Bronco]

Build Specs:

Badlands | Oxford White | 4 Door | 2.7L | Sasquatch | Lux | MGV | Soft Top | Tow​

Order Timelines:

Ordered​	Build Week​	Built​	Shipped​	Delivered​
04/07/21​	11/08/21​	11/12/21​	11/13/21​	12/17/21​

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Build Journal: Now that I am fortunate enough to have my Bronco in my garage, I wanted to share my build journal - Hopefully this helps others, and feel free to ask questions!

Modifications Completed:

• “Raptor” Style Vinyl Wrap, matte black hood decal and matte black door jamb vinyl to protect from scuff marks
• Wheel locks (Ford Part # M2DZ-1A043-A)
• Cargo Area Security Drawer (Ford Part # VM2DZ-78115A00-E)
• Hood Protector Trail-Armor Aeroskin II (Ford Part # VM2DZ-16C900-B)
• Baja Design 6XL Linkable Modular Bumper Light Bar (Baja Design Part # 447750UP)
• Baja Designs Amber SAE Fog Pocket Kit (Baja Designs Part # 447762UP)
• Front license plate mount (From @HBTFD)
• Gatorbak mud flaps (for rock rails) (Ford Part #VM2DZ-16A550-C (front) & #VM2DZ-16A550-D (rear)) - Removed
• Gear America Front shackles (ALUMINUM ULTRA BOW SHACKLES WITH ANTITHEFT LOCKING PIN (BLACK) | 30,000 LB MBS (10,000 LB WLL))
• Smittybilt Receiver Hitch D-Ring (Smittybilt Part # 29312B)
• Rear cargo net (4 Door - Ford Part # VM2DZ-5446046-B)
• Plastidip (for rear Bronco badge - Anthracite Grey)
• Powder coat Sasquatch wheels "beauty rings" (Gloss black with clear coat)
• Front & rear Husky X-Act Contour floor mats (Black)
• KOVERZ console/arm rest cover (From @KOVERZ)
• StickerFab glow-in-the-dark AUX switch stickers (From @StickerFab)
• Blackvue DR900X-1CH 4k Dash Camera & tamper-proof mount
• Centre console organizer upper-insert tray (From @Mabett)
• Tailgate Folding Table (Ford Part # VM2DZ-78407A99-A)
• Gear hooks (From @Sinister CNC)
• Radiant Rechargeable Utility Light (From Niteize)
• Kuat Pivot v2 hitch extension (Kuat Part # PVP20B)
• Kuat Piston Pro X bike rack (Kuat Part # PX22G)
• Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station
• Baja Designs S1 Black LED Auxiliary Light Pod Pair (Amber - Wide Cornering) Chase Lights - (Baja Designs Part # 387815) & 12V GS-100C Flashing Module (From DZS ELEC)
• Rock Sliders with Top Plates (From GOAT Fab)
• ARB Twin Compressor & KR Off-Road Mounting Bracket (From 4x4TruckLEDs)

Upcoming Modifications:

• ***Pre-ordered*** - ADV Modular Hardtop - Black UV textured with rear wiper and sound deadening (ADV Part # AFC 200-2P-WWA-SD)

Original Vehicle Pictures (for reference):

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[604Bronco]

Here's a few pictures of some items I've installed/had installed over the past few days.

Next week I get some vinyl wrapping done, which I'll share some pictures of after it's complete.

Gatorback Mud Flaps:

Shackles (Front & Rear):

Rear Cargo Drawer:

 

[zedster]

I like the shackles. I have the same ones, I think.

 

[604Bronco]

I like the shackles. I have the same ones, I think.

They’re super light weight, look great, and seem to be very well built!

 

[SnowBronco]

Finally.... I was waiting for this post haha. Good shit man... Looking forward to seeing how the graphics turn out. I have a few ideas for mine and a couple rolls of knifeless cutter here to play with... Hmmmm haha

 

[604Bronco]

Hood Protector Trail-Armor Aeroskin II:

 

[paperboy]

What a fun project and I'm looking forward to following your steps. Looks very good, I am also a fan of the deflector (on all my vehicles).

Question: You mention that a vinyl wrap is in your future. If so, I'm thinking you would put the deflector on after the wrap? Or not? Now I'm scratching my head...

 

[604Bronco]

What a fun project and I'm looking forward to following your steps. Looks very good, I am also a fan of the deflector (on all my vehicles).

Question: You mention that a vinyl wrap is in your future. If so, I'm thinking you would put the deflector on after the wrap? Or not? Now I'm scratching my head...

I’m not wrapping the entire vehicle. I’ll post pictures later next week when it’s done. I wanted something to make my Bronco different from anyone around me lol.

Think “Raptor” design… that’s my teaser.

 

[KANE COUNTY ILLINOIS]

Hood Protector Trail-Armor Aeroskin II:

I like the Armor-Aeroskin look! I ordered the Ford PPF! Once I got the Bronco, I found that the PPF didn't wrap around the leading edge of the hood, which is really disappointing! That's where you need most of the protection! So to protect the edge, I'm looking to add a thin strip of PPF to cover the edge or install the Aeroskin. How do you mount the Aeroskin? Adhesive tape? Does it cover the complete leading edge? Am I able to install the Aeroskin over the existing PPF? As for removal of the Aeroskin, I would think that it will not damage the paint on the hood.

 

[604Bronco]

I like the Armor-Aeroskin look! I ordered the Ford PPF! Once I got the Bronco, I found that the PPF didn't wrap around the leading edge of the hood, which is really disappointing! That's where you need most of the protection! So to protect the edge, I'm looking to add a thin strip of PPF to cover the edge or install the Aeroskin. How do you mount the Aeroskin? Adhesive tape? Does it cover the complete leading edge? Am I able to install the Aeroskin over the existing PPF? As for removal of the Aeroskin, I would think that it will not damage the paint on the hood.

Here’s some additional angles that might help you. It’s all 3M tape and it comes with alcohol wipes plus some wipe to remove clear coat for better adhesion. I assume with a bit of elbow grease it could be cleanly removed, unlike old-school bolt-on deflectors.

 

[KANE COUNTY ILLINOIS]

Here’s some additional angles that might help you. It’s all 3M tape and it comes with alcohol wipes plus some wipe to remove clear coat for better adhesion. I assume with a bit of elbow grease it could be cleanly removed, unlike old-school bolt-on deflectors.

Great! Thanks! Did you get it from Ford Accessories?

 

[zedster]

Here’s some additional angles that might help you. It’s all 3M tape and it comes with alcohol wipes plus some wipe to remove clear coat for better adhesion. I assume with a bit of elbow grease it could be cleanly removed, unlike old-school bolt-on deflectors.

I heard the 2nd wipe that you mention is not good and many have not used it.

 

[604Bronco]

Great! Thanks! Did you get it from Ford Accessories?

No problem. Yes it was through Ford.

 

[604Bronco]

I heard the 2nd wipe that you mention is not good and many have not used it.

Haven’t heard that. Not sure why it’d be included if it wasn’t helpful lol. Too late now.

 

[KANE COUNTY ILLINOIS]

No problem. Yes it was through Ford.

Thanks! Happy Holidays!

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