Another Dude From Michigan's Base Bronco Build

[Rusty Sheckelford]

Even the base model is incredible when your DD is a 2008 or older vehicle. My Escape has a fucking aux cable, that's my fucking option LMAO

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[PSUTE]

Baxter is cool as shit.

Jury's out on you... ...

 

[OBXdreamin]

*golf clap*
Looks so good!
I'm normally not a fan of graphics but I love what you’ve done. Sets it off beautifully.

 

[SavSqch]

Just joined the forums after lurking for a couple of months and thought I'd introduce myself and my Bronco so here goes...

I am the proud owner of a base (and I mean base) Bronco 2-door. As the guy who normally checks all the boxes on the order form (for my company cars) I forced myself to order the $28,500 base bronco 2-door with the manual transmission. I ordered it in November of 2020 and picked it up on my birthday in January 2022.

I was thinking that I could avoid a mid-life crisis by making it my own and having some fun off-road. So far so good.

So with checkbook in hand, and inspired by this...

Here are the updates I have done so far...
-Method 316 Wheels (Matte Black)
-35" BFG All Terrain KO2s
-RPG Perch Collars
-Running Boards (OEM)
-custom vinyl

Plus some miscellaneous... heated seats (Michigan), OEM hitch and wiring harness, and upgraded the base audio just enough so my old ears can hear it with the top off (who knew Crutchfield was still a thing?). My biggest regret so far on ordering the base is not getting the steel front bumper, but hopefully I can find something aftermarket...

And here is where I am so far.

Now me and Baxter can get a little muddy on the weekends.

That looks so good!!! Well done!!

Baxter is a good boi!!!!

When mine comes in I’m definitely taking my two Landsharks for a ride!!

Great post

 

[cmarsha8]

Nice work! Did you do any lifting or suspension modifications to add those 35" tires? Or is that a stock suspension?

The RPG collars provide a level and small lift - like an inch in the back and 2 in the front.

 

[cmarsha8]

BEAUTIFUL JOB! How much more $ you figure you got in it?

Maybe another $6-7k. Biggest $$ in wheels and tires.

 

[RoLyMa27]

Maybe another $6-7k. Biggest $$ in wheels and tires.

Baxter wants to know why you didn't go with the chrome wheels???

 

[mike8675309]

My biggest regret so far on ordering the base is not getting the steel front bumper, but hopefully I can find something aftermarket...

Nice setup on the rig. I've been looking around for bumpers as well and currently the ARB front and rear look like some of the best options for someone not wanting a front-mounted winch. If you want a front-mounted winch, then there are many other options.

https://arbusa.com/ford-bronco/bumpers-protection-equipment/zenith-bumper/

 

[#Hopinandfindout]

Just joined the forums after lurking for a couple of months and thought I'd introduce myself and my Bronco so here goes...

I am the proud owner of a base (and I mean base) Bronco 2-door. As the guy who normally checks all the boxes on the order form (for my company cars) I forced myself to order the $28,500 base bronco 2-door with the manual transmission. I ordered it in November of 2020 and picked it up on my birthday in January 2022.

I was thinking that I could avoid a mid-life crisis by making it my own and having some fun off-road. So far so good.

So with checkbook in hand, and inspired by this...

Here are the updates I have done so far...
-Method 316 Wheels (Matte Black)
-35" BFG All Terrain KO2s
-RPG Perch Collars
-Running Boards (OEM)
-custom vinyl

Plus some miscellaneous... heated seats (Michigan), OEM hitch and wiring harness, and upgraded the base audio just enough so my old ears can hear it with the top off (who knew Crutchfield was still a thing?). My biggest regret so far on ordering the base is not getting the steel front bumper, but hopefully I can find something aftermarket...

And here is where I am so far.

Now me and Baxter can get a little muddy on the weekends.

NICE JOB MAN

 

[cmarsha8]

Baxter wants to know why you didn't go with the chrome wheels???

fair point. I actually started with these in mind...

but ultimately decided on the Method's after some research.

Baxter came around also and eventually approved.

 

[xusarmy]

My biggest regret so far on ordering the base is not getting the steel front bumper, but hopefully I can find something aftermarket...

Check out fabfours.com

 

[RoLyMa27]

fair point. I actually started with these in mind...

but ultimately decided on the Method's after some research.

Baxter came around also and eventually approved.

. Nice job, and a good looking dog as well!

 

[Dom]

WOW,WOW,WOW!!! BEEEAAAUUUUTIFUL! Very well done.

 

[Bsenecal]

Just joined the forums after lurking for a couple of months and thought I'd introduce myself and my Bronco so here goes...

I am the proud owner of a base (and I mean base) Bronco 2-door. As the guy who normally checks all the boxes on the order form (for my company cars) I forced myself to order the $28,500 base bronco 2-door with the manual transmission. I ordered it in November of 2020 and picked it up on my birthday in January 2022.

I was thinking that I could avoid a mid-life crisis by making it my own and having some fun off-road. So far so good.

So with checkbook in hand, and inspired by this...

Here are the updates I have done so far...
-Method 316 Wheels (Matte Black)
-35" BFG All Terrain KO2s
-RPG Perch Collars
-Running Boards (OEM)
-custom vinyl

Plus some miscellaneous... heated seats (Michigan), OEM hitch and wiring harness, and upgraded the base audio just enough so my old ears can hear it with the top off (who knew Crutchfield was still a thing?). My biggest regret so far on ordering the base is not getting the steel front bumper, but hopefully I can find something aftermarket...

And here is where I am so far.

Now me and Baxter can get a little muddy on the weekends.

Looks great!
Brian

 

[cmarsha8]

Have you joined the MI Bronco Club yet? We have about a ride a month and should start a bit longer trail rides this month (so far Holly Oaks and Silver Lake for organized rides).

Hi Matt - thanks for the note. Yes, I am all dialed into the MBC website now and the MBC forum on this site also. Looking forward to meeting up and going on some rides with some more experienced folks.

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