Bad Blue 2-Door Bronco Badlands Build Journal

[buckeroo]

waiting on the heritage edition

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[Big Blue 1]

This thread has been a long time coming. I have been talking about this car for half a decade and finally have my dream build in my hands. I purchased through Serramonte Ford in Colma, CA and it was a great buying experience. I am going to try to break this build up in sections following this post. The build will always be a work in progress and I will try to capture as much as I can to help others. Enjoy
Factory Buildout:
Badlands
2 Door
Velocity Blue
High Package
Sasquatch Package
Tow
2.7L


{{Exterior Modifications}}
White pinstripe by Mindless Pinstriping in Sacramento, CA
Satin PPF dont by ProStyleWraps in Sacramento, CA
Yakima Lock n Load rack
Locking Shackles by Gear America
Aeroskin windshield deflector
Diode Dynamics SS3 ditch lights

{{Interior Modifications}}
Mods:
2x JBL GX628
4x JBL GX428
Boom mat speaker baffles x6
Ford Accessories Molle bags for rear seats
Mesh Bimini cover
Handmade paracord grab handles

{{Drive Train}}
Mods:
ProComp 69 series vintage wheel(Powdercoated Cloud White) 17x9 4.75 backspacing
BFG K02 35x12.5x17


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Looks great

 

[@BadBlueBronco]

Thanks for the kind words, original post has been updated with more detailed photos of what has been completed. Here is a list of what is in the works:

The current OB grill is temporary. I thought I liked it more than the cheese grater badlands grill but now I like the badlands grill more lol. the grill cracked when removing it so I had it fixed.

Frame mounted custom Rock sliders- I am not liking what is on the market so I am getting something fabricated. hoping to solve some issues I have with the body protection.

After much thought I decided to get the roof wrapped satin white. Hope to have it done in February so updates coming.

I have my eyes on the rough country hidden winch mount but I am concerned with it being so low. I have never had a winch before so if anyone has an opinion on it let me know.

 

[zebraquick]

Effing sexy, love all the work on it.

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

Love it. I wouldn't do the roof white but that's just me. I think it looks just right as is.

White wheels, when they work, look so damn good.

 

[mcinfantry]

Thanks for the kind words, original post has been updated with more detailed photos of what has been completed. Here is a list of what is in the works:

The current OB grill is temporary. I thought I liked it more than the cheese grater badlands grill but now I like the badlands grill more lol. the grill cracked when removing it so I had it fixed.

Frame mounted custom Rock sliders- I am not liking what is on the market so I am getting something fabricated. hoping to solve some issues I have with the body protection.

After much thought I decided to get the roof wrapped satin white. Hope to have it done in February so updates coming.

I have my eyes on the rough country hidden winch mount but I am concerned with it being so low. I have never had a winch before so if anyone has an opinion on it let me know.

I’ve had winches
Pto, hydraulic and electric
I’m going rough country

granted I don’t rock crawl a lot but I’ve winched a lot

 

[NaturalFlorida]

please tell me about the grill swap

was it only the outer grill or did you need to change any other inner parts as well

Thanks

 

[@BadBlueBronco]

please tell me about the grill swap

was it only the outer grill or did you need to change any other inner parts as well

Thanks

1. Had to cut the opening larger for the camera
2. Had to trim back plate that holds the camera on
3. Had to drill out letters then bond with 3M adhesive.

 

[R.A.N.M.J.]

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Can you tell me more about these beauts?

1. Did you make them yourself?
2. If, yes, did you get a pattern online or know how to do this already? I have a LOT of paracord around.
3. Where are they mounted?
4. What did you use to mount them?
5. Did you have to drill?
6. These are awesome. Not question, just a fact.

Thanks!

 

[SupremoSombrero]

The white wheels are absolute perfection on the blue rig. Wish Inhad thought of that.

 

[TrailDust]

Love the look you have on that Bronco! Nice job. Makes me want mine so badly!!

 

[MillerAndCheeto]

Decided to go out and explore some local fire trails, see what’s open…. And what’s closed. Haha. Starting to map it all out on Gaia. I love that you can see your Gaia map on screen BUT I wish there was some form of reporting for it. Similar to how I can mark road hazards while using waze. Any ways, enjoy the few photos I got. I left my camera and tripod at the front door because I was too excited.

These pics solidified that I'm getting that Yakima rack. Nice and low profile.

 

[@BadBlueBronco]

Can you tell me more about these beauts?

1. Did you make them yourself?
2. If, yes, did you get a pattern online or know how to do this already? I have a LOT of paracord around.
3. Where are they mounted?
4. What did you use to mount them?
5. Did you have to drill?
6. These are awesome. Not question, just a fact.

Thanks!

1. yes
2. youtube has lots of good videos. measure 3 times. Iprobably had to do this 3 times before I got a length that I liked.
3,4,5 2 existing bolts on the airbag cover
6. thank you, I wrapped them twice.

 

[@BadBlueBronco]

The white wheels are absolute perfection on the blue rig. Wish Inhad thought of that.

Thank you, I was on the fence with them but happy I went with my gut

Love the look you have on that Bronco! Nice job. Makes me want mine so badly!!

the wait is worth it

These pics solidified that I'm getting that Yakima rack. Nice and low profile.

Ya, I love it. it makes mounting a snowboard rack very easy. I am hoping the sliders I get make it easier to access. Currently it takes a step on the rim, then a step on the tire to get access. im 5 11 for reference.

 

[Orange crush]

Damn I like that blue. I thought it was brighter than that. Might change my order from orange to blue

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