BleednBlue's Big Bend Build

[BleednBlue]

As she sits today: 2.7 And SAS

Future Plans:

Electrical

Enable all GOAT modes via FORScan ​

Auxiliary Switch - ugh yes my Bronco did not come with the factory switches.​

Ordered Bronco Switch from F150Leds.com ​

Fog Lights​

Ordered Oracle. Oracle because of price and shape - round to match headlights ​

Off-Road Lights - Research needed​

Homelink - probably going with this and mount driver side next to the window switches​

Armor

Sliders - Research Needed - MetalTech​

Radiator / Engine Skid - Research needed - Talon Garage​

Recovery

Snatch Strap - plenty of them sitting around just don't know where to store in Bronco​

Hi-lift mount and location - Done: mount on stinger using mounts from my Xterra Days​

Winch - Research Needed​

Comms

GSMR - Midland MTX115 w/Ghost Antenna ​

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[BleednBlue]

Received and installed the Bronco switch and Oracle fog lights. Couple thoughts for others considering the same purchase.

Bronco Switch

Pros:​

Housing frame of the switch is made of some type of alloy. It seems very tough. I was expecting a plastic frame.​

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Bronco specific switch mount is sturdy​

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Plenty of cable - maybe a little too much​

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Good install how to video at F150LED.com​

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Cons - NONE of which are deal breakers:​

Maybe a little too much cable. If you notice in the install video they glaze over cable management.​

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Don't like their engine bay control box mounting suggestion. If they could decrease the height of the control box by using mini-fuses then it could be mounted to the top of the OEM fuse box. I mounted placed the control box between the OEM fuse box and fender where the hood release cable is holding it snug - for now.​

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It seems the mapping of the fuse box numbers and switch are backwards. My fuse 1 is mapped to the lower passenger side switch button and fuse 6 is mapped to the upper driver side switch button. My heart skipped a beat when I click the top left button and no lights ​

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Picture after install - I routed the cable in front of the fire-wall and behind the dash cluster. This allow me to run the wires from the switch on the passenger side.​

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Oracle Fog Lights

I followed the instructions on this install video - thank you @CUPRA​

Pros:​

Plenty bright and still street legal​

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I like the design and styling​

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Well constructed frame and wire harnesses​

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Cons - NONE of which are deal breakers:​

Cable connected to the lights is a little too short. Just an extra 3 inches would bring the connector into the engine bay. This would allow for easy light replacement if necessary.​

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Picture After Install​

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[BleednBlue]

Installed Midland MTX115 with Ghost Antenna. Also purchased an over head molle panel from ebay. The molle panel also serves as a good cable tray I mounted the ghost antenna inside behind the rear view mirror by modifying an old GPS unit mount. I don't have a GMRS SWR but all weather channels come in clear.

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