I am pretty sure the modular front bumper on the BD and BL bolt onto the front one and hide it more.
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If you look at the pictures they are pretty close to being in the same spot if they are not actually in the same spot.
Yeah, so it may not really be an issue when fitting larger tires on the lower models. There could just be other areas that would need to be addressed.
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I hadn’t noticed those before...they could be a major problem in going to bigger tires. I hope they are bolted and replaceable with different ones. It wouldn’t leave much room for a 37.
Are these common on new vehicles
I have a 2017 tacoma don’t have them
Ans too be honest I don’t see them on any other model. Is this a ford thing?
Ans I don’t remember seeing them on any other bronco other than the BD 4 door?
I have a 2017 tacoma don’t have them
Ans too be honest I don’t see them on any other model. Is this a ford thing?
Ans I don’t remember seeing them on any other bronco other than the BD 4 door?
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All the ford trucks have them now,but haven't had any clearance issues even going to 40's on S/D
The front crash bars definitely have a removable end piece, at least if you get the modular front bumper, but would assume it would be the same across all trims.
As you can see in the photo with the end caps removed the bar is much shorter than it is in the one with the end caps on. (Don’t use where it overlaps the tires to compare, look at how far it extends from the center section/bash plate)
Also I don’t think this is a big deal. I agree it doesn’t look great in the BD pic in OP, but we’ve had all of these pics and this is the first time any of us have noticed it.
As you can see in the photo with the end caps removed the bar is much shorter than it is in the one with the end caps on. (Don’t use where it overlaps the tires to compare, look at how far it extends from the center section/bash plate)
Also I don’t think this is a big deal. I agree it doesn’t look great in the BD pic in OP, but we’ve had all of these pics and this is the first time any of us have noticed it.
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So this is yet another thing that the federal government is FORCING manufacturers to add to their vehicles, further driving up the price, adding weight, and by the end of the day, offsetting any gains to efficiency made by the other stupid things like "Auto Start/Stop".
But luckily, from these pics, it looks like they can be unbolted and removed, which I will be doing on Day 1. Although it also looks like there will be a rear "receiver" left which is welded to the frame. Looks like I may have to cut that off depending on how obtrusive it is.
But luckily, from these pics, it looks like they can be unbolted and removed, which I will be doing on Day 1. Although it also looks like there will be a rear "receiver" left which is welded to the frame. Looks like I may have to cut that off depending on how obtrusive it is.
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Theyre a lot harder to notice on most bronco pics, not sure bout in person, but they’ve been on multiple ones when you go back and look harder.
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and 2 door badlands badged one
Being mostly inside the wheel well it takes just the right light and angle to actually see them.
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I'm all for freedom and 'murica but as someone that had their foot and ankle crushed in a car crash long ago I'll be leaving these ugly ass bars right where they are.
I have actually thought about how to add them to my old junk.
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For all of you bitching about saftey items and federal mandates I am very happy you have never had to scoop bent, broken and dead bodies out of cars. If you had you would just look at these added safety items and move on, not make a federal offense of it.. Do what you want with your trucks but please don't bitch about manufacturers trying to keep their customers alive.
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Its an offroad vehicle and this item detrimentally affects its ability to offroad. Its like putting a top-speed limiter on a race car, in the name of safety. Its stupid.
Life is risky. Individuals, and businesses, can weigh those risks and make their decisions accordingly. Governments have no business telling manufacturers how to make their products or people how to live.
And I can tell you, Ford wouldnt be doing this if it werent for govt-mandated NHTSA crash tests.
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