Fire Extinguisher Mounting in the Bronco - Show Your Installs

[604Bronco]

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[newclubfront]

This is mine. Super sturdy because it’s screwed into roll bar and one-handed quick release operation.

Video shows it with the doors stored in the back to show the fire extinguisher doesn’t interfere and there’s still plenty of space to operate.

 

[Wildfire1]

Tough to tell from your photo, how did you get the black mounts attached to the roll cage? I had purchased their strap mount thingy but it didn’t fit the contour of the bar.

I mocked up a few 14 gauge brackets that attached to the threaded holes that were there in the Bronco and attached to them.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

2 door mount! Was dog approved. She hates rear seat belts.

How hard was it to drill into the roll bar? I heard is was tougher than steel. Thanks

 

[MileHighCitizen]

Are there any current/retired firefighters here that can recommend what they have in their personal vehicles?

Not that I doubt you fine folk, but this is a zero-fail scenario, so any professional opinion would be very appreciated.

 

[RHeinz]

Mounted using the existing threaded inserts in the roll cage. Used two stainless M8 x 1.25 button head hex socket machine screws.

And yes, you probably have to open the upper portion of the MIC top to access it. On top of the roll cage however, it is completely out of the way

 

[RHeinz]

Nope, I was wrong. It can re reached with minimal opening of the rear gate and reaching up behind the window.

 

[LSBronco13]

I just posted a video of my setup here. Anyone else done something similar?

Good Safety advice to have one in your vehicle. Reminder about temperatures. Most fire extinguishers have a max temp of 175 degrees Fahrenheit and work best when temperatures are no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Also maintain them for optimum use.

 

[AK007]

I’ve put a 2.5lbs extinguisher under the driver seat using some mounts from DDI. If I need an extinguisher I don’t want to have to run around to the back and get the tailgate open to use it

Nice! Do you have a link for these mounts?

 

[Ground_zero298]

How hard was it to drill into the roll bar? I heard is was tougher than steel. Thanks

Not that tuff. Just thick. I just pre drilled then added zip screws.

 

[DJ1]

 

[FloatingMoat]

Go with the Element Fire Extinguisher and there’s plenty of room anywhere.

Is that with their seat rail mount? looks fantastic
https://elementfire.com/collections/allproducts/products/seat-rail-mount

 

[hozer]

Are there any current/retired firefighters here that can recommend what they have in their personal vehicles?

Not that I doubt you fine folk, but this is a zero-fail scenario, so any professional opinion would be very appreciated.

@B Miller is/was forget what he said but think he runs ABC

I've only ever seen element extinguishers used on small controlled fires and you gotta get way to close in my opinion.

Had a '91 skyline explode on a track day and the Element was like a little fart in the wind. I know for a fact I didn't use it right, but there was no way to get close enough to race gas and methanol burning for it to do anything. A fellow racer stopped and a 5lb ABC managed to quell the flames, which is now what I run.

When my stuff is on fire I want more than one opportunity from 2ft away to extinguish it.

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

Nice! Do you have a link for these mounts?

They’re definitely not cheap, but the install was a breeze and they definitely feel designed for the truck itself and the space.

The under seat mount: https://desertdoesit.com/products/front-multi-mount-panel-2021-2022-ford-bronco-mmp

Quick release fire extinguisher mount: https://desertdoesit.com/collection...s/products/quick-drop-fire-extinguisher-mount

I got the medium size for my Amerex 2.5lbs bottle

 

[Ripcurl]

@B Miller is/was forget what he said but think he runs ABC

I've only ever seen element extinguishers used on small controlled fires and you gotta get way to close in my opinion.

Had a '91 skyline explode on a track day and the Element was like a little fart in the wind. I know for a fact I didn't use it right, but there was no way to get close enough to race gas and methanol burning for it to do anything. A fellow racer stopped and a 5lb ABC managed to quell the flames, which is now what I run.

When my stuff is on fire I want more than one opportunity from 2ft away to extinguish it.

Yeah, I saw those element sticks on a Jay Leno's Garage clip but they didn't test in a real scenario

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