How the Bronco's Modular Platform Allows for Easy Customization and Modifications

[roush062003]

Very cool! But is anyone else slightly worried that modularity and water (rain) might not be the best partners? I like to be dry when I drive, and I'm not super fond of mold.

Not here in northern New York. I love that I can pull fenders and quarters to wash the salt off in the winter.

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[Nickp]

Very very cool. It’s apparent that there was a lot of engineering put into these features, which bodes well for the longevity of Bronco.

 

[roush062003]

Very cool! But is anyone else slightly worried that modularity and water (rain) might not be the best partners? I like to be dry when I drive, and I'm not super fond of mold.

Not me. I love that we can pull fenders and quarters to wash out all the road salt. Extend the life of the body.

 

[HotdogThud]

Seeing how easily they were designed to be tinkered with also gives me hope on just how fast they'll be able to crank them out of the factory. if I can swap a fender at home in 15 minutes with a 10mm (WHERE THE FUCK IS MY 10MM?!) imagine what an assembly line can manage?

 

[Philly]

If I ever pull my fenders off it’s because they are not going back on. I could see panel fitment being a nightmare upon reassembly to get the gaps right. I would swap them out for squared off wheel wells though.

Also, I think those “doors” on the SEMA build are awesome. If they don’t cost a fortune when somebody decides to make them, I would definitely pick up a set. Gives it a super clean look, in my opinion.

 

[TripleB]

Looks like fun. If only the 2 door backseat was modular.

 

[1TNgirl]

Can't wait to see if I can tackle those doors alone!!! Getting off no prob.. be getting them back on! I might have to rethink the SAS. Shorty person problem

Same here! I'm 5'2" But not giving up my Sas! Where there's a will, there's a way

 

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[618TRVLWILD]

Same here! I'm 5'2" But not giving up my Sas! Where there's a will, there's a way

Same..keeping it! Now off to shop for that cool door helper!

 

[L8apex]

HMMM how long before we see a 4dr converted to a 2DR from the aftermarket. Rear fender / door as a single fixed panel....

 

[Omwil297]

Step one buy white bronco obx
Step two put each cactus grey body panel piece by piece
Step three ????
Step four Nintendo build!!

 

[Toccoa]

Except for the rear hinges and door sills, the Bronco is a vinyl wrapping dream!

 

[broadicustomworks]

Anyone else see the estimated time for door removal at 2-4 minutes and think "Challenge accepted"?
Shortest time winner gets a pineapple pizza sticker.
On a serious note:
Modularity is good for many reasons:
-Going wheeling somewhere very prone to body damage and don't want to chance it? Leave them behind.
-Want a different style (insert body panel name here)? Swap it out on a lazy Saturday afternoon.
-cleanup after snow/mud/trails once you get home
-Looks mean with all the panels off. One step short of MadMax stylin'
-probably 100 more I'm not even thinking about.
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the 1/4's come off in one of the videos earlier. And that there is some substantial structure behind there.

 

[Philly]

HMMM how long before we see a 4dr converted to a 2DR from the aftermarket. Rear fender / door as a single fixed panel....

Depending on how difficult it actually is, and if they want to tackle the challenge of filling the window gap/modifying the hard top. I bet this will happen fast. I have seen tons of threads on here about people wanting a two door on a four door wheelbase.

 

[Spooled]

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