Minty, 2dr Badlands on 37's, My "Heritage" Build Thread!

[Mirage]

A couple weeks ago, I finally got around to painting the rest of the MC diff cover. It's not going to win any awards, but it's something different

Last weekend, on my 3 day holiday weekend, I removed the DV8 diff skid plate/OEM diff cover and installed the Metalcloak diff cover, along with the Metalcloak Diff Skid Plate.

I used almost 2 quarts of this stuff.

Metalcloak forgot to weld the nuts onto the insides on the diff skid plate... I've talked to them since this and they're going to ship me another one, but I went to Lowe's and picked up long bolts/nuts to at least get this thing installed!

I like it, it rattled like a mofo, but I squirted grey RTV in all the gaps and it hasn't rattled since, LOL!

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[Mirage]

I also removed the DV8 MOLLE Door Pockets, they rubbed the hell out of my calves when we went off-roading, to a point that hurt my legs so bad the next day.... I'm a tall guy at 6'5", with an inseam of 36"-38"

I installed something similar by Red Rock, but they don't have the bottle holder sticking out, which is what was smashing my calves!

I've eliminated the seat belt dinging, when my pup rides with me, but noticed last time he was with me, that the light just kept blinking on the dash.... Lights on dashes and noises drive me crazy, so I found this and tried it out! It took care of my issue!

I haven't installed it yet, but I finally received my Baxter Performance Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter. These are to help eliminate dry starts

A bunch of people at Cars & Coffee said I can't believe it's dirty... A few people from my local Bronco group have said the same thing, so I bought this to let everyone know why

So, we named our 2 Bronco's after 1st generation My Little Pony characters, it was my wife's idea. My Bronco is named, Minty! Minty was Green with White mane/tail and had 3 leaf clovers on her behind

So, this was also my wife's idea and it's fun, so don't all yall get butt hurt!

They're not matching, because they're not matching on each side of the toys behind

 

[Mirage]

2 weekends ago, the wife and I went off-roading by ourselves this time. They had a flex ramp, so we tried it out! Here's a couple of fun pics.

They were almost at the same spot on the ramp! Proud of the wife for driving up this herself!

At the top of the mountain, 900' above sea level Pics don't do it justice, it was an amazing view!

So, last weekend, I was cleaning up my garage and my Bronco was sitting in the backyard. The sun was hitting it just right and it looked great after I had just cleaned it from the ride!

 

[Mirage]

So, last week, I decided it was time to upgrade the steering, before something bad happened.... Hope it doesn't, but I'd rather be safe than sorry! So, I contacted BroncBuster and ordered the Ultimate HOSS 3.0 Severe Duty Steering Rack with Ford Performance Inner/Outer Tie Rods! Fully programmed, plug and play on all 2021-2023 Broncos! It also came with their BroncBushing already installed as well as their Stage lll Heavy-Duty Passenger Billet Aluminum Housing installed. I ordered a pair of 3.0 BroncBracers as well!

I will probably get this installed, when I have a few days off, just to make sure I'll have it ready to drive back to work... Might try to do it in October?

 

[Mirage]

A few people have asked why I took out the rear seat....? I needed a place to hold all my off-road stuff and I also needed a good, flat surface to carry stuff! Like this:

While I was at Lowe's, a random guy complimented me on the Bronco! He said it looks amazing with the Green and White and 2 door to boot! He said I knocked it out of the park! I thanked him and said he's not the only one in the last 3 months to say something! I took a quick pic of it while I was there!

Later that day, I finally got my damn Superchips Pulsar XT to finally update on my new phone, so I could actually benefit from it again...

 

[Mirage]

Not much going on with our Bronco's, but I did buy this, last weekend! Got a bunch of plans for it too!

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

Beautiful truck. I compliment you on your effort and passion.

 

[AARDVARK122]

Love the build. My only suggestion would be to paint the surround of the grill to make the white look smaller.

 

[Mirage]

Love the build. My only suggestion would be to paint the surround of the grill to make the white look smaller.

Thanks! I've seen yours before and noticed you did that on yours. It's not really something I'm worried about though... I have so much crap to do to all my other projects anyway, so I'm not sure I'd ever have the time to actually do that...

Sometime, before it gets too cold, I need to pull my front bumper off and do the frame tie in brackets that I ordered from LoD. And I need to pull my cargo box to install the OEM trailer harness....

 

[Chrome_Pony]

Nice work. I need to get to work on some of my builds.

 

[tourproto]

Is the front end of your Bronco sitting lower than the rear because of your bumper and winch? If so, any plans to update the front suspension to get it to sit flat? or do you like the lean?

 

[Mirage]

Nice work. I need to get to work on some of my builds.

Thanks! I've got too many builds now, LOL! I finally started working on my Mustang again, with hopes of having it ready in a month? I have to get it out of the garage, because the Goblin needs to stay in the garage throughout the winter. I might sell the Mustang next year though, just too many vehicles

 

[Mirage]

Is the front end of your Bronco sitting lower than the rear because of your bumper and winch? If so, any plans to update the front suspension to get it to sit flat? or do you like the lean?

Nobody seems to have an answer for that question... Not a lot of people notice it. When I'm moving, the back sits lower, but when I stop, it looks like this, even with a full 17 gallons... :/ I've told @Metalcloak and sent them pics and haven't gotten much feedback, except for the weight of the bumper and winch "may" be the cause of it.... But, when I have those 2 items off, it doesn't raise up any, or not very much... Definitely not enough to sit even with the rear....

I don't really like the lean, but until I get some adjustable coilovers, I'm kind of stuck with it, I guess... Also, for whatever reason, the MC front UCA's, at the spindle start squeaking every 2-3 weeks and I have to spray some lithium grease on them to kill the squeak, but it always comes back... I'm just tired of spending money on it.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Love the build. My only suggestion would be to paint the surround of the grill to make the white look smaller.

Your Bronco looks awesome

 

[AARDVARK122]

Your Bronco looks awesome

Thank you. I think Ford should do a limited run of Ranger Editions.

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