My DIYSquatch Black Diamond "Bumblebee"

[EazyCheezy]

Took home in July 2022. I've basically kept it stock until recently; only doing minor quality of life improvements. I'm going to use this thread to document my journey and share knowledge with others. I specifically bought the Bronco as my "do everything" vehicle (e.g. daily, work, & play). I've gotten to take it on lots of adventures so far. This first post is going to be a bit longer since I'm playing catch up. I'll be posting more of my off-road adventures later. Driven 13,000 miles so far and I have relatively few complaints that are mostly nitpicks. I love this thing!

First visit on the lot before purchasing:

First time stuck at 190 miles on the odometer:

A much nicer sunset view:

A peak at some off-road adventures at Ol' Florida Off-Road Park:

Gearshade Limb Risers

Stubby shark fin antenna (Amazon Link)

Stickerfab Soft Top Lift Struts (can't find them; looks like the product has been removed). These suckers were a bit of a pain to install (Ford's fault). I love them but I wish they would've just come from the factory.

Paracord OSH from Amazon (comes in a 2 pack but I'm a tall guy so I don't exactly need one)

Now for the good stuff: Sasquatch Coilover take-offs from a 4 Door Everglades. I got more lift than expected and I suspect the coils have a higher spring rate due to the winch but it's just a theory. No leveling kit because I don't mind the factory rake. I'm actively trying to NOT kill my fuel economy. Plus, I'm always hauling a few hundred pounds of film/video equipment and didn't want it squatting.

BEFORE

AFTER

And new shoes: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 285/75R17

Tall and small:

My thoughts on the Cooper AT3s:

1. I didn't want to tire ballooning out too much and didn't want to get new wheels. I love the stock steelies and most 35s would've done that (aside from pizza cutters)
2. I wanted something that wouldn't kill the already average fuel economy
3. I wanted a tire as capable as my Grabbers but had better on-road manners (let's be honest, this is as much an on-roader as off)
4. They handle better on-road than the Grabbers. They grip better, are more stable, have less rolling resistance, feel less vibrations/bumps and make less noise.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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[Arlo.Overland]

Looks like we almost have the same build! 22 CO BD 2.7

. I have installed ARB Summit bumper, have Eibach coilovers to install but waiting to wear out the tires a little bit more then mount some new tires and the lift.

 

[RC Bronco]

Looking good! I'm considering going the Sasquatch coilover takeoff route myself, but still considering the Ford Performance 2" lift as well as Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 coilovers

 

[EazyCheezy]

Looks like we almost have the same build! 22 CO BD 2.7

. I have installed ARB Summit bumper, have Eibach coilovers to install but waiting to wear out the tires a little bit more then mount some new tires and the lift.

Nice! That bumper has been on my wishlist. I mainly just want the bull bar look.

 

[EazyCheezy]

Looking good! I'm considering going the Sasquatch coilover takeoff route myself, but still considering the Ford Performance 2" lift as well as Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 coilovers

Thanks! I know. The decision is maddening!

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