Off roading flag mount recommendations?

[BroncoA51]

https://swarfworks.com/ford-bronco-dune-flag-mount/

This with the handy flag.

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[Robs]

The TrailSite bracket came from Trailrax:
https://trailrax.com/products/ford-bronco-trail-sight-accessory-mount

The Flag is from HandyFlag, and I ordered 2 of the mounting studs. The second is on the back, atop the Hammerbuilt reinforcing bracket, on an accessory bracket.
https://www.handyflag.com/product-page/ford-bronco-handy-flag-kit-1

I don't like the flat tailgate mounts, I want more offset away from the car.

Nice setup. What rear bracket is that for your rotopax?

 

[lakesinai]

Nice setup. What rear bracket is that for your rotopax?

It's the Hammerbuilt accessory arm
https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tailgate-support-accessory-arm

Added to the Hammerbuilt reinforcement system
https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit

To which I added Rotopax's own mounting brackets, which fit the Hammerbuilt holes (you need an extension to fit two containers). Ask then to help you buy the correct parts if needed.
https://www.rotopax.com/products/dlx-pack-mount

Which I may have bought ftom Bronco Nation. However, they no longer have it, it seems.

Here's a photo of the two-can bracket. The white spots are WD-40 lithium spray, which I use on all holes to keep salt water corrosion at bay. These accessory brackets come off and on seasonally.

 

[Robs]

It's the Hammerbuilt accessory arm
https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tailgate-support-accessory-arm

Added to the Hammerbuilt reinforcement system
https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit

To which I added Rotopax's own mounting brackets, which fit the Hammerbuilt holes (you need an extension to fit two containers). Ask then to help you buy the correct parts if needed.
https://www.rotopax.com/products/dlx-pack-mount

Which I may have bought ftom Bronco Nation. However, they no longer have it, it seems.

Here's a photo of the two-can bracket. The white spots are WD-40 lithium spray, which I use on all holes to keep salt water corrosion at bay. These accessory brackets come off and on seasonally.

Thank you!

 

[Black_Stallion13]

I have the MRT one - minimalist and works great on the sand dunes. I use a 5/16” flag with it instead of the standard 1/4” flags. Get the stainless hardware option so it doesn’t rust:

https://www.shopmrt.com/2021-Ford-Bronco-ORV-Flag-Mount-p/80k210.htm

 

[The Beaz]

I second the handyflag....Have mine on the rear bumper.....Love it

 

[Qarlos]

The handyflag is super convenient to store and deploy. I have it and use it all the time. Just be aware that it is not a very strong flag pole and it sways a lot. If you mount it near the body it will bang if you are going over any significant bumps. I have it mounted on a bracket attached to my spare tire carrier.

The best flag pole mount I have seen is by KC Hilites. One for the Bronco and another model for the Bronco Raptor. They bolt behind the spare tire and are very sturdy.

(photo from the KC website. I don't have this mount, but my friend does)

 

[CalvinT]

I don't plan on driving anywhere that requires an off roading flag. But I'm going to get a flag mount for the trail sights. So many parking garages have height limits. So I'll cut a trail flag so it's a few inches taller than the load I'm carrying on my roof rack. It will give me a visual guide anytime I enter a covered garage.

 

[BroncoChallenger]

Which end are you looking to put the flag? @Mountains2Metal makes one that mounts on the spare tire mount and there are others that mount using the trail sights.

https://mountains2metal.com/tailgate-flag-antenna-mount-bracket-v2-passenger-bronco-6g-2021/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1160403463...3yh6jEQQrS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Looking at getting both the right and left from them...they're pretty inexpensive and look pretty solid. We may not put an actual flag on there but definitely debating some whips just for looks.

M2M doesn't have a huge selection of parts, but what they do have seems to be pretty quality. Bought the steps that bolt onto the factory rock rails, and they're solid.

 

[BroncoChallenger]

It's the Hammerbuilt accessory arm
https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tailgate-support-accessory-arm

Added to the Hammerbuilt reinforcement system
https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit

To which I added Rotopax's own mounting brackets, which fit the Hammerbuilt holes (you need an extension to fit two containers). Ask then to help you buy the correct parts if needed.
https://www.rotopax.com/products/dlx-pack-mount

Which I may have bought ftom Bronco Nation. However, they no longer have it, it seems.

Here's a photo of the two-can bracket. The white spots are WD-40 lithium spray, which I use on all holes to keep salt water corrosion at bay. These accessory brackets come off and on seasonally.

Question on that reinforcement bracket...does it help quiet down any squeaks/rattles from the back? I've noticed that our rear window squeaks sometimes when going over bigger bumps on the highway and I'd like to quiet it down. If it doesn't I'm not going to mess with it, but if it does I might drop the $200+ for it...looks easy enough to install.

 

[lakesinai]

Question on that reinforcement bracket...does it help quiet down any squeaks/rattles from the back? I've noticed that our rear window squeaks sometimes when going over bigger bumps on the highway and I'd like to quiet it down. If it doesn't I'm not going to mess with it, but if it does I might drop the $200+ for it...looks easy enough to install.

Hard for me to compare. I've only a 33" Badlands wheel on the back, you have a 35" SAS. I would think the bracket would help you, but there are still squeaks-- the Skyrider softtop squeaks as does the hardtop in certain conditions. My rear window doesn't squeak, AFAIK. My main reason for the reinforcement bracket was to have a safe and reliable accessory mounting capability. It is that, plus flags (or antennas, if needed). Coupled with the half-rack and one of the side saddles, it's excellent for me. When loaded up, it doesn't seems to squeak much . . . And I sometimes carry bikes as well. Also, two full gas cans is more extra weight than your SAS tire compared to my 33" . . .

 

[BroncoChallenger]

Hard for me to compare. I've only a 33" Badlands wheel on the back, you have a 35" SAS. I would think the bracket would help you, but there are still squeaks-- the Skyrider softtop squeaks as does the hardtop in certain conditions. My rear window doesn't squeak, AFAIK. My main reason for the reinforcement bracket was to have a safe and reliable accessory mounting capability. It is that, plus flags (or antennas, if needed). Coupled with the half-rack and one of the side saddles, it's excellent for me. When loaded up, it doesn't seems to squeak much . . . And I sometimes carry bikes as well. Also, two full gas cans is more extra weight than your SAS tire compared to my 33" . . .

Thanks for that info! I'll be taking a look at it for sure. I know Jeeps used to have a hinge upgrade available for the bigger tire packages, wasn't sure if Ford did it right from the get-go or if something extra was needed.

 

[lakesinai]

Thanks for that info! I'll be taking a look at it for sure. I know Jeeps used to have a hinge upgrade available for the bigger tire packages, wasn't sure if Ford did it right from the get-go or if something extra was needed.

The only OEM Ford hinge upgrade AFAIK is the Raptor build, SAS and below are the same, hence the aftermarket tailgate reinforcements like Hammerbuilt, growing in number. Check the threads here.

 

[Aaeros]

The handyflag is super convenient to store and deploy. I have it and use it all the time. Just be aware that it is not a very strong flag pole and it sways a lot. If you mount it near the body it will bang if you are going over any significant bumps. I have it mounted on a bracket attached to my spare tire carrier.

The best flag pole mount I have seen is by KC Hilites. One for the Bronco and another model for the Bronco Raptor. They bolt behind the spare tire and are very sturdy.

(photo from the KC website. I don't have this mount, but my friend does)

I just bought this mount and it doesn't fit. The arch over the factory rear camera doesn't have enough clearance so the bolts dont align. I have reached out to KC HiLiTES.

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