Sponsored

Rant: When will overpriced accessories stop?!

AlexInNY

Big Bend
Well-Known Member
First Name
Alex
Joined
Aug 29, 2021
Threads
1
Messages
140
Reaction score
171
Location
Shelter Island
Vehicle(s)
BMW 428; Grand Wagoneer; MB 230E; Pacifica
Your Bronco Model
Big Bend
Clubs
 
It won't change. The Bronco is a new enthusiast vehicle. Accessories are 99% wants, not needs. You want it? You are going to pay. Chinese crap will soon be flooding the market so be careful what you wish for.
I thought people were happy with Mabett’s stuff which is coming from China. It seems like forum members are highly appreciative of his attentiveness and have vouched for the quality, attention to detail and customer service. For god’s sake he’s redesigned a plastic storage tray for the center arm rest console several times just because forum member’s have asked. Just because it doesn’t come from America doesn’t mean it’s bad.
Sponsored

 
Last edited:

UtahBrandon

Badlands
Well-Known Member
Base Sponsor (Level 1)
First Name
Brandon
Joined
Oct 5, 2020
Threads
47
Messages
591
Reaction score
1,485
Location
Utah
Website
www.puravidaoffroad.com
Vehicle(s)
a number of classics and my 4dr Badlands
Your Bronco Model
Badlands
Clubs
 
This is absolutely ridiculous.. I've said it before and will say it again... When will People stop paying companies a outrageous sum for parts that shouldnt cost more than 50$? Point being these:

https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-foot-rests-21-bronco-all

I got all excited for foot rests then saw the price 170$ get the f*%# outta here. IT'S A FOOT REST. Rugged ridge will have a set out soon if not now for a quarter of that price.🙄
This one Is probably branding. However, I've seen it on other products and it grinds my gears eventually I forsee it killing the aftermarket, but then again an idiot is born everyday. Rant over 🙂
But they do have "tactical styling" which must be what justifies the premium. :oops:
 

AlexInNY

Big Bend
Well-Known Member
First Name
Alex
Joined
Aug 29, 2021
Threads
1
Messages
140
Reaction score
171
Location
Shelter Island
Vehicle(s)
BMW 428; Grand Wagoneer; MB 230E; Pacifica
Your Bronco Model
Big Bend
Clubs
 
But they do have "tactical styling" which must be what justifies the premium. :oops:
I was just about to take a jab at this too in my last post but then I was like wait, maybe too many people would get offended.
 

mybikeisred

Wildtrak
Well-Known Member
First Name
Paul
Joined
Sep 17, 2021
Threads
7
Messages
1,190
Reaction score
3,543
Location
Carmel, CA
Vehicle(s)
F250 Powerstroke, Grand Cherokee
Your Bronco Model
Wildtrak
Clubs
 
This is absolutely ridiculous.. I've said it before and will say it again... When will People stop paying companies a outrageous sum for parts that shouldnt cost more than 50$? Point being these:

https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-foot-rests-21-bronco-all

I got all excited for foot rests then saw the price 170$ get the f*%# outta here. IT'S A FOOT REST. Rugged ridge will have a set out soon if not now for a quarter of that price.🙄
This one Is probably branding. However, I've seen it on other products and it grinds my gears eventually I forsee it killing the aftermarket, but then again an idiot is born everyday. Rant over 🙂
No better example than these tow shackles from archetype racing, one of our beloved b6g sponsors. We had people here lining up to pay $425 for something that should be $25.
https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-s-i-t-h-bronco-modular-bumper-shackles

I’m all for buying American when I can and supporting our b6g sponsors, but I’m not gonna just bend over. That little plastic piece for the steering rack from bronco buster is another good example. I understand that the r&d was costly to come up with that solution, but it’s just a small piece of nylon.
 

Sponsored

WuNgUn

Banned
Badlands
Banned
Banned
First Name
Eric
Joined
Jul 9, 2020
Threads
195
Messages
4,365
Reaction score
6,870
Location
Ontario Canada
Vehicle(s)
2 door Squatched
Your Bronco Model
Badlands
Clubs
 
Cost is a huge part of why I try to build as much of my own stuff as possible.
I hear ya! Just getting started on the floor... Should have it wrapped up this weekend.
Ford Bronco Rant: When will overpriced accessories stop?! 20220523_105114
Ford Bronco Rant: When will overpriced accessories stop?! 20220507_133619
 

Bodge Garage

Badlands
Well-Known Member
First Name
Kris
Joined
Aug 6, 2020
Threads
15
Messages
383
Reaction score
1,022
Location
Millwood WA
Vehicle(s)
1994 Land Rover Discovery, Jeep Gladiator
Your Bronco Model
Badlands
Clubs
 
We are more a society of buyers than builders. There used to be some pride in built not bought, but that has changed.
 
OP
OP
Ig_bronco

Ig_bronco

Black Diamond
Well-Known Member
First Name
Matthew
Joined
Feb 17, 2021
Threads
37
Messages
671
Reaction score
740
Location
Pittsburgh PA
Vehicle(s)
2014 JKU
Your Bronco Model
Black Diamond
Clubs
 
No better example than these tow shackles from archetype racing, one of our beloved b6g sponsors. We had people here lining up to pay $425 for something that should be $25.
https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-s-i-t-h-bronco-modular-bumper-shackles

I’m all for buying American when I can and supporting our b6g sponsors, but I’m not gonna just bend over. That little plastic piece for the steering rack from bronco buster is another good example. I understand that the r&d was costly to come up with that solution, but it’s just a small piece of nylon.
Personally I think the shackles need more picatinny rails and I'd be all in. 😂😂
 
OP
OP
Ig_bronco

Ig_bronco

Black Diamond
Well-Known Member
First Name
Matthew
Joined
Feb 17, 2021
Threads
37
Messages
671
Reaction score
740
Location
Pittsburgh PA
Vehicle(s)
2014 JKU
Your Bronco Model
Black Diamond
Clubs
 

SubmarineNuke

Wildtrak
Well-Known Member
First Name
Richard
Joined
Feb 11, 2022
Threads
24
Messages
1,555
Reaction score
2,578
Location
Houston, TX
Website
twitch.tv
Vehicle(s)
Bronco Wildtrak
Your Bronco Model
Wildtrak
Clubs
 
No better example than these tow shackles from archetype racing, one of our beloved b6g sponsors. We had people here lining up to pay $425 for something that should be $25.
https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-s-i-t-h-bronco-modular-bumper-shackles

I’m all for buying American when I can and supporting our b6g sponsors, but I’m not gonna just bend over. That little plastic piece for the steering rack from bronco buster is another good example. I understand that the r&d was costly to come up with that solution, but it’s just a small piece of nylon.
I called em out on it on IG. I said they were high on their own supply...a few weeks later they responded to me that apparently they can't keep em in stock and they're flying off the shelves...$425 for shackles...GTFO
 

Sponsored

Erock

Badlands
Well-Known Member
First Name
Eric
Joined
Jan 30, 2021
Threads
1
Messages
2,171
Reaction score
5,104
Location
US
Vehicle(s)
2018 F150 Alpine edition
Your Bronco Model
Badlands
Clubs
 
@WuNgUn

Ford Bronco Rant: When will overpriced accessories stop?! 729C9E95-DD84-49E1-BA53-A9B9472CECA9

Here’s a piece I recently did for my truck… however I no longer have a use for since I traded the truck in on the Bronco last Friday… lol
 

lasttj

Banned
Banned
Banned
First Name
Robert
Joined
Aug 12, 2021
Threads
2
Messages
263
Reaction score
659
Location
Virginia
Vehicle(s)
'06 Jeep TJ, '16 Ford F150, '65 VW Beetle
Your Bronco Model
Undecided
This is absolutely ridiculous.. I've said it before and will say it again... When will People stop paying companies a outrageous sum for parts that shouldnt cost more than 50$? Point being these:

https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-foot-rests-21-bronco-all

I got all excited for foot rests then saw the price 170$ get the f*%# outta here. IT'S A FOOT REST. Rugged ridge will have a set out soon if not now for a quarter of that price.🙄
This one Is probably branding. However, I've seen it on other products and it grinds my gears eventually I forsee it killing the aftermarket, but then again an idiot is born everyday. Rant over 🙂
That's easy.....as soon as people stop paying outrageous amounts of ADM for their Bronco's.
 

SubmarineNuke

Wildtrak
Well-Known Member
First Name
Richard
Joined
Feb 11, 2022
Threads
24
Messages
1,555
Reaction score
2,578
Location
Houston, TX
Website
twitch.tv
Vehicle(s)
Bronco Wildtrak
Your Bronco Model
Wildtrak
Clubs
 

chancewm

Outer Banks
Well-Known Member
First Name
Chance
Joined
Apr 11, 2022
Threads
1
Messages
47
Reaction score
110
Location
La Crosse, WI
Vehicle(s)
'22 Bronco OBX
Your Bronco Model
Outer Banks
Clubs
 
What I like best is this product is designed so you can "show boat" with your doors off. That's an incredibly uncomfortable position to have your leg in, if you're doing that your doing it out of spite. It's like "ape hangers" on a motorcycle. Some people just have to say"look at me" no matter how uncomfortable they actually are.
Eh, I don't agree with this. As a long-legged individual, it's super comfortable (and fun) to set my left foot on the running board while driving doorless.
 

Pancho Kornwallace

Base
Well-Known Member
First Name
Pancho
Joined
Sep 29, 2020
Threads
60
Messages
1,522
Reaction score
4,028
Location
Michigan
Vehicle(s)
Mustang
Your Bronco Model
Base
This is absolutely ridiculous.. I've said it before and will say it again... When will People stop paying companies a outrageous sum for parts that shouldnt cost more than 50$? Point being these:

https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-foot-rests-21-bronco-all

I got all excited for foot rests then saw the price 170$ get the f*%# outta here. IT'S A FOOT REST. Rugged ridge will have a set out soon if not now for a quarter of that price.🙄
This one Is probably branding. However, I've seen it on other products and it grinds my gears eventually I forsee it killing the aftermarket, but then again an idiot is born everyday. Rant over 🙂
I think the slogan is:
"Get in the zone... Autozone."
Also"
"O O O O'Reilly Autoparts"
Sponsored

 
 


Top