Short Bus Build

[Arlo.Overland]

My First memories of riding in a vehicle come from riding in my grandpa’s 1967 blueish Ford Bronco. When ford announced they were relaunching the Bronco, I knew I had to get/have one. I didn’t make a reservation and I didn’t want to order a first-year model. I want to wait for the quirks to get worked out. I eventually waited to long into 2022 and the order banks closed. The dealership I had been talking to and I was going to make an order thru, said they would call if one came up for sale.

Well In August that happened. My sales woman called and asked “If was still wanting one.” Well yes of course I did, “I asked what trim, color, and how much ADM,” She said “Black Dimond advanced 2.7l in Cyber Orange (exactly what I wanted to order maybe not that color, but now I wouldn’t choose any other color), she then told me it would be $1000.00 over MSPR (I was okay with that, knowing MSPR would be going up over that once I would be able to order one in 2023). I said “sold can I put a deposit down and come up Saturday to pick it up”, she said “yes.” So, I paid the deposit over the phone. Saturday, I showed up at 9:00 and there it was 2022 Cyber Orange Black Diamond Advanced, parked right up front. She greeted me at the door asked if I wanted to test drive it, well yeah. I test drove it, did my walk around, and an inspection based off everything I read here, and everything was perfect. She walked me to the Finance office and I handed him my preapproval note from my bank, he processed it and within 10 minutes I was walking out the door with the keys to my Bronco. My son and I have started calling it the Short Bus.

I’ve kept it stock for the most part.

So far, I have added;

JTops 4 door sun shade

https://www.jtopsusa.com/product-page/ford-bronco-bimini-sun-shade-top-royal-blue-mesh



JCR Ditch Light Bracket

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BR6-DLM.html



Midland MXT275VP4 MicroMobile with the Ghost Antenna mounted to the JCR Ditch light after I drilled out one of the holes to fit a NMO mount.

https://midlandusa.com/collections/offroad/products/mxt275vp4-micromobile-two-way-radio-bundle-1



KC Highlights Flex 3 that I had on the shelf in the shop mounted to the JCR bracket. I also have 8 Cyclone V2 lights yet to be mounted for rock lights.

https://www.kchilites.com/flex-era-3-2-light-system.html

Used some Ford Pass points and installed the Deluxe Cargo area enclosure.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-deluxe-raised-lid-cargo-area-enclosure-1

From IAG I installed Full length EZ-Step, Soft top Assist, Removable rear cup holder, and Paracord Grab Handle.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-parts/

From Sticker Fab I installed; Auxiliary switch labels, Trail sight Overlays, Autostop disable, Center Console double bin organizer, Weathertech sunshade, and Front door Metal Molle Bins.

https://www.stickerfab.com/collections/2021-ford-bronco
From Archtype Racing; AR TAP with two AR B.A.L.L.S.

https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-tap





And then Black Friday Cyber-Monday sales came around and it pushed me over the edge.



ARB Summit bumper from 4Wheelparts

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-summit-winch-front-bumper-3480010/_/R-BHWQ-3480010



Eibach Stage two Coilover from Panda Motorworks, A big thank you goes out to the Guys at Panda for the great deal.

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/col...ford-bronco-pro-truck-coilover-2-0-front-rear



Smittybilt X20 Gen3 Winch, I had really good luck with my old Gen 2 on my TJ so I decided to stick with them. Plus, I found a killer deal.

https://www.smittybilt.com/products/smittybilt-x2o-gen3-winches/



I really didn’t want to lift it, but with the added weight of the ARB bumper and winch I knew I needed to do something to offset the rake of it. And now with the lift I am going to need (well this is what I’m telling the wife) larger tires to get rid of some of the wheel well gap. I’m trying to decided if I want 285/75/17 or 255/85/17 mounted on the Black Diamond steelies.



Things I still need to order;



Hammer Built tailgate reinforcement. https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit



Tires not sure what size yet depends on how the lift turns out and settles. 285/75/17 or 255/85/17 on factory steelies. From https://www.discounttiredirect.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/255-85-17 or https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/nitto-ridge-grappler


I will Continue to add pictures as I install things.

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[2020FordRaptor]

Very neat so far!

 

[Scape Goat]

I love those EZ steps! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Arlo.Overland]

This Past weekend I finaly got to install the ARB Summit Bumper. Let me tell you it is stout, its heavy, and its fairly easy to install with two people. Installed a 10k Smitty Built winch, and a set of KC Flex Era 4's.

 

[1Pixie]

My First memories of riding in a vehicle come from riding in my grandpa’s 1967 blueish Ford Bronco. When ford announced they were relaunching the Bronco, I knew I had to get/have one. I didn’t make a reservation and I didn’t want to order a first-year model. I want to wait for the quirks to get worked out. I eventually waited to long into 2022 and the order banks closed. The dealership I had been talking to and I was going to make an order thru, said they would call if one came up for sale.

Well In August that happened. My sales woman called and asked “If was still wanting one.” Well yes of course I did, “I asked what trim, color, and how much ADM,” She said “Black Dimond advanced 2.7l in Cyber Orange (exactly what I wanted to order maybe not that color, but now I wouldn’t choose any other color), she then told me it would be $1000.00 over MSPR (I was okay with that, knowing MSPR would be going up over that once I would be able to order one in 2023). I said “sold can I put a deposit down and come up Saturday to pick it up”, she said “yes.” So, I paid the deposit over the phone. Saturday, I showed up at 9:00 and there it was 2022 Cyber Orange Black Diamond Advanced, parked right up front. She greeted me at the door asked if I wanted to test drive it, well yeah. I test drove it, did my walk around, and an inspection based off everything I read here, and everything was perfect. She walked me to the Finance office and I handed him my preapproval note from my bank, he processed it and within 10 minutes I was walking out the door with the keys to my Bronco. My son and I have started calling it the Short Bus.

I’ve kept it stock for the most part.

So far, I have added;

JTops 4 door sun shade

https://www.jtopsusa.com/product-page/ford-bronco-bimini-sun-shade-top-royal-blue-mesh



JCR Ditch Light Bracket

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BR6-DLM.html



Midland MXT275VP4 MicroMobile with the Ghost Antenna mounted to the JCR Ditch light after I drilled out one of the holes to fit a NMO mount.

https://midlandusa.com/collections/offroad/products/mxt275vp4-micromobile-two-way-radio-bundle-1



KC Highlights Flex 3 that I had on the shelf in the shop mounted to the JCR bracket. I also have 8 Cyclone V2 lights yet to be mounted for rock lights.

https://www.kchilites.com/flex-era-3-2-light-system.html

Used some Ford Pass points and installed the Deluxe Cargo area enclosure.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-deluxe-raised-lid-cargo-area-enclosure-1

From IAG I installed Full length EZ-Step, Soft top Assist, Removable rear cup holder, and Paracord Grab Handle.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-parts/

From Sticker Fab I installed; Auxiliary switch labels, Trail sight Overlays, Autostop disable, Center Console double bin organizer, Weathertech sunshade, and Front door Metal Molle Bins.

https://www.stickerfab.com/collections/2021-ford-bronco
From Archtype Racing; AR TAP with two AR B.A.L.L.S.

https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-tap





And then Black Friday Cyber-Monday sales came around and it pushed me over the edge.



ARB Summit bumper from 4Wheelparts

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-summit-winch-front-bumper-3480010/_/R-BHWQ-3480010



Eibach Stage two Coilover from Panda Motorworks, A big thank you goes out to the Guys at Panda for the great deal.

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/col...ford-bronco-pro-truck-coilover-2-0-front-rear



Smittybilt X20 Gen3 Winch, I had really good luck with my old Gen 2 on my TJ so I decided to stick with them. Plus, I found a killer deal.

https://www.smittybilt.com/products/smittybilt-x2o-gen3-winches/



I really didn’t want to lift it, but with the added weight of the ARB bumper and winch I knew I needed to do something to offset the rake of it. And now with the lift I am going to need (well this is what I’m telling the wife) larger tires to get rid of some of the wheel well gap. I’m trying to decided if I want 285/75/17 or 255/85/17 mounted on the Black Diamond steelies.



Things I still need to order;



Hammer Built tailgate reinforcement. https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit



Tires not sure what size yet depends on how the lift turns out and settles. 285/75/17 or 255/85/17 on factory steelies. From https://www.discounttiredirect.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/255-85-17 or https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/nitto-ridge-grappler


I will Continue to add pictures as I install things.

 

[1Pixie]

very nice!

 

[lakesinai]

My First memories of riding in a vehicle come from riding in my grandpa’s 1967 blueish Ford Bronco. When ford announced they were relaunching the Bronco, I knew I had to get/have one. I didn’t make a reservation and I didn’t want to order a first-year model. I want to wait for the quirks to get worked out. I eventually waited to long into 2022 and the order banks closed. The dealership I had been talking to and I was going to make an order thru, said they would call if one came up for sale.

Well In August that happened. My sales woman called and asked “If was still wanting one.” Well yes of course I did, “I asked what trim, color, and how much ADM,” She said “Black Dimond advanced 2.7l in Cyber Orange (exactly what I wanted to order maybe not that color, but now I wouldn’t choose any other color), she then told me it would be $1000.00 over MSPR (I was okay with that, knowing MSPR would be going up over that once I would be able to order one in 2023). I said “sold can I put a deposit down and come up Saturday to pick it up”, she said “yes.” So, I paid the deposit over the phone. Saturday, I showed up at 9:00 and there it was 2022 Cyber Orange Black Diamond Advanced, parked right up front. She greeted me at the door asked if I wanted to test drive it, well yeah. I test drove it, did my walk around, and an inspection based off everything I read here, and everything was perfect. She walked me to the Finance office and I handed him my preapproval note from my bank, he processed it and within 10 minutes I was walking out the door with the keys to my Bronco. My son and I have started calling it the Short Bus.

I’ve kept it stock for the most part.

So far, I have added;

JTops 4 door sun shade

https://www.jtopsusa.com/product-page/ford-bronco-bimini-sun-shade-top-royal-blue-mesh



JCR Ditch Light Bracket

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BR6-DLM.html



Midland MXT275VP4 MicroMobile with the Ghost Antenna mounted to the JCR Ditch light after I drilled out one of the holes to fit a NMO mount.

https://midlandusa.com/collections/offroad/products/mxt275vp4-micromobile-two-way-radio-bundle-1



KC Highlights Flex 3 that I had on the shelf in the shop mounted to the JCR bracket. I also have 8 Cyclone V2 lights yet to be mounted for rock lights.

https://www.kchilites.com/flex-era-3-2-light-system.html

Used some Ford Pass points and installed the Deluxe Cargo area enclosure.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-deluxe-raised-lid-cargo-area-enclosure-1

From IAG I installed Full length EZ-Step, Soft top Assist, Removable rear cup holder, and Paracord Grab Handle.

https://www.iagperformance.com/iag-parts/

From Sticker Fab I installed; Auxiliary switch labels, Trail sight Overlays, Autostop disable, Center Console double bin organizer, Weathertech sunshade, and Front door Metal Molle Bins.

https://www.stickerfab.com/collections/2021-ford-bronco
From Archtype Racing; AR TAP with two AR B.A.L.L.S.

https://archetyperacing.com/products/ar-tap





And then Black Friday Cyber-Monday sales came around and it pushed me over the edge.



ARB Summit bumper from 4Wheelparts

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-summit-winch-front-bumper-3480010/_/R-BHWQ-3480010



Eibach Stage two Coilover from Panda Motorworks, A big thank you goes out to the Guys at Panda for the great deal.

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/col...ford-bronco-pro-truck-coilover-2-0-front-rear



Smittybilt X20 Gen3 Winch, I had really good luck with my old Gen 2 on my TJ so I decided to stick with them. Plus, I found a killer deal.

https://www.smittybilt.com/products/smittybilt-x2o-gen3-winches/



I really didn’t want to lift it, but with the added weight of the ARB bumper and winch I knew I needed to do something to offset the rake of it. And now with the lift I am going to need (well this is what I’m telling the wife) larger tires to get rid of some of the wheel well gap. I’m trying to decided if I want 285/75/17 or 255/85/17 mounted on the Black Diamond steelies.



Things I still need to order;



Hammer Built tailgate reinforcement. https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit



Tires not sure what size yet depends on how the lift turns out and settles. 285/75/17 or 255/85/17 on factory steelies. From https://www.discounttiredirect.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/255-85-17 or https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/nitto-ridge-grappler


I will Continue to add pictures as I install things.

Nice story, fun lift, i like you're not overdoing the tires. AND, its great to have an upfront, honest dealer who is attentive and whose word is their word.

 

[Grumpy]

Congrats! Nice ride for sure.

 

[FowlBronco77]

I’ve kept it stock for the most part.

This is the funny part. I get it tho. I'm right there with ya. You know as well as I do that our broncos won't be kept stock "for the most part".

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

Love it. Well done.

With these coilovers, did you have to change any other suspension components to accommodate the lift? (UCA’s or Rear track bar)

 

[Rspayde]

We refer to my four door black diamond cyber orange as the magic school bus.

Still on the hunt for a Ms frizzle bumper sticker or magnet but one day.

 

[droosif]

What’s it like parking with that bumper? I usually use the trail sites as reference points but that bumper sticks out so much further

 

[jaruss01]

Loved the first photo of the stock front end. Nice and clean.

what’s the aftermarket bumper for / use wise? Looks heavy duty

 

[Martiin]

This Past weekend I finaly got to install the ARB Summit Bumper. Let me tell you it is stout, its heavy, and its fairly easy to install with two people. Installed a 10k Smitty Built winch, and a set of KC Flex Era 4's.

I have the KC Flex Era 4 mounted on the A pillar of my outerbanks sas and those things are bright. Very impressed with how much light they push out i recommend this to everyone who is in the market for some lights. Am about to order the pro6 50" light bar and some bumpers. Not sure on what bumpers yet but I am leaning towards ARBs

Got the RGBW rock lights installed with the 3rd break light behind the wheel and removed the OEM. While on the 3rd break light I installed RC Reinforcement from the tailgate.

 

[Tarjea]

Looks sweet! Need to check it lut more!

Where on the Flex Era 3 harness did you cut? The harness in the video looks different from mine and I'm stumped.

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