looks like some of them keep the rear view camera while other get rid of it. it's something i'd want to keep since the height from window to ground is so high.
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My thing with the rear tire delete was from a functional/self-reliance standpoint. Now this thread has devolved into something else entirely.
At the end of the day, the Bronco is just another vehicle to get from point A to point B. It should be whatever you want/need it to be. Unless you want to do this type of shit to it. Well then... then may the wrath of a 1000 suns come down on you!?
At the end of the day, the Bronco is just another vehicle to get from point A to point B. It should be whatever you want/need it to be. Unless you want to do this type of shit to it. Well then... then may the wrath of a 1000 suns come down on you!?
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As a current Jeep owner and 34-year career firefighter, I can tell you I have witnessed first hand the rear tire saving someone's life in a rear-end collision. In some cases, the bigger the better. But there have also been times when off-roading where I have taken the rear tire off and thrown it into the back on a custom mount to help with ground clearances and angles of inclination/declination.
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I removed the full size spare off my JKU and have absolutely zero regrets!
I find the ability to actually see out my rear-view mirror FAR more important. The 35" tire on the back made it nearly impossible to see out the back. The lack of additional weight and rattles, plus more space in my garage spot are all a bonus.
My last couple of vehicles didn't even come with a spare due to over-sized brakes, just a compressor or fix-a-flat. I can easily throw the tire in the back for long trips and/or off road excursions.
I find the ability to actually see out my rear-view mirror FAR more important. The 35" tire on the back made it nearly impossible to see out the back. The lack of additional weight and rattles, plus more space in my garage spot are all a bonus.
My last couple of vehicles didn't even come with a spare due to over-sized brakes, just a compressor or fix-a-flat. I can easily throw the tire in the back for long trips and/or off road excursions.
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I personally won't be "deleting" the rear tire mount but I am considering moving the spare inside when I am working. I envision a custom-built, trailer hitch mounted basket to hold 200+lbs of feed and I don't want that hanging way off the back of the truck to clear the spare.
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Rear tire delete kits for Jeeps are about $50. Over $100 for Jeeps with backups cams/break light. So really not too bad.
Until you're paying my bills and buying my cars and being my dad, fuck off with this bullshit. I'll be whomever the hell I am and if some weapon's grade taintwaffle in a BMW rolls up to me during my commute and tells me how to not be a poser, he's gonna have a bad time and likely a booger on his windshield.
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Paint from the top rope!
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Man, that is a terrible job what they did to the Bronco. I mean, look at that spare. It's not even matching. Absolutely a waste of space and weight. No way can it be used for its intended purpose if any of the other four get a flat. Might as well not even have it back there.My thing with the rear tire delete was from a functional/self-reliance standpoint. Now this thread has devolved into something else entirely.
At the end of the day, the Bronco is just another vehicle to get from point A to point B. It should be whatever you want/need it to be. Unless you want to do this type of shit to it. Well then... then may the wrath of a 1000 suns come down on you!?
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Yes, aftermarket companies will jump on the band wagon soon, here is one for Jeep.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-tire-carrier-delete-kit-0718-jk.html
interesting.
any pics of a more finished one. or is that as good as it gets?
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maybe something like raised letter spelled f o r d on the back or a bronco badge, or bronco in script
https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/pro...MI5N_Vg9Hn6gIVlsDICh0CpwABEAkYBCABEgJNLfD_BwE
https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/pro...MI5N_Vg9Hn6gIVlsDICh0CpwABEAkYBCABEgJNLfD_BwE
There are probably 50 or more of these as options in the JK world and I’m assuming the same for JL’s but I haven’t searched for them. They seem to range from simple and well functioning to gaudy. I’d imagine tons of companies will make bronco options as they’re pretty simple to stamp out. I purchased mine from a company called Full Metal Fabworks in SoCal. It has a rear light, license plate holder, and the ability to mount a rearview camera. Not the greatest picture but you get the point
is the license plate in the bumper? if so that presents a problem on what to put smack dab in the center, and obv make it look decent.
also,....just noticed the rear gate painted hinges. i wonder how that will age?
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