The Boreal Base

[privateer35]

The quality of these pictures are insane!!!

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[Boreal]

Great pics man!!

The quality of these pictures are insane!!!

Which camera setup do you have? Great pictures

A gripped Nikon D850 w/ Nikon 500mm f5.6PF. Although there is some new gear in Nikons wait list… idk what’s worse, waiting for the Bronco or Camera Gear

That first Owl pick is classic.

these photos are amazing - thanks for sharing them!

Love the photos of the owls!!

Stunning photos at the real life zoo.......some risky business with the bear cubs

Thanks for sharing the bronco pics too

I wouldn’t tell anyone to approach a Momma and Cubs but like all animals and humans, Respect goes a long way. ost animals are not looking to mess with humans and 99.9% of these encounters are very friendly!

@Boreal this was the best post I have seen on Bronco6G! SO cool to see Lynx, not one but two! Amazing! (Thanks for also not being a crazy and mortified of these creatures....).

Amazing shots and cool vehicle. It is in its natural habit there...

There were four Kits with this parent hunting alongside another family of three! It was an incredible encounter that I was lucky enough to chill with this little clowder for 20-30 minutes.

Thank you for sharing your amazing photos.

Thank you everyone for the praise, Capturing the things this rock has to offer and sharing these shots with you all is a treat in itself! At first I didn’t know how well received the forum would be to the weekly adventures, but I’ll be sure to keep posting as time moves forwards!

Colby, are you a professional photographer, or just an amazingly talented amateur who should be considering a side hustle or career change?

Ha! Yes, yes, and yes? I daylight as a CNC Machinist, but most spare time is either spent wrenchin or shootin. I dabble in shooting for a local media group covering the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose, some Drifting, AutoX, IceX, Rally, and even Real Estate Media work! Nothin would be better than turning this wildlife passion into a fulltime gig

 

[Razorbak86]

Well then, stop dabbling and SEND IT!







But keep posting these amazing photos here, regardless of what you do!

 

[JCAntimatter]

Welcome, This is nothing more than a thread to track oil changes, mods and the occasional maintenance item. Jump to New for the Latest and Greatest.

Current Thoughts:

Boreal Badlands, ETA 1 Month!

---------------------
Boreal Base:

Interim Rig:
2021 2DR Base, 2.3T, 7 Speed
Carbonized Gray
No Options

Current Mod List:

17x9 +12 Black Rhino Warlord
Falken Wildpeak AT3W 285/70R17
MRT Trail Rated Turn Down Axleback
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Combo (Ditch Lamps)
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Driving (High Beam Assist)
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro SAE Fogs
Sasquatch Flares

-----------------------
Boreal Badlands:

On Order:
22 2DR Badlands, 2.3T, 7 Speed
Eruption Green
MGV, High Package, MIC, Capable Bumper, Tow Package, Optional Wheels

Current Mod List:

N/A

Future Mod List (in no particular order):

Ready to Install:
Baja Designs S8 40” (Roof Mounted)
Baja Designs LP9 Amber Driving Combo x2 (High Bumper Mounted, forward facing)
El Cheapo Rocklamps (one on each corner plus two under hood, cause the mall can always use more lighting)
MRT Hood Struts
MRT Trail Rated Turn Down Axleback - On loan to Base
Penzoil Platinum D1G2 - 6 Jugs
Mishimoto Catch Can
AuxBeam 8 Gang Switch RGB
JCR Tailgate Table
IAG v1 OEM Rock Rail Steps

Ordered:
Suma Mirrors - On Order
Diode Dynamics SS3 Max SAE Fog Amber x2 (Low Bumper Mounted, forward facing)
Diode Dynamics SS5 Sport Combo x2 (Ditch Lamps)
Oracle Tail Lights
RC Hidden Winch + Pro9500S

Wishlist:

Exterior:
Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro Combo x2 (Reverse)
BuiltRight Cargo Molle System
TrailRax and Rotopax
Krazy Beaver Shovel
Modify my Wilco Hitchgate into Snowboard carrier
Studded Duratracs for Winter?
MudFlaps of some sort
Custom Tailgate Hinge Multi-Use Bracket

Powertrain:
CAI with pre-filter

Interior:
Kicker CS 6.5" and 4" Speakers
Kicker CompRT 8"
Kicker Amp
Custom Clutch Pedal/Adjustable Clutch Stopper (#ShortLegCrew)
Compustar Remote Starter
BlackVue Dash Cam
Pro Eagle Phoenix DS Trail Kit
30% Front Row Window Tint
Sunstrip
Bartact Grab Handles

Got Money to Burn Wishlist:
ADV Ram Air Hood
ADV Forged Carbon Flares
Wrap/XPEL

Well, my dealer proposed the dream deal. Ive picked up this 2DR CG Base with No Options. Whenever my Order arrives, we trade out. Some minor mods will be installed on this Bronco, it will be a platform used to develop some unique lighting brackets, Molle Panels, a rear storage/sub box, etc. On order are some KMC Canyons wrapped in Falken Wildpeak AT3W 285/70R17, the 4.46 Gearing should turn the 33's without too much issue.

Got them meats

On a scale of 0-10 for trail experience, give me a 0.5. Got out with the new rubber, turned off advancetrac and she carved through any and all snow that was asked of it. No issue or hesitation

Cabin Run with Bella:

This weeks project on the Bronco: LIGHTS!

From paper to product, I machined some simple brackets out of aluminium, rattle canned them, installed an Auxbeam Fuseblock and am awaiting some RAM stuff in the mail to make the mounting arm for the Interior Auxbeam Switch Panel; The lights still need to get dialled into position. Once my fogs show up and I get them in, We'll get out for some aerial shots.

Beauty Shots first, In Process Shots Second, and some Fun shots finally.

The temperatures dropped to -40 again this week. Had an issue crop up again, I suspect the transfer case is not fully disengaging from 4H to 2H in the cold, its a big WHIRRRR/Ratcheting that's speed related. It threw some powertrain faults; a vehicle restart always solved the issue. Ive got an appt. booked for them to check it out.

I finally got the DD SS3's all aligned and in place. Next time the Bronco gets a wash Ill get out for some night shots. The double pod setup provides excellent coverage and having Zone control is neat, Im excited to do this all again on the Badlands.

Same Same, But Different:

A few wildlife encounters along the way too

7,700KMS, the starter packed it in. Roadside assistance and warranty came to the rescue. Only six days in the shop for that, a wiring repair and an oil change to boot. Its back in action, we've found some Lynx and the Sas flares came in!

Sweet pics!!! Thank you!!

 

[taperunner]

Amazing photography skills!

 

[adamruiz2001]

I hope you do the photography for a living, cause you sir have some skill. I love the sunset pic with the crashing waves, that would be a great pic blown up, printed on glass and hanging in my dinning room


Edit: oh, and the Bronco looks great, seems to fit perfectly for all these outings!

 

[SuzH]

Welcome, This is nothing more than a thread to track oil changes, mods and the occasional maintenance item. Jump to New for the Latest and Greatest.

Current Thoughts:

Boreal Badlands, ETA 1 Month!

---------------------
Boreal Base:

Interim Rig:
2021 2DR Base, 2.3T, 7 Speed
Carbonized Gray
No Options

Current Mod List:

17x9 +12 Black Rhino Warlord
Falken Wildpeak AT3W 285/70R17
MRT Trail Rated Turn Down Axleback
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Combo (Ditch Lamps)
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Driving (High Beam Assist)
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro SAE Fogs
Sasquatch Flares

-----------------------
Boreal Badlands:

On Order:
22 2DR Badlands, 2.3T, 7 Speed
Eruption Green
MGV, High Package, MIC, Capable Bumper, Tow Package, Optional Wheels

Current Mod List:

N/A

Future Mod List (in no particular order):

Ready to Install:
Baja Designs S8 40” (Roof Mounted)
Baja Designs LP9 Amber Driving Combo x2 (High Bumper Mounted, forward facing)
El Cheapo Rocklamps (one on each corner plus two under hood, cause the mall can always use more lighting)
MRT Hood Struts
MRT Trail Rated Turn Down Axleback - On loan to Base
Penzoil Platinum D1G2 - 6 Jugs
Mishimoto Catch Can
AuxBeam 8 Gang Switch RGB
JCR Tailgate Table
IAG v1 OEM Rock Rail Steps

Ordered:
Suma Mirrors - On Order
Diode Dynamics SS3 Max SAE Fog Amber x2 (Low Bumper Mounted, forward facing)
Diode Dynamics SS5 Sport Combo x2 (Ditch Lamps)
Oracle Tail Lights
RC Hidden Winch + Pro9500S

Wishlist:

Exterior:
Diode Dynamics SSC1 Pro Combo x2 (Reverse)
BuiltRight Cargo Molle System
TrailRax and Rotopax
Krazy Beaver Shovel
Modify my Wilco Hitchgate into Snowboard carrier
Studded Duratracs for Winter?
MudFlaps of some sort
Custom Tailgate Hinge Multi-Use Bracket

Powertrain:
CAI with pre-filter

Interior:
Kicker CS 6.5" and 4" Speakers
Kicker CompRT 8"
Kicker Amp
Custom Clutch Pedal/Adjustable Clutch Stopper (#ShortLegCrew)
Compustar Remote Starter
BlackVue Dash Cam
Pro Eagle Phoenix DS Trail Kit
30% Front Row Window Tint
Sunstrip
Bartact Grab Handles

Got Money to Burn Wishlist:
ADV Ram Air Hood
ADV Forged Carbon Flares
Wrap/XPEL

Well, my dealer proposed the dream deal. Ive picked up this 2DR CG Base with No Options. Whenever my Order arrives, we trade out. Some minor mods will be installed on this Bronco, it will be a platform used to develop some unique lighting brackets, Molle Panels, a rear storage/sub box, etc. On order are some KMC Canyons wrapped in Falken Wildpeak AT3W 285/70R17, the 4.46 Gearing should turn the 33's without too much issue.

Got them meats

On a scale of 0-10 for trail experience, give me a 0.5. Got out with the new rubber, turned off advancetrac and she carved through any and all snow that was asked of it. No issue or hesitation

Cabin Run with Bella:

This weeks project on the Bronco: LIGHTS!

From paper to product, I machined some simple brackets out of aluminium, rattle canned them, installed an Auxbeam Fuseblock and am awaiting some RAM stuff in the mail to make the mounting arm for the Interior Auxbeam Switch Panel; The lights still need to get dialled into position. Once my fogs show up and I get them in, We'll get out for some aerial shots.

Beauty Shots first, In Process Shots Second, and some Fun shots finally.

The temperatures dropped to -40 again this week. Had an issue crop up again, I suspect the transfer case is not fully disengaging from 4H to 2H in the cold, its a big WHIRRRR/Ratcheting that's speed related. It threw some powertrain faults; a vehicle restart always solved the issue. Ive got an appt. booked for them to check it out.

I finally got the DD SS3's all aligned and in place. Next time the Bronco gets a wash Ill get out for some night shots. The double pod setup provides excellent coverage and having Zone control is neat, Im excited to do this all again on the Badlands.

Same Same, But Different:

A few wildlife encounters along the way too

7,700KMS, the starter packed it in. Roadside assistance and warranty came to the rescue. Only six days in the shop for that, a wiring repair and an oil change to boot. Its back in action, we've found some Lynx and the Sas flares came in!

Wow….just wow! LOVE IT ALL, especially the dogs!

 

[Bad Andy]

Absolutely amazing pics. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TABadlands]

Great pictures Colby! You've got a good photographic eye.

 

[Boreal]

After months of using the Auxbeam Switch Panel without it attached to anything - procrastination and other projects got the best of me

No elaborate bracketry was needed to be fabbed up like originally thought. I had all the RAM stuff but it just wasn’t clickin in my head on how best to mount everything (turns out AR has some DOPE ASS grab handles with a similar vibe goin on)

Anyways, the final Mod for the Base is in and done. Just a few weeks away from the Badlands landing at the Dealer and we get to do it allll again!

 

[Boreal]

The Badlands has landed, which means this thread will come to an end for updates. As always, this Base was an interim rig and the next Bronco chapter starts now!

Badlands Build Journal

Thanks for reading!

 

[Sooner]

Congrats!

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