New Ford Performance B-Bow & C-Bow Brace Kit

Ford Performance just announced a new B-Bow & C-Bow Brace Kit for 2022+ Broncos.

I used the VIN from a Raptor in order to order these pieces for my 23 Wildtrak. I can assure you I paid a lot more than the $1040.00 MSRP this kit is retailing for. Just took delivery of another 23 Wildtrak and this will definitely be one of the first mods I do.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-20201-CBBK

Thats nice. The rear brace and the cabin brace. That should stiffen up the chassis. May need to be on the list.

JDHRNC said:

Ford Performance just announced a new B-Bow & C-Bow Brace Kit for 2022+ Broncos. I used the VIN from a Raptor in order to order these pieces for my 23 Wildtrak. I can assure you I paid a lot more than the $1040.00 MSRP this kit is retailing for. Just took delivery of another 23 Wildtrak and this will definitely be one of the first mods I do.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-20201-CBBK

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Are these for 2021 as well? Same items that GOAT Fab has been making recently?

I don’t believe they’ll fit the 21 (in particular the C-Bow Brace as the rear roll bar doesn’t have the nutserts installed from the factory to install it.) The B-Bow might fit but I’m not sure. I’m not sure about the GOAT Fab pieces as I haven’t seen them. These are probably less expensive versions of those that came in the Bronco Raptor.

JDHRNC said:

I don’t believe they’ll fit the 21 (in particular the C-Bow Brace as the rear roll bar doesn’t have the nutserts installed from the factory to install it.) The B-Bow might fit but I’m not sure. I’m not sure about the GOAT Fab pieces as I haven’t seen them. These are probably less expensive versions of those that came in the Bronco Raptor.

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The GOAT Fab one is the B brace. It seems the B Brace from FP will fit a 21, but the C Brace looks as it will not. The PDF does have MY2022 on it.

Guess we of the MY2021 will need to depend on the aftermarket. I do know GOAT Fab was working on a C brace as well. Their B brace is pretty nice.

Jeez guys... it is easy to drill and add riv nuts.... Rivnut tool is what $200 or so... and then you always have it.... Looks like Harbor freight has the tool for $50.

5GENIDN said:

Jeez guys... it is easy to drill and add riv nuts.... Rivnut tool is what $200 or so... and then you always have it.... Looks like Harbor freight has the tool for $50.

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That was an option I was just looking at. I need a rivnut tool for some other things. I have run into that issue before. Get the info of what is needed and do a little massaging.

The real question here is if this will fit with aftermarket speaker pods. Anyone test it?

I do not think so...from the pic on the product page, the stock speakers are right there. Anything bigger than the OEM pods looks as if they will not go.

5GENIDN said:

Jeez guys... it is easy to drill and add riv nuts.... Rivnut tool is what $200 or so... and then you always have it.... Looks like Harbor freight has the tool for $50.

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I’m not sure it will be that easy, I remember reading a post here that mentions the steel used in the roll bar is incredibly tough. I can’t remember exactly what it is but it’ll be extremely difficult to drill holes in it to insert rivnuts.

Ninjak said:

Thats nice. The rear brace and the cabin brace. That should stiffen up the chassis. May need to be on the list.

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I had a Raptor that I sold recently and used that VIN to order the parts from my local dealer for my WildTrak. At the time I did this not all of the correct hardware was available from Ford so I reached out to @flip and he came up with some good alternatives. From the instruction sheet it looks like all of the proper hardware is included. The installation was pretty straight forward and I definitely noticed an improvement. There wasn’t as much creaks and rattles especially around the roof panels. A few members have stated it will make no difference but that isn’t correct. I will also look into installing the Raptor body mounts to give the full upgrade.

went to try and buy them as soon as I read this post but does not appear to be on sale yet.

Reach out to the guys at Lethal Performance and put them on order. I use them for just about everything Ford Performance and have found them to be great. Another nice thing about dealing with them is they always have better pricing than Ford Performance’s MSRP. I’ll be putting them on order in the morning.

JDHRNC said:

I’m not sure it will be that easy, I remember reading a post here that mentions the steel used in the roll bar is incredibly tough. I can’t remember exactly what it is but it’ll be extremely difficult to drill holes in it to insert rivnuts.

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It is really tough to drill through... I have done it though... It just takes time, and some good bits. Start with a small diameter and then redrill with larger and larger.... Not that bad..... just time consuming.

I suppose you guys are hitting speed off-highway to need this? I run that slower crowd and don't expect much flex. I did think about the B for added roll strength. Just wondered weather you guys are more looking for (God forbid) roll strength or more for Baja style running.