@@neverendingweekend I’m not sure of the details, but I think that bracing is an extra support for the bigger engine. Ive heard other people talking about bashing their’s up as well. You 2.7 guys have got more omph tho!
A good video to set people's expectations about going off-road. I think anyone that does any [even modest] off-roading, knows they're going to get damage of some kind or another. But people less familiar need to know they are going to get damage to their investment - and these Broncos are a big investment. One thing to be emphasized: it's important to do a good job cleaning off after heavy off-roading so you can check for damage. Driving around in a vehicle with unknown damage can be disastrous. Here on the East Coast (VA, WV, NC, TN, KY), pinstriping from branches is a big deal as well as some skid plate, wheel and undercarriage damage isn't unusual. I have a Badlands Sasquatch in Eruption Green and it's surprisingly resilient to scratching. I was surprised by that but then I have yet to really find myself in heavy, narrow trees. I've kind of resigned myself to periodically having to take it into the paint shop... :(
Agreed on all counts. Except I’ve decided to look past any cosmetic damage. 😅 After a few times, you get used to all the scratching sounds as you go through narrow paths between trees. …actually, you done get used to it 😬 but you do decide to just give into the pinstriping. 😅
Ford offers a performance power kit, 2" lift, beefier tie rods, and 37s if you get more serious off-roading. That additional clearance will reduce your trail damage.
@@neverendingweekend Just Google Ford performance parts for Bronco with those key words I mentioned above and you'll be good! I already got the power kit and it's incredible! Not to mention they offer warranty with installation when Ford does the install 😁
Thanks, friend! I took a lot of time thinking about how I would do it. I kind if miss that the lights don't hang as low as with the RTR bracket. It looked bad@$$. But really wanted a roof rack (don't know why 🤷♂️ lol!). Even TrailRax would refer to my project when taking to people about aftermarket lights on their rack. ☺️
@@neverendingweekend As a Canadian were you eligible for an Off Roadeo? When you are going over obstacles be aware that loading the suspension greatly reduces your clearance.
I’ve been trying to get some good footage of the actual off-roading but because I’m driving, you almost need a camera man. I got a lot of footage but it’s all pretty boring from-the-dashboard stuff. I have one video here: ua-cam.com/video/9L73dEYyfeQ/v-deo.htmlsi=aPN2A9CIaeRSEw0v If you watch it, let me know what you think.
One reason I’m glad I got the 2.3L over the 2.7: no cross bracing underneath, just right to the skid plate.
Ohhh. So that cross bracing that I bashed up is from having the 2.7? Do you know what the purpose of it is? Is it structural or for protection or..?
@@neverendingweekend I’m not sure of the details, but I think that bracing is an extra support for the bigger engine. Ive heard other people talking about bashing their’s up as well. You 2.7 guys have got more omph tho!
@@Papershields001 thanks! I think I need to look into it. I’m using it like a bash guard 😅
A good video to set people's expectations about going off-road. I think anyone that does any [even modest] off-roading, knows they're going to get damage of some kind or another. But people less familiar need to know they are going to get damage to their investment - and these Broncos are a big investment. One thing to be emphasized: it's important to do a good job cleaning off after heavy off-roading so you can check for damage. Driving around in a vehicle with unknown damage can be disastrous. Here on the East Coast (VA, WV, NC, TN, KY), pinstriping from branches is a big deal as well as some skid plate, wheel and undercarriage damage isn't unusual. I have a Badlands Sasquatch in Eruption Green and it's surprisingly resilient to scratching. I was surprised by that but then I have yet to really find myself in heavy, narrow trees. I've kind of resigned myself to periodically having to take it into the paint shop... :(
Agreed on all counts.
Except I’ve decided to look past any cosmetic damage. 😅
After a few times, you get used to all the scratching sounds as you go through narrow paths between trees. …actually, you done get used to it 😬 but you do decide to just give into the pinstriping. 😅
I’ve got a badsquatch 2 door myself. It’s surprisingly well equipped stock. The only thing I’ve done to it so far is put braces on the tie rods.
@@Papershields001 yeah, I need to do that too. I’m sure I’ll do it AFTER the tie rods fail. 😅
This is an excellent update! Thank you for taking the time to document this.
Thanks for watching!
Ford offers a performance power kit, 2" lift, beefier tie rods, and 37s if you get more serious off-roading. That additional clearance will reduce your trail damage.
What? That must be newish? I didn't know ford offered that. I'll check it out. Thx!
@@neverendingweekend Just Google Ford performance parts for Bronco with those key words I mentioned above and you'll be good! I already got the power kit and it's incredible! Not to mention they offer warranty with installation when Ford does the install 😁
The lights look awesome💿💿💿💿💿.
Thanks, friend!
I took a lot of time thinking about how I would do it. I kind if miss that the lights don't hang as low as with the RTR bracket. It looked bad@$$. But really wanted a roof rack (don't know why 🤷♂️ lol!). Even TrailRax would refer to my project when taking to people about aftermarket lights on their rack. ☺️
Thanks for the update!
Thanks for the comment! 😊
That’s a lot of damage.
You think? I was thinking the opposite 😂
You should’ve heard/felt how hard I hit some rocks. 🤦♂️
@@neverendingweekend My question is why are you hitting the rocks so hard? My goal is always to not hit anything. Are you going too fast?
@@swooshdave ha! I’m not trying to. 😅
A combo of wrong line and missing seeing something. I’ve been high-centered too once. 🤦♂️
@@neverendingweekend As a Canadian were you eligible for an Off Roadeo? When you are going over obstacles be aware that loading the suspension greatly reduces your clearance.
@@swooshdave yes. Eligible. Tried talking my wife into going. She has no interest. 🤷♂️ did you go? Which one?
Yup, off-roading and learning. 👍
Would of liked to see how you got that damage.
I’ve been trying to get some good footage of the actual off-roading but because I’m driving, you almost need a camera man. I got a lot of footage but it’s all pretty boring from-the-dashboard stuff.
I have one video here: ua-cam.com/video/9L73dEYyfeQ/v-deo.htmlsi=aPN2A9CIaeRSEw0v
If you watch it, let me know what you think.
Thank you for the video. Badland needs to mo badder
Not sure what ‘needs to mo badder’ is, but I agree! ‘Mo badder’ sounds like a great idea! 😉