Received the Bronc Bushing and Buster Brace yesterday for our EJS build (yeah, a jeep guy building a bronco to take to jeep event). Install was easy and pretty straight forward. Thank you for the research and solution for the weak link!
Excellent info!!! This is not the vehicle for 40" tires. Small V6 = Small V6 engineering. I'd rather drive than fix. My buddy has an '04 F150. Dealing with R&P regularly. I don't think Baja 500 and rock crawling is what Ford had in mind when they designed the new Bronco. I think they added everything the average weekend overlander wants. Better off with a 70s - 90s model for mods. At least you can get a V8 in it. Looks like more trouble than it's worth.
That shop looks familiar...Austin. 🧐 I'm glad Brackin Machine is finally spittin out loads of parts. So much knowledge under that one roof that a breakthrough was bound to happen!
Mine has already been shipped and should have it in a couple days. Adding both of these items. I’m going to try to keep my Liftt to no more than 2 1/2 inches and put some Rcv axles. Hoping with 35s it’s going to be fairly strong.
You can lift it more you just need custom nuckles and diff drop. When more companies start making long travel kits with custom nuckles included a lot will change.
So, tie rods being what they are, you'll need an alignment straight away after removing and replacing the tie rod to get the bushing installed? So leave the brace off until after, and then install? Seems like otherwise you're stuck with them being on for when you go in for an alignment, and they'll have to remove them for that?
Do you recommend keeping the tie rod splints on all the time or just when you're wheeling? Any downside to just leaving them on? Mine are set to arrive on Friday (bought them immediately after they went up) and getting them, the bushing kit, and a lift install next Wednesday.
Leave them on. We designed them to stay on all the time it only adds 1 pound of weight per side. Only time they need to come off is before you take it in for an alignment. I wouldn’t let them touch it 😂
@@BroncBustertx Awesome. I plan to put those on myself after the alignment post lift install. Thank you for doing the R&D and getting these things on the market!!!
I can only say that I recommend it but if it hasn’t been lifted it’s totally up to you. Most of the failures that we’ve seen to date have been on lifted vehicles
you should just include the clamp in the kit, just make everyones life a little easier for all the lazy people lol. Whenever I get a bronco ill definitely be ordering a kit unless ford has a fix before I get my hands on one
@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures it wasn’t anything that was included in the first order. It was just something last minute I decided to try and include. A clamp is like $1.50 at your auto parts store.
Truly amazing that people think it's ok to need to do this on a brand new vehicle supposedly designed for off-road use. I applaud you for designing these fixes, but you should NOT need to do this. We (society) have been duped into paying for products that are not ready for market.
Well I’ll agree and disagree! Take Jeep for example. Less than 95% will ever take off road. That’s why Jeep comes with week parts and tiny tires. Why build 95% for the 5% of market? No one would be able yo afford.
@@BroncBustertx You prove my point. Stuff is way overpriced for what you get. Jeep, Ford, especially Toyota. Their new stuff is garbage. But people keep paying the prices, so manufacturers keep making junk. If people researched and didn't give in to instant gratification, we would be enjoying better made equipment at lower prices.
The problem with the bronco is that the vehicle is way too capable in stock form, and most drivers can't keep up, soo they do mistakes and break parts. Putting bigger tyres on an IFS vehicle has always been a challenge. You upgrade the steering, the CVs start to break. You upgrade the CVs, the lower control arms and hubs start to break. You upgrade the arms, the steering starts to break again... it's just the nature of IFS. The only way to fix this is by limiting the suspension travel and not lifting it or running wheel spacers... but how are you going to fit the juicy 40" tyres without a lift? A jeep is junk? A stock 2 door rubicon with a set of 35" treps will go anywhere... they come with 32s and will easily handle 37s, how is that not overbuilt? Toyota junk? I've seen at least half a dozen of them with more than a million kilometers on the odometer...
I have only seen people with aftermarket larger tires break the Bronco front end. With the stock 35s they seem to hold up fine. Look at the rock crawling that has caused the damage? Not your average trails that most people do We run with a few Jeeps when we go out. The Jeeps with small lift kits and 33s almost never have problems. The ones with the 35s or bigger tend to have more issues. They do bend outer tie rods. There front alignment always need adjustment. Let's not even talk about how like shit they ride. The stock set up Bronco with factory wheels and 35s would be fine. What you have here is a setup pushed beyond it's limits. They are learning as they go. I have no doubt they will surprise most people with they will accomplish You have a whole aftermarket for the Jeep community. All kinds of heavy duty parts to replace "weak" stock parts. They would not be needed if Jeep stuff didn't break. Do not sell the IFS short. The competition is heating up nicely. The new Raptor Bronco is out this year. It is a whole new level. Jeep has not much to answer it. Maybe they will drop two Hemi engines in one?😂 Good luck with this Bronco build. Can't wait for your next video. 👍
@@nm-qt2hb unfortunately you haven’t been watching a whole lot. I could name dozens in stock formation I’ve seen with my own eyes! I have people call me daily
Because it’s only happening on Broncos being pushed far past there Limits. These little bitty parts arnt made for being pushed hard. As well as the bronco as a whole.
@@logo4041 funny thing is the bronco straight out of the box will out perform a jeep wrangler and even a Rubicon. Yes there are things that need to be upgraded but as a whole a way better platform.
Can you describe the failure? I have a stock BadSquatch that starting making a sporadic and seemingly random grinding/rubbing noise I can feel through the steering wheel. Wondering if this is the problem.
@@davidhowie9463 contact me through my email I’d be interested to talk on phone to get more detail if your interested in talking. Broncobuster1977@gmail.com
@@BroncBustertx sorry? Why? Jeep’s are solid and resale value don’t seriously depreciate over time depending on the model. Wrangler’s hold good value and not price inflated at the dealership like the Bronco. Which is still a FORD, owned a Ford before and will NEVER own one again.
looks like a good add on for anyone. even if your not going to 4x4 hard. more stable for the rack
Yes for sure
This is entrepreneurship at its best! 🇺🇸
Thank You 😊
Received the Bronc Bushing and Buster Brace yesterday for our EJS build (yeah, a jeep guy building a bronco to take to jeep event). Install was easy and pretty straight forward. Thank you for the research and solution for the weak link!
Thank you for your feedback!
Excellent info!!!
This is not the vehicle for 40" tires. Small V6 = Small V6 engineering. I'd rather drive than fix. My buddy has an '04 F150. Dealing with R&P regularly. I don't think Baja 500 and rock crawling is what Ford had in mind when they designed the new Bronco. I think they added everything the average weekend overlander wants. Better off with a 70s - 90s model for mods. At least you can get a V8 in it. Looks like more trouble than it's worth.
It was cool watching you test your bronc on Lite Brite Nation & then even more awesome to see your Rig in my hometown of Preston.
Yes Preston is a cool place. Still here manufacturing. 💪
Just ordered a couple to check out! Excited to see how they work!
Love to have you on board. Got your order printed and waiting on machining so should go out tomorrow. 💪
Great video man! Mine are on the way! Thanks for doing this!
No thanks for making it look like I should be able to do it in 15 min!
Ya I’ve done it so many times I could do it in my sleep 😴
that shirt tho 🙌
Will have on website soon
I like Let’s go BRANDON much better!
That shop looks familiar...Austin. 🧐 I'm glad Brackin Machine is finally spittin out loads of parts. So much knowledge under that one roof that a breakthrough was bound to happen!
Yes agreed Austin is the best!
Sweet simple fix. And love the shirt.
Mine has already been shipped and should have it in a couple days. Adding both of these items. I’m going to try to keep my Liftt to no more than 2 1/2 inches and put some Rcv axles. Hoping with 35s it’s going to be fairly strong.
You can lift it more you just need custom nuckles and diff drop. When more companies start making long travel kits with custom nuckles included a lot will change.
Got the email for shipped. Can't wait to tear into our Big Bend again... Will be ordering some for the others as well.
Awesome thanks guys!
@@BroncBustertx no problem at all. We will see if the wife can install these. She looks better on camera then me. Lol
@@1Five1Garage mine as well but she won’t have any part of it!
@@BroncBustertx Jill wanted to work on cars on UA-cam since she was fighting cancer. So… i buy the cars she works on them. Sounds fare right?
@@1Five1Garage absolutely
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Love the shirt!
The best! Awesome product guys. 🤙
excellent video. on a side note how do you like the 4wp coil overs vs the factory SAS struts with spacer lift? cv angles look intense at droop?
Not really a noticeable difference. It does limit droop. That was the main reason for install
It the plastic bushing needed on both sides of the rack?
No just the drivers side to support the point where the pinion gear is.
So, tie rods being what they are, you'll need an alignment straight away after removing and replacing the tie rod to get the bushing installed?
So leave the brace off until after, and then install?
Seems like otherwise you're stuck with them being on for when you go in for an alignment, and they'll have to remove them for that?
You do not need alignment as long as you don’t adjust the nut. So as soon as you put the bushing in and reinstall the tie rod then install the brace.
Many thanks.
Just installed the rack bushing and noticed my steering is a bit stiffer. Wondering if that’s normal?
Yes it’s normal. You can add a little grease if it’s noticeable but it will loosen up with some wear.
Those wheel spacers tho 😬
Please send me a link to purchase, thanks
Awesome
Good job
Are these R&P failures not covered under warranty? Did not bother to count how many warranty Nissan R&P I have done .
No Once you alter the Vehicle and it causes the failure you’re on your own.
Do you recommend keeping the tie rod splints on all the time or just when you're wheeling? Any downside to just leaving them on? Mine are set to arrive on Friday (bought them immediately after they went up) and getting them, the bushing kit, and a lift install next Wednesday.
Leave them on. We designed them to stay on all the time it only adds 1 pound of weight per side. Only time they need to come off is before you take it in for an alignment. I wouldn’t let them touch it 😂
@@BroncBustertx Awesome. I plan to put those on myself after the alignment post lift install. Thank you for doing the R&D and getting these things on the market!!!
@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures I can’t wait for everybody else to get out and start using them it will be awesome
Great video Tyler
Thank you!
This is pretty neat. Can you sell this in halves so you don’t even need to remove the tie rod?
It would work but not preferable. We want to insure that once in place it won’t move. In half’s it would have to much play.
Is this needed for a stock Badlands/Sasquatch?
I can only say that I recommend it but if it hasn’t been lifted it’s totally up to you. Most of the failures that we’ve seen to date have been on lifted vehicles
@@BroncBustertx Thank you.
The answer is no.
@@BroncBustertx Can this be an opt for Raptor?
@@acd3169 Yes it will be an option for the raptor here real soon
By stock are you also including the Sasquatch package?
Yes correct
BB- are these parts available now or do yiu guys need to manufacture them per order?
We are almost caught up on orders. Will have more parts available by Monday. Working through the weekend to start building inventory.
you should just include the clamp in the kit, just make everyones life a little easier for all the lazy people lol. Whenever I get a bronco ill definitely be ordering a kit unless ford has a fix before I get my hands on one
Noted! Believe it or not that’s my plan but my box of 500 got delayed. Just showed up and going to be included from now on.
@@BroncBustertx A link for those of us who already ordered and won't get them?
@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures it wasn’t anything that was included in the first order. It was just something last minute I decided to try and include. A clamp is like $1.50 at your auto parts store.
@@BroncBustertx Ok, I just wanted to make sure I picked up the right size as I've never had to deal with replacing them before.
@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures 2/12”-3” works great
Where can we get that tshirt?
I’ll have it on my website in about a week! Www.broncbustertx.com
Truly amazing that people think it's ok to need to do this on a brand new vehicle supposedly designed for off-road use. I applaud you for designing these fixes, but you should NOT need to do this. We (society) have been duped into paying for products that are not ready for market.
Well I’ll agree and disagree! Take Jeep for example. Less than 95% will ever take off road. That’s why Jeep comes with week parts and tiny tires. Why build 95% for the 5% of market? No one would be able yo afford.
@@BroncBustertx You prove my point. Stuff is way overpriced for what you get. Jeep, Ford, especially Toyota. Their new stuff is garbage. But people keep paying the prices, so manufacturers keep making junk. If people researched and didn't give in to instant gratification, we would be enjoying better made equipment at lower prices.
The problem with the bronco is that the vehicle is way too capable in stock form, and most drivers can't keep up, soo they do mistakes and break parts.
Putting bigger tyres on an IFS vehicle has always been a challenge. You upgrade the steering, the CVs start to break. You upgrade the CVs, the lower control arms and hubs start to break. You upgrade the arms, the steering starts to break again... it's just the nature of IFS.
The only way to fix this is by limiting the suspension travel and not lifting it or running wheel spacers... but how are you going to fit the juicy 40" tyres without a lift?
A jeep is junk? A stock 2 door rubicon with a set of 35" treps will go anywhere... they come with 32s and will easily handle 37s, how is that not overbuilt?
Toyota junk? I've seen at least half a dozen of them with more than a million kilometers on the odometer...
I have only seen people with aftermarket larger tires break the Bronco front end. With the stock 35s they seem to hold up fine. Look at the rock crawling that has caused the damage? Not your average trails that most people do
We run with a few Jeeps when we go out. The Jeeps with small lift kits and 33s almost never have problems. The ones with the 35s or bigger tend to have more issues. They do bend outer tie rods. There front alignment always need adjustment. Let's not even talk about how like shit they ride.
The stock set up Bronco with factory wheels and 35s would be fine. What you have here is a setup pushed beyond it's limits. They are learning as they go. I have no doubt they will surprise most people with they will accomplish
You have a whole aftermarket for the Jeep community. All kinds of heavy duty parts to replace "weak" stock parts. They would not be needed if Jeep stuff didn't break.
Do not sell the IFS short. The competition is heating up nicely. The new Raptor Bronco is out this year. It is a whole new level. Jeep has not much to answer it. Maybe they will drop two Hemi engines in one?😂
Good luck with this Bronco build. Can't wait for your next video. 👍
@@nm-qt2hb unfortunately you haven’t been watching a whole lot. I could name dozens in stock formation I’ve seen with my own eyes! I have people call me daily
HOW DO I BUY THIS SHIRT????
Coming soon to my website www.broncbustertx.com
Lc200 steering rod and rack is way bigger than Bronco! Bronco engineers should thought that people will put bigger tires bigger stress!
You would think!
i want that shirt
Will be on my website soon!
but who is Joe Bronco?
Lets go Brandon!
This is becoming a big deal. Easy fix but wth won’t ford recall for it. Huge safety risk.
Well it’s only happening on altered vehicles so I guess they don’t feel it’s there problem
Because it’s only happening on Broncos being pushed far past there Limits. These little bitty parts arnt made for being pushed hard. As well as the bronco as a whole.
@@logo4041 funny thing is the bronco straight out of the box will out perform a jeep wrangler and even a Rubicon. Yes there are things that need to be upgraded but as a whole a way better platform.
Can you describe the failure? I have a stock BadSquatch that starting making a sporadic and seemingly random grinding/rubbing noise I can feel through the steering wheel. Wondering if this is the problem.
@@davidhowie9463 contact me through my email I’d be interested to talk on phone to get more detail if your interested in talking.
Broncobuster1977@gmail.com
That ifs looks dinky..all cast aluminum junk
I love Ford but the tie rods look like tooth picks. For a factory built off-roader it needs to be beefer parts underneath it.
Still wouldn’t own a new Bronco. I will keep my Jeep thanks.
I’m sorry!
@@BroncBustertx sorry? Why? Jeep’s are solid and resale value don’t seriously depreciate over time depending on the model. Wrangler’s hold good value and not price inflated at the dealership like the Bronco. Which is still a FORD, owned a Ford before and will NEVER own one again.
@@richardmiller3808 I would never by a Fiatt! Not sure what cool-aid your drinking but Jeep has the worst reputation in the industry!
@@BroncBustertx at least my Jeep is built in Toledo Ohio.
@@richardmiller3808 and my Bronco in Michigan what’s your point?