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Decided to go back and add "rock dome" bolt head protectors to the two rear transmission skid plate bolts. I found some 10mm bolts in the shop that had low profile 17mm heads, which are perfect for these protectors.

I don't know, having owned a '74 and leaving red paint from the doors on a rock on almost every trail in the South I'm kinda OK with the narrower body. But the SAS flares looked like a cartoon drawing. I'm pretty happy with the standard flares.

Nope, we're keeping them the stock size. For trail riding, I hate flares sticking out farther than the tires. The sliders have plates that catch rocks slinging off the tires.

Finally found somebody to trade for some non-SAS fender flares. Still waiting on the new non-SAS rear bumper caps to arrive, but I already like the look way better without those wide flares.

Decided to add a molle panel to the tailgate to pick up some additional storage space, but couldn't find one at a reasonable price. I didn't really want a table, but since it was decently priced and had a molle panel I figured why not. The table is solid and has no rattles.

Got the RCI sliders installed last night. Really happy we went with the 20 degree. They're very well build and install was straight forward. Can't say enough good things about their customer service. Tim, Evan and crew are top notch.

After some discussion, I decided to pull the pinch seam covers prior to installing the sliders, just to make sure no moisture was getting trapped behind them. We've only had them on for a couple of weeks and any mud/dirt was from our gravel road and all the rain we've had. When I pulled them...

We keep an Element E50 fire extinguisher up front, but since I had a 2.5 Lb. Halotron fire extinguisher and Poly Performance quick release mount laying around from my old Tundra I figured I'd put it to good use in the Bronco. I made a roll bar plate out of 1/8" steel and fastened the mount to...

So far, this is "The List" of what's been done. This should get us to an acceptable starting point for the type of trail riding / exploring that we're planning on doing. This will be a very mild build. Chaos Concepts Buckin' Barz tie rod braces Diode Dynamics bumper pocket lights w/ KR...

Installed some Redline Tuning Max LIFT Plus hood struts. Took about 15 minutes to install and they work great.

Got the IAG lights installed and connected to the upfitter switch last night. Wasn't too bad to install, took about an hour. The hardest part was getting the harness down under the dash......had I taken the time to learn how easy the fuse panel cover pops off under the steering wheel it...

Installed the Mabett roll bar light, it was pretty much plug-n-play other than fighting with the factory light (and I'm using the term "light" loosley....Ford :rolleyes:). I removed the factory light like object without damaging it, if it's even possible to hurt such a turd. Only bent one of...

Just got the roll bar and rear tub protectors installed. The top has never been removed and there was already paint missing in a spot on the roll bar from the soft top linkage contacting it......

Finished making a transmission skid plate. No idea why Ford would provide such good factory armor for the engine, steering rack, electronic sway bar disconnect, transfer case and fuel tank, yet completely ommit any protection for a plastic transmission pan..... I wanted to maintain maximum...

Off with the factory rocker panel rails today and on with the RCI pinch seam covers. RCI sliders will go on as soon as they arrive.

Decided to add some tie rod sleeves to the mix, went with Chaos Concepts Buckin' Barz.

Onto cross member skids, I went with RCI for the cross member skids, also have their pinch weld covers to install and 20 degree sliders are currently being built. These skids were simple to install and are rock solid, very nice work.

Next up were Barnes 4WD rear shock mount skids, they have a really solid, well fabricated product.

First order of business were lights up front. Decided on Diode Dynamics bumper pocket lights w/ KR Off-Road flush brackets (SS3 Max White SAE Fog / SS2 Pro White Combo / SS2 Pro White Spot) from 4x4TruckLEDs. I routed the harness up through the headlight opening and used some clear tubing and...

After an almost 2.5 yr wait, her birthday present finally arrived. It started as a '21, but ended up being a '23 Badlands SAS Lux package w/ tube doors. I promised myself I wasn't going to touch it....but she wants it built for mild trail riding, so that was all the "permission" I needed :LOL: .