My 2023 Badlands Build: FordRangerLifts 1.75” lift kit, 245/65R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, Lightbar, Rooftop Basket, Hitch Receiver

[EmptyChamber]

Hi Everyone! Longtime lurker, first time poster. I figured I would introduce myself and share some pictures of my 2023 Badlands and my build progress.

I purchased my Bronco Sport Badlands in March of 2025 and have since added the following:

FordRangerLifts Badlands 1.75” lift kit
245/65R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts
HRG Ditchlight Brackets and Ditch Lights
Rough Country Rooftop Lightbar
Rooftop Basket
Curt Hitch Receiver

I take my Badlands just about anywhere, and I never miss an opportunity to get it dirty or get lost in the woods (as you can probably tell it’s ALWAYS dirty).

 

[Frenchy906]

I’m so indifferent on the door guards. For once, I actually like the look of them. I’ve taken them off every vehicle I’ve ever owned, and now I want to put some on.

 

[Garth]

Nice, I Almost went for the Mickey Thompsons but my wallet stopped me. Maybe next time.

 

[EmptyChamber]

Nice, I Almost went for the Mickey Thompsons but my wallet stopped me. Maybe next time.

They are definitely worth it if you get the chance to buy them. They grip well in all conditions.

 

[CasaMarPe]

I’m so indifferent on the door guards. For once, I actually like the look of them. I’ve taken them off every vehicle I’ve ever owned, and now I want to put some on.

You're right. They do look nice !

 

[wireman]

I’m so indifferent on the door guards. For once, I actually like the look of them. I’ve taken them off every vehicle I’ve ever owned, and now I want to put some on.
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I’m so indifferent on the door guards. For once, I actually like the look of them. I’ve taken them off every vehicle I’ve ever owned, and now I want to put some on.

Painted body color.

 

[Frenchy906]

Painted body color.

Unfortunately, those aren’t the same. I looked those up earlier, those go under the factory indentation on the door… like a severe afterthought.

 

[John J]

I like. Very nice.

 

[cptiii]

Looks awesome! Any issues with ride quality at all?

 

[EmptyChamber]

Looks awesome! Any issues with ride quality at all?

I have a very very minor vibration in the steering wheel over 60+ MPH, but I attribute that to the Mickey Thompsons, not the lift. It’s hardly noticeable.

 

[cptiii]

Understood! Any noticeable difference on power because of the bigger tires / weight?

 

[Bluebaru]

I have a very very minor vibration in the steering wheel over 60+ MPH, but I attribute that to the Mickey Thompsons, not the lift. It’s hardly noticeable.

Some Mickey's require a lot of weight to balance and there has been cases where they have replaced new tires that required a excessive amount, to balance them. I think Mickeys standard is not more than 1%, of the tire's weight. I know one of mine was just under that. My supposed 39lbs tire took 6 oz. the rest were 3oz or less.

Where are you in WV? I am fairly frequently off-roading near Franklin/Brandywine, WV but would like to get back up to the Davis area and hit Cannan Loop and Canyon Rim Road again. Also did some trails in and near the New River Gorge National Park.

 

[EmptyChamber]

Understood! Any noticeable difference on power because of the bigger tires / weight?

Not really. Definitely took a toll on my gas mileage though. I average about 20 MPG with everything on it.

 

[EmptyChamber]

Some Mickey's require a lot of weight to balance and there has been cases where they have replaced new tires that required a excessive amount, to balance them. I think Mickeys standard is not more than 1%, of the tire's weight. I know one of mine was just under that. My supposed 39lbs tire took 6 oz. the rest were 3oz or less.

Where are you in WV? I am fairly frequently off-roading near Franklin/Brandywine, WV but would like to get back up to the Davis area and hit Cannan Loop and Canyon Rim Road again. Also did some trails in and near the New River Gorge National Park.

I’m in Saint Mary’s, West Virginia, close to Parkersburg. I’ve been through that area a few times and would like to do them again in the future.

 

[Granger Ford]

Hi Everyone! Longtime lurker, first time poster. I figured I would introduce myself and share some pictures of my 2023 Badlands and my build progress.

I purchased my Bronco Sport Badlands in March of 2025 and have since added the following:

FordRangerLifts Badlands 1.75” lift kit
245/65R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts
HRG Ditchlight Brackets and Ditch Lights
Rough Country Rooftop Lightbar
Rooftop Basket
Curt Hitch Receiver

I take my Badlands just about anywhere, and I never miss an opportunity to get it dirty or get lost in the woods (as you can probably tell it’s ALWAYS dirty).

Using the Bronco Sport as it should