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Bill G reacted to Escape2Bronco's post in the thread Will a 235/65 r17 full sized tire fit spare tire box? with
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I didnāt realize there was that much difference in diameter. edit: according to the specifications, they should be the same diameter... -
Bill G reacted to Dude's post in the thread Will a 235/65 r17 full sized tire fit spare tire box? with Like.
Your Falken was the at3w, I had the newer non-factory AT4W
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Bill G reacted to Dude's post in the thread Will a 235/65 r17 full sized tire fit spare tire box? with Like.
Did you use the FALKEN WILDPEAK A/T4W Tire size 235/65R17 (not the optional Falken tires for ā21ā-ā24 but the newer and heavier tire) I...
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Bill G reacted to bushbunnie's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
That's what I have on my vehicle. A semi permanent installed 5 amp charger and it's plugged in anytime I'm not using the vehicle for...
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Bill G reacted to Dude's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
I donāt trust plugged in electronics left on for lengthy time periods, i probably would just disconnect the negative cable
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Bill G reacted to BulldogHI's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
I use the same Battery Charger/Tender. I recommend: Connect the negative lead to a clean chassis ground (not directly to the battery's...
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Bill G reacted to Chiefthepup's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
I went a little over board with my permanent install lol. I routed a power cord along the interior trim. from engine bay through...
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Bill G reacted to tekoontz's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
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Bill G reacted to tekoontz's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
Thanks for the good information. Good to see Iām not the only one with what I call a big problem. I have a 5 amp trickle charger and I...
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Bill G reacted to Chiefthepup's post in the thread Deep Sleep Mode alternator versus trickle charger. with Like.
Pros is your not putting miles on it or using gas purely to charge the battery cons is if your battery is as low as you say, itāll take...
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CVT is definitely off my list also. I ended up having to get a new transmission last year for my Nissan, $11,000 Cdn. Loved the vehicle...
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That may be true. I know in some model years of CX-5s, the touchscreen only operated when the vehicle wasn't moving. I heard there was...
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I have owned about 5 Mazda's, the last being a 2005 Mazda 3. All have been great vehicles. Looked at a 2024 CX-50. I probably could...
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Given the overall reliability of CVTs that tranny is on my avoid list.
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Agree 110% and then some on trying to drive & use tech. Although I raced a couple Chevys back in the day, they were trailered behind a...
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And THIS is what I meant about the love/hate relationship with it. If you do a search online, you will find the discussions about that...
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That funky knob is the main reason I considered a Mazda. I rented one a while back and the car handled great but the screen interface...
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Trading my BB Friday afternoon on a new F150. Not everyone's cup of tea, but the rig will fill my need for more spirited off-road...
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Bill G reacted to bushbunnie's post in the thread 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Continuous issues with Like.
I have a 2023 BS Big Bend. I don't have any issues yet but it's a 1.5 not a 2.
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Bill G reacted to Wandering Pinto's post in the thread Any suggestions out of these 3 tires? with Like.
I am putting on another set of BF Goodrich Trail Terrains next week. They are relatively quiet on the road and have been great during...
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My vote is the Geolander - I used 2 sets of those on a 2016 forester
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Bill G replied to the thread Is this vent the fresh/outside air intake?.Yup, that one is cabin air . . . the one up front at the grill is engine air.
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What really sucks is that we have to ask, beg and remind the Ford trained mechanics that we trust to work on our cars to please flush...
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Buy the Ford ESP extended warranty through one of the 3 internet Ford sales sites Will help with the sleep at night factor What does...
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Bill G reacted to Dude's post in the thread Will a 235/65 r17 full sized tire fit spare tire box? with Like.
The Falkan I mentioned as a spare would fit fine by trimming some foam - the falkan tire height is handled by raising the rear hatch...
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Bill G reacted to davidg4781's post in the thread Will a 235/65 r17 full sized tire fit spare tire box? with Like.
Good to know. And yeah, I meant 17" wheel. Did it look like it would be good to fit if you took out some of the foam? What are you...
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Bill G reacted to Dude's post in the thread Will a 235/65 r17 full sized tire fit spare tire box? with Like.
Just to let you know I just tried with a FALKEN WILDPEAK A/T4W Tire size 235/65R17 on the Badlands 17ā spare time rim (which came with...
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Bill G reacted to incavulator's post in the thread 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Continuous issues with Like.
Agree on the rodent damage, but it should have been designed to operate in a road salt environment. Most connectors are (or should be)...
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Bill G reacted to Diego Henrique Barbosa's post in the thread 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Continuous issues with Like.
I had an issue with the ABS/EBB system in my BS 2021 after 25k miles. The local dealer diagnosed it and recommended replacing the part...
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Rodent damage was my guess as well - check around the vehicle with a strong flashlight to look for evidence Often rodents chew the...
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I like the mountings around the steering wheel. It looks really nice. And then I was like - well the bucking bronco can't stay chrome...
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Snowboardjedi provided the link. Then look for other Linskip postings for the steering wheel and door rests. There was another item too...
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I'm much more conservative. My OBX is Cactus gray w/ shiny black top. I would like the flat black vinyl roof look like the full-size...
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Bill G reacted to Snowboardjedi's post in the thread What do you think of these custom wraps? with Like.
I know where the overlays can be obtained. They are actually a really well made product. https://a.co/d/0eee4Uck I have them under my...
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Bill G reacted to Snowboardjedi's post in the thread What do you think of these custom wraps? with Like.
Les Schwabās house brandā¦Open Country AT 245 r17 65 I think.
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Bill G reacted to davidg4781's post in the thread What do you think of these custom wraps? with Like.
It looks good. It's a little subtle but blends in well. I didn't even see the exterior at first until I looked but it felt a little...
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Bill G reacted to ratmyr's post in the thread Introducing Ratsquatch - 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package with Like.
I really like the look and sound of them. And those were the tires on the Badlands at the off-roadeo, which handled nicely there. I...
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Bill G reacted to Garth's post in the thread Introducing Ratsquatch - 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package with Like.
Yes Ive only heard good things about them
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Bill G reacted to ratmyr's post in the thread Introducing Ratsquatch - 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package with Like.
Actually, they are the stock tires for the Sasquatch package. The pictures don't show how they look in person. Especially since the...
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Bill G reacted to Garth's post in the thread Introducing Ratsquatch - 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package with Like.
Those are gnarly looking tires, expensive.
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Bill G reacted to ratmyr's post in the thread Introducing Ratsquatch - 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package with Like.
Just wanted to show the tires. Nothing more than the Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch stock tires. They are 29-inch Goodyear Territory...
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Bill G reacted to Bluebaru's post in the thread Has anyone used the Nokian nAT? Their North American All Terrain tires. with Like.
I have reviewed them here vs my Baja Boss A/T's, search for those posts. Short response, initally louder, road more firmly and possibly...
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Bill G reacted to Ecom911's post in the thread Has anyone used the Nokian nAT? Their North American All Terrain tires. with Like.
I have used Nokian Tyres for years and won't use anything else, especially for winter. I have Haka 8 & 9's currently on my BB and F150...
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With four kids and 6+ cars over the years, DT has been great. Suggest you make an appointment for whatever you need. You walk past the...
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Bill G reacted to The_Jimmer's post in the thread 2025 bumper mount rally lights with custom bracket with Like.
Not at all.
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Bill G reacted to The_Jimmer's post in the thread 2025 bumper mount rally lights with custom bracket with Like.
Yes it some hi temp gasket cut to match where it touches the paint to preserve it.
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Bill G reacted to Dannyp56's post in the thread Whatās the ONE piece of advice youād give to a new Broncosport owner? with Haha.
Sell it!
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Bill G reacted to Garth's post in the thread Snowmageddon is Here Again. Post Your Snow Pics with Like.
Goderich Ontario
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Bill G reacted to 22-VelBlue's post in the thread Snowmageddon is Here Again. Post Your Snow Pics with Haha.
Where's the beach?!
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Bill G reacted to incavulator's post in the thread Snowmageddon is Here Again. Post Your Snow Pics with Like.
I could have, but my job heavily involved me working in/on the vehicles so it would have almost been pointless for me to go to the...