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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Tax Season!.This guy taxes. -
Just a difference in philosophy. I know many people like use the federal goverment as their savings manager and get back thousands of...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Anyone attending the 57th Baja 500?.Anyone attending the score San Felipe 250 from March 25-29, 2026?
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And while we wait, we hydrate. This is all I drink. Lol
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My cold weather comfort
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You can buy Ford replacement shocks for $135 each. Would take no more than a 1/2 per side to replace. Ripoff for $900...
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You are lucky
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread My 11/25 built Badlands Sasquatch 2.0L has a GPF.I used to go there a lot. In laws couldn’t believe all the stuff I had to do when I lived in Massachusetts. AZ is not too bad. Because...
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DesertRat19 reacted to Frenchy906's post in the thread My 11/25 built Badlands Sasquatch 2.0L has a GPF with
Haha.
Thank god I live in Michigan. There’s basically no real rules here car wise… Oh… besides window tint. 🤬🤬🤬 -
You already have superior suspension, if you want lift you might want to go a different route.
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.Oh thanks! I didn’t think of that.
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I know you will enjoy the improvement, just dont forget to adjust your headlights. Its very easy to do.
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Drained my batteriy.As others have mentioned it sounds like something is wrong. Lose cable or wiring. If My 23 badlands is in accessory mode and I close my...
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Did you check Ford pass for messages? I would think the message about battery saver mode would show up in the app and you will be able...
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I would say you have either a loose battery cable or you just had an electrical gremlin. You can't accidentally leave it in accessory...
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So yes, bronco sport is the first vehicle I’ve ever owned with a push button starter and until recently I didn’t even know how to put it...
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DesertRat19 reacted to NMhunter's post in the thread Which JCR skids plate to instal first? with Like.
I did not notice a MPG hit. I only have the driver's side and cat skids installed.
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.Picked up from The Custom Shop. Charged $750 for install and alignment.
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The tufskinz stuff is legit. The grille and hatch emblems were the first things I did to the bronco, ordered them with my free points. Lol
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Thought this was cool - Boston Police Bronco Sport.I imagine this is also a test case. I doubt they ordered a hundred of them.
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.Originally it was a mobile guy was goi g to charge $200. But he got worried about doing the fronts. Another mobile guy said it’ll take...
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I was lucky, they didnt tell me the hourly rate was 1-1/2 because I brought my own parts until I went to pay. However I will never go...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Thought this was cool - Boston Police Bronco Sport.I think Boston doesn't allow high speed pursuits anyway. As mentioned above radio and helicopter have been proven better than high...
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DesertRat19 reacted to Whpony96's post in the thread Thought this was cool - Boston Police Bronco Sport with Like.
When it comes to pursuit no matter what you will never out run the radio or a helo. That Bronco Sport will plow through places any...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.Yeah I probably could do it myself as I've done a few car repairs here and there. But lack the confidence to do it alone.
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DesertRat19 reacted to Trist0n's post in the thread Which JCR skids plate to instal first? with Like.
Not that you were asking me but with the skids and rock rails installed I didn’t notice much of an MPG hit, it will impact it but it’s...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.Same price $200/hr labor and go by book hours not actual labor
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.ah, thanks. well I won't be installing them for a while it seems.
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The rear shocks come with spring spacers so they dont lift on their own. The front struts are built longer.
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.well, not getting done today. Guy I used before for stuff can't do it now. Called the Lift Shop and they want $975 ($800 labor, $175...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.That's what I decided. Ordered the B8 terra sport kit from JackIt on Christmas Eve. They just arrived
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DesertRat19 reacted to Chiefthepup's post in the thread After Reading about Issues, Then Paying for Issues, Moving On with Like.
Just remind yourself that there is absolutely no such thing as a perfect vehicle or manufacturer. Google any manufacturer and model and...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.Doesn’t that look weird lifting only the back? Or did you already have a leveling kit installed?
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Do y'all have any special Christmas/holiday traditions?.always thinkg of this scene when people talk about getting Chinese food on Christmas.
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DesertRat19 reacted to dwrufus53's post in the thread Do y'all have any special Christmas/holiday traditions? with Like.
Do you have any special Christmas/holiday tradition? About 10 years ago we attended our church’s Christmas Eve service with our family...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread 2025 bumper mount rally lights with custom bracket.Maybe see if people can order directly from him to give hime some business?
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread California Sinkyone Wilderness State Park with Bronco Sport Badlands.gorgeous! I just looked on maps, it's a 16 hour drive for me but looks well worth it.
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DesertRat19 reacted to AHSport's post in the thread California Sinkyone Wilderness State Park with Bronco Sport Badlands with Like.
This summer I worked in Northern California in the Redwoods at Richardson Grove State Park. I visited the beautiful popular sites on my...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Recent service—bummed by news.Yeah, my extended warranty has a $200 deductible. If I did the rear shocks with rough country with a guy I know, it'll be $200. I'm...
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yes warranty should cover shocks, just ask if this is covered under warenty. if they say no, then tell them your going to go with...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.I suppose the answer is no thinking about it so I'd have to by the front's and back
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.I know they can be bought separately, can they be installed in only rear or only front? I ask because if it's providing a 1.25" lift in...
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I'm just a Budweiser guy tall neck bottles for me.
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I added a 1.5 inch leveling kit to my 23 Badlands. I’ll have to wait a few years to get the bigger tires. Unfortunately Discount Tire...
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DesertRat19 reacted to jonsfiend's post in the thread Bronco Sport Badlands - Lift Options with Like.
Yeah I was going to do the Eibach Spring lift with 245 tires made me feel best since it wouldn't put too much stress on any components...
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Basically there are 5 kinds of lifts for Badlands available. 1. Spacers front and rear. 2. Spacers front and springs rear. 3. Springs...
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Im taking a tape measure with me tomorrow when I pick mine up. Ive been watching and reading so many reviews and tips on tires...
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DesertRat19 replied to the thread Bilstein b8 terrasport.can you only place them in the rear? (sounds naughty) Or do you need to do front and rear at the same time? I ask because I need to...
