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  1. DesertRat19

    MPG quandry

    Is that really a significant difference? I’d imagine a few minutes here and there idling could do that plus normal variance.
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    Also, I’ve noticed dealerships over inflate tires to 40+ psi. I’d imagine that compromised integrity.
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    This is what I was thinking if I had to do all four. My discount tire has them. Ford quoted me $624 for 2 tires.
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    They look like scratches that don’t go all they way through like the crack I circled.
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    My guess is exposure to elements plus off roading. As for tire warranty how do I find that out. These are the tires that came with vehicle during purchase in 2023. Dealership wasn’t helpful in finding out about manufacture warranty
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    Tire place said they’ll inspect the rest. I’ll check last ford visit to see what tread depth was since it was recent. Looking up tires and they warned about awd depth difference. First time I’ve heard of that so thanks.
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    Battery just died - no warnings or any signs

    My experience has been there are no warning signs. They just don’t start one day. It sucks but that’s what happens.
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    With only 19k miles you’d toss the 3 good ones?
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    Tire Sidewall Crack - what would you do?

    Sidewalk cracking in my rear tire and it can’t hold pressure. They have 19.6k miles so probably have to buy a pair. Not sure it’s worth getting all 4 new ones. Curious what others would do in this situation? I have the Falken Wikdpeaks that came when purchased for reference.
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    Flatout 2" Inch Level Lift Kits - IN STOCK

    Anybody put this on a badlands? Are bigger wheels an option with this kit of so?
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    Trip Report: Toroweap Overlook, Arizona

    Yeah I knew we’d have enough for out and back but still. A full tank would have been reassuring. There’s some other roads to explore and it would be necessary to have a full tank before trying that.
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    Trip Report: Toroweap Overlook, Arizona

    No I don’t have a CB. Once we stopped I turned off my bronco and got out. Other truckers got out and my friend and I chatted with them.
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    Trip Report: Toroweap Overlook, Arizona

    Interstate 17 does have some steep grades. In fact the truck was just passed a runaway truck gravel exit. Some other truckers said he was riding his brakes too much. When heading south you are doing a net decrease in elevation. . If the fire had happened just a few hundred feet further we could...
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    Trip Report: Toroweap Overlook, Arizona

    Thanks! I wanted to give a good description of trip as there are so many warnings online. Part of me gets it, they don’t want rental cars going there. I would especially avoid driving that road right after rain as it can be quite heavy. If a person is not comfortable or experienced driving...
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    Trip Report: Toroweap Overlook, Arizona

    a few more of our hiking trip and view from campground
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    Trip Report: Toroweap Overlook, Arizona

    Once we bought a Bronco Sport, it made a trip out to Toroweap even more attainable. I had been wanting to go since 2007 when I had visited the Southwest for the first time. After a year of ownership, it was time to make the trip. Everywhere you read about the road, it is described as extremely...
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    Heaven forbid something happened to your Bronco Sport... what are you going to get next?

    Right now, I'd go another Badlands. If another vehicle I would look at the Toyota 4Runner and would have to compare off-roading capabilities and inside space. I think the 4Runner has more back space and with growing kids that may be needed. I do love our sport though.
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    Bronco Sport Topography Vinyl Decal - Compilation

    wow, cool. I'll have to see wha the wife thinks
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    Big Bend National Park Bronco Drive: December 26-30, 2024

    thanks for posting this. I've been wanting to go to Big Bend since I've moved to Arizona. Not sure if I can bring the whole family so may not be possible during the holidays.
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    Commute times and distances - Best/Worst

    After moving to Phoenix my commute reduced to about 70 minutes total, so ~1/3 the time plus I didn’t have to work as long so my quality of life improved.




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