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Put in the Curt hitch over the weekend. Install was super easy. Threading the nuts was a bit more challenging than the videos make it seem, but not a real problem at all. I’d take a closer pic, but to be honest, I didn’t do that great a job with the cutting of the outlet. I borrowed my buddies dremel, and that thing ran hot. Melted and cut at the same time. It’s not awful, but I really wanted for it to look “factory”, and you can obviously tell someone cut the bumper. So I just gotta plan some time to do it right. You can’t tell unless you climb underneath the bumper, but it still bothers me as the owner, who pays attention to everything.
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Hey gatornek,
Like the seat covers. I was curious about your opinion on the seat air bag operation is/isn't affected by the cover. Would you be willing to show a close-up photo of that detail? Thanks in advance, Pops
 
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Hey gatornek,
Like the seat covers. I was curious about your opinion on the seat air bag operation is/isn't affected by the cover. Would you be willing to show a close-up photo of that detail? Thanks in advance, Pops
Sure. No problem. They leave a loose flap for the airbag that is not really visible unless you scoot the seat forward.

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This is my 3rd go round with WetOkole. I have been pleasantly pleased with the quality vs price point. Each is made to order and is stitched together before shipment. You must confirm both your vehicle, and all the options you want (holsters, pouches, molle, etc) before they will even begin to get started on it. Like I said...it takes about 5-6 weeks after payment is made. If you have any other questions, please DM me.
 


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Sure. No problem. They leave a loose flap for the airbag that is not really visible unless you scoot the seat forward.

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This is my 3rd go round with WetOkole. I have been pleasantly pleased with the quality vs price point. Each is made to order and is stitched together before shipment. You must confirm both your vehicle, and all the options you want (holsters, pouches, molle, etc) before they will even begin to get started on it. Like I said...it takes about 5-6 weeks after payment is made. If you have any other questions, please DM me.
Awesome, Dude! Couldn't get an accurate photo anywhere. I really appreciate the effort. I hope neither of us(or anyone else) has the need for bags to deploy.
Thanks again, Pops
 
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would appreciate no thread hijacking on my build. ?

So I added the OEM spoiler in shadow black, put up some vinyl decals and put some tuff skinz overlays on the lettering the back.
To be honest, I’m pretty sure I’m going to debadge everything at some point including the lettering in the back and the Orange badlands diamond on the sides. But I’d figure I’d give this a try to see how it goes.
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By OEM spoiler, is that offered through Ford? Also did it come already painted?
 
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Goodbye: "Bronco Sport"
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Hello: "What the hell is that? Let me take a closer look. He11, is that a Bronco Sport?!? That's a nice lookin one!" ? ? ?

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Took the time today to finally debadge. Removing the plastic stickies with dental floss was VERY EASY. Removing the cr@p ton of glue underneath was NOT. Even with an eraser wheel.

Very happy with the results. I just feel I had TOO MUCH going on back there.

I'm waffling on taking off the Badlands emblem. Im sure I will, but I decided to let it ride for a bit longer.
 
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Finally finished my OEM speaker replacement. Honestly, this was not a difficult install. Ordering the correct adapters turned out to be the hardest part.

I can already turn the volume up much louder than before, without distortion. It sounds better, but its still not the fidelity I'm looking for. But I'm still not done yet. Speaker replacement is just a required precursor to amp and sub install.

That is coming soon.

Need to figure out the Forscan settings to disable the OEM equalizer and also kill the OEM amp so that I get "line-out" only. That is my hope.

FWIW, the Rockford P1 tweeters snapped right into place on the OEM adapter. ?

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