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Got those ugly stickers off my Sun Visors 
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/remove-warning-labels-on-visor.6490/post-129920
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Ordered new shoes. Falken Wildpeak AT3W 235/65R17. Next time, If there is one, I‘ll order them with the vehicle for an even better deal. As it is, Discount Tire gave me a great price for 5, with an acceptable trade value for my Pirelli’s. Saved me having to find a buyer locally. Fingers crossed they arrive this week. Also saw a CO Bronco, a black Sport, a white BB Sport and the CO BB Sport (below).
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I installed the Rival Hood Struts today. Had a few small hiccups in the install, total time probably a half hour, most of which was spent looking for a 12mm wrench.
The box was missing half of the washers for the lower mounts but I had some extra that fit around my garage, the biggest hurdle was finding a 12mm wrench where the instructions called out the need for a 13mm for the top mount stud. It was definitely not a 13 and my random pile of accrued wrenches was missing a 12, but I solved it with some vice grips, not optimal but passable.
I've heard some concern that having a front bug deflector will complicate closing the hood with struts especially if they are too stiff, I don't have that issue. They seem to be very well tuned pressure wise, easy open and hold, and easy close, just bring it down most of the way and throw it down the last few inches.
Last note is, the dual stage hood release seems to be single stage now. I wonder if that is due to the struts, it seems securely closed but if I encounter any issues I'll make sure to pass the word along
The box was missing half of the washers for the lower mounts but I had some extra that fit around my garage, the biggest hurdle was finding a 12mm wrench where the instructions called out the need for a 13mm for the top mount stud. It was definitely not a 13 and my random pile of accrued wrenches was missing a 12, but I solved it with some vice grips, not optimal but passable.
I've heard some concern that having a front bug deflector will complicate closing the hood with struts especially if they are too stiff, I don't have that issue. They seem to be very well tuned pressure wise, easy open and hold, and easy close, just bring it down most of the way and throw it down the last few inches.
Last note is, the dual stage hood release seems to be single stage now. I wonder if that is due to the struts, it seems securely closed but if I encounter any issues I'll make sure to pass the word along
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That one belongs to one of the barbers. She got it the same day I picked up mine. I parked them together on their 2nd or 3rd day of ownership.Ordered new shoes. Falken Wildpeak AT3W 235/65R17. Next time, If there is one, I‘ll order them with the vehicle for an even better deal. As it is, Discount Tire gave me a great price for 5, with an acceptable trade value for my Pirelli’s. Saved me having to find a buyer locally. Fingers crossed they arrive this week. Also saw a CO Bronco, a black Sport, a white BB Sport and the CO BB Sport (below).
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On to our fourth set of tires. Yokohama Geolander G015 @ 265/65r17 on 17x8 +40 wheels.
Really happy with the traction, noise, and ride quality with these (all of which were concerns on the KO2's we had).
Minor rubbing of the pinch weld at full lock but haven't experienced this in our daily routine--I'll be trimming it back regardless.
Overall, think we found the final tire choice.
Really happy with the traction, noise, and ride quality with these (all of which were concerns on the KO2's we had).
Minor rubbing of the pinch weld at full lock but haven't experienced this in our daily routine--I'll be trimming it back regardless.
Overall, think we found the final tire choice.
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good to know someone that has tried a few different tires out. these ones look solid, nice choice!On to our fourth set of tires. Yokohama Geolander G015 @ 265/65r17 on 17x8 +40 wheels.
Really happy with the traction, noise, and ride quality with these (all of which were concerns on the KO2's we had).
Minor rubbing of the pinch weld at full lock but haven't experienced this in our daily routine--I'll be trimming it back regardless.
Overall, think we found the final tire choice.
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There are a number of really good reasons why should not trim those pinch welds. Trimming pinch welds for a body-on-frame car is fine--the welds provide no structural purpose. The Bronco Sport utilizes a unibody frame, and the different body parts support and transfer structural loads between each other. If you weaken the connection (the welds) between those parts you may compromise the frame's structural integrity.
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Correct.
I haven't inspected the pinch weld yet but if I could get away with removing enough to retain the spot welds then that would be an option. The other option would be to fold it over--sacrificing some rigidity but retaining the seam and metal.
At the end of the day I'm not concerned with the trimming impacting the structure considering the location and amount of material to be removed.
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I'm not an automotive structural engineer, so I can't tell you whether or how much trimming will compromise structural integrity. Be that as it may, structural integrity is not the only concern. Manufacturers also apply a sealant between the two pieces of metal to prevent corrosion. Again, I can't tell you whether or how much trimming will compromise corrosion mitigation. Structural integrity and corrosion prevention are pretty important issues for me, so I wouldn't base any decision on guesswork.
Bending them is probably a lot safer option.
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It's absolutely recommended that seam sealer is reapplied or, at the very least, some appropriate paint. Even with folding it over one should consider seam sealer inside the fold and paint or sealer on the outside as paint will most likely be chipped away during the process.
I'm more concerned with trying to retain the liner or alteration of the liner so the metal is protected from debris wear.
Is the rear bumper protector from Ford?1) Aeroskin Hood Deflector.
2) Rear Bumper protector.
3) Color matched Tufskinz lettering. I have the complete front/back set, but decided to try covering just the SPORT on the tailgate.
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