What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

[Magnato1]

Purchased 2021 BS BB package and took delivery this week. Rapid Red in colour and love it. My 2019 Ford Taurus was written off in a bad crash and I was forced to shop quicker than I wanted. I had hoped to hold off a year or two and get into a hybrid once market settled down.

I started with Ranger as an option, then considered F-150 and even test drove an F-150 Lariat Hybrid but couldnt relax in a vehicle that expensive. We settled on an Escape Hybrid and were at the dealership to finalize the deal and saw what my wife called "a cute car" beside us. It had just arrived at the dealership. We test drove it and bought it. While doing paperwork three people came in to buy it. I am X-plan so I think we did ok.

Now back on topic "what have I done today" or over the past two or three days to fix it up.
- already came with roof-rail crossbars "on road: as a dealer installed option
- argued with dealership about missing engine cover and got one on the way now
- ordered Redline Tuning hood struts to be installed by me
- ordered the Cravenspeed shorter stubby radio antenna (4 inches)
- went back and forth with parts dept about hood insulation and ordered that despite them saying it wont fit but they are on huge back order (going with the assurance of members here that hood insulation will fit)
-ordered, received and will install rear bumper cover
- received Bronco branded first aid kit and installed fire extinguisher
- installed the rubber Bronco branded trailer hitch receiver cover for a nice look
- had dealership order rubber mats at their expense and waiting delivery
- ordered and received garage door remote as my package doesnt have the built in visor controls

So far so good. Enjoy reading the updates and comments from everyone and look forward to sharing more about my new ride.

Would love to see pics of the fire extinguisher install and info about which one, mounting, etc

 

[altoblue]

Let me know how it works out, mine does have some noises that that is normal. Is this on the front? On the spacers or back, the sway bar bracket does it look different?

its coming from the front, the link drops look the same but arent cut deep enough

 

[Digitalexcess]

2" Woolworth lift/level
Falken 235/60/R18 Wildpeak AT Trails
Thule HD crossbars

There's a little more noise from the front struts, but not enough to bother or concern me.

 

[Adam06]

Nice, mine clacks and bangs every bump i go over. they sent me replacement spacers for the struts to accommodate the rubber ring on top of the strut and new drop brackets for the sway bar links as they werent cut deep enough to sit flush at the strut side of things. I'm putting the new parts in this weekend and hope they fix my noises

Good morning wondering if you got your new spacers and brackets installed, if there is a difference with the front end noises. Thanks

 

[ZeroCool]

Reflective door markers from Vortex Signs.

Those are sharp

 

[ZeroCool]

This is the Rubber Bumper Guard I would like to have. It is longer and curves up the edges. Where did you get it? The Ford one isn't long enough.

That looks like this the one I got off of Amazon very happy with it.
Rear Bumper Protector for 2021 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Trunk Bumper Guards Cover Trim Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BMYRQP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QTGNS2NZ3761KA4HBT1X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[altoblue]

Good morning wondering if you got your new spacers and brackets installed, if there is a difference with the front end noises. Thanks

I did not. it was cold and rainy here and my old bones weren't having it lol

 

[Adam06]

I did not. it was cold and rainy here and my old bones weren't having it lol

I feel your pain , I’m taking mine back to 4wp tomorrow to have it looked at it’s making more noise now. Do your spacers have a cut out for the strut to allow it to flex ? On the replacement spacers? Or do the look the same as the first ones? I called ready lift and they told me to take it back to installer to have it looked at. They said the leveling kit has not changed in design. I guess a few other companies have a similar issue and have redesigned the spacers to take care of what they call strut rattle. Thanks again for your response

 

[altoblue]

I feel your pain , I’m taking mine back to 4wp tomorrow to have it looked at it’s making more noise now. Do your spacers have a cut out for the strut to allow it to flex ? On the replacement spacers? Or do the look the same as the first ones? I called ready lift and they told me to take it back to installer to have it looked at. They said the leveling kit has not changed in design. I guess a few other companies have a similar issue and have redesigned the spacers to take care of what they call strut rattle. Thanks again for your response

ready lift did change the design, the new ones they sent are cut bigger to allow for the rubber ring on top of the spacer. as soon as i mentioned hearing noises the guy on the phone at ready lit said their engineers have addressed that and they're sending me the new parts. i got them the next day

 

[Adam06]

ready lift did change the design, the new ones they sent are cut bigger to allow for the rubber ring on top of the spacer. as soon as i mentioned hearing noises the guy on the phone at ready lit said their engineers have addressed that and they're sending me the new parts. i got them the next day

Really , thanks for that now I can hopefully get some sent to me. The guy I spoke to at ready lift wasn’t very friendly. I’m going tomorrow to 4wp and hopefully get them installed. Thanks again

 

[SM05]

Had new Falken A/T Trail tires installed today. It better snow soon. ?

 

[Adam06]

Really , thanks for that now I can hopefully get some sent to me. The guy I spoke to at ready lift wasn’t very friendly. I’m going tomorrow to 4wp and hopefully get them installed. Thanks again

So I got back from 4wp and they acknowledged the sound and said new parts would be sent. Although they called ready lift and they claimed all old kits were pulled months ago, and the serial numbers on mine were showing updated kit. They also said it could be possible that parts got mixed up so that is the reason they will send out new parts. They also mentioned something about top hats. We shall see, parts would take about 1 to 2 weeks. Hope this will solve the issue

 

[greenlaker]

Well, not *today*, but we did the first proper road trip, driving it ≈1200 miles to Colorado's Front Range for the holidays. Averaged 27.8 MPG (according to the trip computer) while driving mostly at 80MPH, often with a lot of head and crosswinds.

Shot taken at some random ranch exit in Nevada.

 

[vyruz]

Added spare gas can mount and attached a first-aid kit/hatchet behind the seat

What panel is this you're using for the fuel can?

 

[brockdog12]

First oil change, 5500 miles, Motorcraft filter, Mobil 1 5W20, Motorcraft air filter. Oil filter came off pretty easy, don't care for the shield removal, my F150 and Flex both had one too. Have to say it wasn't that bad to do. Now a visit to Ford after work to buy those drivers side door moldings!!!

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