Thanks for the ride ! The whole time watching this I was wondering if one of those Earthroamer 4x's could get through but no doubt it would have body damage. great clip !
@Vern-u8jКүн бұрын
You could literally hear the parts falling off of the Ford bronco
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventuresКүн бұрын
@@Vern-u8j you’ve not off roaded much have you? Aftermarket suspensions tend to be more noisy than stock, regardless if it’s a Jeep, Toyota, or Ford
@ryanp98082 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the 2 year review of the AC hardtop. I've been reading about some people having quality issues with theirs and not sure if it's a widespread issue or just a vocal minority.
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures2 күн бұрын
@@ryanp9808 I’ve not heard of any issues from the others I know with it, so I don’t think it’s wide spread. The latches and glass is the same as factory from Ford. No leaking or anything like that with mine. I’ll do the video in April, but feel free to DM me on IG if you want more details.
@itsjeffreyab3 күн бұрын
Would you be able to make a follow up video? Does it actually make a difference?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures2 күн бұрын
@@itsjeffreyab I could tell a difference in stiffness for sure, nothing has changed in that. There’s not been any issues with it at all.
@mateuszmoskaluk5833 күн бұрын
How is the power consumption? For how long will this fridge work with a 100ah battery ?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures2 күн бұрын
@@mateuszmoskaluk583 I don’t have it anymore due to my recent partnership with Iceco, but I will say that I was having issues using it with my Rock Pals box due to the voltage being so low
Are you running the stock SAS 4.7 gear ratio? If so any issues with the 38s? I am running 37s on my Wildtrak and thinking of going up to 38s
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures4 күн бұрын
@@davehahn23 I was using the stock Sasquatch 4.7 gearing and did for a while. I recently regeared to 5:13s , it don’t consider it absolutely necessary
@theelmobad15 күн бұрын
EPIC brother! I hope soon I can wheel with you again! Planing on hitting the SD trip with Evan. See you then! I will bring my $100,000.00 Bronco and a case of Grey poupon and we can discuss the poor people in their XJs. 😂
@ianinnes94885 күн бұрын
Did you get rid of the Rock Slide Engineering slider steps? I just ordered a set. Wondering what your issue was and why you moved on from them so fast. Thanks!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures4 күн бұрын
I did a while back. Wanted to go with frame mounted instead for the rubicon (although not required)
@Clacka895 күн бұрын
For people who can’t build their own off-road trucks, they just buy them with all the bells and whistles. Bet my $1500 91 xj on 33s would out crawl your $100,000 toy any day of the week and be more reliable on trail!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures5 күн бұрын
@@Clacka89 hmmm, $100,000??? Maybe you if your rig was so great you wouldn’t feel the need to make stupid comments like that. Probably shouldn’t worry about how other people spend their money though.
@UncleFjester4 күн бұрын
I bet your 91 xj on 33s won't get you laid and the Valets will tell you they are full, for you to park across the street.
@C_Wood6 күн бұрын
I must be the only one that doesn’t get noise from the stock hardtop. Maybe the climate effects the seals different in relation to where you live on the globe.
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures6 күн бұрын
@@C_Wood not sure, but but I’ve driven from East TN, to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, to the 14k peaks in Ouray, and to Phoenix and it sounds the same to me. Maybe you got lucky with a really good one, lol. I’ve never had a stock hardtop, so I can’t speak to it.
@matteshem73816 күн бұрын
I appreciate you, Evan, Courtney, and the rest of your group for posting the best Bronco content I've found. I dig the @DirtTherapyLive podcast you host. It's nice to hear real talk on how our Broncos perform on a real trail. Keep up the good work!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures6 күн бұрын
@@matteshem7381 Thank you! We love doing what we do and sharing our experiences with others
@matteshem73817 күн бұрын
Nice video Jody!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures6 күн бұрын
@@matteshem7381 thank you!
@ck43917 күн бұрын
Almost a year, 2.7 Badlands High/lux package, around 7500 miles: -Agree with the noise, something you gotta get used to. Interior looks good but kinda chinsy, it creaks/cracks sometimes over bumps or due to thermal expansion -love the modularity & ability to fit bit tires, price over feature was better than any of the competition. -Notice that the 10R80 auto transmission shifts pretty hard in gears 1-3, like almost like its too slow or it can't decide, at least for the first 6000 miles. Seems to have mellowed out though after 7000 miles, just something to note. Its not as smooth as my 4Runner. -Don't expect a perfect vehicle, this is not a Land Cruiser made in Japan with top tier assemblers. I've already warranteed my hard top twice, seems to be fixed now. Might experience fitment issues of roof, windows, panels, etc. Just have to warranty as you go if these really annoy you. -First mods should definitely be Expel Clear Bra PPF all around and front Rokblokz front mud flaps, I learned this the hard way. -If I were to do my selection process over again I'd still get the Bronco over the competition, probably same trim/options maybe with a sasquatch package too for more aggressive gearing.
@mikegreer90417 күн бұрын
Just put a sd 60 in it and be done.
@behudna517 күн бұрын
Great update! What tape did you use around the winch power supply cables? Thanks
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures7 күн бұрын
@@behudna51 amzn.to/3WcCmmO
@behudna517 күн бұрын
Thanks! Always enjoy your content. What event is next that you are attending, like to meet you and look at your Bronco?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures6 күн бұрын
@ I’ll be at United by Bronco for sure. Super Cel Colorado is for certain
@ethanharmon17457 күн бұрын
I’m actually looking to buy one of these so this is super helpful
@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland7 күн бұрын
I still have my 5.0 in the garage, and we've had good results with my daughters Bronco!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures6 күн бұрын
@@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland yeah, I wish Ford gave us a 5.0 option!
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson7 күн бұрын
Pros VS Cons… SPOT ON
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson7 күн бұрын
First!
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson14 күн бұрын
Avoiding butt sweat is always a plus!
@jeffbaytos9814 күн бұрын
Made a trip up there a few days ago. Took 42, then over to the horseshoe dam. Fun ride, spectacular views.
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures14 күн бұрын
@@jeffbaytos98 it sure is. I need to get back over there myself.
@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland15 күн бұрын
Walked a part of the Rubicon 30 years ago. Really need to go back and drive it!
@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland15 күн бұрын
Very compact
@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland16 күн бұрын
Is the red 2 door Roger's and Henderson's rig?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures15 күн бұрын
@@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland yep! Love those those two!
@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland16 күн бұрын
Looks like a great year!
@timhutchinson53216 күн бұрын
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@Billwithjourneybeyondoverland16 күн бұрын
Looks like a good year!
@UncleFjester17 күн бұрын
AMERICA FIRST? 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 or a $10 ChineUh Chair for $100? you should be ashamed of yourself
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures17 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. If it makes you feel any better, I keep it stored with my MAGA hat and Trump Bible (both made in China).
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson14 күн бұрын
@UncleFister, what device did you use to post this comment?
@ebluvr7217 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video. Was really great meeting you and your dogs. The skid plates did take a beating, but they did their jobs.
@ebluvr7217 күн бұрын
Was a great day!!!!
@ebluvr7217 күн бұрын
Your mounted GoPro gave a great view of what the trail actually looks like. Great video!
@beaumont907217 күн бұрын
Imagine spending 50/60 grand on a bronco and then having to put $20,000 into the suspension to make it worth a shit they handle like junk on the trail and they break🤷🏼♂️
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures17 күн бұрын
@@beaumont9072 well, we had 4 stock ones with us on this trip without much fanfare, so I’ll chaulk your comment up to ‘I don’t know what the F I’m talking about’. Tons of video of stock or near stock Broncos doing this trail and then driving thousands of miles to get home without any drama.
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson17 күн бұрын
@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventuresright! why wouldn’t we just spend $5K on a shitbox, another $10K to make it remotely usable, and then have to spend $50K+ on a tow rig and trailer to haul said shitbox to and from the trail since it can’t make it down a normal road without deathwobble… Who the heck would spend $40K on a brand new rig, that has all the comforts and drives like a dream, put a couple grand into bigger tires and armor, and then be able to drive across the country to run the trail and drive all the way home without any issues. 🤷♂️
@beaumont907215 күн бұрын
I mean just from the video you could tell how they handle on the trail like junk. I ain’t trying to be a dick. I’m just pointing out facts. I’ve had 3 buddies that bought the new Broncos. They sold it a month later. They were NOT impressed and if you build your own rig, you’ll appreciate it a lot more if you got the skills. And I’ve seen more Broncos get recovered in the past year from breaking yeah buddy keep on trucking with your IFS. Have a good day folks.
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures15 күн бұрын
@@beaumont9072 well, I’m going on 3 years with mine without issues. I’ve been wheeling at Badlands, DBBB, Windrock, Ouray, and now the Rubicon and have nothing but good things to say about it. People that have broke stuff have mostly been tie rods, which are cheap and relatively easy to swap out. The aftermarket braces for those aren’t that expensive either. Not sure what you mean handle on the trail, but the ride is way better with the IFS on or off the trails. The advantage with the solid front is more articulation, but these IFS rigs can handle most of the trails that 95% of us will ever hit. I see Jeeps break shit all the time as well as other makes. You say you ain’t trying to be a dick, but the first thing you do is criticize other people’s spending decisions. My advice is to worry about how you spend your own money and not how others spend theirs. If other people are happy with their rides, why do you care?
@quadsinthemudd17 күн бұрын
Good stuff guys! I look forward to these.
@ranter710018 күн бұрын
Bronco still looks like a proper truck should. Just looking at a 98 land rover defender at the moment another proper looking truck
@NorthwestBronco18 күн бұрын
I'm upgrading from the 275 to the 575. Can I use the same power wire (battery connected) that's curranty line place for the 275 for the 575?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures18 күн бұрын
@@NorthwestBronco I believe the 575 comes with beefed up wiring compared to the 275
@NorthwestBronco18 күн бұрын
@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures Thank you for the reply!
@OffROADFanADDICT20 күн бұрын
So… which day was the hardest to you?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures19 күн бұрын
1 and 2 are both very intense, but I'd say day 2 is more technical of the 2. Best advice I can give is to take your time and do it right.
@callsign.iceman791315 күн бұрын
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures were you running 38s? Also were you running the BroncBuster Hoss 2.0 Ultimate Steering upgrade?
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures15 күн бұрын
@ yes Nitto Ridge Grapplers 38x12.5r17s. I upgraded my steering to the BroncBuster Hoss 3.0 Utimate Steering package with their braces, but their Hoss 2.0 should be enough as well.
@callsign.iceman791315 күн бұрын
@ thanks for the reply, good series on your trip. Keep up the good content. Happy New Year partner!
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson20 күн бұрын
Best part of the trail, was doing it with friends! 🤘
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson20 күн бұрын
FIRST in the Live Chat and the regular! 🎉
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson24 күн бұрын
Day 2! Let’s GO!!!
@apexjeep886124 күн бұрын
Crazy how I would’ve never known what that movie was if it wasn’t for my friends that wanted to watch it it’s a good movie
@UncleFjester25 күн бұрын
Please explain this, I just do not get the chase light idea. I've never ever had any issue following any vehicle, day or night, on or off road. Stock lighting on any vehicle is more than enough for me to see without having an "A" Hole in front of me blinding me with a light bar shining straight into my eyes.
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures25 күн бұрын
@@UncleFjester chase lights are used mostly for dusty roads. This bar is used during the day when on the dessert trails in AZ a lot so people behind me can see me through the dust. I would not use it at night as it would blind people behind me. I consider it a needed item for sure if you’re wheeling in groups in areas like southern Arizona.
@jasonfowler742025 күн бұрын
miss, nobody wants to watch a hood view!
@cw50must26 күн бұрын
Most people's bucket list trail, must have been epic to be out there on it!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures25 күн бұрын
It was very awesome. Probably do it again at some point
@aeromechmike26 күн бұрын
Whats your lift and tire spec? Im assuming 37's
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures26 күн бұрын
@@aeromechmike 3” over Sasquatch coil over lift and 2” body lift. Tires are 38x12.5r 17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
@OffROADFanADDICT27 күн бұрын
When they say it’s a “relentless” trail, they mean it!
@kourtneywhitt681227 күн бұрын
Great video!!! 🤗 Let’s do it again!
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson27 күн бұрын
17:35 technically Jeff did put tires on it… just didn’t get very far
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures27 күн бұрын
@@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson oh yeah, but I didn’t count it cause I didn’t want him to ‘fail’, lol
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson27 күн бұрын
FIRST on the non-live chat!
@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson29 күн бұрын
Sorry I’m late! They turned out great!
@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures29 күн бұрын
@@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson got em on by 8, some folks are gonna hate, but I went as fast as I could at my weight, I certainly didn’t procrastinate, maybe now I can finally get a date