FIRST MOD FOR BRONCO BADLANDS FROM JCR OFFROAD. PRERUNNER STYLE BUMPER BAR

The Bronco Badlands gets its first mod from JCR Off-Road. We decided since we went with a modular bumper straight from Ford, this would be the perfect addition, not to mention, it looks great. So, I decided to take this on by myself, and I was able to get it on. However, I ran into a snag. The snag I ran into were the bolts under the side bar and one of the holes on the front brackets didn’t line up. I needed Shawn to get that scooted over to put the bolt in, so I left it on the vehicle until he came home.
We were on our vacation when this part came in. If you noticed in the video, we said we had it for 3 weeks before we decided to put it on. This is correct. One week was spent getting ready for vacation, second it came in, third week, we recovered from our week vacation. In other words, we were tired and had vacation videos to edit.
Time comes to open the box up. OH, MY GOODNESS! The packing was incredible and in a good way. If this was made from glass, it wouldn’t have broke, THAT’S how good the packing was on this thing! Shout out to JCR Off-Road for amazing packing and product.
Shawn didn’t use the supplied hardware, instead we opted to use the Bronco bolts on it. We are trying our best to not heavily modify this vehicle. We are going to keep it low-key and just gear it up for trails. Now, as I stated before, installation is straight forward. There are ten bolts you need to remove. Once you remove them, you drop the first two under the tightest spot under the side bars. Get them tightened with your fingers as tight as you can get. This goes for all the other bolts too.
We had to buy a torque plus bit set to cut the TP 40 bit down, by a lot. We used needle nose vice grip pliers to tighten the bolt down. There’s no wrench or ratchet that’s going to get into the tight area to tighten the bolt down. The others require an extension and some careful ratcheting action as to not to scratch the paint.
The bracket on the front I had issues with on my solo run, you will need to get some other tools (of your choice) and carefully pry the bumper over, so it gets the two holes lined up to insert the bolt. I didn’t have the strength to do this, which is why I had Shawn do this. He did a fantastic job.
In a perfect world, this installation would take 5-10 minutes from start to finish, not counting gathering tools. It’s easy. It’s a great way for kids to learn how to do things of this nature on cars, if you have children that want to learn about vehicles. I think this would be perfect for them.
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[@Snookchaser007]

Great Video To avoid possible thread damage with the punch technique you can place a ratchet strap around the two center bars and tighten to get those holes to align.

[@Up_north_with_Mike]

Curves. Those angles of those bars go down pretty early right before the metal goes in,

[@Xterraforce]

That looks great. I always like simple things that make a big difference. I'm sure you saved a lot of people time and frustration with this video. Nothing like thinking you're almost done with a project then realizing you have to take it all back apart and start over because of a bolt or two that can't be installed after the others.

[@1Five1Garage]

That is true. Jill did a good job but didn't realize the outer bolts have to go in first. I wouldn't either until we had it installed.

[@fretless05]

Looks great. For future reference, I believe the technical term is PM (percussive maintenance), not "tapping"... ;-)

[@1Five1Garage]

Lol true.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Surprised JCR didn't include a black Hex head bolt for those two spots that are impossible to reach with a Torx. I have their winch plate with Camera relocation, Fog light brackets, and tailgate table on mine. They make great products.

[@1Five1Garage]

It came with bolts but preferred the Bronco bolts. We also have the cowl light brackets.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

@@1Five1Garage Nice!

[@WilliamZeddies]

Nice techniques getting it on. Can't wait for more mods.

[@1Five1Garage]

Thanks. 30 years of working on aircraft. You learn a lot. We have a lot more mods coming soon.

[@WilliamZeddies]

@@1Five1Garage now order up their tailgate table and see if you can get the tabletop on right. I could not.

[@EpicConspiracy]

Whoa Jill is 🔥🔥. Bronco also

[@1Five1Garage]

Considering she was fighting cancer 3 years ago, she has come a long way.

[@danielcdebaca7675]

That looks so much better than the factory one and even all others that are out there. I ordered there front bumper! It's the best looking one of all others!

[@1Five1Garage]

We like the modular bumper. We just wanted something a little different. The prerunner bar added just what we were looking for.

[@billphallew8399]

Just got the same bull bar was looking for the correct bit to take the stock bolts out.

[@oreo10ish]

Why did they not hex head that bolt in front of the bar and make it still look torex?

[@1Five1Garage]

That would be a whole new machining process and that isn't cheap...

[@oreo10ish]

I did not realize they were bronco script bolts U see it's almost been a year and I still do not have a bronco

[@nvabill]

Thanks, good video, it looks good but I personally like the oem for mine as it has a lower profile out front. But again, it looks good and offers people an alternative to the oem, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to see your future mods.

[@broncomex6171]

Can you plz make a video if the signature headlights are plug and play for your other bronco I want to put signature headlights on my black diamond can’t seem to find info if they do thanks and great video and info as always

[@1Five1Garage]

www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/analysis-swap-headlights-and-tail-lights-from-base-to-signature-possible-process.12196/ Check this thread out ❤️ it might help answer the question. As far as video, we will look into it. If we do shoot a video, it will be uploaded on YT so just keep checking the channel out.

[@broncomex6171]

@@1Five1Garage cool thanks 🙏

[@ernest2814]

We have a base Bronco with a plastic front bumper and the two hooks underneath. Comparing both your Bronco's, how much of a pain will those tow hooks be if we replace the plastic bumper with Ford's modular bumper? We thought we would go with an after market front bumper but we recently started to like the look, style, and simplicity of Ford's modular bumper. By the way, you both have some good Bronco content! Really enjoy watching the videos.

[@1Five1Garage]

The module bumper, is that an OEM Ford item or aftermarket? If I know that, I can probably tell you how much of a headache it’s going to be.

[@Blaylock1988]

As much as I like the bronco bolts, I think those difficult to reach ones on the end probably should just be a hex head bolt

[@1Five1Garage]

They sent some but we just wanted to use the bronco bolts.

[@markp.5618]

I notice that the modular bumper appears to have only a very small projection beyond the grille. Does the capable bumper project further? Seems like you might need that bull bar to not unintentionally do damage in a parking lot. Can you see it well from the drivers seat?

[@Xterraforce]

I have something similar on my F250. Definitely can't see it but in the six years or so since installed it hasn't been a problem. Some people however aren't good at judging where the front of their vehicle is if they can't see it (see the damaged front bumpers on many sports cars with sloping hood.) If you are that type person I would recommend against adding this, a winch or anything else that extends beyond the factory bumper.

[@1Five1Garage]

You can't see it from the drivers seat. I never park close to people. mainly for being able to get the dogs in and out.

[@terencemooney3989]

You two are great but don’t like the bull bar

[@1Five1Garage]

everyone has different tastes. We like the prerunner style bars over the full bull bar style.

[@daveszkudlarek1693]

another good video been watching since I ordered my 2 dr Dec. 14 got the email I have a build week in April and vin # thanks for keeping me informed and where's the dog. My German shepherd watches for your dog. Take care Dave and Jaxs

[@1Five1Garage]

Lol thanks! Diesel was inside as it was hot here. Congrats on the build email. Has Jaxs subscribed yet? 😆 It was too hot for him to sit outside or in the Bronco. We was one the porch in the shade though.

[@markp.5618]

@david szkudlarek - just curious what version and build you have. Mine was ordered in October. Still no word on a build date.

[@1Five1Garage]

@@markp.5618 our was ordered the night of the reveal. 7/13/20. Fully loaded badlands.

[@daveszkudlarek1693]

@@markp.5618 my build is a 2dr BASE with automatic. I've been with the same salesman since 1977. Dayton,Ohio. Mark good luck and bug your dealer mine said it was the only one from Dec. pulled so far.

[@markp.5618]

I've use a combination wrench with a short bit before but even that solution looks like it would be to high.

[@1Five1Garage]

We had to chop it down pretty far but it did have hex head bolts with it... We just wanted to use the stock Bronco Bolts

[@frankconsidine5989]

Keep up the awesome videos

[@1Five1Garage]

Thanks!!

[@stumby16]

Really wish they’d make these so that it doesn’t look like the bar is “sensoring” the bronco lettering

[@1Five1Garage]

It could be a little higher, but where you look at it from it doesn’t block it much at all.

[@cjyeo2060]

Yo Shawn where did you get your black shirt? I like it

[@1Five1Garage]

I got it from when we went to Bronco Off-Roadeo.

[@isaiahburgess4533]

Have you guys thought of getting the rear lift struts on the soft top?

[@1Five1Garage]

We have a set. Will be installing them this weekend.

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

Sacrificed lots of tools to make repairs. It gets painful when you have cut a $50 wrench in half.

[@1Five1Garage]

I’ve done that before. Pre stubby wrench days.

[@MrOconner10]

Another great video. How are you liking your Badlands Jill?

[@1Five1Garage]

I LOVE IT! 😍 and thank you 😊

[@MrOconner10]

@@1Five1Garage have to say I am a little jealous

[@1Five1Garage]

I’m jealous too. I have to beg to drive it (shawn).

[@MrOconner10]

@@1Five1Garage oh I am sure, you will get your black diamond soon enough! 😀

[@1Five1Garage]

Lol she will be driving that too. To keep the mileage off the Badlands. I will drive Diesels Bronco. Lol

[@JamesMolloyvmw]

so when you keep saying "she" I'm out. have more respect pls.

[@1Five1Garage]

How is that disrespectful?