What did you do to your Bronco Raptor today?

[Ape Factory]

Actually got these in a few weeks ago but just opened the boxes. While not necessarily a mod TO the Braptor, it won't be used anywhere else. Will eventually be paired up with a Starlink mini as I must be connected 24/7. Heard they're releasing new models as well.

I weighed doing an in-Bronco setup but for me, this just made more sense. The Jackery 1000 is fairly small and the solar panels are surprisingly heavy but look to be very rugged with great build quality.

 

[95BK9]

We had the braptor out on the beach didn't notice any difference.
Just got back from Super cell east and a Windrock TN off road park ride.
There was quite a bit of rain lately hence the muddy conditions.
The other Bronco Wild track slid in the Mud on some turns, but Our Braptor did not.
I also recalled sliding in the mud last year same ride same trail number.
IMHO i would say that the Panhard bar was the reason I did not slide.

 

[Roughstock]

Man, been ripping it up. Go, go, go....

 

[Ape Factory]

Since an extended warranty precludes any real mods, I do a lot of little stuff because I'm a modaholic.

I bought stick-on brackets for the Bronco's seatbelts to keep them from flapping around with the top off or the windows open. They were cheap, bout $7, but I wasn't happy with how I thought they'd function. I ended up using magnets made for mounting a handgun to whatever. I used a heat gun to gently warm the plastic trim and the adhesive before applying and let them sit for a day or two before "testing" them out. But so far so good and it's easier to grab the buckle for passengers than pulling up and out of a clip. The buckle snaps right to the magnet and it's not difficult to get them to release. With the buckle attached, they pretty much cover up the magnets too so you can't see them. Did them for both rear seatbelts as well as the front passenger belt.

 

[Ape Factory]

The next mod was from www.stickerfab.com in the form of stickers to cover up the yellow/white warning stickers on the visors as well as a protective sticker for the rear cargo ledge where the top sits.

I also added tool-less fasteners where the cargo area top secures to the roof rails. These are admittedly Rockworkx knockoffs but I knew I'd have to hack them up to work. The bolts, as is, are too long to get the knurled knob under the bottom edge of the top. I screwed on a nut and shorted the bolt by about a third with a cutting wheel, then took the nut off to clean the threads at the cut end. Worked like a charm. Plenty of clearance to get the knob in and more than enough thread to properly secure the top.

Lastly I bought a cheap $5 plastic mount for my Wolfbox rear camera. I'd been battling a good mounting solution with the supplied brackets and I even made one using some aluminum I had lying around. Just wasn't satisfied. The bracket works like a charm so far. We'll see how it does when it's 100 degrees out this Wednesday. I have the camera mounted on the inside so it actually works when it rains out. You're able to see cars just fine at night.

 

[RedTailHawk]

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Got a link for this bolt?

 

[Ape Factory]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2KCXYHJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[mlbraptor]

Ape Factory, tell me about the grab handles..

 

[Ape Factory]

Here's a link to the front and rear handles:

Bronco Grab Handle Assembly - Front (Pair)

Run REAL grab handles on your Bronco. Agency 6 handles offer an extra level of safety and ease while getting in an out of your Bronco. These handles attach to the factory locations using factory hardware Brackets are 10 gauge steel for super strength and powder coated for durability. Includes -...

agency6.com

Bronco Grab Handle Assembly - Rear (Pair)

Run REAL grab handles on your Bronco. Agency 6 handles offer an extra level of safety and ease while getting in an out of your Bronco. These handles attach to the factory locations using factory hardware Brackets are 10 gauge steel for super strength and powder coated for durability. Includes -...

agency6.com

Admittedly, I never really use them to get in or out but they look cool. Pretty sure they'd dent my noggin if I got into a serious accident so best to avoid doing something like that!