Enthusiast II
- 979
- First Name
- Everett
- Last Name
- Franklin
- Member #
22841
- Service Branch
- Army
Rig Name: Pilgrim, my Retirement Adventure Vehicle
Ford Bronco OBX, 4DR, A51, 2.3L/Auto, High Package, Soft Top, 4.27 Locking Rear Diff, Auxiliary Switches, Floor & Cargo Liners
This will be my daily driver/adventure/retirement vehicle.
Immediate Goals: leave stock for now, gather essential items such as recovery & camping equipment, hit the trails and learn the vehicle.
Intermediate Goals: upgrade the rig to enhance both daily driving and trail capability/durability.
Long Term Goals: drive the TransAmerica Trail and enjoy my Bronco into retirement.
Below are a few pics of Pilgrim in its stock configuration.
I will update this thread as my build progresses to share and hopefully learn from many of you.
Overdue Update 3/7/2023:
So, 18+ months and 20K+ miles later I thought I would share an update.
Bottom Line Up Front: this is a great daily driver and ridiculously fun and capable off-road for my needs/plans, even without the Sasquatch package.
Originally I wanted the Black Diamond for its utilitarian approach but I also wanted the tech which required a higher trim level. Given the parts shortages, etc. I opted for the Outer Banks Trim with plans to build it into a "Utilitarian Bronco Mashup". My design and capability inspirations very from the early 1900 touring cars, to the late 1900 LR Defender 110's, to the First Generation Broncos and International Scouts.
Use: I daily this with a smile on my face every day! I drive trails in the NW Florida area and it just goes; plenty of sand, some mud and no rock crawling.
Reliability: No problems other than replacement of Front Drive Shaft which was a recall.
Immediate Goals: I am transitioning now to my intermediate goals having satisfied my immediate goal with my Bronco. The plan was slow and steady to learn the vehicle and not break the bank.
Changes to Date: 12/21 - Added Badlands stock wheel/tire take offs (285/70/R17 KO2's), 67 Designs Full Size Broncorail dash device, Mabett Rear Seat Covers, Ford Bronco Swing-gate Fold down Table, Black Diamond Steel Wheels, Traded the painted fender flares for unpainted molded in color non-sasquatch fender flares.
Intermediate Goals: Near future it will be a few aesthetic upgrades such as Black Diamond grill swap, Badlands mirror caps or wrapping current ones. Then I plan to shift my focus more to capability with skid plates, small suspension lift and 35" pizza cutters when these KO2's need replacement, tailgate reinforcement, etc.
I will add a few pics below to show progress. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions. Gotta love the modularity of this new Bronco!
Ford Bronco OBX, 4DR, A51, 2.3L/Auto, High Package, Soft Top, 4.27 Locking Rear Diff, Auxiliary Switches, Floor & Cargo Liners
This will be my daily driver/adventure/retirement vehicle.
Immediate Goals: leave stock for now, gather essential items such as recovery & camping equipment, hit the trails and learn the vehicle.
Intermediate Goals: upgrade the rig to enhance both daily driving and trail capability/durability.
Long Term Goals: drive the TransAmerica Trail and enjoy my Bronco into retirement.
Below are a few pics of Pilgrim in its stock configuration.
I will update this thread as my build progresses to share and hopefully learn from many of you.
Overdue Update 3/7/2023:
So, 18+ months and 20K+ miles later I thought I would share an update.
Bottom Line Up Front: this is a great daily driver and ridiculously fun and capable off-road for my needs/plans, even without the Sasquatch package.
Originally I wanted the Black Diamond for its utilitarian approach but I also wanted the tech which required a higher trim level. Given the parts shortages, etc. I opted for the Outer Banks Trim with plans to build it into a "Utilitarian Bronco Mashup". My design and capability inspirations very from the early 1900 touring cars, to the late 1900 LR Defender 110's, to the First Generation Broncos and International Scouts.
Use: I daily this with a smile on my face every day! I drive trails in the NW Florida area and it just goes; plenty of sand, some mud and no rock crawling.
Reliability: No problems other than replacement of Front Drive Shaft which was a recall.
Immediate Goals: I am transitioning now to my intermediate goals having satisfied my immediate goal with my Bronco. The plan was slow and steady to learn the vehicle and not break the bank.
Changes to Date: 12/21 - Added Badlands stock wheel/tire take offs (285/70/R17 KO2's), 67 Designs Full Size Broncorail dash device, Mabett Rear Seat Covers, Ford Bronco Swing-gate Fold down Table, Black Diamond Steel Wheels, Traded the painted fender flares for unpainted molded in color non-sasquatch fender flares.
Intermediate Goals: Near future it will be a few aesthetic upgrades such as Black Diamond grill swap, Badlands mirror caps or wrapping current ones. Then I plan to shift my focus more to capability with skid plates, small suspension lift and 35" pizza cutters when these KO2's need replacement, tailgate reinforcement, etc.
I will add a few pics below to show progress. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions. Gotta love the modularity of this new Bronco!
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