Great start, :beer
Now we can begin adding ideas from other threads.

Like:

On Board Air:
Shadowfoxes On Board Air technical write up

 

a nice little article i read... a little ridiculous but not bad
http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/131_1210_hi_tech_or_red_neck/

 

Sixlitres under the bed storage is something I have been wanting to do.
http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27362

 

I have something like that but deeper. It hide one big 125Ah battery and there is still some space behind the batt.....

 

Dustin made a pretty solid gear list for any excursion
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36024

 

Thanks Already had that one up on the list.

I need to figure out a better way to list the threads in the OP. I also want to give credit where it's due for them.

I'm open to suggestions. I'm hoping this will turn into something like Baba Looey's Sticky in the Noobie section.

 

I think I will start adding a pic of the Mod to the link so FSB's will get a peek at the mod.

 

Thats actually a pretty good list. I carry a backup starter and solenoid, alternator, and a third battery as well. Also for spontaneous expeditions I keep a fair amount of food, Dr. Pepper and gatorade onboard and for a while there was an open quart of shine in the camping box (forgot it was there...would have made for a fun traffic search). I also keep my coleman dual burner and some propane along with various and sundry cooking gear (a pot, skillet, utensils, baggies, etc). I wish I had a drive shaft in there, which I might go ahead and add since my other trucks gonna need a longer one anyhow. Along with the usual fluids (motor and gear oil, 50/50 coolant, brake fluid and cleaner, trans) I guess I ought to find a spot for a couple gallons of water besides the small bottles I have.

 

Oh and also: a universal key(bolt cutters), wheel chocks, a couple first aid kits, a couple rain suits, a couple stocked complete electrical kits, chair, knock off dura logs, sawzall and battery+charger, hand saws, few rolls of shop rags, backup coil and full set of plugs and wires, oil absorbant booms, nitrile gloves, cold weather gear, cheap tent, sleeping bag, tarp, and the most important advil and antacid. Hell probly a bunch more i forgot.

Edit:now looking at the last pic i suppose its time to take down the Ron Paul sign in the window. Sigh.

 

:lolup

That reminds me of my cargo area with all those cargo crates.

Made me think that my springs may not be as worn out as I thought! :doh0715:

I always carry my 3 day pack and medical kit behind my front seat as well as a few ammo cans too.:thumbup

Must have items.:beer

 

That's a mermite can on the right side that I scored for 20 bucks. That's just what I carry around all the time as it sits in the driveway. If I'm venturing out for a trip there's much more gear with me. My BOB is EDC so it "could" be included in the list but usually its with me either in the BKO or DD. I also don't necessarily want to include whats in it.

 

REMCO's thread needs to be linked in the OP - his is one of the few trucks that was actually set up for this, and THEN USED FOR IT! :thumbup I'm still waiting for locations of the pics in that thread...

Also, the threads about slide-in campers would seem appropriate. Adrianspeeder started the most-recent one, I think.

Another term for long-distance long-duration camping is "turtle expedition". (search keyword)

 

Done. Thanks for the find. I'll look for some of the others also.

 

I like the idea of the camper, but like Jase says "then its just parking". I'm just happy that mine's been able to go beyond its original purchase intent which was to handle what the hunting lease has to dish out. Being able to mildly wheel is great, but for me its all about those 20 weekends before, during, and just after whitetail season. Speaking of which turkey season is right around the corner.

 

I have a hardtop I got for free from Fordguy78 that I was planning to use as a flange for a softtop... but then I was looking at the aluminum studs in a hardware store the other day and now I'm thinking bolt-on pop top.

 

Iolaus posted up the installation of removable tie downs. Eyes that screw into a threaded sleeve to strap down the gear. The eyes can easily be unscrewed for sleeping.

Got my removable tie-downs... Iolaus -New cheaper source link in post 25.

 

Iolaus posted up the installation of removable tie downs. Eyes that screw into a threaded sleeve to strap down the gear. The eyes can easily be unscrewed for sleeping.
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That would make Jeff the first guy I ever heard of who got UN-screwed and fell asleep :haha

Jeff continues to amaze me! :thumbup

 

Here are the additions to my Bronco that make it a much more compacted and organized rig for rolling down the road with only the wind to guide me. The interior is a work in progress but the jack storage has been the best thing I could have done to the layout of my BKO it's tucked away neatly remains clean and dry ready for use at all times. If your going to play off the beaten path then a good winch bumper and a set of sliders had better be on your list of high priorities if you want to maintain a good looking vehicle.

Seats and interior storage
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189798

Hi-lift storage
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190671

Winch bumper
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189858

Sliders
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203671

 

Great Threads Huggy.

Do you have any updates on the Seats and Storage thread? All the other threads looked pretty well completed but that one was still a work in progress.

Thanks for the input. I think this is going to turn into a really great sticky.

 

Interior is on the back burner and almost off the stove. I have some aggressive goals so the mechanical things are top priority followed by recovery and protection when I started the interior I didn't realize all the other things I wanted to do. I will update as I move forward but I'm just sharing my thoughts as they may help someone else here get their direction.

 

Got one of these for my weekend camping trips. With my camping gear in 2 big storage boxes, strapped down the cargo area was all empty, except for fire wood.

 

A hitch hauler is certainly useful, and I use the hell outta mine, but I don't think I'd take it on an expedition or adventure off-road. It kills departure angle, and whatever is on it blocks the tire carrier & t/g. A trailer is more suited to the task, if you're hauling more than the Bronco itself can handle.

 

Yea, it did scrape on the driveway but I was going into an established campground with pavel roads. Mine did not block the tire carrier, and the TG would of be fine if not for the latch. For on the freeway and pavel roads, they are excellent.

 

I might try to attach it to the tire carrier for better ground clearance. But it would have to be removable.

 

I'm not talking about the hauler blocking the t/g & spare; I'm talking about whatever you put ON the hauler.



And this thread isn't really about paved roads & established campgrounds.

 

Paved roads lead to the Adventures!

I would think it wouldn't be too hard to come up with an adapter that could be placed on the lugs of the tire carrier with a square bar stock that would function as a trailer hitch point. That would allow you to install the carrier onto the spare tire rack and still carry the spare. You would have to install longer studs so you could sandwich the adapter between the tire and rack, allowing the wheel to aid in distribution of forces on the rack.

The limitation I see would be, just how much could you actually safely carry on the rack with the already added weight of the carrier? I have no idea how much weight the rack can actually hold total.

Good idea, but the lugs on the rack are not in the middle of the the rear.

 

I would think it wouldn't be too hard to come up with an adapter that could be placed on the lugs of the tire carrier with a square bar stock that would function as a trailer hitch point. That would allow you to install the carrier onto the spare tire rack and still carry the spare. You would have to install longer studs so you could sandwich the adapter between the tire and rack, allowing the wheel to aid in distribution of forces on the rack.

The limitation I see would be, just how much could you actually safely carry on the rack with the already added weight of the carrier? I have no idea how much weight the rack can actually hold total.

 

...install the carrier onto the spare tire rack and still carry the spare.

That's like putting an engine hoist on the antenna.

 

Center Console Control Panel

Just thought I'd add my little thread on building a simple and easy center console with it eaqualy easy to make control panel. So far, I've only mounted light switches for my grill lights and the reverse light I mounted on the spare tire swing arm.
It should be good for other options, like in cab winch controls, outlets, and of course, other lights.

 

My hitch hauler goes with me every time I hunt. It carries my gas cans, cooler, and 7gal jerry can. Ive scraped mine to the point that the back two square tube supports are sticking straight out and now are caution tape holders to keep tailgaters at bay. Now that I have a spare topper its time to think up a good unistrut rack for it. Dr jekyll may be taking a back burner job soon though.

 

Well, that's another way of putting it I guess. I've read a few things on here where people wonder about how large of a tire/wheel they could put on it and other discussions on how much weight it would or wouldn't hold. It invariable comes down to those who say you can't put more than the aluminum 235 on it and others who swear they can hand their Bronco from a tree by it......

 

Expeditionary Bumpers

Thought I would add this to talk a little about bumpers and what went into deciding on the bumper John (triplesix) fabbed for me.

After looking at quite a few bumpers and trying to decide what I liked or didn't like I decided that I wanted these things;

1. I wanted a stout bumper that would be able to push things out of the way when required.

2. It needed to be as light weight as possible given all the things I wanted it to have.

3. I wanted to keep an equal or better departure angle over the stock bumper.

4. It had to be able to accommodate at least a 12K Winch.

5. I also wanted strong anchor/recovery points for pulling, snatching, towing, etc.

6. I live in a heavily wooded and underbrush area so I also thought it would
be good to have some stout brush bars for keeping limbs and other objects
from cracking the light housings and spearing the radiator.

7.I also thought it would be beneficial to have a front receiver for situations
where I could add any receiver mounted accessories to the front and also
use it to be able to move trailers and such with the articulation of front steering like a forklift.
:armed

These were all things that I considered based on where I live and what I wanted and I am sure as time goes by that I will discover other options I would have liked or find that some of the options I added were not very useful after all. But this was the criteria I gave to John and I have to say I was truly impressed with the bumper he designed and fabbed based on the criteria I gave him. A little shout out and props to John for making what I think was a pretty badass bumper. :beer

I am still in the thinking and planning stages for my rear bumper so any thoughts you all may have on that would be greatly appreciated.

In addition I welcome any feedback on my front bumper as well.
Things I could have or should have done or things you think were unnecessary or I should have done differently. opc1:

Hopefully this will give others who are yet to decide on Bumpers some options they have to consider.





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...front steering like a forklift...

:scratchhe Almost every forklift I've seen is rear-steer :shrug; Broncos have front steering. :thumbup

...equal or better departure angle over the stock bumper.

Departure only applies to the REAR bumper , and even if the bumper & shackles didn't, I'm pretty sure that receiver has reduced the approach angle from where it would be on a stock front bumper.

I've been backing trailers since before I was street-legal, so I've never considered a front receiver necessary. But on my new bumper, I have 2, just because they'll make everything else easier: recovery points, front hitch (just in case), snow plow (again: IF), tow bar, or almost anything I ever come up with. I don't plan to mount lights on it, but there are several spots, and it also has a touch of factory styling. Another major consideration for me is that there be NO modifications to the truck to fit the bumper, but it still has to be attached strong enough for impacts without affecting the crumple zones/SRS. How does yours attach, buff? Like the previous bumper, my new one also has storage (why don't more bumpers have that???), and the grille guard will fold down (both for access to the truck, and for hauling). But this time, I have a grille ornament that's actually strong enough to literally stamp FORD on someone's ass.

Even though this one will probably be slightly heavier, there's still no dead weight in it, so I can accept whatever it does to the :histerica fuel economy :histerica, knowing that I can knock down trees, crack rocks, & push dirt, bounce Priuses, and skew compasses. :toothless Its CG is below the truck's CG, so it's actually helping the stability.

BTW John
That "line" is called "finite-element analysis". Ford was the first automaker to use it on a production vehicle! :thumbup