New Two-Door Bronco Build Journey
I've got a bit of a Bronco addiction. For those of you who follow my adventures with my four-door Bronco "Buttercup 2.0," you know I love to tinker and modify. Well, now I've taken things a step further – I picked up a two-door Bronco Big Bend with a 2.3-liter engine, and I'm about to embark on a whole new build. This blog post is all about my plans for this new project and what you can expect in the coming months.
Why the Two-Door?
First off, yes, Buttercup is here to stay. My four-door isn't going anywhere, no matter how many projects I dive into. The two-door was a strategic choice. I needed a 2.3-liter engine for product fitment testing with Buckle Up Off-Road products, and Ford has made some changes, like discontinuing the Base model, so I grabbed a Big Bend with minimal options.
Aside from the product fitment, I’m excited about the endless possibilities with this build. Since this won’t be a daily driver like Buttercup, I can go a little more extreme with the mods. We’re talking serious off-road upgrades like air lockers and more.
The idea is to show people how they can take a basic Bronco and turn it into an off-road beast without breaking the bank. I also want to develop more products for the two-door Bronco community, as I’ve been getting lots of requests to show them more love.
The Modding Begins
I kicked things off by adding the Buckle Up Off-Road mods we already offer for the two-door. These products are essentials in my opinion and include interior accessories like:
Floor Mats, Rear Cargo Mat, Rear Seat Back Protectors, Pedal Covers, Dash Organizer with Phone Mount, Door Sill Protectors, lighted Lumen8 Grab Handles, upgraded dome light, & more. Then I focused on exterior features like steps, grille inserts, and an engine cover.
But that's just the beginning. I'm planning to upgrade the exhaust, wheels, tires, and much more. If there’s anything specific you want to see, drop a comment! I’m always open to ideas and love hearing from other Bronco owners.
New Products Coming Soon
A sneak peek into what’s happening behind the scenes – we’re in the process of moving our manufacturing facilities. This means things have slowed down temporarily, but once we’re up and running, expect some exciting new releases. One of those is our new KJM track board mount. It’s a multi-purpose mount for track boards, lights, antennas, and whip flags. It’s compatible with our Buckle Up Off-Road spare tire reinforcement, and we’re working on making it compatible with all Bronco models.
What’s Next?
In my next video, I’ll go in-depth on steps and rock rails. I’ve got several different step options to compare, and I’ll be doing measurements to show you the drop on each type. It’s going to be a detailed breakdown, so if you’re in the market for steps, you won’t want to miss it.
There’s so much more to come with this build, so be sure to like and subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss any updates. Watch my video to learn more about the products mention in this blog post and you can of course find all of these mods at buckleupoffroad.com. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email at support@buckleupoffroad.com.
Until next time, Buckle up Buttercup!
