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SCORE-Journal-September-2021

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2021 FORD BRONCO PARTS GUIDE The Latest Upgrade Components For The 2021 Ford Bronco SUV By Mike Vieria The introduction of the 6th Generation Ford Bronco has off-road enthusiasts excited for the potential of this highly-developed SUV. It was at the 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 that the off-road community was introduced to the new Ford Bronco platform when the Bronco R, a racing version of the SUV, was used for testing production drivetrain components. The Bronco R again entered the 53rd SCORE Baja 1000 race and finished it, proofing its OE components would be ready for the factory model and for what hardcore off-road fans would be able to put the vehicle through. Now that the 2021 Bronco is out, the aftermarket has been rushing to design a multitude of performance accessories for this “Baja proven” vehicle. While many parts and accessories are still being designed, manufactured and tested, SCORE Journal contacted a variety of those manufacturers who now have product, or are in the final stages of introducing new and exciting products. 4 WHEEL PARTS www.4wheelparts.com FENDER DELETE KIT An easy way to get more fender clearance on your 2021 Ford Bronco is to delete the fenders. 4WP’s Fender Delete kit comes with a set of four mounting plates that replace the fenders once they are unbolted from the vehicle, and provide a finished appearance. Available for 4-door and 2-door models, MSRP $349.99 4 WHEEL PARTS www.4wheelparts.com. FRONT BUMPER WITH BULL BAR 4WP’s Bronco Front Bumper increases front-end protection with a bull bar and cutouts for 6” single row light bars and two D-ring recovery points. An optional winch platform is available and is compatible with 4WPs factory front skid plate. MSRP $99.99. REAR BUMPER This full-width rear bumper accommodates all factory two and safety packages while providing two D-ring recovery points and provisions for auxiliary lights. Made from .120” steel plate and 1.5” diameter steel tubing for increased body protection. MSRP 949.99. 4 WHEEL PARTS www.4wheelparts.com SIDE STEPS The hybrid Side Steps from 4WP provide an easy way to enter and exit your 2021 Bronco, as well as provide wheel to wheel protection on rugged terrain. Made from steel tubing and plate, these steps bolt-on easily and are available for 2Dr and 4Dr models. MSRP $799.99 and $899.99. 4 WHEEL PARTS www.4wheelparts.com COILOVER SUSPENSION KIT These 2.5” Vehicle Specific Ride Tuning (VSRT) coilovers provide 3” of lift with improved wheel travel and feature forged aluminum bodies and a chrome plated stainless shaft. Adding the 4WP Factory tubular upper control arms will prevent binding and to allow for proper alignment correction. With a high-angle sealed ball joint for increased strength and heavy-duty urethane bushings. Front and Rear 2.5 VSRT Coilover shocks MSRP $1399.99-Per pair. Tubular control arms MSRP $799.99. FORD PERFORMANCE www.accessories.ford.com BIMINI TOP The Bimini Top is a soft mesh fabric top that allows open-air motoring without harsh overhead sunlight. The top uses a hook-and-loop fastener and J-hook system for a quick, no-drill installation and works with the Trektop soft top, factory hard top, and factory soft top. The mesh allows maximum airflow and is UV and mildew-resistant. Available for two and four-door models. MSRP is $299.00. UNDER FLOOR SAFE The Rear Under Floor In Vehicle Safe keeps your valuables secure and hidden under the rear seat. Built by Console Vault, the safe is constructed with 12-gauge cold-rolled steel plate and uses a drill-resistant combination lock system. MSRP is $479.00. FORD PERFORMANCE www.accessories.ford.com ROCKER PANELS Rocker Panels from Trail Armor protect your vehicle against debris thrown up by your tires. They are constructed of Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), and have a no-drill installation with automotive-grade high-bond tape. Panels are molded in black and available for two and four-door models. MSRP is $259.00 for two-door, and $269.00 for four-door. CORNER ARMOR Corner armor for the front and rear by Trail Armor is designed to stand up to the wear and tear of off-road driving. Constructed of TPO thermoplastic in a black, textured finish, the armor features no-drill installation with 3M automotive-grade adhesive. Armor is designed to work with a variety of fender flare styles. MSRP is $169.00 for front pair and $169.00 for rear pair. FORD PERFORMANCE FENDER FLARES Ford Performance Accessories offer a wide variety of fender flares from different manufacturers for the 2 and 4-door Bronco. Available in steel or ABS, and in various designs and finishes to match your style, and to offer the level of protection you’re looking for. MSRP ranges from $489.00 to $729.00 per set. www.accessories.ford.com MIRROR-MOUNTED OFF-ROAD LIGHTS The Mirror-mounted Off-road Light Set is specifically designed for the Bronco, and features Rigid 360-Series 4-inch LED driving lights. The mounts and wiring harness are designed for easy installation on the Bronco, and the lights themselves have black aluminum housings and durable polycarbonate lenses. The kit includes two lights, mounts, installation hardware, wiring harness, and light covers. MSRP is $395.00. KING SHOCKS www.kingshocks.com FRONT 2.5 COILOVER OEM KIT King now offers a 2.5” diameter coilover shock with increased fluid capacity and a finned external reservoir. Fits with 35” tires on 2021 Ford Broncos with increased wheel travel, adjustable ride height ,and tunable velocity and position sensitive damping, optimum spring rates, and a hydraulic bump stop. Features new reservoir mounts and is 100% bolt-on. MSRP N/A REAR 2.5 COILOVER OEM KIT King now offers a 2.5” diameter coilover shock with a finned external reservoir and fits with 35” tires on 2021 Ford Broncos. Made from 6061-T6 aluminum the shocks offer increased wheel travel, adjustable ride height, tunable velocity position sensitive damping, optimum spring rates, and a hydraulic bump stop. Features new reservoir mounts and is 100% bolt-on. MSRP N/A RIGID INDUSTRIES www.rigidindustries.com DUAL POD A-PILLAR LIGHT MOUNTS Rigid’s Dual Pod A-Pillar Mounting Kit allows easy mounting of two 4-inch 360 Series, D-Series, or Radiance Pods on each side. Specifically designed for the Bronco, the mounts are constructed of stainless steel with UV and abrasion-resistant powder coating. MSRP is $139.99 per set. ROOF LINE LIGHT MOUNT KIT The Roof Line Mount Kit allows clean installation of Rigid’s 40-inch SR Series PRO straight LED Light Bar atop your Bronco. Specifically designed for the Bronco, the mounts are constructed of stainless steel with UV and abrasion-resistant powder coating. MSRP is $189.99 per kit. ROOF RACK LIGHT MOUNT KIT The Roof Rack Mount Kit is designed specifically for the Bronco’s factory roof rack, and allows clean installation of Rigid’s 40-inch SR Series PRO straight LED Light Bar. Mounts are constructed of stainless steel with UV and abrasion-resistant powder coating. MSRP is $209.99 per kit. WARN INDUSTRIES www.warn.com WARN ELITE SERIES FRONT BUMPER Warn’s Elite Series front bumpers are specifically designed to increase approach angle and articulation, as well as to accommodate oversize tires. Available with or without an integrated, weld-on grille guard tube, the made-in-America bumpers feature a built-in winch mount, recessed light buckets, jacking points, and precision-welded shackle eyelets. A five-step flat black powder-coat finish protects against rust and UV damage. MSRP is $1,699.99 without grille guard and $1,799.99 with grille guard. ADDICTIVE DESERT DESIGNS www.addictivedesertdesigns.com ROCK FIGHTER FRONT BUMPER ADD’s Rock Fighter front bumper features a modern radius plate steel design and 3/16-inch vented skid plate to replace the OE plastic plate. The fully bolt-on, American-made bumper retains the original factory parking sensors and includes a standard winch mount, an integrated mount for up to a 20-inch light bar or five cube lights, top mounts for two round lights, and reinforced clevis mounts for D-rings. MSRP is not available as of this writing. ADDICTIVE DESERT DESIGNS www.addictivedesertdesigns.com ROCK FIGHTER REAR BUMPER The Rock Fighter rear bumper is a plate steel design that retains OE tire mount, backup camera, parking sensors, and hitch. The fully bolt-on bumper is made in America and includes reinforced clevis mounts for ¾-inch D-rings. MSRP is not available as of this writing. FOX www.ridefox.com FOX PERFORMANCE ELITE 2.5 SUSPENSION Fox is developing three aftermarket suspension platforms for the Bronco. The first available is the Performance Elite 2.5 Series shocks which feature 2.5-inch diameter, one-piece aluminum bodies with external reservoirs to increase oil volume for combatting heat buildup in extended off-road use. Dual speed compression adjusters allow quick ride adaptation to a wide variety of terrain and vehicle loads with the turn of a knob. Available for 2 and 4-door models with 2.5 to 4.5-inch lifts and aftermarket upper control arms. MSRP is not available as of this writing. RTR www.rtrvehicles.com BRONCO RTR TECH 6 WHEEL RTR’s Bronco Tech 6 Wheel is specifically designed for the 2021+ Bronco and is constructed of flow-formed aluminum for maximum strength and light weight. Available in 17, 18, and 20-inch sizes with three different offset choices for different Bronco models, and in either a satin black or satin charcoal finish. MSRP is $364.99 each for 20x9 size. BAJA DESIGNS www.bajadesigns.com FOG POCKET LIGHTING KITS Baja Designs’ Fog Pocket Kits provide everything you need for upgrading your Bronco’s lighting in a neat, integrated package. The complete kit includes a set of S2 Sport driving/combo lights, a set of S2 Sport spot lights, and a set of Squadron Amber SAE wide cornering lights, along with all the hardware for mounting and wiring all the lights in your bumper. Mountings require no drilling or cutting for installation, and the setup provides both long distance and close in high-performance lighting. MSRP for the kit is $979.95. BAJA DESIGNS www.bajadesigns.com ROOF BAR LIGHTING KIT Baja Designs’ XL Linkable 8-lamp light bar provides mounts specifically for the Bronco, and includes 4 XL Sport spot lights, 2 XL Sport driving/combo lights, 2 XL Sport wide cornering lights, a toggle switch wiring harness, a pre-loaded support bracket, and 8 rock guards. The customizable kit includes everything you need for mounting and wiring the lighting system. MSRP is $1,959.95. REVERSE LIGHT KIT The Reverse Light kit for the Bronco attaches to the spare carrier and includes 2 S1 wide cornering lights, a mounting bracket, relay harness with a toggle switch, 10-ft. extension cables, and everything you need to light your way when backing up on the trail or lighting up your campsite. MSRP is $354.95. AFE www.afepower.com AFE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER (photo AFE diff cvr) AFE’s Pro Series Rear Differential Cover is constructed of cast aluminum and has a black powder-coat finish with machined fins. It features dual magnetic plugs and a large oil level sight glass. The cover allows increased oil capacity and internal and external fins to aid in cooling. Fits Broncos with the Dana M220 rear axle. MSRP is $273.11 on sale. CAMBURG www.camburg.com UPPER CONTROL ARMS Camburg Engineering has developed their standard tubular Uniball Series and their elite KINETIK Series billet Uniball arms for the Bronco. They will also soon have their X-joint arms available for those looking for fully sealed, all-weather, hi-angle OEM-style joints. Camburg’s upper arms offer improved strength and durability, and allow for increased wheel travel and articulation with correct suspension geometry for improved handling on and off road. MSRP starts at $849.00 per set. REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS Camburg has developed a rear lower trailing arm kit that increases wheel travel and articulation, while improving strength over the OE trailing arms. They offer both thick-walled tubular versions as well as their KINETIK series billet style. Both use FK 1-inch uniball bearings for maximum articulation without binding, and to increase ground clearance. Kits include all necessary hardware and MSRP starts at $695.00 per set. ARB www.arbusa.com ARB BRONCO ACCESSORY LINE ARB has entered a collaboration with Ford to develop and produce a full line of accessory products to enhance the off-road performance of new Bronco. While specific information about each of the products was not available as of this writing, among the new Bronco-specific items that will be out soon include front and rear bumpers, rock rails, a modular drawer system, differential cover, and jack mount. MAGNAFLOW www.magnaflow.com STREET SERIES PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM MagnaFlow’s Street Series axle-back exhaust system provides both 2.3L and 2.7L Broncos with dyno-proven performance putting out moderate exterior sound and a comfortable mild interior audio level. The stainless steel system features black powder-coated 4-inch tips with a split dual-exit design, and carries a limited lifetime warranty. MSRP is $949.00. DV8 OFFROAD www.dv8offroad.com DV8 FRONT BUMPER DV8’s Bronco front bumper features a sleek, low-profile design. The fully bolt-on bumper retains the OE parking sensors, provides mounting points for a 20-inch dual-row light bar behind the center and two pod lights per side, and contains D-ring mounts. MSRP is not available as of this writing.

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