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I am super excited about this issue of Bronco! Broncos have a very special place in my heart, thanks to memories of exploring untouched water in the backcountry and working on my “out there project.” I have always loved this iconic vehicle. How did your love of Broncos come about? Are you building a rad Bronco right now? Let us know—and share your pictures and stories with us! This issue has a little of everything. You’ll meet Fat Fender Garage’s ’72 Mule, a stunning classic ’78, the purpose-built FiberwerX Bronco, Nick Tellez’s Badlands Sasquatch, and many more. We also have an epic buyers’ guide, and we take a deeper look at Velocity’s inner workings to find out what makes their builds special. Don’t forget about all our great columns, including…

01/ Mickey Thompson/ Baja Boss A/T The Baja Boss A/T is designed to deliver premium on-road handling, performance, and tread wear while dominating in the mud and snow thanks to its pioneering asymmetric tread design, silica-reinforced compound, extreme Sidebiters, and revolutionary PowerPly XD three-ply construction. Featuring a 50,000-mile tread-wear warranty and 3PMS designation, it’s Mickey Thompson’s most innovative hybrid A/T to date—aggressive looks, low noise, long-lasting tread, and smooth ride. 02/ Nitto/ Trail Grappler The Trail Grappler M/T provides an aggressive mud tread design with on-road quiet ride performance. The three-ply sidewall and thick rubber construction increase puncture resistance. Leading edge tread and side lug blocks provide additional biting edges that command lateral stability and enhance forward traction. Each Grappler has two sidewall designs so you can choose how your…

01/ Ridge Wallet The Ridge is a minimalist, RFID-blocking wallet. Elastic used in the main cardholder expands to hold up to 12 IDs and credit cards. The wallet includes a thin, versatile cash strap that’s ideal for carrying cash, IDs, or RFID-enabled cards, as well as a traditional money clip made from spring steel that can carry cash, RFID-enabled cards, or business cards. The Ridge is minimalist without being limiting. It’s about carrying less but always having what you need. MSRP $150 Ridge.com 02/ Coast Slayer The rechargeable and waterproof Slayer flashlight carries like it was meant to carried. The all-aluminum frame’s flat rectangular shape slides easily in and out of pockets and secures in place with a removable metal clip when tucked away. Featuring a dual optic…

When the new Ford Bronco was teased to the public at a few off-road events around the country, Ford was hoping the hype would grow and people would fall in love with this new platform. That’s exactly what happened to Nick Tellez from Aliso Viejo, California. Nick already had a new Ford Ranger that was set up pre-runner style, so when he first got the chance to drive the Bronco, he knew immediately it was time to sell the Ranger and order a Bronco. Because his Ranger was a 2WD, he knew the limitations of it. Upgrading to the Bronco would make some of his off-road adventures even more advanced, so the swap was made for a 2022 Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch. Nick is a content creator for Hoonigan, so…

Sometimes we come across cool vehicles while looking for magazine-caliber rides, and sometimes those vehicles come with just as cool of a backstory. We found exactly that with this 1972 Bronco that Mike Manit from Reno, Nevada, owns. We were able to chat with Mike to find out more about this flawlessly built rig. It was a long process with multiple versions of this Bronco, so we had to see how that happened. Follow along as Mike tells us in his own words. BRONCO: What made you pick this specific vehicle up from the beginning? MIKE MANIT: “I purchased my 1972 Bronco nearly 30 years ago. I was working lots of hours at that time and looking for a hobby to escape to on the weekends and evenings. My dad,…

The great thing about building a custom truck is that just about any idea, big or small, can become a reality by staying true to the dream and grinding through problematic patches that can pop up unexpectedly. It also helps to have the right names in your contact list to help get ahead of possible setbacks. Johnny Dominguez of Alpine, California, has experienced this situation firsthand while he was building his ’91 Bronco. His objective was simple, and he planned on putting his patience to the test as he was dead set on building his off-road project slowly and methodically to ensure a successful execution the first time around. “All I really wanted was a 4WD, 4-seat pre-runner that was capable of keeping up with almost anything in the desert,”…