These are your Nominees for FOTM.
(I posted a link where I could find the most pictures of your bronco, I can change if you provide a link for me. Otherwise just pimp the hell out of your ride :beer )

muddinmike


Davids78Bronco
http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=775

The Von
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=3332

Stupid
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=6574

AKBearMoose
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=6025

appy
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=5723

kht428
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=261

Blown
http://www.supermotors.org/registry/vehicles/detail.php?id=3612

Larston
http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=535

I will let this contest go on until the end of the month (Aug. 31).

DON'T FORGET, PLEASE, PLEASE, LETS KEEP IT CLEAN AND READ ALL THE RULES IF YOUR NOT SURE OF SOMETHING.

Lets get to the 300 mark. I know you lazy asses can do it, its not that hard and takes 4 seconds and 2 clicks.

Good luck everyone :thumbup

Vote muddinmike :twotu:

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_894.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1217

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1218

still works for a toy hauler

http://www.superford.org/getfile.php?id=119945&toggle=fullsize&filename=Dscf0111.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/rotate/logo12.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_waterfall.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_flex.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_735.jpg

VIDEO OF ME BURNIN UP 42'S AND LAUNCHING MY TRUCK

one angle (http://host340.ipowerweb.com/~webiltco/video/mike.wmv)



another angle (http://host340.ipowerweb.com/~webiltco/video/mike2.wmv)

the results, broken 60 stub and a bent wheel

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1595



VOTE MUDDINMIKE

good early whorin' mike, that's what we like to see :thumbup

Here's Larston's superford (http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=535&s=23726)

I voted for Larston because rear leafs up front rule! That and he's got cooler tires than me. And I love the cab conversion he's doing. And because he Rocks!!!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/214254/fullsize/core6.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/227162/fullsize/FendersBackOn.jpg

Thanks Norm! The cab swap is done and the flatbed is almost done. I'll try to get some more recent pics up.

In the meantime, a little nostalgia (dig those invisible wheels!!)
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/185436/fullsize/BroncoChange.JPG

A little contrast:
TTB
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/80880/fullsize/Bronc_chute.jpg
D44 SAS
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/194493/fullsize/Kelly.jpg

One of my more favorite recent ones:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/214251/fullsize/core3.jpg

A little flex
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/214258/fullsize/core10.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/204973/fullsize/FlexSide.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/203470/fullsize/OnTheRoadAgain2.jpg

It sure ain't pretty, but it's a real world truck that takes a regular thrashing and keeps on going!

some good choices, but it goes to Larston, hands down. helped me WAY back (tho he prolly doesnt remember) before i did my SAS's and has gone to the extreme. Always helping people and being positive. :Pickle:

VOTE LARSTON!!!
He's got Fuel injection! He's got beadlocks! 42s! A doubler! Cab conversion! And he wheels the piss out of it! C'mon it's what most of us dream of!
VOTE FOR LARSTON!!!
:muscle071 :muscle071 :muscle071

Larston got my vote. He is building to spank all other rigs on the trail!

My rig, From this:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/155036/fullsize/DSCN0903.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/108084/fullsize/Dscn0045.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/72628/fullsize/alloff.jpg
To this:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/228211/fullsize/DSCN1289.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232221/fullsize/DSCN1293.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232222/fullsize/DSCN1294.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232223/fullsize/DSCN1295.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232224/fullsize/DSCN1296.JPG

Kind of the F'Ugly Duckling story in reverse. :twotu: Pics coming from a Recent outing to Holy Cross Wilderness area, Colorado an "8" rated trail with a few good obstacles.

All this:
302 stroked/bored at 0.40 over to 349, Scat 9000 crank, Scat Forged H beam rods, Probe forged dished pistons 9:1 compression, Total Seal plasma moly file fit rings, Clevite 77 Trimetal P-Series Race Engine Bearings, World Products Roush heads (200cc int. run 2.02int 1.60exh.), Crane roller cam 364215 (Lobe center 112, duration 260int 270exh .445int & .470ex) Comps Rollin' rockers, Mass air conversion, A3M1 Mustang computer, Ford Racing 70mm high flow MAF to their 30lb inj., Edelbrock performer Mustang intake, AccuFab 70mm throttle body, K&N filter, BBK in-line 50gph fuel pump, JBA Shorties, "Y" pipe 2.5" single exhaust, IMCO muffler, TwEECer tuned A3M1 for engine management. 350+ ftlbs & horses at flywheel!

ZF 5 spd. (med. duty and 5.72 granny); Center force II pressures plate & clutch disk; Atlas II 3.8:1 T-case; 9" rear: True Hi9 (high pinion 3rd) ARB, 5.38:1 gears, custom 9 leaf 1/4" thick " lift springs with shackle flip for 9" lift total. D44 SAS front: Duff radius arms, Wild horses track bar 8 1/2" lift with 6" superflex dcoils, ARB, 5.38 gears, 37X12.5 Goodyear MTR's. Knuckle under steering W/DOM tubing, Centramatic wheel balancers. Full cage and Exo. Home built front bumper, rear bumper, rock sliders/running boards, custom t-case skid, and gas tank skid. No plastic trim in the back, bed liner. Soft top, Beard Seats, pinned/skinned doors for easy removal, and Bitchen' rattle can paint job.

i voted stupid

:stupid

You've done great work Blown. I wanna see it in da dirt. :chili:

Went Larston.... Good luck man :twotu:

I'm just a poser. This is all I've gotten done to it right now

no top anymore, no rear seat anymore... what you can't see, no tailgate anymore -

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/209080/fullsize/Bronco%20004.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/209078/fullsize/Bronco%20003.jpg

No dash, speedo zip-tied to what's left -
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/209085/fullsize/Bronco%20005.jpg

I figured as long as I was cutting my doors, may as well keep going (tho, I really didn't need too, for these tires)

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/209093/fullsize/Bronco%20002.jpg

No heater system, either -

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/209087/fullsize/Bronco%20010.jpg

hey norm I have rear leaves up front too :Pickle:

Davids78, Larston, MuddinMike and Blown... sweet!!! keep'em comin!!! Some nice work by all of you... :twotu:


The rest:
C'mon guys.... get to pimpin... I'm holding my vote this time...

PIMP THOSE RIGS!!!

hey norm I have rear leaves up front too :Pickle:
I like your truck too Mike. It was between you, Blown, and Larston for me. All 3 of you have taken time to help me as well.

Just getting nominated for FOTM is awesome.
Here's the evolution of my daily driver. It's not nearly as wild as alot of the others, but it has to get me to work everyday. Sorry all I have is a bunch of poser pics. I assure it's wheeled plenty hard :twotu:
Here it is when I pulled it out of a friends yard. I've been around this truck most my life, it was my buddy's dads. I used to ride around in it when I was a little kid
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/car6.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/Bronco1.jpg
Here it is right before the front right body damage, and before it spit the spider gears out, and before I sheared the output shaft on the steering box.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/pic15.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/pic14.jpg
It took me three FSB's before I ever took the top off:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/a25.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/a24.jpg
If you vote for me, I'll make your wildest dreams come true.

If you vote for me, I'll make your wildest dreams come true.
so you're telling me, that if i vote for you, my fiance's best (girl)friend is going to have wild monkey sex with me and her this weekend? :notworthy

Si senore

So far I like muddinmike but I will wait to see others pics to vote. Any more Flexin pics like before and after ttb to sas.

Most of you have no idea who I am, so first a little back ground. Wheeling for me is literally a family event. My wife and boys both look forward to every trip we can schedule. Unfortunatley, I'm a broke SOB, so I dont have big-azz tires, motors, axles, etc. But what I do have is a heavy right foot and little fear of mud-probably not my best traits. This truck was my DD for almost a year until I could assign it to trail duty. So far, its only got a pair of full length headers, true dual exh., and a drop-in K&N. Here's my "BBT" as i've come to call it.(Big Brown Turd)
Just before I got it. I know your impressed by the 225/75/15's and trend setting running boards.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232490/fullsize/Appy's%20bronco.jpg

Soon afterwards, it got a little better with a tire and wheel swap. Yes, 33x12.50-15's on 15x8's WILL fit on a stock '87!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/182602/fullsize/100_0666.jpg

Took both sway bars off before our first wheeling trip and had to get a baseline flex measurement.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/183963/fullsize/000_0041.JPG

foolin around in the front yard. This is with 2" front spacers and a rear shackle flip. Glassed' rear fender after first trip out, also had to build a new rear bumper after that first trip.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/186012/fullsize/yard4.jpg

Freshly washed and trimmed rear fenders
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/199252/fullsize/trucks%20002.jpg

WoooHooo Not only did I get nominated I got 3 votes already(alright 2+mine)

My 88's evolution

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/DSC01093.jpg
Stock with 31's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/KHT%20Lift/04d91a8d.jpg
4" lift with 31's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Rausch%20Creek%204905/9189b25b.jpg
4" lift with 35's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Random%205-2-05/0e61a770.jpg
With the Skyler top. That I miss


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/86%20Bronco/scan0021.jpg
My first bronco that got me hooked

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/86%20Bronco/scan0017.jpg


More pics at http://photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/

Just reached about 95% finished on the cab swap this weekend. Sorry for the poser shots, first wheeling trip for the new sheetmetal this weekend :twotu:

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232506/fullsize/CabDoneSide.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232508/fullsize/CabDoneFront.jpg

Still haven't decided on a paint color, was leaning towards John Deere yellow on the sheetmetal with everything else black. Whatcha think???

Many more pics at my Superford site. (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=535&s=26702#content)

voted muddinmike :twotu: that video is sweet

Wow Larston, that looks really nice. Nice work. I havent seen much of your "Bronco". Personally I like that rootbeer color of the cab. I think you should paint the sheet metal that color.

All right...Larston the cab conversion turned out MOST Excellent!!!

Here is an after Wishbone shot from last weekend...next to Bronco85's beastie
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-06/1123404131_wishbone_8_8_05_050.jpg

OH and please watch for fallen trees across the trail
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-07/1123478755_wishbone_8_8_05_091.jpg

Damn Larston, you weren't kidding when you said you had no need for a soft top anymore.

Nice job.

A few more, more or less in chronological order. Since I'm generally the photographer, I don't get many pictures of my own rig. And most of what I take is tech, which I'll get to later :D

First trip after 6" TTB lift
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232539/fullsize/TTB3.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232538/fullsize/TTB2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232537/fullsize/TTB1.jpg

A beautiful fall day in the mountains:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232540/fullsize/Clouds.jpg

An early trip with the D44 SAS:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232541/fullsize/Straight1.jpg

The hard way around this rock:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232542/fullsize/Straight2.jpg

I think this one looks like a sales brochure shot. The rocks were an warning of what was to come :banghead
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232543/fullsize/Broken1.jpg

A bad place for a busted knuckle:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232544/fullsize/Broken2.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232546/fullsize/BustedKnuckle.jpg

Luckily there was good recovery equipment on site:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232545/fullsize/Broken3.jpg

Wow Larston, that looks really nice. Nice work. I havent seen much of your "Bronco". Personally I like that rootbeer color of the cab. I think you should paint the sheet metal that color.

To tell the truth, I kind like it, too. It's hard to pick colors.

Man that cab is in really nice shape. That color aint to bad either. I kinda Like JD Yellow or even Cat yellow.

Can we some close ups of what you did for a bed???

What is the 1st thing you clean the mud off of..........FSB club decal of course :muscle071

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123559927_wishbone_8_8_05_089.jpg

Make sure to vote our site for top 4x4 site :twotu:

Good whoring so far! Gonna have to wait for others before I vote, though.

some more whorein

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_flex.jpg

haulin off a parts bronco


http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/203011/fullsize/100_0127.JPG

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1504

The 3g install mounted up high to keep it dry :thumbup

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1412

I would have to say muddinmike just cuz his leafs he got from me...and teh fact of how old he is and the fabricating knowledge far superseeds most older people. He is definately going places if he so chooses to use his knowledge. Ok end ass kissing now...Good luck Mike. Hey if we need to go get some more whore pics i'm game....lets jump my 91 over the Bronco. Hell lets even take the knockin 460 out to finish off the motor

On her maiden voyage w/ the 2" and 33 AT's, we found out they dont like the mud too much. And my departure angle sucks!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223508/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20008.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223509/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20009.jpg

Oh yeah, I like the mud.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223510/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20010.jpg

Slid off the track and high-centered it. Shoulda heard the kids whining- they thought it was gonna tip over. muwhahahaha
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223511/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20011.jpg
And yes, that sammy pulled me out, several times that day.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223512/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20012.jpg

He couldn't get me out this time. Rear bumper was BURIED! The darn piss-trickle of a creek would fill in the hole as fast I was digging to get the strap around the bumper.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223514/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20020.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223515/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20023.jpg

We're going back this weekend, and I checked last night and it says they got four inches of rain last weekend. Mucho muddo!!

I just voted for muddinmike

I got out three of the last five weekends! :twotu: Wheeler lake, Saran Wrap/Eagle Rock, and Holy Cross Wilderness area. My rig performed flawlesslyn no body left to bang, but did the exo. I got to lead the group for this trip and punished my rig more than most as I found the lines, Pics from Holy Cross Wilderness Area:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232653/fullsize/DSCN1306.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232654/fullsize/DSCN1307.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232655/fullsize/DSCN1308.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232657/fullsize/DSCN1309.JPG
Dare ye tread where the big bronco go? No!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232662/fullsize/DSCN1317.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232661/fullsize/DSCN1313.JPG
Finding the line at French Creek:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232666/fullsize/DSCN1330.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232670/fullsize/DSCN1335.JPG
I wanted to but didn't get to try the hardest and next to last obstacle. Eleven vehicles above it, Eleven in my group behind me, six more behind our group, 4:15pm and a major ClusterFawk!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232675/fullsize/DSCN1342.JPG
Going back down at French Creek and the bottle neck!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232680/fullsize/DSCN1353.JPG

That was the best treck for the natural beauty, great camping, and somewhat challenging wheeling.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232647/fullsize/DSCN1301.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232665/fullsize/DSCN1340.JPG

wow alot of good rigs these days. Larston that is a well done cab conversion. *side note* what did you do with your soft top? is it for sale?. Blown your rig is fugly alright, but I like it. +1 for blown.

I like the common thread this month! Wheeling! I haven't seen a uncool rig yet! Cudos to everybody. Keep the pics rolling!!! :popc1:

wow alot of good rigs these days. Larston that is a well done cab conversion. *side note* what did you do with your soft top? is it for sale?.

Thanks for the comments :thumbup The soft top was sold before I even got it removed :wowcb:

Been having a great summer wheeling in Alaska...have repaired something each run so I must be doing something right...LOL...And as Phil likes to point out, even a couple runs I havent run...still had to fix things.

Kings River
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557909_7_4_weekend_kings_river_001.jpg

Knik/Jim Creek (4 trips)
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557621_knik5_21_05_005.jpg

Red Mountain 3 1/2 times (Yes the 1/2 WAS a breakage run)
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557813_family_m_g_2005_088.jpg

Wishbone
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-06/1123404093_wishbone_8_8_05_048.jpg

B-29 (1 1/2 trips) (Yes the 1/2 WAS a breakage run)
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-05-23/1116915692_bumpers_005.jpg

tough choice better hold my vote awhile

Oh and of course, trail cleanups such as Knik, to help preserve our access to lands which are currently under scrutiny...
http://www.alaska4x4network.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4320&stc=1

You won't see much on my Bronco that has been ordered, simply because I like to design / build my own stuff...with access to Alaska Off-road Developement's plasma and welder...here is my "Signature Series" bumper...LOL
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-05-23/1116915530_bumpers_002.jpg

Thanks for the comments :thumbup The soft top was sold before I even got it removed :wowcb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/45050ca7.jpg

Already put to use. Thanks :thumbup

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/45050ca7.jpg

Already put to use. Thanks :thumbup

Looks like you got the snap fixed OK. Looks great!!

vote goes out early in the game... bet you cant guess who?

Larston got my vote

I'm sorry, but if you launch a rig with 42's in the air in front of a screaming crowd, you got my vote. Nice work muddinmike.

This isn't anywhere near as cool as Mike's Jump...I about lost the wife's new camera since the water had risen while gathering trash at the Knik area clean up...(Crappy video except the camera catching)... :doh0715: I had flooded the engine after hitting the shallow crossing too fast...
Water Crossing @ Jim Creek (http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/207019//Knik5-21-05%20012.mpg)

Thought I'd throw out a couple of the mods done on my rig.

Of course, any good build needs to start with axles
1987 Dana 60 front axle with leaf spring conversion. Front suspension uses stock Bronco rear springs with custom hangers and shackles. The axle has 5.13 gears, an ARB locker with braided stainless air lines and mechanical air switch, 35 spline alloy outers with drive flanges, forged spicer u-joints, and stock inner axles for now. High steer was added shortly after this picture was taken:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/180116/fullsize/RebuiltAxle2.jpg
1985 D70U rear axle with 5.13 gears and a Detroit.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/181156/fullsize/D70U-1.jpg
Click here for a writeup on my front axle install (http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34056&highlight=leaf+swap+clear)

Next up the line comes a 203/205 doubler setup with a Jed's Machining adapter. The 205 has been twin sticked for individual tcase output control. The shifter is a custom triple stick setup coming through the stock floor shift hole.
Doubler install writeup here (http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45488)

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/198478/fullsize/WholeTcaseAssy.jpg

For the transmission, I'm using a stock wide ratio T-18 with a Luk heavy duty clutch. The engine is a completey rebuilt 302, 0.030" over, with all new internals, Comp Cams Extreme Off Road dual pattern cam, and topped off with a 1986 Mustang 5.0HO Intake and fuel rail set. The remainder of the fuel system is a Megasquirt computer and driver board with a Bosch heavy duty fuel pump and Aeromotive high flow filter. The entire system is plumbed with Aeroquip AQP hose and fittings. Also tucked under the hood is an F-350 dual diaphragm brake booster and master cylinder.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/227164/fullsize/RtInnerFenderTop.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/227163/fullsize/LeftInnerFenderTop.jpg

Finally, where the rubber meets the road I'm running 42-15.50X16.5 Super Swamper TSL's on recentered Hummer rims with cutdown runflats. The centers are stamped 3/8" thick modular centers normally used in heavy duty aftermarket wheels.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/198774/fullsize/TireFullSide.jpg

To top things off, I also have onboard air using the stock York AC compressor and a power steering cooler/filter system.

Larston... how much lift are you running?
EDIT: And did you move the axle forwardduring the SAS? Did you have to move the rear axle back with the doubler?

Larston... how much lift are you running?
EDIT: And did you move the axle forwardduring the SAS? Did you have to move the rear axle back with the doubler?

The lift is a total of about 7 inches, it's about the same as my D44 SAS. The front axle is forward about an inch and a half, but will probably move further forward this winter when I make a couple more changes. The rear axle is still in the stock location, but I'm thinking of rotating the spings to put the short side of the arch in the rear which would move the rear axle back a couple inches.

Damager here's more for your homesickness!

No F'Ugly action shots as I took the only pics and didn't hand the camera off. Wheeler Lake, CO:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233002/fullsize/DSCN1270.JPG
Hardest obstacle:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233019/fullsize/DSCN1284.JPG
The only other obstacle, though alot of it was ruff and rocky:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232993/fullsize/DSCN1261.JPG
The hardest obstacle ain't the only reason we go:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233016/fullsize/DSCN1282.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233000/fullsize/DSCN1268.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233001/fullsize/DSCN1269.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233006/fullsize/DSCN1274.JPG

Larston gets my vote.

Dont have any recent wheeling pics since I have switched coasts. Havent gone "real" wheelin since I did the 14bolt/8 lug conversion, just A couple of beach runs back home. I have a bunch of poser shot though...I personally voted for larston because I think his rig is completely badass. Hopefully once I get some runs under my belt I will have a chance..here are some pics:

OBX in NC various trips:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/OBX%20Trip%20Nov%202004/CIMG0784.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/OBX%20Trip%20Nov%202004/CIMG0728.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/BeachBurnout.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/OBX10.jpg

Various older wheeling pics..yeah virginia beach is flat and there are no places to wheel...had to make due:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/CanalDrive06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/Mudplex18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/Mudplex19.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/Mudplex06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/Mudplex09.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Offroad%20and%20Related/Various%20Wheeling%20Trips/Mudplex17.jpg

Poser and build shots:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Poserpics001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Project-BumperBeef14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Project-BumperBeef7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Project-BumperBeef12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/BroncoCage020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/BroncoCage017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/BroncoCage013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Rearfendertrim6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Rearfendertrim5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/14bolt_axle_before.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/untitled.bmp
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Bare_knuckle.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Picture016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/Picture017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/8lug_conversion_done2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/The_Von/Truck%20Mods/broncoangle.jpg

Okay if it's gonna be poser pics today, here's one I took this morning out in my uncles field:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/foxbodyordeath/Truck.jpg

Some detail pictures of the new flatbed. This will be covered up by stained 2X6 boards once the leak checks are done on the air system.

Tailight and license panel:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233139/fullsize/Flatbed76.jpg

Air system and battery. There's enough room for a second battery and a second air tank.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233138/fullsize/Flatbed6.jpg

.120 wall square tube and 1/8" channel to keep it light. I had to relocate this body mount from near the gas tank.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233137/fullsize/Flatbed5.jpg

Middle of frame showing fuel system and sender modified for a fuel return. The fuel supply will be enlarged to 1/2 inch once things slow down a bit.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233136/fullsize/Flatbed4.jpg

Does your tank hang too low? Move it up 5 inches :twotu: 3/16 plate for the entire skid. I still need to make retainer straps.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233135/fullsize/Flatbed3.jpg
Never mind the butt ugly brake lines, they're getting redone, too :banghead

Another view of the taillights
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233134/fullsize/Flatbed2.jpg

And this one just because I like it :goodfinge Click it for a bigger version.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233140/fullsize/FrontCabLowAngle.jpg (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/showmedia.php?id=233140&original=1)

poser pics huh. well I was looking through a fellow club member's superford account and here's some older pics of my junk. I even had chrome baby :Pickle:

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/92877/fullsize/Scan0052.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/92884/fullsize/Scan0059.jpg

the big turd used to look like this

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/92856/fullsize/Scan0036.jpg

back when I was rocking the radius arms

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/118188/fullsize/100_4175.jpg

there is a hole :whiteflag

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/118187/fullsize/100_4173.jpg

Oh yeah, poser shots :muscle071

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/204973/fullsize/FlexSide.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/203470/fullsize/OnTheRoadAgain2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/204974/fullsize/FlexFront.jpg

i think i want to see more mod pictures. lets get some more details! :twotu:

Damn Larston. You're actually almost "Done". What will you do then? It'll be years untill I'm to where you're at. :wowcb:

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/118187/fullsize/100_4173.jpg
Super-Uber gay mud flaps you got there. I think there even bigger than mine

beats the tickets I was getting with out them.

mod pics he says. how about the new crossmember I built for the leaf springs up front


http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1057


the old raidus arm set up I had before I went to 57" leafs

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1001


sand blasting and painting parts for the 60 up front

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=998

building the 60

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=981

Damn Larston. You're actually almost "Done". What will you do then? It'll be years untill I'm to where you're at. :wowcb:
I'm pretty much at the point I was before the Bronco body fell apart. The only part missing right now is the rock sliders which should be on by the end of summer (got a big Moab trip coming up, have to be ready :muscle071 )

I've had the truck down for almost a year now, it's time to go wheelin' again :smokin:

beats the tickets I was getting with out them.


I know exactally what you mean :doh0715:

What is the 1st thing you clean the mud off of..........FSB club decal of course :muscle071

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123559927_wishbone_8_8_05_089.jpg



I'm with you on that one:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211509/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%20100.jpg

Von...please send me some pics of the cage with dimensions...I like that design :twotu:

Oh and you guys with the BIG rigs let some of us little guys catch up :notworthy

I dont have any of the "cool" mods like some of you guys, mine are upgrades after I destroyed a part. First one was the rear bumper

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223506/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20006.jpg


Only engine mods I've done so far are full length headers after the manifolds cracked into pieces, and a K&N. Leaving it stock until it gives out. Gonna rebuild and swap in the 390FE out in the shed when the time comes. I did fab up some extended radius arms for my TTB tho. No pics yet, but I'll get some tom. :paper:

[QUOTE=appy]And yes, that sammy pulled me out, several times that day.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223512/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20012.jpg/QUOTE]
I had 3 sammies trying to pull me off when I high centered combined they tugged about 26 timesbefore they got me unstuck, I had mud gushin up threw the floor(rusted out) and they where also bending the hell out of the trailer hitchs .OMG I was :rofl:

As far as mods go, I've got plenty planned. Meet my donor truck:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/199244/fullsize/trucks%20001.jpg

Both axles and the transfer case will get swapped into the bronco, hopefully within the next year. Just waiting on enough $$$ to rebuild them properly so I only have to do it once. Got a spool for the 9" already, and the front will probly get a lunchbox for the time being.

I dont have any of the "cool" mods like some of you guys, mine are upgrades after I destroyed a part.

Actually, that's where most of mine started, too. :twotu: I just get a little carried away sometimes :wowcb:

Appy, just bring that truck up to me...then we can go wheel and I'll buy you a plane ticket home.....J/K...that will be a nice addition to your Bronco

Appy, just bring that truck up to me...then we can go wheel and I'll buy you a plane ticket home.....J/K...that will be a nice addition to your Bronco

Thanks man, but that picture is quite decieving. The cab is totally shot, only the rust is holding it together right now. The rest of the body is pretty much the same. I've had this truck for 12 years now, so I know what it'll take to make it road worthy again. After much soul searching, I decided I dont have the time and money to devote to such a project. Decided it will live on through the bronco.

I promised some muddin pics, so here's a couple. Enjoy.

Easy little hole, but somebody had to dive in first
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233232/fullsize/100_0197.JPG

Just about drowned her out in this one
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212290/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20040.jpg

The aftermath:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212289/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20039.jpg

congrats you've really been muddin! LOL

Been too quiet here lately, so here's a few trail pics

Wheelin the 33's on 2"
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211492/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%20052.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212282/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20002.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212292/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20051.jpg

35's on 2"
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222826/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20051.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222827/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20052.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222828/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20053.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222829/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20054.jpg

Nice little hill, tough when its wet.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223447/fullsize/moms%20pics%20055.jpg

cresting the top
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223448/fullsize/moms%20pics%20057.jpg

back down
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223450/fullsize/moms%20pics%20058.jpg

Hey Appy, don't you know you can't wheel on 2" and 33s? :rofl:

Hey Appy, don't you know you can't wheel on 2" and 33s? :rofl:

lol, and just why not? shoot, i wheeled the 33's for a while on it stock. After all that, trimmed the front fenders and put on 35's. Just recently got a 4" on it, and it looks a lot better. :twotu:

Keep up the whoring guys!

Last Year...32's...Gawd awful bumpers that look like they were built upside down...gas tank held on by 2 ratchet straps...NO JOKE! This was a rescue mission, not a purchase...VOTE FOR ME JUST FOR SAVING THIS BRONCOS LIFE!
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119240859_79bronco1.jpg

Since SAVING this Bronco, it has a refreshed 351
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119240961_mj78_4.jpg

Rebuilt bumpers with tow points (for rescuing jeeps) & hi lift points for safety. I also put a shackle mount on the front for my double line pulley...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119241119_bumpers_004.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119241169_front_bumper_002.jpg

I have run 2" strap to hold the gas tank in place until I can get another 33 gal (the guy before me put in a 25 gallon... :scratchhe ) Look at the RTI ramp pic...I left the wratchet straps there for posterity...makes it so I always have 2 straps with me...LOL

I put some 35's on it....
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119241312_brat_m_g_05_002.jpg

...and when the edelbrock isn't acting up, it gets tons of trail time now!
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119241442_family_m_g_2005_088.jpg

I have a set of Sky Shackle flips coming and now in the garage I have 6" coils, add-a-leafs to level out the sky flip, and Q78-16's on Ultra rims...

The black on the lower panels is an experiment...The material I used is the same rubber stuff you dip screwdriver and plier handles in to make them grip. I also have just acquired a set of nerf bars which are getting steel added for strength as I type :twotu:

When i grow up i wanna be a whore.........






























Just like Muddinmike

And this one just because I like it :goodfinge Click it for a bigger version.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233140/fullsize/FrontCabLowAngle.jpg (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/showmedia.php?id=233140&original=1)

My new background, thanks.

My new background, thanks.

Enjoy :beer

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-06-19/1119241169_front_bumper_002.jpg


Is that a reciever hitch in the center.... Its kinda like an import prod or something they can get stuck too.

Good idea on the High lift points, I did the same thing but different I think Supermotors is down or Id post the pics.

Is that a reciever hitch in the center.... Its kinda like an import prod or something they can get stuck too.

Good idea on the High lift points, I did the same thing but different I think Supermotors is down or Id post the pics.
It was going to be a hitch, but most of the guys I run with are in heeps therefore if I get stuck...they cant get me out without a double-line so I made it a shackle for the snatch block...I also left it out far enough for mounting an M12,000

Enjoy :beer
Are you gonna paint the truck and if so what color?

Endorsement...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-12/1123906642_girls___muley2.jpg

Larston's truck in progress is awsome but I'm holding my vote until Mike answers this question.

Mike, what are you gonna do this time to "vote whore" to get my vote. You launched your truck last time you ran in FOTM against me and it almost worked so what now? :scratchhe Is your rig rolling yet?

Are you gonna paint the truck and if so what color?

I kinda like the color on the cab, but was thinking something that stood out a bit more, like John Deere yellow :wowcb: :D

Time for some more tech! Pics of the cab swap.

The donor cab from a 1981 F-100. This cab had been converted to an automatic tranny 2WD, I had to convert it back to a stick 4WD.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/221076/fullsize/NewCab.jpg

Bronco body cut up and ready to remove from the frame. Yes, it was a biatch!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/221079/fullsize/ReadToRemoveCab.jpg

Looks a little naked now :wowcb:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/221408/fullsize/BodyOffSide.jpg

Sure makes it easy to get to things.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233802/fullsize/AClearView.jpg

New cab back on the frame.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233803/fullsize/CabOn.jpg

Flatbed frame getting ready for about 30 test fittings trying to get everything right where I wanted it.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233804/fullsize/FlatbedFrame.jpg

This interior is nicer than my car. It came with the cab, I'll use it until I get ready to bedline the interior, cage it, and put in race seats.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233805/fullsize/Interior.jpg

The finished product :thumbup Now for some body protection and paint :rockon
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232508/fullsize/CabDoneFront.jpg

Thought I'd throw out that I do all my own work except major machining, and I do 99.9% of it by myself. It's nice to have the flexibility to change whatever I want whenever I want. Of course, it means I screw up a lot of stuff, too. But it's all a learning experience and I love doing it. When you play software engineer all day, it's nice to get home and get your hands dirty on a great project.

larston :thumbup

Thought I'd throw out that I do all my own work except major machining, and I do 99.9% of it by myself. It's nice to have the flexibility to change whatever I want whenever I want. Of course, it means I screw up a lot of stuff, too. But it's all a learning experience and I love doing it. When you play software engineer all day, it's nice to get home and get your hands dirty on a great project.
I agree 99% (the 1% is because I'm a Project Engineer not a software Eng'r)...LOL...

The homefab statement would have earned you my vote had I not given it to Davids78bronco...if he or I weren't in this...you'd have gotten my vote...That is why rig's become special to the men and women who build them their own way... :notworthy

Speaking of home fab...just started by swing away tire carrier...pics to come later...heavy duty spindle with 3x3x 3/16" tubing...de-sta-co latching system...Back to the garage...bye for now...

Vote For AKBearMoose for saving a Bronco from being a cobbled up pavement princess!

I will vote when the home page gets updated with the previous winners. I am not aware of any problems but I think that the winners deserve the home page attention as much as the others.

The finished product :thumbup Now for some body protection and paint :rockon
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232508/fullsize/CabDoneFront.jpgWhat kind of things do you plan for body protection?
Exo maybe?

Alright I'll get in on the poser shots. Just got my truck down off the jackstands, finished puttin in my third member for the TTB.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/2a9a4576.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/10f13a46.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/db494f0b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/fe2af879.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/449f0dee.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/af1d76d9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/ReGearing%208-05/eb9cdc9e.jpg
A little gratuitous cleavage shot courtesy of my wife.

Vote KHT428

What kind of things do you plan for body protection?
Exo maybe?

It will most likely be exo. I'm not big on exo cages, but it may make the most sense for plans I have to tube the front and tie in the rear. It's definitely getting rock sliders with cab corner protection within the next few weeks.

A couple quick shots of the finished flatbed:

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234047/fullsize/NewBed2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234046/fullsize/NewBed1.jpg

I was hoping to get some new wheeling pics up today, but plans changed and I wasn't able to get out. It's definitely getting out for pics next weekend :D

All these tech shots have me feeling like a web wheeler. How about some more trail pics :thumbup

Coming down Mt. Princeton near Buena Vista CO
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234209/fullsize/MtPrinceton1.jpg

A little air on Holy Cross trail:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234210/fullsize/HolyCross1.jpg

Negotiating the Chute on Kelly Flats near Ft. Collins CO. Drueg is spotting.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234212/fullsize/KellyFlats1.jpg

Heading up Hancock Pass with Drueg and ttblows:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234213/fullsize/Hancock1.jpg

A pretty famous scene on Hancock Pass:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234214/fullsize/Hancock2.jpg

A deep rut on Crystal Mountain road:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234216/fullsize/Crystal1.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234217/fullsize/Crystal2.jpg

Really deep :wowcb: That's the third taillight in two years!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/234218/fullsize/Crystal3.jpg

larston bed/cab swap looks awsome :thumbup did you ever think about putting the filler neck in the bed like some older trucks. has the little door to pop up. just think it would be neat.

larston bed/cab swap looks awsome :thumbup did you ever think about putting the filler neck in the bed like some older trucks. has the little door to pop up. just think it would be neat.

That's one of a zillion little things I need to deal with yet. It'll probably either get incorporated into the roll cage when I do that, or get replaced with a fuel cell which won't have a filler neck. A significant side effect of doing so much fab is that no matter how much you try to think of things, a lot of stuff falls through the cracks :banghead After the work I've done on the Tronco since last Christmas, I have a whole new respect for those who can build a buggy from scratch. :notworthy

Larston... is the tube work just going to be on the front part of the rig or are you going to do a fastback-style exo-cage on the rear, covering the bed up?

wow, after all the rave reviews he's gotten, I've got more votes than blown does

:goodfinge

I don't know who you guys are, that voted for me, but thanks! :twotu:

I don't know who you guys are, that voted for me, but thanks! :twotu:You are welcome...LOL

Does anyone have any 31 spline axles in the Alaska Area...My oops for the day....

Nice flex...I wish it was intentional...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-14/1124080657_rear_axle_006.jpg

OUCHIE!!!
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-14/1124080626_rear_axle_004.jpg

The Ride home............
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-14/1124080612_rear_axle_001.jpg

Wow got some real nice pictures going. Come on you other guys lets see some pictures!

Larston, I really like that one picture of Hancock Pass. Very interesting, I wonder how it got like that. I would really like to see that in person :thumbup

Keep up the good work. We only have 91 votes! WE NEED MORE VOTES. 300 guys, 300 its not hard. Takes a couple of clicks and a few seconds to throw in your input!

Larston... is the tube work just going to be on the front part of the rig or are you going to do a fastback-style exo-cage on the rear, covering the bed up?

Planning to do a main hoop around the back of the cab, then tieing it into the frame right behind the cab (X) and extending it to the back of the frame to take some of the frame flex out. Probably put an X in the trailing tubes as well. Here's a thread on Pirate that has some good pics. (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383379)

Since we didn't get to go wheeling last weekend like we'd planned, guess I'll show the reason why. Found a good little area in spring creek to play.
It pretty deep. Those are 35's on a 4" completely gone. Must have been a log or something on the other side, cause it couldn't climb up the other bank. This is the hole that ate my trans.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/228841/fullsize/101_0333.JPG

after 4 or 5 tries, decided to go as far as it would, and strap up from there.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/227789/fullsize/100_1716.JPG

After this, I lost 3rd and 4th gears. During our lunch stop, went to town to get some gas, and it wouldn't shift?! Had to tow it home, of course, but rode on it for 4 more hours anyway. Tranny shop(where it still sits) said the convertor went out sending a bunch of metal into everything. Clogging up the gov., and everything else.
:cry :cry
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/227795/fullsize/100_1730.JPG

stupid got my vote, just one question, why are we voting for sept. FOTM. when we're halfway through august and we don't even have the july FOTM up? :shrug

Watt a Month? Great job Marauder :thumbup

Lets get 300 Votes this Month...........

Great 'pimping so far, Keep up the GOOD WORK ALL...

Allcruisen :imp :usa

why are we voting for sept. FOTM. when we're halfway through august and we don't even have the july FOTM up? :shrug

stepchild, I have always started with a Month ahead. I guess to give the winner a Month on the front Page. I thought Joe or Raf updated the HOME page....

Beerman, I will pm Raf or Joe....

Allcruisen :imp :usa

appy you got my vote if you didnt know.. i think i am gonna whore some pics for you... i have a few

Here is Appy.. one hell of a guy... Loves to take his family out wheeling.. in fact i think that they go together every time..


http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222730/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-11-05%20007.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/226977/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-11-05%20020.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/226978/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-11-05%20021.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211347/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20002.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211361/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20016.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211392/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20035.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211384/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20031.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211389/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20032.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211390/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20033.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211391/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20034.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211393/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20036.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211403/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20041.jpg

ooops if some are reposts.. i think that you already took some from my account but here are some more... good luck appy :goodfinge

appy you got my vote if you didnt know.. i think i am gonna whore some pics for you... i have a few


Thanks man, and thanks to everyone else. Go ahead and whore away. You know you want to. :twotu:

I voted larston.

Lotsa good pics in this months FOTM :thumbup

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211403/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20041.jpg

Not a BFG

No sir, that was a (free) sport king. Those are all gone now.

I was just getting ready for the BFG bashing.

I was just getting ready for the BFG bashing.
:lolup oh, ok. Nope those were some old, dry-rotted 33 sport kings i scored for free. After that, they all were replaced with 35" mud kings.

Some wheeling shots of my Bronco. A couple from when it was still stock

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/2ff3ae63.jpg
This was a couple years ago at Rausch Creek while it still had some straight sheet metal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/a6fb6f97.jpg
This is the creek crossing at Paragon while it was still stock
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/83e3b0fa.jpg
This is a mud pit that is off to the side of the main trail. I decided to blast through it in 2wd. Got a few people wet from that wave in front of me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/904b6bc0.jpg
This was in the play area at Paragon still stock
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/6d88f840.jpg
Just a couple pics from our last ride at Rausch Creek
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/c4f45bf1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Rausch%20Creek%204905/ac359ec8.jpg

Thanks to Reptillikus and Kallure for the Pics.

No sir, that was a (free) sport king. Those are all gone now.
I have 33" sport kings :eek: :doh0715:

new bumper I whipped up.

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/cage_005.jpg

workin on the cage, had it rhinoed before I did the cage work

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1521

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/DSCF1787_resize_exposure.JPG

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/DSCF1789_resize_exposure.JPG

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/DSCF1795_resize.JPG

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/DSCF1802_resize.JPG

knocked that thang out

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/cage_008.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/cage_007.jpg


This weekend I installed 35 spline chromoly shaft in the 60 to fix this problem

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1595


Btw I do all of my own work also. The only thing I havn't done myself is have the gears set up in the axle on the arb and the welded up 14 bolt (welded it myself) And I had a friend help me with the cage work that had more experiance bending tube than I had. I still welded it all myself though :twotu: keep the vootes coming guys :thumbup

NICE CAGE! :thumbup

How do you like the rhinolining inside the truck? is it any noisier/quieter than before?

Sweet work Muddin'...I do enjoy seeing good home fab...and pure Bronco pride.

Here are the results of this weekends trip :box0715: :whiteflag

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-14/1124080626_rear_axle_004.jpg

Nice flex huh? :banghead
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-14/1124080657_rear_axle_006.jpg

Larston got mine. Mainly because he has a sweet rig, and also because I will be doing the same swap and will be able to use his tech to help me.

Oh my goodness, this is a tough pick this month. I see three very worthy rigs, one in particular will most likely get my vote again since I just might get a ride in it one day. Hint Hint!

Hey Colorado guys, after seeing some of those pictures, I have decided to visit your high mountain country next year, is this the best time of year to do that?

I'll let you all know when and maybe I'd get a chance to meet some of you. I might be riding my BMW motorcycle though, I want to get as far up the mountains as I can and my Bronco isn't ready for that yet.

Hey Colorado guys, after seeing some of those pictures, I have decided to visit your high mountain country next year, is this the best time of year to do that?


Late July through early September is the best time to get into the high country, Memorial day through early November is good for lower elevation trails. Hope you can make it, it's worth the trip :D

Late July through early September is the best time to get into the high country, Memorial day through early November is good for lower elevation trails. Hope you can make it, it's worth the trip :D

Thanks, I've got it marked on my 2006 calendar for July/August trip for high mountains. :thumbup

NICE CAGE! :thumbup



:stupid

I give up!!! First the carnage shown above....then someone steals my SuperDuty and dumps it in the river..... :confused: :enforce :whiteflag

Vote for DAVIDS78BRONCO

I give up!!! First the carnage shown above....then someone steals my SuperDuty and dumps it in the river..... :confused: :enforce :whiteflag

Vote for DAVIDS78BRONCO

That sucks to hear man... have you heard from the insurance company yet? Hopfully they can do somthing for ya..

Just remember when it comes time to replace the SuperDuty, Your good buddy in Eagle River is trying to sell his '93 bronco :)

Daaaaaaaannnnggg. Now that's some bad luck! Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can get a better truck now??

Find him, cover him in dead seal blood and throw him on one of those polar bear paths I've heard about.

Oh my goodness, this is a tough pick this month. I see three very worthy rigs, one in particular will most likely get my vote again since I just might get a ride in it one day. Hint Hint!

Hey Colorado guys, after seeing some of those pictures, I have decided to visit your high mountain country next year, is this the best time of year to do that?

I'll let you all know when and maybe I'd get a chance to meet some of you. I might be riding my BMW motorcycle though, I want to get as far up the mountains as I can and my Bronco isn't ready for that yet.

VOTE FOR ME :chili:

Im still workin on getting my crap toghter to make it in october. Got the new axle's installed on the bronk but now Im debating weather or not to spend the green on the new engine for the tow rig with a blown motor. cuz I don't have the cash but I do have the credit............ here's a pic of me brining the new tow rig home. with any luck at all, someday they will swap places on whos pulling who :histerica

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/truck_001.jpg

VOTE FOR ME :chili:

Okay, done! :twotu: :twotu: :twotu:

NICE CAGE! :thumbup

How do you like the rhinolining inside the truck? is it any noisier/quieter than before?

noiser than the carpet and sound deadening stuff. however with the top off some headers going to flowmasters, and 40" swampers rolling down the free way it really doesn't matter one way or the other. The liner sprays out alot easier though :thumbup

thanks for the compliments guys and the vote's :twotu:

Mike luvs the man cawk....but i voted for him anyway!!!!

I like both Larston and Muddinmikes rigs.

I went with Larston this time because his latest projects are impressive and getting me thinking..

I am moving from Pueblo to the Denver Area so have little time to pimp.

Think outside the box vote Blown! Ole F'Ugly is a one-of-a-kind with tuff ass exo, F'Ugly should have new rubber soon! 39.5X13.5-15 IROK Radials! Next step will be to bob F'Uglys tail. loose the soft top, move the gas tank up and complete the Exo back there, add external storage, and add more gussets and triagulation over the cab.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/232222/fullsize/DSCN1294.JPG

Back to Blanca in two weeks! Killer trail and beautiful! F'Ugly will Ugly it up some! :histerica
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/169653/fullsize/DSCN0242.JPG
What happened to this beauty??????
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/169555/fullsize/DSCN0229.JPG

Mike got my vote............................... :popc1:

Here is Appy.. one hell of a guy... Loves to take his family out wheeling.. in fact i think that they go together every time..




Yup, we go together every time. The wouldn't let me go if I didn't let them come too.

That boy can sleep through anything...
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235431/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20044.jpg

playing in the creek while we're trying to get the rearend back under bluebeast's truck.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235433/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20107.jpg

He's ready to go....
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235434/fullsize/100_1721.JPG

Crossing the creek
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/233233/fullsize/100_0202.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223669/fullsize/moms%20pics%20085.jpg

Keep the pics rolling!!!!

:popc1:

More pics coming soon. Just got the truck packed and gettin ready to leave for Paragon this weekend. Can't wait it's only the second time I've gotten to go wheeling this summer.
:chili:

Well, since I wont be able to get any wheeling pics this weekend(freshly rebuilt tranny has to come BACK out:sore subject) I'll show off my extended rad arms.

Really was pretty simple, we had the 1.375" solid bar stock at the shop already. So I just had my machinist cut down one end to replicate the stock bushing/thread area, and drill and tap the other end to screw onto the stocker. Had the weld shop weld them together, and I boxed them in just for that extra bit of over-kill I like to engineer into everything. Onto the pics.
Might notice the only "bling" on my rig, new brake lines.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235775/fullsize/rad%20arm.jpg
Yup, that's a full 18"
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235777/fullsize/rad%20arm2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235779/fullsize/rad%20arm4.jpg

Thought I'd revisit the front D60 install. So much has changed since then that is seems like sooo long ago...

The way I got it. Two broken caliper brackets and one rusted out hub because it had sat open for a while. Bought it on Ebay from someone local and was able to go pick it up :rockon
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/166018/fullsize/D60FreshOffTruck.jpg

Yes, that little tire is what was on the Bronco when I bought it. The 42's were the primary motivator to install the D60.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/166026/fullsize/StockTo42.jpg

Leaf springs were the natural choice for suspension. I decided to use stock rear Bronco springs since they're nice and squishy.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/170809/fullsize/AxleSide.jpg

Since I'm not big on following convention, I decided to make my own hangers and shackles.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/173684/fullsize/PairOfHangers.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/176300/fullsize/FrontShackleUnfinished.jpg

Looks pretty ghetto here...
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/177055/fullsize/AxleSupportingTruck.jpg

But it came out OK in the end
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/180116/fullsize/RebuiltAxle2.jpg

Compressed
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/204975/fullsize/FlexLFSpring.jpg

Extended
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/204976/fullsize/FlexRFSpring.jpg

Just wondering why you didn't put the shackle on the back of the spring?

Mike has the best built and the best pics, but Blown and Larson has done the most work and individual styling and I like that but I still need to see more pics ............so keep them comming guys :rockon :rockon :beer

Just wondering why you didn't put the shackle on the back of the spring?

It would probably be best to look at the God of Leaf Spring Suspension to see the full argument. The short answer is that the only reason to go rear shackle is for ride improvement. Rear shackle setups take a lot of planning to avoid severe caster angles, they require long slip driveshafts if you have any significant articulation, and pinion angles get really bad under power unless you have an antiwrap bar. With the front shackle, you avoid all of these problems (you still have to be careful about caster angle) at the expense of a slightly rougher ride. The front suspension on the Tronco will still get a lot more tweaking, including more travel, so the front shackle was the setup that made sense to me.

For most rigs, it's really a matter of personal choice. There are a lot of rigs on this site that do very well with rear shackle setups. I just chose not to go that way.

The latest poser shot sporting new wheels! MRT beadlocks,15X8 with 3.5" backspace and 39.5X13 IROK Bias ply :toothless
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235924/fullsize/DSCN1375.JPG

I got out to the local OHV area yesterday to give them a try. I also purchased some Staun air-down devices. Very nice to screw them on and let them do the work. I ran them at 10lbs and was amazed at the difference vs the 37" MTR's at 15lbs. They a little wider, a little taller, a little softer, and I can air them down more with the locks. I really dig 'em!

The OHV Area Pueblo Motorsports International has a flat track, paved road course, motocross track, dragstrip, and trails and tracks all over the place. Much of the stuff is two wheel drive hill climbs, but I have found three great obstacles in rocky ravine climbs and yesterday pioneered a fourth.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235905/fullsize/DSCN1364.JPG
This is pulling up the harder part of this one:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235914/fullsize/DSCN1366.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235913/fullsize/DSCN1365.JPG

This is the one I pioneered: Big picture first

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235921/fullsize/DSCN1372.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235915/fullsize/DSCN1367.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235916/fullsize/DSCN1368.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235917/fullsize/DSCN1369.JPG
Yes, I stacked all those rocks, that ledge is over 40 inches!
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/235918/fullsize/DSCN1370.JPG

Next weekend the club does Blanca, 8.8 miles of fun with several good obstacles JAWS! I hope to get some great shots.

looks sweet guys but i wanna see some more action! :toothless

looks sweet guys but i wanna see some more action! :toothless
Ask and ye shall receive :beer

First time up with the new cab installed. This was also only the third trip with the one-ton running gear and doubled transfer case. It just keeps getting better.

Loading up for the trip. The rig runs great on the highway, but the dually gets two to three times the fuel mileage
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236194/fullsize/TowFront.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236195/fullsize/TowRear.jpg

The big obstacle on Crystal Mountain is The Quarry. This is an old quartz mine. It has one main trench that has three significant ledges in about 75 yards with around 150 feet vertical climb. The top ledge varies from a 6 foot vertical marble wall on the left to a 5 foot loose climb on the right. The Tronco handled it all with ease, up and down.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236184/fullsize/UpperLedgeDown2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236183/fullsize/UpperLedgeDown1.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236187/fullsize/UpperLedgeUp2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236186/fullsize/UpperLedgeUp1.jpg

The lower ledge in The Quarry ranges from a 4 foot loose climg on the left to a 5 foot overhanging hard rock ledge on the right. The Tronco climbed the overhang with style, I didn't try to drive down that side :shocked
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236181/fullsize/LowerLedgeDown1.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236182/fullsize/LowerLedgeUp1.jpg


Crystal has a great place to check your flex. It's a heavily rutted section that gets good and firm in the summer so you can work through it without spinning tires.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236189/fullsize/Ruts2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236190/fullsize/Ruts3.jpg

Who says leaves won't flex :goodfinge
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236188/fullsize/Ruts1.jpg

Finally to the top. There's not much room here at 10,200 feet, just enough to fit three or four rigs. Couldn't find a position where the Aspens were out of the shot :twotu:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236191/fullsize/Top1.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236192/fullsize/Top2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236193/fullsize/Top3.jpg

Photos by drueg and Larston

That is why I love this place.......YOU GUYS ROCK........I just wish I had the coin to do even 1/4 of the stuff to my truck that you guys did to your's

I love this stuff....... :rockon

I am really trying to find a solid axle for my rig and all the other stuff I need....might take me a year to get things :duh but I am trying :cry


This months vote is really hard............I will have to see something really sptacular to sway me.............

So far Mike's video might win me but I love the blood and sweat that Blown and Larson put into thiers..........

Not dishin' the other trucks you guys really have some nice rigs and I also love stocker but beefy look of Stupid's rig



MAN tough choice..................ALL OF THEM..........good job guys :beer

It would probably be best to look at the God of Leaf Spring Suspension to see the full argument. The short answer is that the only reason to go rear shackle is for ride improvement. Rear shackle setups take a lot of planning to avoid severe caster angles, they require long slip driveshafts if you have any significant articulation, and pinion angles get really bad under power unless you have an antiwrap bar. With the front shackle, you avoid all of these problems (you still have to be careful about caster angle) at the expense of a slightly rougher ride. The front suspension on the Tronco will still get a lot more tweaking, including more travel, so the front shackle was the setup that made sense to me.

For most rigs, it's really a matter of personal choice. There are a lot of rigs on this site that do very well with rear shackle setups. I just chose not to go that way.
Damn strait. My pinion angles are always right in line with the T case. Prevention is the best policy IMO when trying to avoid breakage. Not wheeling isn't an option!

Just got back from Paragon. We had a good time not too much carnage. I got a little body damage on the drivers side door and roof and launched the driveshaft yoke out from under the truck.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/443e9974.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/da66e38b.jpg
this was just part of our group. On the first day we had 11 trucks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/97069f9f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/5f804ae2.jpg
This is where the drivers side door met a tree

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/46685f95.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/7bb45070.jpg
A loose steep hill climb with that one nice flat face rock near the crest.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/1295337c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/40f8dbb1.jpg
Some large ruts that really test flex.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/67f65cb1.jpg
The person standing under my Bronco is a about 6'2" :shocked

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/20058535.jpg
Drexelsteve stuck in one of the ruts

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/d54a153d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/2a2afcf7.jpg
The consequence of trying to strap him out. My yoke got spit out the truck and went about 5 to 6 feet out. Luckily no one was standing there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/17471f45.jpg
We finally had to winch him out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/f58f3ae1.jpg

More pictures to come. I got about 300 pics from this weekend thanks to my wife. Still tryin to sort them out and get them downloaded.

went wheelin this weekend too :thumbup

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236372/fullsize/906391-R1-14-1.JPG

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236371/fullsize/906391-R1-13-2.JPG

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236370/fullsize/906391-R1-12-3.JPG

hello flex :goodfinge

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236368/fullsize/906391-R1-10-5.JPG

and I was hoping to hook the rock slider on top of that rock from the last picture and pivot around but as you can see it didn't work that way :banghead

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236367/original/906391-R1-09-6.JPG

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/236366/fullsize/906391-R1-08-7.JPG

VOTE MUDDINMIKE :twotu:

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/bronkbustin_002.jpg




so dogonmut was smashing a quarter panel good enough for a vote or do I have to do something cooler than that? :toothless

I haven't been on or doing much...Insurance crap, mainly with my Super Duty getting Stolen...... :cry

Glad you guys got to hit some trails, I got to deal with this.....

Sunday (8/14)
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-14/1124080657_rear_axle_006.jpg

Monday....truck stolen woke up Monday and no truck :shocked

This is what greeted me at the Wrecking Yard/Impound Lot.....
Friggin glacial Silt and water destroyed everything!
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-21/1124672397_knik_dually_004.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-21/1124672455_knik_dually_007.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-21/1124672478_knik_dually_008.jpg

The carnage before they drowned it....they thrashed my truck!!!
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-21/1124672648_knik_dually_017.jpg
The other side was caved in...for some reason the pics won't load

Message for the jerks...in case they came to see their fun they had...wanted them to know I won't forget!!!!
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-21/1124672781_knik_dually_021.jpg

Sorry for my inactivity...when I get my axles back under the Bronco I'll post up more........I know it's not an FSB...just explaining my inactivity

But for now!!!!

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557621_knik5_21_05_005.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557813_family_m_g_2005_088.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123559927_wishbone_8_8_05_089.jpg

Oh and guys...keep posting up the creative fab stuff...you know I like it!!! Makes me feel MUCH better after the week I had....I'm truly envious...but you guys have kept me motivated...get your asses to work! :thumbup

Sure sorry to see that happen to anyone. Hope you catch the guys who did it and get some justice out of it. Will insurance cover any of the damage? Is it lost or will you be able to clean it up and drive it again?

:box0715: Thieves :enforce

after reading some of his posts I am putting my vote in for Larston, helpful and knowledgeable :beer

wow this is a close one

Sure sorry to see that happen to anyone. Hope you catch the guys who did it and get some justice out of it. Will insurance cover any of the damage? Is it lost or will you be able to clean it up and drive it again?

:box0715: Thieves :enforceNaw...it's totalled...I'll try and buy it back when it comes up on auction so I can use the axles under my Bronco...

3/4" Breaker bar and cheater pipe wouldn't even turn the engine... :cry

HYDROLOCKED!

wow this is a close one


Sure is! lets keep the votes comming :beer

Naw...it's totalled...I'll try and buy it back when it comes up on auction so I can use the axles under my Bronco...

3/4" Breaker bar and cheater pipe wouldn't even turn the engine... :cry

HYDROLOCKED!

I've been working with a buddy near Calgary, Alberta that drowned his in huge hole on one of his forest runs. He's having a helluva time getting everything cleaned out and working again. It's a big job to recover one that's been dunked, especially in super muddy water.

All I've got to say is that it's a great race this month. There's more than a few that deserve it.

Awesome...I'm still in the top ten!......LOL :doh0715:

Vote for Davids78Bronco

Stroke of bad luck here too folks. Some jerk off stole two 42's out of my pickup last night one is groved like this on a beadlocked rim that looks like this.
http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1214

.http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1139
and the other is a brand new 42x15.5 on a 16.5 black rock crawler rim.

If you see the tires for sale some where shoot the closest muther fawker standing to them. :twak

and I had all ready sold the rim's to someone and collected money so now Im out two swampers and wheels and have to refund 250 dollars.

damn theives

on another note here is a pic of the rear hangers I made on the 60 swap :thumbup

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1141

Damn. What is it with things getting stolen this month?

That sucks Mike. I'd love to give that person(s) a lead inoculation. .45 ACP. Cures the thievin' in ya... permanent.

What kind of bushing did you use there Mike?

it's a rubicon express flex joint

it's a rubicon express flex jointMike...post up both mounts, F/R for your reversal, together for me would ya please (2 pics same post)...Thanks :thumbup

Sucks what happened to the tires Mike. I spend a little time in Ebay, I'll sure keep an eye open for 'em.

Really sorry to hear about your losses mike and AK. Seeing as how my tranny is back in the shop, I'll whoop out some older pics. This mud-hole tried to bite me, but i showed it!
first attempt, supposed to stay all the way left and go around, but ass end slid over, and front followed.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211494/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%20084.jpg

Bluebeast couldn't pull me up the bank, so had to get pulled out backwards. Unfortunately, they left my rear pumpkin high centerd on a stump.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211501/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%20076.jpg

In the process of getting me off the stump, he got himself stuck in the hole I just dug out.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/237373/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%20080.jpg

bigbroncojeff got him out of my way, and i tried several time to climb this hill, with no success. So, frustration takes over, and I beginto use a little more skinny pedal. Got her backed up, and notice a clearing in the woods.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212284/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20031.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211399/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20038.jpg

So i floor it,and it climbs up and out. a 10point turn later,and its all over.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212286/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20034.jpg

Somehow managed to get a yo-pan(sp) wedged betweenthe bumper and lower panel
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212288/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20035.jpg

that hole cost me the carpet too
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212289/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20039.jpg

Not far down that same trail is where i blew out a tire in another hole
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/211403/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20041.jpg
NOT my day, but we did have fun.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/212289/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%206-5%20039.jpg

Should have climbed out "dukes" style

had to go for larston. that rig is fuken sweet

Some more pics from this weekend.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/237409/fullsize/DSC04138.jpg
Good place to test flex. Ashame I don't have any :banghead

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/237425/fullsize/DSC04163.jpg
The result of trying to strap out a friend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/fabb15c4.jpg
Right before the carnage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/a0dd52dd.jpg
The tree that kept some of my paint.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/73d7a3c8.jpg
The result.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/ca12563a.jpg
The cause

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/fe2919f7.jpg
Going down

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/e701f602.jpg
Friendly competition

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v143/kht428/Paragon%208-20-21-05/aead8093.jpg
Gettin dirty

front's,

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1057

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1142

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1141

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1108

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1109
forklift flexin

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1143

not forklift flexin

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_flex.jpg

http://www.planet4x4.net/phpBB2/files/mike_735.jpg

VOTE FOR MUDDINMIKE! :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :rockon :rockon :rockon

That Mike is such a poser.....but i guess i can't argue.....my bronco is in the back yard torn apart

That Mike is such a poser.....but i guess i can't argue.....my bronco is in the back yard torn apart

SUCKONMYWHAT?

who went wheelin last weekend?

here's some more pics

http://www.treasurevalleyengineers.com/jneal/images/IMG_0940.jpg

http://www.treasurevalleyengineers.com/jneal/images/IMG_0941.jpg


http://www.treasurevalleyengineers.com/jneal/images/IMG_0943.jpg

I think I better get busy and make some spring clamps for the custom pack I made. This is the first time i've seen a pic of it like this

http://www.treasurevalleyengineers.com/jneal/images/IMG_0944.jpg

I voted for MuddinMike. He sucks a good cawk. :goodfinge

thanks, I think :whip

I voted for MuddinMike. He sucks a good cawk. :goodfinge
I love it whenhe gives the french tickle!!! :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :twotu: :chili: :chili: :goodfinge :goodfinge :histerica :histerica

SICKO's...LOL...

Located new axles complete from WMS to WMS :thumbup

Have to pick them up in Soldotna, AK then I will start from scratch with:

2 of these....
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037086_rear_shackles_001.jpg

2 of these...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037111_upcoming_mods_002.jpg

2 of these...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037131_upcoming_mods_003.jpg

4 of these (Q78 - 16's)...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037160_upcoming_mods_004.jpg

4 of these (16 x 7 Ultras)... Narrow rims and tires for Winter :thumbup
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037187_upcoming_mods_008.jpg

2 of these (widen the footprint for Winter)...
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037221_upcoming_mods_009.jpg

2 of these (previous owner had mini bungee cords holding exhaust - :shocked )
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037203_upcoming_mods_007.jpg

And rebuilding one of these to replace my bad Edelbrock Performer :cry
http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-25/1125037240_upcoming_mods_006.jpg

Will post pics when I get to work on it...but not in the FOTM thread...just a last ditch effort to make it to 10 votes this month... :rofl:

How about a couple Moab pics :twotu:

Mirror Gulch. Supposedly fullsizes won't fit. Mine did :toothless
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238504/fullsize/Mirror2.jpg


The gulch is only a couple hundred feet long, and the exit is interesting
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238505/fullsize/Mirror1.jpg

Who can go to Moab and not get a Golden Crack shot?
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238506/fullsize/GoldenCrack.jpg

This is actually Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, CO. If you're heading to Moab sometime, take the exit at Fruita and check this out.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238507/fullsize/CNM1.jpg

The real reasons to see the Canyonlands District. These from Gold Bar Rim in Moab
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238508/fullsize/View1.jpg

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238509/fullsize/View2.jpg

And Double Arch in Arches National Park. There are several people in the picture, see 'em?
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238510/fullsize/DoubleArch.jpg

I'll wrap up with some non-rock crawling pics. I grew into rock crawling, or out of trail riding, depending on how you feel about both. The main reason to have the rig is still simply to get into the mountains and kick back.

First major stuck. Completely stock except for a set of 31" Swamper TSL's. Both bumpers hung on rocks, all four wheels off the ground under the water. Clutch and engine full of water (this was a surprising nose in). This is the single event that changed the Bronco. It cost me $2500 and a beautiful Honda Goldwing Interstate motorcycle to recover. 'Course, that included a new engine, clutch, lift kit, 36's on new wheels, etc :thumbup
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238514/fullsize/Buried.jpg

I do get into a little snow. By the time the snow gets deep here, though, the forest service has closed all the roads so choices are pretty slim.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238517/fullsize/Snow1.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238518/fullsize/Snow2.jpg

Sharing a little air after another beautiful day in the mountains :beer
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238513/fullsize/Airup.jpg

A little trail maintenance with the Roosevelt National forest LEO. I try help the local 4X4 clubs out with trail maintenance and repairs. The Colorado Front Range population has nearly tripled in the last 20 years and trail damage is rampant. It's tough to keep the trails open these days.
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238516/fullsize/SevenmileRepairs.jpg

As long as views like these still exist, and I can still climb into the truck to go see them, I'll be a 4 wheeler.

Middle Park in central Colorado from Mt. Princeton
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238515/fullsize/MountPrinceton.jpg

Tomichi Pass from Hancock pass in central Colorado
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238519/fullsize/Tomichi.jpg

Just another time progression. 6 years of wrenching and wheeling the Bronc!
Stock, 1999
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238527/fullsize/Stock.jpg
TTB lift, 2000
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238522/fullsize/TTB.jpg
SAS install, 2002
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238524/fullsize/SAS.jpg
One ton axle install, 2005
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238525/fullsize/OneTonAxles.jpg
And the cab swap, 2005 (a lot earlier than planned)
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/238526/fullsize/CabSwap.jpg

AKBearMoose, what carb is that?

Rochester Quadra Jet... 4 corner idle, can handle some pretty decent angles, but hard as hell to rebuild and tune.... oh ya and decently $$ IIRC

They mostly come on Chebbys

Damn cool pictures Larry. It seems we share similar attitudes on wheeling. :thumbup

Rochester Quadra Jet... 4 corner idle, can handle some pretty decent angles, but hard as hell to rebuild and tune.... oh ya and decently $$ IIRC

They mostly come on Chebbys

Hell, I'd build a hundred Quadrajets before I'd build a Holley. QJets are easy :toothless They don't have 4 corner idle, though, just the front two, but almost everything else is adjustable including secondary metering and air valves. Ultra tunable, just different enough to take a little time to learn.

Damn cool pictures Larry. It seems we share similar attitudes on wheeling. :thumbup

The challenge of extreme wheeling is where the adrenaline lies, but experiencing nature is the motivation :rockon

my votes for larston
he's very knowledgable and helpful

I voted muddinmike cause I've always loved his truck. Larston's rig is just as badass, though, so if he doesn't win I'm voting for him next time he's nominated.

Vote for AKBearMoose...it's been a rough month and he is shooting for 10 votes...LOL :histerica

Larston and Muddenmike have some bad ass broncos. I guess I'm a little partial to Muddenmike after that video where he launched his truck, I wanna do my cage like his also. Thanks to everyone that voted this month. To me, just getting nominated for FOTM was awesome!

Is that 1000?
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/214133/fullsize/DSCN1115.JPG

Dialed in for fun. Blanca this last weekend, awaiting pics.

Well, my truck still isn't running, trans. shop is on its 3rd try to get it right. :banghead :banghead
I'll throw up what few pics I've got left. Thanks for everyones vote, and all those that participated. Been fun. Next time, my rig ought to look, and perform much better. :twotu:
my turn up the wash
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222765/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20021.jpg

Pullin up sam after driveshaft let go
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222813/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20043.jpg

Pullin bbjeff out after blue ripped his bumper off :twak
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/222979/fullsize/Spring%20Creek%207-10-05%20079.jpg

Yeah, i like the mud
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/223510/fullsize/Gen.%20Sam's%20022005%20010.jpg

Thanks again. :beer till next time..................

Middle Park in central Colorado from Mt. Princeton


Tomichi Pass from Hancock pass in central Colorado


I will be up there this weekend. It is one of my favorite places to camp and relax.

It's been a tough race.

One day I thought MuddinMike...

Next day Larston....

Next day Mike....

Larston...

......and so it went.

But I'm a mudder. I'd probably be a rock crawler if we had big nuff rocks round here, but.....

Anyhoo.... Ya both deserve to win, but I had to cast my vote with Muddin Mike.

Middle Park in central Colorado from Mt. Princeton


Tomichi Pass from Hancock pass in central Colorado


I will be up there this weekend. It is one of my favorite places to camp and relax.

It's one of my favorite areas of the state as well. I plan to get down there a lot more often now, lots of great trails to hit :thumbup

Man what a tough one this month :banghead

Good work to all :twotu: :twotu:

But I think that I like Mike's Bronco the best this month, but I really like everyones here and this one is for all this month :beer


And the next time a race this close happens I am going to :twak everyone for making it this tough to vote...... :goodfinge

only 95 votes away darn the luck. and only 2 days left(ithnk)

CMON...some of you guys that NEVER vote...I need pushed over 10 votes...don't wish to die in single digits... :thumbup

One day left...all of you who dont usually vote get in here and do it...Need to at least get 10 votes for posterity...

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557909_7_4_weekend_kings_river_001.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557771_family_m_g_2005_059.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123557881_7_4_weekend_kings_river_002.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-08/1123559927_wishbone_8_8_05_089.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/ak4x4/2005-08-12/1123906642_girls___muley2.jpg

2 More votes...for me...and 300 overall for the contest...1 day left...cmon I Double-Dog Dare you...or are you scared to vote! :shocked

J/K :toothless

Please VOTE FOR MIKE!!! I want him to fix his bronco so I don't have to pull his Sami up all the hills on the next trail!!!!

I like latemodels and hi tech mods/electronic gadgets...but Muddinmikes jumping video made last time made me vote for him then, and I'm gonna vote for him again.

He deserves it.

-Will
89 XLT 460

Wow, you done good, Marauder.... :twotu:

Over 200 VOTES, Way to go man.....

Allcruisen :imp :usa