Those arms look great, how much do they weigh compared to stock arms? Who are you having make custom length TTB shafts? Moser is a great company to deal with if you havent considered them.

Looking good Brian!

Thanks Steve:beer

Those arms look great, how much do they weigh compared to stock arms? Who are you having make custom length TTB shafts? Moser is a great company to deal with if you havent considered them.

Thanks Todd. I would guesstimate they weigh about 10lbs more combined. There really isn't all that much metal there. My huge welds really make things look beefy though.

As for the axle, I've been talking with CTM. I know their product will be top notch, but Moser may come in quite a bit less. CTM seems to be at the upper end of pricing.

looking sweet

ps by chance did mark say when say when his site will 100%????

looking sweet

ps by chance did mark say when say when his site will 100%????

Aaahhh! I forgot to ask. Got busy talking about steering. I'll ask next time I talk with him and post it up.

Other than shock mounts, the beams are finished. Far from pro quality, but should be strong. I'll keep working on getting the ugly out of my fabwork. Ha!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/613021/fullsize/img_0350.jpg

Welded the overlap to gain as much strength as possible around the window.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/613022/fullsize/img_0354.jpg

Hopefully paint will hide the munster splices. :toothless
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/613023/fullsize/img_0355.jpg


Those look nice and beefy!! Great work :thumbup

those beams look great, sure no camburg but shit not too bad!

Looks good Brian. Compared to my back woods "farmer fab" welds those look awesome.

Tell me about the advantages of 300m over other alloys for axles???

Looks good Brian. Compared to my back woods "farmer fab" welds those look awesome.

Tell me about the advantages of 300m over other alloys for axles???

Unfortunately I don't remember the exact numbers and I may be wrong, but I believe they're 30%+ stronger than a good Cromo axle. CTM wants $475 for Cromo, so the extra $75 for the 300M isn't that much of a stretch. I'll find out the exact numbers if you like.

Unfortunately I don't remember the exact numbers and I may be wrong, but I believe they're 30%+ stronger than a good Cromo axle. CTM wants $475 for Cromo, so the extra $75 for the 300M isn't that much of a stretch. I'll find out the exact numbers if you like.

Na, I can do some reading on it. Sounds like it might be a good material for some items I'm contemplating.... full floater stuff.

looks like your stuff is coming along well. Can't wait to see it in action this summer.

everything is looking really top notch brian!!!

right on thankx Yikes

right on thankx Yikes

Haven't heard from him yet. Will give him a call early next week.



In other news: I had a dream last night that I mounted the F53's and they just felt amazing. I was hitting the whoops and the chop at light speed and never felt a harsh hit. Ha! It was great. TT killer extraordinaire!

I've been through those same whoops many times. Even in its current shock-less condition my Bronco takes them like a champ!

I had a dream last night that I mounted the F53's and they just felt amazing.

I've been having that dream for 2 years! I hope it's at least loosely based on reality!

Well, here's what I've got to date:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/615850/fullsize/img_0365.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/615851/fullsize/img_0366.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/615852/fullsize/img_0369.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/615853/fullsize/img_0370.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/615854/fullsize/img_0371.jpg

The rundown:

Front end

Glassworks 3" flare fenders
Custom Mason/homegrown beams - 1 1/4" over per side with 1" uniballs.
Sway 2.5x14 piggy's
Beard limit straps
D44 4.56:1 open centersection
Camburg cromo heimed radius arms and mountsRear end

Autofab 3" flare quarters. A little beat, but easily repaired.
Deaver F53 11 leaf race packs
Sway 2.5x12 threaded body resi's
Fabtech limit straps
Still need:

Extended brakelines
Fabricate swingset steering
Deaver coils with Autofab poly bumps
2.5x4 rear air bumps. Will probably go with FOA.
Extended front axle shaft - 2.5" over.
Fabricate: Front and rear shock mounts, rear bump mounts and rear
shackles
Rebuild and revalve? the rear shocks.
Revalve the front shocks.
Fender/Quarter mounting hardware
Bling Bling fuel door
This is a very budget build. So far I've got less than 2k invested. I anticipate about another 1-2k to finish, including painting the sides of the Bronco with the factory stripes.

Looks like you got some work ahead!!!

Nice stash!

Looks like you got some work ahead!!!

Nice stash!

Thanks for the presents Scott!

You have done an awesome job of sniffing out the deals Brian! Your truck is gonna rock when its done!

very nice stash B-

this is getting installed before August?? or is that a dream?

Sway 2.5x12 threaded body resi's



Ah I was looking for those!

very nice stash B-

this is getting installed before August?? or is that a dream?

Long before August. In fact, I want the suspension done before July, because I've got a week off and want to get busy on the cage.

Looking very good. You've definitely made bang for buck happen here. I've put that much into mine and still don't have anything worth bragging about!

Are the Deaver coils you're going for the 5.5" lift ones on Bronco Graveyard (http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-33510_80-96_5_5__bronco_extreme_coils.htm), or some others?

Looking very good. You've definitely made bang for buck happen here. I've put that much into mine and still don't have anything worth bragging about!

Are the Deaver coils you're going for the 5.5" lift ones on Bronco Graveyard (http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-33510_80-96_5_5__bronco_extreme_coils.htm), or some others?

The 5.5's are a bit too tall for me. I need a longer spring than the Rancho, but with 4-4.5" lift. Deaver says no problem.

Yikes I had Deaver make a set of 5" progressive coils years back when i was running 10" 2.5 saw, W/ Camburg CT, and Camburg coil buckets. I think for the price the 5.5 would work great for your application. Beleive it or not the stance didn't seem too high. I ran 35" and fiberglass. It seemed to handle great with that height. They also seemed to settle 3/4" or so (edit: well I guess after it settled it would of been around the height you are asking)

Yikes I had Deaver make a set of 5" progressive coils years back when i was running 10" 2.5 saw, W/ Camburg CT, and Camburg coil buckets. I think for the price the 5.5 would work great for your application. Beleive it or not the stance didn't seem too high. I ran 35" and fiberglass. It seemed to handle great with that height. They also seemed to settle 3/4" or so (edit: well I guess after it settled it would of been around the height you are asking)

Thanks convoy! Good info. Maybe they will work?? I talked with Bobby about lengthening an axle for me today. Gonna try to get two done at the same time.

Depends on how you're going to run your F53's, and how much height gain they give.

Deaver will bend up the coils you want for about $100 over the JBG price, which is the route I will go after the F53's are in.

Deaver coils are cheap compared to their leaf springs, so get the rear set up first!

Depends on how you're going to run your F53's, and how much height gain they give.

Deaver will bend up the coils you want for about $100 over the JBG price, which is the route I will go after the F53's are in.

Actually, the camber of the beams will determine the front springs/ride height. The lower spring pad height can be changed about an inch, which provides some adjustability to dial in the ride height. Once that height is set, the rear springs will be re-arched if necessary.

Made a trip to Kartek today. I always seem to forget what I went for as soon as my foot hits the door. Man I love that place. Picked up some clevis' for the limit straps, Delrin bushings for the rear shackle fab, a wrench for the SAW's and 2 rebuild kits.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/616947/fullsize/img_0381.jpg

sweet lots of new toys- wish i lived closer i wouldnt mind giving you a hand (that is if you needed/wanted it) i dont have any fab skills but i make a great shop *itch

Let me know when you are ready to tear into it, i'll be glad to lend a hand.

sweet lots of new toys- wish i lived closer i wouldnt mind giving you a hand (that is if you needed/wanted it) i dont have any fab skills but i make a great shop *itch

Ha! Everybody needs one of those. Thanks man!

Let me know when you are ready to tear into it, i'll be glad to lend a hand.

Thanks. Love to have the extra hand Nick. I'm going to be doing the rear suspension next weekend. Yeah, I know, a bad weekend for anybody offering to help, but I should have the parts I need if the bumps get here. I've got to disassemble and mount the springs, stuff the rear, build a shock crossmember and mount the bumps. Then reassemble the packs, mount them up and check ride height with the rear loaded. Then droop it out, build the clevis mounts and mount the limit straps. The shackles will fit in there somewhere as well. Once that's all buttoned up, I'm going to mount the rear glass and build a simple rear bumper (different weekend).

On the surface you would think it would be a quick install, but there's actually quite a bit involved.

I'm going to be doing the rear suspension next weekend. Yeah, I know, a bad weekend for anybody offering to help, but I should have the parts I need if the bumps get here. I've got to disassemble and mount the springs, stuff the rear, build a shock crossmember and mount the bumps. Then reassemble the packs, mount them up and check ride height with the rear loaded. Then droop it out, build the clevis mounts and mount the limit straps. The shackles will fit in there somewhere as well. Once that's all buttoned up, I'm going to mount the rear glass and build a simple rear bumper (different weekend).


YIKES!:shocked

On the surface you would think it would be a quick install, but there's actually quite a bit involved.

Nothing about that sounded quick to me. That's certainly a weekend's worth. Especially when working on the ground!

Are sticking with your swapmeet rear glass?

Are sticking with your swapmeet rear glass?

I don't want to, but budget may force it.

I don't want to, but budget may force it.

We can somewhat easily fix the glass. I used to do some glasswork, we can get all the materials at home depot.

whats wrong with the rear glass?....like Nick says glass work is not hard....

whats wrong with the rear glass?....like Nick says glass work is not hard....

There are 12 mounting holes per side and not in the best looking positions. I could just fill them I suppose. The lack of a gas door is the greater problem. For what it will cost to put the gas door in there professionally, I could just buy new glass. What do you think Tim?

There is also a small crack in one of the wheel openings. I don't want it to look "repaired".

There are 12 mounting holes per side and not in the best looking positions. I could just fill them I suppose. The lack of a gas door is the greater problem. For what it will cost to put the gas door in there professionally, I could just buy new glass. What do you think Tim?

cut a gas door pocket of a pic a part and glass it in...

cut a gas door pocket of a pic a part and glass it in...

Can I just cut the factory door out of mine and use that?

Can I just cut the factory door out of mine and use that?

probably....but then you could not drive yours until the glass was finished...if you grabbed a used one we could work on the glass and your bronco would be still functionable.

probably....but then you could not drive yours until the glass was finished...if you grabbed a used one we could work on the glass and your bronco would be still functionable.

I have a beater to drive while I'm working on the rig, so that's not a problem.

you could use a gas cap from a crocket rocket mounted on glass plus it locks or get the same style gas cap thats on bundson bronco

ps sorry i dont know how to link/post the pic of bundson bronco

Here's my low tech filler door. I'll be fabbing a small bucket to go around the filler cap thats about the same size as the stock one. I'll then connect the two with a foam ring to keep mud outa the cap and let the fender flex without pushing on the filler tube.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/617197/fullsize/dscn2113.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/617198/fullsize/dscn2114.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/617199/fullsize/dscn2115.jpg

what is the bolt size for those clevis' where they mount to the vehicle, not where the strap goes?

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/616947/fullsize/img_0381.jpg

Here's my low tech filler door. I'll be fabbing a small bucket to go around the filler cap thats about the same size as the stock one. I'll then connect the two with a foam ring to keep mud outa the cap and let the fender flex without pushing on the filler tube.

Thanks for that GKR. Looks good. I think I'll go ahead and do it that way.

what is the bolt size for those clevis' where they mount to the vehicle, not where the strap goes?

1/2"

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/617198/fullsize/dscn2114.jpg



GKR I bought those same bumps from JBG but I haven't installed them yet since they wouldn't just bolt in w/o some modifications. How'd you get them to fit? It almost looks like they fit no problem on your rig.

Sorry Yikes...just curious.

Thread hijack....

What's wrong with the stock bump stops? If your shocks are set up right you rarely need them and in my experience OE rubber holds up better than polyurethane. I have stock bumps front and rear on my truck and the only reason I know I've used them is because they're marked where the contact the beams. I've never actually felt like I used them.

Are you guys actually having problems with OE bump stops?

1/2"

whats the cost on those beeler?

whats the cost on those beeler?

$30 each.

Thread hijack....

What's wrong with the stock bump stops? If your shocks are set up right you rarely need them and in my experience OE rubber holds up better than polyurethane. I have stock bumps front and rear on my truck and the only reason I know I've used them is because they're marked where the contact the beams. I've never actually felt like I used them.

Are you guys actually having problems with OE bump stops?

I'm not too sure where my front OEM bumps went so I took the back ones and put them in front. I bought the large poly for the back when I was running the 10" bilsteins, but never mounted them. I should of since that would of probably saved the back shocks from bottoming out. I'm not sure if I'll need them now after I cycle the rear end for the new mounts but I would like to know if these could of mounted w/o too much effort. It just a simple question nothing too start a depate over OEm vs Poly... Unless Yikes wants to know more in this thread.

Steve thanks for the help. I should have something put together shortly.

Thread hijack....

What's wrong with the stock bump stops? If your shocks are set up right you rarely need them and in my experience OE rubber holds up better than polyurethane. I have stock bumps front and rear on my truck and the only reason I know I've used them is because they're marked where the contact the beams. I've never actually felt like I used them.

Are you guys actually having problems with OE bump stops?

Maybe if you pushed it once in a while...




















Just goofing!

GKR I bought those same bumps from JBG but I haven't installed them yet since they wouldn't just bolt in w/o some modifications. How'd you get them to fit? It almost looks like they fit no problem on your rig.

Sorry Yikes...just curious.

Just trimmed the corners off the bumpstop base plate to clear the frame where it curves in, then bolt on.

Maybe if you pushed it once in a while...

Maybe I will after I get my shock situation sorted out.

Just trimmed the corners off the bumpstop base plate to clear the frame where it curves in, then bolt on.

Same here. I've been running those for a while. With my set-up, for seat of the pants feel they work considerably better than the factory bumps. Bottoming harshness is reduced by a significant margin. Now, keep in mind I've been running factory springs with add-a-leafs in them, so it's not the greatest reference.

Couple of goodies came today. Autofab fender mounts, 360 tabs for the rear shock crossmember and the cheapest fuel door I could find. It's actually quite nice.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/618399/fullsize/img_0382.jpg

Very nice Brian! I think that fuel door will look good. I dig the new Autofab mounts. isolating the glass through the bushings seems like a great idea.

isolating the glass through the bushings seems like a great idea.

Just as long as the glass isnt thinner than the portion of the mount that goes through it. Then it's just gonna be loose even when the bolt & mount are tight.

- Scott

Just as long as the glass isnt thinner than the portion of the mount that goes through it. Then it's just gonna be loose even when the bolt & mount are tight.

- Scott

Sounds like you've already experienced that Scott. Was wondering that myself. I imagine the poly will mushroom a bit when tightened and expand against the hole, but the hubs do look a bit long.

Mine all tightened up nice and snug. The bushings are pretty compliant and do mushroom and conform when you tighten them down.

Yikes, who sells those 360 taps and are those 1.5 or 1.75?

Yikes, who sells those 360 taps and are those 1.5 or 1.75?

They're 1.75. I picked these up from Ballistic Fab. Not the greatest quality. They're plasma cut and don't have straight edges. Nothing that can't be cleaned up quickly though.

I'm sure the mushrooming effect holds the glass just fine. When i talked to john about them one of the goals was to keep from cracking the glass like some of the more rigid mounts do. Hence the urethane bushing.

Originally the plan was to do the rear suspension this weekend. Decided to do the quarters first to gain the space. Unfortunately the weekend didn't begin until about 1pm today, but I managed to get one quarter mounted.

Here's the cut quarter hanging by the inner fender.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619152/fullsize/img_0384.jpg

Completely removed. My daughter wanted to get in the picture too.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619153/fullsize/img_0386.jpg

Cut the rear up some more. Here you can see the difference from side to side.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619155/fullsize/img_0388.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619154/fullsize/img_0387.jpg

Mounted up! Got the fuel door on as well. Despite careful measurement, I ended up about 1" too low because I didn't factor in the flare. Oh well! Will just have to fab up a new tube. Decided to use most of the existing holes, but a few will get filled. Doesn't look the greatest, but a few extra bolts will just keep it on should it be attacked by cactus.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619158/fullsize/img_0390.jpg

Trimmed the rear up as well. I've got a down and dirty bumper in mind that should flow well with the angles.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619156/fullsize/img_0389.jpg

Nicely done:thumbup
Feel kinda odd cuttin the bedsides off? I kept telling myself it would all be ok.......

Nicely done:thumbup
Feel kinda odd cuttin the bedsides off? I kept telling myself it would all be ok.......

Ha! Let me tell ya. I've had this thing for eight years and tried to take decent care of it. I actually stood there and asked myself "You sure you wanna do this?" :histerica Now I'm waiting for you to mount up your fuel filler so I can get more ideas.

it looks awesome brian!!!

Lookin good Brian!

I'm jealous....looks good even though you say its an 1" low.

Cant wait to get on to chopping mine.

how did you do the brackets for the grommets? just tack them to the sheet metal as a washer? I was planning on ordering some in white...but have to wait for the tax thing to happen.

keep up the progress B-

Ha! Let me tell ya. I've had this thing for eight years and tried to take decent care of it. I actually stood there and asked myself "You sure you wanna do this?" :histerica

you can always weld it back on if you change your mind later....its only metal.

nice yikes looking good... i really wanna do the glass fenders... the mounts just look horrible if you ask me though... i may try to do something cleaner but i dont think theres a way(or more would eb doing it lol)

looks good though

Came out good, nice job.

Way to cut that truck up Brian!

I'm starting to hate all you guys. I used to think my truck was cool, but all this glass and bling is leaving me in the dust!

Way to cut that truck up Brian!

I'm starting to hate all you guys. I used to think my truck was cool, but all this glass and bling is leaving me in the dust!

Steve, you will allways be the OG triple OG!

very nice...there is just something about cutting sheet metal on a rig that makes all your worrys of life go away.....

My son getting some wrenching time in. We've got a plan to get him a Trophy Kart in '09, so he's got to learn some things.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619760/fullsize/img_0391.jpg

Ready to cut off the rock rash.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619761/fullsize/img_0393.jpg

Much better. Re-tapped the carrier hanger threads to 5/16-18 and used them to fasten the rear mounts.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619763/fullsize/img_0395.jpg

All trimmed up and ready for the new bumper. Will probably do the rear suspension first, then build it.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619762/fullsize/img_0394.jpg

looks good! all this work everyone is doing is making me jealous! i hopefully will start actually working on mine once my garage is unpacked! yaaaa
i like the fender washers where did you get those??

Thanks Scott! Those are Autofab's poly buttons. Order them direct for $3. Much cheaper than the distributors. They're making red, white and blue versions as well.

Couple shots of the rear bulge.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620164/fullsize/img_0399.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620165/fullsize/img_0400.jpg

Front fender removed, exposing the less than desirable suspension.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620166/fullsize/img_0401.jpg

Couple of cracks I need to repair.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620167/fullsize/img_0402.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620168/fullsize/img_0403.jpg

Front fender mocked up for my viewing pleasure. The corner is jacked up about 3", so yeah it looks tall in this picture.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620169/fullsize/img_0404.jpg

The 1 1/4" over beams should fit perfectly with these.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620170/fullsize/img_0405.jpg

Your much braver than I. I've had mine for 8 years now too and I could never bring myself to hack the sheetmetal off like that!

Looks awesome though! :thumbup




Also, how well do those champion beadlocks hold air?

sweet pics Brian, I like it... are you gonna paint it to match your old two tone?

Looking awesome Brian!

Couple of cracks I need to fix. I welded the bracket temporarily after the Pismo trip....laying on my back and unable to see what I was doing. That was about as good as I could get it.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620173/fullsize/img_0406.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620174/fullsize/img_0407.jpg

sweet pics Brian, I like it... are you gonna paint it to match your old two tone?

Yup! Gonna stick with the factory colors. I may run the silver to the bottom though.

Your much braver than I. I've had mine for 8 years now too and I could never bring myself to hack the sheetmetal off like that!

Looks awesome though! :thumbup



Also, how well do those champion beadlocks hold air?

My front fenders are so cracked up and hacked up that it wasn't tooooo difficult to make the decision. Now that it's underway, it's no problem. I put air in the tires every couple of months if I remember. The passenger front will leak down to almost 15psi if I let it go.

Looking awesome Brian!

These fenders are work! It will easily take the weekend to finish the front end up.

These fenders are work! It will easily take the weekend to finish the front end up.

Tell me about it. I had help and it still took all weekend.
Wow! your fenders/mounts were jacked....tire stuffing induced?

Keep up the great progress...one day mine might get to look that good.:beer

Something you may want to consider while its apart and has easy access...if your computer wire harness exterior plug end sends the wire in a downward direction...flip your computer over and plug it in with the wires in an upward direction. I think I have a photo somewhere to help this make more sense.

saweet. Man that thing is looking great.

One fender is 90% complete after about 20hrs of "man I hate this part of the build" labor. Wish I could just pay someone to do the body. Anyway, the first picture shows the mods to the inner fender. I welded nuts and washers to the back so the fender buttons could be removed for paint without removing the fender. Welding to 16 gage sheetmetal with .035 wire is not fun. Ha!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621086/fullsize/img_0418.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621087/fullsize/img_0421.jpg

The fender didn't fit up toooo bad, but certainly not perfect. I still need to fine tune the door gap (sand). The hood gap is wide, despite many attempts to bring it in closer. Goodnuff! The hood line doesn't roll too well with the fender, but can easily be remedied with a little extra fiberglass. All in all, not a bad fit.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621088/fullsize/img_0423.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621089/fullsize/img_0424.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621090/fullsize/img_0425.jpg


Still need to construct an inner fender, but I'll do that after I get the other side hung.

Brian, your truck is going to look great! Its really starting to come together. Mind getting a picture of the whole front? I want to see what the bumper looks like all together and the flares.


Your making me want to redo my build current build.

The front picture makes the track width look a bit narrower than with the naked eye. Once the beams are on, it will be perfect with the 3" flare. Oh, the grill and entire passenger's side are just resting on there for the picture. I plan to sell this bumper and make a wider version to fit the flare.....once the build list has been checked off.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621175/fullsize/img_0426.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621177/fullsize/img_0428.jpg

The front picture makes the track width look a bit narrower than with the naked eye. Once the beams are on, it will be perfect with the 3" flare. Oh, the grill and entire passenger's side are just resting on there for the picture. I plan to sell this bumper and make a wider version to fit the flare.....once the build list has been checked off.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621175/fullsize/img_0426.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621177/fullsize/img_0428.jpg

:rockon That looks fantastic! I cant wait to see this truck again. Do you have any plans on doing any normal trail rides or is this truck going to be strictly go fast now? Im curious how the 3" increased track will make out on the trails, but Id also be afraid of cracking the glass fenders.


PS.
PM me about that front bumper. I would love to take it off your hands ;)

I still do some mild trails, but not too many. The front end is going to have an open carrier, so there isn't much I could do anyway. As far as track, it will be just about the same as running a 10 wide wheel, so no problem there.

you know you piss me off......all i can do keep mine from falling apart and catching on fire with a fuel leak. you have to go and post up MORE progress picturs...wtf!?
just kidding(well not really)but definatly jealous, going to order some of those buttons you got from autofab and remount my quarters.

It's night and day! looks great. Oh I'm diggin the BS sticker on the shell.

Looking very sweet!! I hope you get it together soon enough to give me a blistering high speed ride...

Lots of great progress. All the fabrication work is saving you serious $$$. PM me on your front bumper also.

Nice work on the glass.

I dig it man! :thumbup

so you used the inner fender to mount your glass too? Ive seen guys build a tube frame instead. you got pictures with the fender off after your mounts are done?

Welding to 16 gage sheetmetal with .035 wire is not fun. Ha!

Been down that road too! blows doesnt it? This is why I keep a nice little 110v welder around.

your making me want to buy another bronco sooner than I need brian...:goodfinge

I dig it man! :thumbup

so you used the inner fender to mount your glass too? Ive seen guys build a tube frame instead.

http://autofab.com/fender_mount_instructions.htm

http://autofab.com/fender_mount_instructions.htm

yes but this is what Im wondering about



http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/621086/fullsize/img_0418.jpg

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I dig it man! :thumbup

so you used the inner fender to mount your glass too? Ive seen guys build a tube frame instead. you got pictures with the fender off after your mounts are done?


Been down that road too! blows doesnt it? This is why I keep a nice little 110v welder around.

your making me want to buy another bronco sooner than I need brian...:goodfinge

I'll take a picture once I get the pass side together. The glass is mounted to the inner fender before it's mounted onto the rig just as a standard fender would be. I could have done it without the buttons, but it made the quarters look odd. Flows better this way IMO.

Another thing. This is temporary mounting. Once I've got the cage and specifically the engine cage built, I will build a tube structure for the fenders, along with a core support. These won't last more than a year or so mounted like this.


Thanks for the good words fellas! :beer

Couple more pieces to the puzzle. Got the axle lengthened 2.5" to match the beams. Solo did a great job. It will be cycled and tested, then replaced with a 300M piece. I'll keep this as the spare. Got the misalign's for the rear shocks and decided to put Cromo sleeves in the Delrin bushings.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/622963/fullsize/img_0435.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/622964/fullsize/img_0436.jpg

Looks very cool Brian, Nice to see someone is making progress.

Nice to see someone is making progress.

Ditto. I doubt my truck has gone 100 miles since the big Pismo trip. Hell it's probably closer to 50.

Keep up the good work Brian. Oh, have I mentioned I hate all you guys for raising the bar?

The front fenders are 90% complete. Spent almost twelve hours today mounting the passenger side. Glad I didn't realize how much work this was going to be before I started. Took a picture today. Yeah one. Plated the inner fender between the cab mount and the core support mount with 11g A36. This side has the battery, so I wanted to give it some extra strength. It will probably be next year before the battery gets moved, so this will have to do for now. Wish I had dimple dies!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/625009/fullsize/img_0443.jpg

The front fenders are 90% complete. Spent almost twelve hours today mounting the passenger side. Glad I didn't realize how much work this was going to be before I started. Took a picture today. Yeah one. Plated the inner fender between the cab mount and the core support mount with 11g A36. This side has the battery, so I wanted to give it some extra strength. It will probably be next year before the battery gets moved, so this will have to do for now. Wish I had dimple dies!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/625009/fullsize/img_0443.jpg

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Spent almost twelve hours today mounting the passenger side.

You sir are insane!

You sir are insane!

Ha! Gettin' there.


Finally driveable again! Still need to make inner fenders, but that comes after the front suspension. Little bit closer.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/625367/fullsize/img_0447.jpg

What front suspension you looking at doing yikes?

keep it nice....

not gonna let you clutter up Brians thread with crap....

What front suspension you looking at doing yikes?

Started with Mason Beams, trussed and plated them, extended 1 1/4"/side and added uniballs. Using them with Camburg radius arms. Just going to run Deaver progressive coils, 2.5x14 resi's, straps and 2.5 bumps. The steering will be a SWP pitman and swinger with my links.

Started with Mason Beams, trussed and plated them, extended 1 1/4"/side and added uniballs. Using them with Camburg radius arms. Just going to run Deaver progressive coils, 2.5x14 resi's, straps and 2.5 bumps. The steering will be a SWP pitman and swinger with my links.

No c/o's?? Why the change of heart $$ or time or something else? Or did I miss something?

I'm seriously diggin' the 'glass! Now get those white fenders painted to match!

No c/o's?? Why the change of heart $$ or time or something else? Or did I miss something?

I'm seriously diggin' the 'glass! Now get those white fenders painted to match!

Thanks Scott. Yup, $$$. I've already got shocks. Just need $200 springs and some bumps to get it done. They'll be upgraded in the next stage when I feel the need to go faster. Probably this time next year.

Brian are you using hydraulic bumps in the front too?

I will, but most likely after the Oregon trip. Time and $$ are reducing things to necessity right now. Wait! This is all necessary right? Ha!

lmao I wish I had his not so desireable suspension!! I can't wait to see the desireable suspension.

For contrast: 8" travel Rancho 9000 for 4" lift against a "low $$" 2.5x12 Sway A Way...for a 4" lift. :toothless

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/626847/fullsize/img_0452.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/626848/fullsize/img_0453.jpg

Why aren't you at the race?

For contrast: 8" travel Rancho 9000 for 4" lift against a "low $$" 2.5x12 Sway A Way...for a 4" lift. :toothless

You should remove the pistons from both shocks and show the difference.

Why aren't you at the race?

Because the Bronco is without a rear end. 8.8" FOR SALE!!

You should remove the pistons from both shocks and show the difference.

I might just do that.

Because the Bronco is without a rear end. 8.8" FOR SALE!!

Come on, show the 9" bling!

Come on, show the 9" bling!

I'll just keep everyone in suspense until it's together. Ha!

Sumthin's missin' here! :toothless

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/627039/fullsize/img_0466.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/627040/fullsize/img_0467.jpg

looks like you've had some rubbage in the fender well.....musta been jumping 'er good...

Sumthin's missin' here! :toothless

Hey I just grinded my rear shock mount rivots off also this weekend:thumbup

Hey I just grinded my rear shock mount rivots off also this weekend:thumbup

And that's all you're going to say? What's the plan?

Damn! Someone done stole your rear axle!!!!

For Sale (http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121873). :toothless

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/627417/fullsize/img_0469.jpg

What shocks are you going to get instead?

What shocks are you going to get instead?

3x12 3 tubes.

3", NICE!

Yikes check your PM!!!

3", NICE!

that's what my wife says!!!

that's what my wife says!!!

Ha! Good job Ollie! Mine isn't convinced yet.

I'm happy. Reaaallllly happy!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/629452/fullsize/img_0494.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/629455/fullsize/img_0495.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/629456/fullsize/img_0498.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/629457/fullsize/img_0499.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/629458/fullsize/img_0502.jpg

Hey! You went without me:madder

Don't blame ya though, great score! Those 3.0's make the 2.5's look leetle.

Hey! You went without me:madder

Don't blame ya though, great score! Those 3.0's make the 2.5's look leetle.

Chris' home is awesome! The Bluwood 4 seater was there, along with Paul and Chris' Broncos. Very nice. Such a conservative approach, but all business under the skin. Sweet!! Chris was very nice and full of information, just as I anticipated. I'm going to hit Paul up for a ride in the limo at the 1k. It looks stock!

I'm happy. Reaaallllly happy!

You better be, damn it. 'Cause I'm jealous! Love that rear end... mmm mmm mmm. The rear axle's nice too!

LOL, Good job Brian, The rear suspension and tuning is bolt-on. Now you've got extra time for the front!

Those 3.0's make the 2.5's look leetle.

It's time for you to step up Nick. I hear it's what all the cool kids are doing.

that rear axle brings the sex. whats the specs? looks like a 5 lugged sterling?

It's time for you to step up Nick. I hear it's what all the cool kids are doing.

The bar has been set so high, we might as well sell our trucks, and join the jeep speed crowd...

that rear axle brings the sex. whats the specs? looks like a 5 lugged sterling?

Yup, it's a Sterling. ARB diff, 4:56's, 9" big bearing outers, Wilwood 4 piston calipers, Superior 35 spline axles, trussed, Spirit racing 2 link, etc.

The bar has been set so high, we might as well sell our trucks, and join the jeep speed crowd...

I don't know what to say Nick. Free rides for everybody!!

I don't know what to say Nick. Free rides for everybody!!

WOO HOO! That will definatly be an E ticket ride!

Yup, it's a Sterling. ARB diff, 4:56's, 9" big bearing outers, Wilwood 4 piston calipers, Superior 35 spline axles, trussed, Spirit racing 2 link, etc.

I'll trade you that ARB for a welded carrier...

Nice score!!

I'll trade you that ARB for a welded carrier...

Nice score!!

I don't know if I can trust the guy that welded it.

Yup, it's a Sterling. ARB diff, 4:56's, 9" big bearing outers, Wilwood 4 piston calipers, Superior 35 spline axles, trussed, Spirit racing 2 link, etc.

:smokin: thats i awesome man. :beer

Yup, it's a Sterling. ARB diff, 4:56's, 9" big bearing outers, Wilwood 4 piston calipers, Superior 35 spline axles, trussed, Spirit racing 2 link, etc.

Did it start out as a semi-floating Sterling or did it matter with the big bearing ends?

Did it start out as a semi-floating Sterling or did it matter with the big bearing ends?

It was an FF I believe. Do they make a SF 10.25/.5 Sterling? Anyway, the ends were cut-off and replaced with the 9" ends. That was probably worth 200 lbs. Ha!

brian, you are making all of us look really bad!!! nice score and yes the wilsons are great people.

It was an FF I believe. Do they make a SF 10.25/.5 Sterling? Anyway, the ends were cut-off and replaced with the 9" ends. That was probably worth 200 lbs. Ha!

They did in some so-called light duty F250s. Damn. I can't believe I didn't think of this.

brian, you are making all of us look really bad!!! nice score and yes the wilsons are great people.

Don't worry Ollie. 3 2.0" shocks is still more shock than a single 3.0". The rest of us, however, are just a bunch of chumps now.

I need to find a new forum with less competition.

Don't worry Ollie. 3 2.0" shocks is still more shock than a single 3.0". The rest of us, however, are just a bunch of chumps now.

I need to find a new forum with less competition.

It's all YOUR fault anyways! You started all this over here...

It's all YOUR fault anyways! You started all this over here...

WORD

So Brian any word on Yikes Fabrication opening up or is that on the back burner right now?

Chris

WORD

YO.

So Brian any word on Yikes Fabrication opening up or is that on the back burner right now?

Chris

It's certainly not on the backburner, but it's not at the forefront of current priorities either. We've let go of our website designer and begun re-evaluating our needs, wants and expectations. We completed a small production run of clevis' that we intend to sell in various sizes to use for tire carriers, tube doors, tire hold downs for desert rigs and whatever else can be dreamed up. The front bumper is still undergoing a major redesign that should be completed shortly. We're moving along slow but steady.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/628455/fullsize/img_0481.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/628457/fullsize/img_0486.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/628456/fullsize/img_0485.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/628449/fullsize/img_0472.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/601031/fullsize/clevis-5-101.jpg

Glad to hear that Brian. If you are interested in a good web designer send me a pm. My buddy who works at my law firm is a developer and builds sites on the side.

Chris

those are neat....i can already find uses for those

Gettin stuff dolled up for the weekend.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/630831/fullsize/img_0509.jpg

The Spirit crossmember is very nice and much lighter weight than I would have built.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/630832/fullsize/img_0510.jpg

Gettin stuff dolled up for the weekend.

The Spirit crossmember is very nice and much lighter weight than I would have built.

Looking good Brian. Isn't it amazing how much material you don't need?

All dolled up and ready to go....need to replace the pads and turn or replace the rotors, but that's it.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/631762/fullsize/img_0511.jpg

That's so purdy! Rattle can or powder coat?

That's so purdy! Rattle can or powder coat?

No powder coat for parts I may have to weld on down the road, but I can rattle can with the best of 'em. :toothless

That would look good in the living room.....................:toothless

Purty.

I pulled the ARB out of the rear end and getting ready to swap in a Detroit. Decided I didn't want the potential electrical and pneumatic failures. Simplicity.

Thanks to Steve's research, I've decided to make the swap to 9/16" studs. The acorn nuts can still be used, as the taper diameter is nearly equal, so there is no machining required on the wheels...and that's cool!!! Thanks Steve! The front studs will press right in, but the rears will require the axles to be machined for the 5/8 press. Taking the axles and rotors in tuesday to get bored and turned.

Rears for comparison.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/633731/fullsize/img_0518.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/633730/fullsize/img_0519.jpg

I'll choose a longer nut, but this shows the tapers.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/633732/fullsize/img_0520.jpg

I did the bigger studs as well when i did the 8 lug swap on the '78

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/509663/fullsize/dsc02984.jpg

I was able to get chrome lugnuts too, nice long ones

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/510146/fullsize/4-28-07-090.jpg

I pulled the ARB out of the rear end and getting ready to swap in a Detroit. Decided I didn't want the potential electrical and pneumatic failures. Simplicity.

So, what did do you with that ARB???

Wow! What can I say that hasn't already been said? You got yourself a very aesthetically pleasing tank there. You do very good work, man.

So, what did do you with that ARB???

I machined the bearing bosses and mounted it in the D44. Naw! Just kidding. I actually took it apart and made a nice stand for my new grinder. It's strong and looks good too. I'll get some pictures.

I actually took it apart and made a nice stand for my new grinder. It's strong and looks good too.

Nice! For my grinder I used the wheel and hub I managed to knock off my first car... at about a buck twenty-five. It doesn't look super cool like a locker, but it's got sentimental value!

I machined the bearing bosses and mounted it in the D44. Naw! Just kidding. I actually took it apart and made a nice stand for my new grinder. It's strong and looks good too. I'll get some pictures.

Just cause you like ttb's and stuff doesn't mean you can do that.....

Lookin' good.

Just cause you like ttb's and stuff doesn't mean you can do that.....

Lookin' good.

Ha! Just BS'n you Scott. Damon and I are swapping.

Any updates on this thing?

Any updates on this thing?

Not yet Scott. I got burned out for a few weeks, but I've scheduled 3 day weekends for this one and the next to get something done. Come on by and hang out if you get bored.

I was gonna get ahold of you to borrow your groover and that sounds like a good excuse to hang out.

Yikes the rig is looking good. Any updates on producing that front bumper? I am getting close to doing something soon for mine and I am tring to get things narrowed down.

Making progress. Lot of work for a bolt on system. Rivets, rivets, rivets! Trying to clean things up a bit. I had a driveshaft come apart a while back and grease everything up, then the 8.8 puked gear oil all over the place when I was towing the trailer. It's a mess. Been looking at way to many nice rigs lately. Not feeling too good about my junk. Ha!

Spirit two link hanger. It's rock crawling days are definitely over. Ha! Everything is getting bolted on with new grade 8 hardware. If they break, I'll upgrade to F911's, but I doubt it.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642605/fullsize/img_0720.jpg

Crossmember is not bolted up yet. The body mounts will have to be replaced just to get it in place. Ordered poly mounts from JBG.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642606/fullsize/img_0722.jpg

Rear hanger bolted on. The gas tank will have to be dropped to tighten the lower front bolt.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642621/fullsize/img_0723.jpg


Super duper traction mthinger.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642622/fullsize/img_0725.jpg

Looks good. What did you use to paint the frame?

I think you need a couple more dzus fastners! :histerica
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642622/fullsize/img_0725.jpg

Looks good. What did you use to paint the frame?

I used drysaltfreestaterattlecanrustoleum. :toothless Anything that is thick or bonds very strong makes it a pain to do modifications or trail repairs IMO.

I think you need a couple more dzus fastners! :histerica

Yeah, well. Mine didn't come from the factory with white fenders like yours. Wait....

nice work yikes keep it up

Having an exciting moment here. Starting to feel it.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642975/fullsize/img_0731.jpg


This is how it goes, right?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642995/fullsize/img_0732.jpg

Looking nice!!

BTW, I'm diggin' the custom jack stand.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642605/fullsize/img_0720.jpg

Looking nice!!

BTW, I'm diggin' the custom jack stand.

Is that thing osha approved?:shocked
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642605/fullsize/img_0720.jpg

Having an exciting moment here. Starting to feel it.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642975/fullsize/img_0731.jpg


This is how it goes, right?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642995/fullsize/img_0732.jpg

Looks nice:thumbup
Thats how I set mine up and it's been runnin fine for years............................................. .....................................:toothless

Those are some hurkin' shocks!:shocked

oh-shit approved is more like it!! haha thats awsome
(i was refering to the osha approved comment)

Hahaha! Caught! Yeah I made some po-dunk jack stands. I save the real fab work for the rig. They started out as 6 ton stands, they're still good for at least 3, but they're only loaded to about .75. So there!! They would still be good to 6 tons if the bottom was strapped. Why am I explaining my actions to you dorks?? Ha!! Truth be told, I wasn't ready to bust for the $300 stands I wanted. Picked up some angle on the way home one day and an hour later, voila! Problem solved.

no need to explain....you should see some of the crap i have used to prop up trucks....your are WAY better!!haha

Thanks to TTB FAB at C3R, I've found the lug nuts I need nearly eliminate the need for machining the wheels for 5/8 studs. Check 'em out!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/643915/fullsize/picture%20002.jpg

You sure like to show off your nuts!

Those are cool, I wish I had known about them before I machined all my wheels.

5/8 studs installed
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/643954/fullsize/img_0758.jpg

Nicely welded tubes.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/643955/fullsize/img_0759.jpg

Really ready to go now. Getting it out of the garage today!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/643956/fullsize/img_0760.jpg

Looking at the pad retainer (cotter pin) you might want to replace it with a bolt and nut. It's probably not a big deal because of the rotor design but on open vane rotors a rock can get caught in there and snap the cotter because it's not very strong. On the street this isn't an issue, off-road it can be.

Looks good!

Good point Jeff. I'll go ahead and do that. Thanks.

Looks really good Brian,
What are you going to be showing for exposed shock shaft at ride height?

Looks really good Brian,
What are you going to be showing for exposed shock shaft at ride height?

Thanks Sven. Somewhere between 0 and 12 inches I imagine. Ha! Actually, I'm curious myself, but I anticipate having 7 exposed.



Done Jeff! All I had was Nylocks, so I just drilled the bolt and pinned it.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/643979/fullsize/img_0761.jpg

How are you going to match the rears braking capabilities in the front? Those Wilwoods look like they will stop on a dime.

Brian, That looks damn nice I ma looking foreard to see it under the truck, I may just have to find a 10.25 instead of saving for the nine

The F53's are coming out about 1/2" or so shorter than the Nationals, so the 2 link bars will have to be shortened accordingly. Tomorrow I'll get that done and weld the upper mounts for the limit straps.


Sitting at full droop +1/2" or so.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644032/fullsize/img_0766.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644034/fullsize/img_0768.jpg

looking good!

Have another solid days work to wrap up the rear. Still need to bleed the brakes, run a vent line, rebuild the shocks, machine the wheels, get a driveshaft built, etc. All the small stuff. Check and check again.


Shortened the 2 link bars. Insert a 6" piece of 1 1/4 x 1/4 wall DOM.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644313/fullsize/img_0769.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644314/fullsize/img_0770.jpg

Got lazy, so I used some tabs I had to make a set of po-dunk clevis mounts.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644315/fullsize/img_0771.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644316/fullsize/img_0773.jpg

Using the same old poly bump stops for now. Air bumps aren't in the budget right now. Strapped it'll cycle just about 17", assuming I don't have to adjust it up for the driveshaft angle. Interesting enough, from ride height to full droop the yoke to flange length only changed 1/8".
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644317/fullsize/img_0775.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644325/fullsize/img_0777.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644328/fullsize/img_0779.jpg

Looking damn good Brian! And by the way, Happy Father's Day!

Man that looks nice! Excellent work as usual.:thumbup

wow brian you had a busy fathers day weekend!!! looks great!!!

No need for machining!!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645256/fullsize/img_0781.jpg


The nuts engage the studs 3/4". I'll be installing 1/2" longer studs regardless.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645257/fullsize/img_0782.jpg

First bigger nuts.........now you studs a 1/2" too short............:histerica

First bigger nuts.........now you studs a 1/2" too short............:histerica

Haha! I need to glue some fir to those big nuts.




Well, the rear is 99% done. There will be some tweeking here and there, but that's about it. Gave it a quick test on a rutted out dirt road. The suspension is night and day compared to what I had, but it still needs some work to match my springs and the weight I'm carrying. The handling is very different with the narrow springs. It's much more difficult to hold a line in off-camber situations. If I can't learn to adjust, I may have to link it. Ha!!

Heading out right now for a night race in Barstow..motorcycles. Will give the rear a good shakedown, but can't really go fast given the condition of the front....not to mention no cage.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645715/fullsize/img_0784.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645716/fullsize/img_0785.jpg


Oh! There was no more room for the Super 40, so I got this little beauty. Single chamber. Man did it wake this thing up. Sounds great!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645714/fullsize/img_0783.jpg

Who makes the new muffler?

Looks like a Flowmaster single chamber race muffler.

Looks like a Flowmaster single chamber race muffler.

Yup.



Got to shake Chris Blais' hand at the race. Awesome experience for me, but I was standing there like an idiot in awe and didn't say much. Very nice guy.

The rear suspension worked excellent. One of the clevis' twisted and caught the springs at some point. Other than that it was flawless. Really makes the front end feel like $hit now. Regardless, it was fast enough through the whoops to scare my "co-dog" a few times. He couldn't believe what it was driving through and how fast, how it fealt, etc. It's sitting a bit high in it's travel, but feels good. Once two spares are mounted, it should be perfect. Never bottomed in the rear, but I've joined Nick in the endless persuit of smashing A/C boxes. Next week the front end gets torn down.


Couple of posers from today.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645979/fullsize/img_0788.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645980/fullsize/img_0786.jpg

Couple of posers from the today.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645979/fullsize/img_0788.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645980/fullsize/img_0786.jpg

:rockon Oooo BOY! Your truck is looking fantastic Brian! I love it and I cant wait to see the finished project. You probably have my second favorite bronco on this forum and you're really pushing me towards the go fast side (...if only the beach and desert wasnt so far from me :thumbup ). Keep up the good work and keep taking pictures.

Thanks Stan!! :beer

This one's for you Nick.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645990/fullsize/img_0796.jpg

It looks great Brian!

i think if you add a few more body mounts to the rear the back mights settle the way you want it!!!

i think if you as a few more body mounts to the rear the back mights settle the way you want it!!!

OOHHHH! Alright richard cranium. Those mounts are strategically positioned to break surface tension as the air passes over the fender, allowing me to go faster than everyone.

Thanks Stan!! :beer

This one's for you Nick.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645990/fullsize/img_0796.jpg

At least you have yours - mine is scattered somewhere in Pismo dunes. :doh0715:

Thanks Stan!! :beer

This one's for you Nick.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/645990/fullsize/img_0796.jpg

Pfff...that aint nuthin! Come back when you completely shatter it, and catch fire.

Does this mean the curse is transfered to you?

curse thats pretty good nick :) Yikes nice work and progess keep it up.

My new muffler sounds so good, just had to share. Took this with the pocket camera, so it sounds much better in person, but it's not too bad.

kn0Qga8-oCo

how old are you?? haha thats somthing i woulda done when i was 16 with a new stinger on my cal bug!lol
sounds good i doesnt sound too loud.

how old are you??

Ha! Yes, I feel like a kid posting that, but I've been trying to wake this thing up for quite a while. I thought headers, a single cat, 3" tube and a 40 would do it, but I was wrong. Anyone want to buy a 1 year old Super 40?

i will. how much? ...wanna trade it for a super sic stainless magna flo??haha

how old are you?? haha thats somthing i woulda done when i was 16 with a new stinger on my cal bug!lol
sounds good i doesnt sound too loud.

I'd be lying if I said I'm not giddy as a school boy every time I get a new toy. I'd be willing to bet most if not all of us are the same way!

ha ha true to that!

I've been so busy with other projects the Bronc has been neglected for too long... but when I get to feeling a bit down I just sneak over and fire it up to "get the moisture out of the oil"...ha ha, just listening to it puts me in a better place.

Brian that sound real good. I like the tone and it's not overly loud.

Got to work on the shackles today. They're 1" longer than the factory shackles and will still clear the bottom of the body without modifications. I used Delrin bushings, modified to clear the factory hanger form, Cromo pivot pins and 5/8 bolts. The Shackle is made from DOM and 1018, because once again that's what I had avaialble and it should be plenty strong. Got the first one done, as well as the side plates and bushing assembly for the next.

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looking good as always.

Nice!

Whoohoooooooooooo!! I started and finished a project in 1 day for the first time, ever! 9.5 hours to be exact. I wanted to build a down-n-dirty bumper to get the project out of my hair before starting the front end. It's got some flaws, but it's done except for paint and a few bolts.

The main flaw. The two ends are bent in 6.2dgr's. When I mounted the tube to the plates, it rotated a couple degrees, so I lost the straightness from the rear view. Had quite a bit of welding done before I caught it, so it is what it is. It's not near as bad as the pictures make it look, because they're not taken on the same plane.
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Gusseting for the receiver. Hope she holds!
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Clears the tailgate with room to spare.
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The rear spring hangers are now bolted on, so I utilized the rear two mounting holes, along with the three original bumper mounting points. Will get the 5/8 bolts in there tomorrow. The main plates are made from 5" x 1/4" CRS flat stock.
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Extended the receiver out 3" or so and made a step to get into the back. Something I regretted not having on my last bumper.
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looks great brian, can't wait to see it in a few weeks!!!

Damn it man! You really are making us all look bad. It looks good!

I don't know what else to say...Nice!

looks great brian, can't wait to see it in a few weeks!!!

Damn it man! You really are making us all look bad. It looks good!

I don't know what else to say...Nice!

Thanks guys. :beer I had to fab something to wash away the guilt of bolting up proven suspension under the rig. Ha!

Sweet... !

Geez, you got skills I could only dream of. :smilie_slap

I can barely keep maintenance up on my Bronco and here you are knocking out these killer parts what seems to be daily!!!

Your Bronco is lukcy to have you as its owner!!! :thumbup

Have a safe and happy 4th to all Broncospeed types on this board! :chili:

Geez, you got skills I could only dream of. :smilie_slap

Thanks Parish! Believe me, I wish I had the cash to drop this off at Speed Unlimited and have them build it. This is too much work. Especially in this heat. Anybody else hatin' it? I'm gonna have to go back to work just to get some R&R. Ha!!


Can you see the extra bend in the ol' Rancho radius arm? Cost about 1/2" of wheelbase and an A/C box. Ha!
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As near as I can tell, I moved the tire forward 1 1/4" from the factory position. I left 1/2" of thread showing on the heim to pull it back if needed, but as of right now there is no noticeable change.
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Get any tire rub on the new arms? They look great.

all your work looks great. Any plans to hide that bulky gas tank?

Get any tire rub on the new arms? They look great.

Haven't checked it out yet, but I imagine they'll rub. They rubbed the old Ranchos. I'm not concerned about tire rub though. If I'm turning that sharp then I'm going too slow. ;)

all your work looks great. Any plans to hide that bulky gas tank?

You mean the soggy diaper? I'm going to build an cage around it that will bolt to the bumper at one end.

very nice work. love the bumper

You mean the soggy diaper? I'm going to build an cage around it that will bolt to the bumper at one end.

You don't want to lift it into the bed, go with a smaller tank or go with a fuel cell?

You mean the soggy diaper? I'm going to build an cage around it that will bolt to the bumper at one end.

Maybe painting it a brighter color would help.

You don't want to lift it into the bed, go with a smaller tank or go with a fuel cell?

And give up interior space!?

You don't want to lift it into the bed, go with a smaller tank or go with a fuel cell?

It will most likely be replaced with a custom 45-55gal Fuel Safe in early 2010. ;)

Looks great! Ive been quietly following this thready and felt compelled to tell you that I love your truck! :thumbup

Ha! Yes, I feel like a kid posting that, but I've been trying to wake this thing up for quite a while. I thought headers, a single cat, 3" tube and a 40 would do it, but I was wrong. Anyone want to buy a 1 year old Super 40?

Sorry if i missed it, but what else did you do other than that, because that is pretty much what i'm running now. Was it the muffler you changed that made it louder? What did you go with that is louder than the 40?

Thanks...and the truck looks great!

Sorry if i missed it, but what else did you do other than that, because that is pretty much what i'm running now. Was it the muffler you changed that made it louder? What did you go with that is louder than the 40?

Thanks...and the truck looks great!

That was it. The new muffler is a Flowmaster single chamber race muffler. I only went with that due to the limited space available.

Things are looking great Brian, I am looking forward to seeing your ride in person one of these days.