Ford 1978 Bronco Build/Repairs

[Raleigh]

If ya need those bushings back let me know. I'm going to make my new one with heim's

This is what I am doing as well, in the end it was less money and just as strong to make a new bar and a less sophisticated mount.

Besides I may go with a triagulated four link when I do my D60 swap and getting to cute with the track bar mount would be a waste of time and money.

 

[Gravy]

She's a big girl! I always loved those big Broncos. <3
How tall is she?

 

[Raleigh]

She's a big girl! I always loved those big Broncos. <3
How tall is she?

A bit over 7', about 7' 3" right now!

I was surprised for being so tall it handles very well on the highway and the trail.

 

[UNSTUCK]

So tall I can just about walk under it. But it makes it easier on my back.

 

[LT.]

What are your future plans for the Big Bronc?

LT.

 

[Raleigh]

Won ton axles, diesel engine (6bt or P.S. not sure yet!) Detroit rear locker, OX front, replace rusty body panels,

Alcan leafs with Orbit Eyes , possible 3-link front suspension or Duff Radius arms(undecided)

I would like to run 40" tires once this is all done!

 

[Raleigh]

So tall I can just about walk under it. But it makes it easier on my back.

LOL that is great! I will drop off the jam nuts in the morning, how is it coming?

 

[Raleigh]

Got my Track bar mount and new track bar finished up yesterday.

This is sideways but you get the idea!

Angles are not perfect right now, but when the D60 goes in and the new axle side mount goes on the angles will be perfect!

All the axle rod ends are 3/4" heims, which makes it easy to carry 2 extra ends incase something breaks.

Thanks Josh!!

 

[Raleigh]

Replaced the front oil seal and cleaned up all the crap off the engine.

Be nice to have an engine that doesn't leak oil all over the frame and suspension.

 

[hoosier]

lookin good. any trips planed soon? we went and did rattle snake sat but the terra flex family held up waynes world for a long time so we headed back out.

 

[broncomitch]

Coool

 

[Raleigh]

thought about going to Rattlesnake tomorrow night but I don't have lights under my rig and I can't run Constrictor so I probably won't go.

Busy month so I will probably only go to the Old Ward Canyon clean up this month.

 

[hoosier]

I understand that. I have school tonight so i wont be out there.

 

[jjamesyj]

weak jeremy o so weak

 

[hoosier]

hey jessi go fix something on your heap )

 

[jjamesyj]

its ready to go mr half shaft

 

[abhaulr1]

you might think about running a brace from the trac bar where the trac bar connects to the other side of the frame. It will give the mount on the frame some possitive reinforcement. as you wheel and the rig goes up and down it will push against the mount and cause it to flex. sooner or later it wil fatigue the frame and crack it. just some food for thought.
Dwayne

 

[hoosier]

my stuff is up and going jerk

 

[Raleigh]

you might think about running a brace from the trac bar where the trac bar connects to the other side of the frame. It will give the mount on the frame some possitive reinforcement. as you wheel and the rig goes up and down it will push against the mount and cause it to flex. sooner or later it wil fatigue the frame and crack it. just some food for thought.
Dwayne

There is a cross member just in front of the track bar and the frame is boxed and the bolt holes are sleeved.

Most likely will do some sort of bracing when I replace the engine with a diesel that will help...

 

[hoosier]

PSSSSTTT... GO CUMMINS