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by SteveG
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Superduty Knuckle on a Dana 50 TTB
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Re: Superduty Knuckle on a Dana 50 TTB

I don't see the advantage. The D50 parts are damn strong and serviceable. As far as I know, unit bearings were designed to be less costly to assemble, not because they're better.
by SteveG
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Bray's 96 Sleeper
Replies: 794
Views: 74738

Re: Bray's 96 Sleeper

tcm glx wrote:
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:23 pm
Stunning!
Agreed!!!
by SteveG
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!
Replies: 67
Views: 12504

Re: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!

The guys that did the intake manifold porting also do throttle body so I figured it would be good to have it all matched. I’ve also not heard good things about aftermarket throttle bodies… I like stock, so it seemed like a win to me. Regarding Magnaflow exhaust on Broncos… well, I just got back from...
by SteveG
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Event Planning
Topic: KOH 2024 - King of the Canners
Replies: 0
Views: 522

KOH 2024 - King of the Canners

Who’s going to KOH this year? I’ll be out there working as per usual and hoping to sneak out to a few runs, meetups, and to clean up with the guys at the Bad Lines Good Times forum. Not sure what day this is happening, but will update when I get more info. https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/threads...
by SteveG
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Communications & GPS
Topic: Antenna Delete Ideas
Replies: 14
Views: 3903

Re: Antenna Delete Ideas

Always looking for education on antennas. To many of them out there to digest all the hype. Steve, Does Rugged have VHF/UHF gain comparisons for antennas and their location. Hi Paul, we don't. Data sheets on our offerings are available separately but there is no single document to compare on. As fa...
by SteveG
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Communications & GPS
Topic: Antenna Delete Ideas
Replies: 14
Views: 3903

Re: Antenna Delete Ideas

I would love to get a all band all mode radio that would be in the 100-200 watt range, but most antennas that will cover 25mhz to 500mhz don't look to durable for off road. That's the problem with multi-band antennas. We designed a great dual band (VHF / UHF) antenna years ago but have been hesitan...
by SteveG
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!
Replies: 67
Views: 12504

Re: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!

Throttle body came in today… parts are starting to accumulate for the engine rebuild!
by SteveG
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction
Replies: 211
Views: 32087

Re: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction

Dang. Bummer. I always use a gasket and a small amount of sealant (I like Motorcraft TA-31). And if the timing cover is even remotely sketchy, I replace it. Good luck, brother!
by SteveG
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction
Replies: 211
Views: 32087

Re: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction

Ah, ok. That sucks. I’ve been out of parts for a while. Seems like the green boot joints from NAPA are the way to go?
by SteveG
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction
Replies: 211
Views: 32087

Re: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction

You shouldn't need to change the seal if it's not leaking (but I get that it's easy maintenance while you're there). Alignments can be a lot of work if there are worn components since you can't really set it that way. As soon as the car moves, drag, gravity, etc., will push it out of alignment again...
by SteveG
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!
Replies: 67
Views: 12504

Re: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!

Wilson Truck Comments - The ABS kit was not one of my great ideas. They worked ok after a bunch of tweaking. Looks like Steve is making it more conventional. My decision for ABS was the significant increase in line pressure versus stock. Oh well. Yes it is a 7000 # rig and needs really good brakes....
by SteveG
Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!
Replies: 67
Views: 12504

Re: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!

Working really well! Todd Z. Thanks! I’m REALLY happy with it. The car has always handled well and is super comfortable in the rough, but I’d never made time to tune it… finally decided to do something about it and, of course, I should have done it sooner! Next up… just received my ported intake ma...
by SteveG
Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!
Replies: 67
Views: 12504

Re: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!

Pre-R2R shock rebuild (and video above)…

Shocks out… I like using the stock (but extended) inner fender-liners. They provide plenty of protection and remove in about 5 minutes… makes it way easier to get to things!
by SteveG
Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!
Replies: 67
Views: 12504

Re: Rugged Radios Stretched Bronco - Factory Race Support, Tacos, and Coffee!

Per usual, Rage to the River was a rad time! A recent re-valve in the front shocks (and removal of internal bypass components) paid off big time. The car drove like I wanted it to and took the rough and big bumps even better than it used to… can’t wait to get it out again for New Year’s. https://you...
by SteveG
Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Aluminum Beadlock conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 2631

Re: Aluminum Beadlock conversion

robertcrav wrote:
Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:30 pm
I had these done for a customer by OMF recently
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Those look great! I was going to have some done for Wilson but then thought about the fact that I’ve never had a headlock failure… keeping mine simple (for now), but those look great!
by SteveG
Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:17 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cargo/tool storage solutions.
Replies: 86
Views: 13965

Re: Cargo/tool storage solutions.

It’s that time of the year. Prepping for Rage to the River... I can’t say it’s last-minute, but certainly later than I’d like, but this on [every trip] sneaks up on me. Despite the ample warning! I’m getting some basic prep/look over done on the car, and hoping to hand off the checklists to baby kid...
by SteveG
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction
Replies: 211
Views: 32087

Re: "Blanc-Oh!", my distraction

I only ever used stock pitman arms on the "cut and turn" front ends. I had a lot of people tell me it would drive better with a dropped pitman arm but never tried it... because I never felt the need. In other words, they drove great. Do you have a stock arm you can try?
by SteveG
Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Big Broncos
Topic: Bray's 96 Sleeper
Replies: 794
Views: 74738

Re: Bray's 96 Sleeper

Dang! That looks good!!!
by SteveG
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Whatever
Topic: Eff Broncos!
Replies: 17
Views: 5703

Re: Eff Broncos!

What is it?