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by Capt_Mike
Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1450 Bronco: Redo
Replies: 11
Views: 2001

Re: 1450 Bronco: Redo

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Howdy all, here is link to first run.
by Capt_Mike
Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1450 Bronco: Redo
Replies: 11
Views: 2001

Re: 1450 Bronco: Redo

Chase! Wow, solid and clear advice. 1. That seem easy enough, save all the jacking and knuckle busting. I would think setting say 10% less than binding would be a good start in both ways. 2. That makes sense. The rest: It is not overly high, but seems to me that it would perform a bit better if it w...
by Capt_Mike
Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1450 Bronco: Redo
Replies: 11
Views: 2001

Re: 1450 Bronco: Redo

Haha! That had me stumped too. Its an old school axle anti-wrap device. The idea is that it can extend and compress with travel yet still prevent wrap. I'm going to put a go-pro down there to see if it works. It seem that tabs should be longer to give it more torsional leverage on the axle. I don't ...
by Capt_Mike
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1450 Bronco: Redo
Replies: 11
Views: 2001

Re: 1450 Bronco: Redo

Thanks Gents! if it was mine, id start with the following - pull springs off coil overs, break down rear leaf pack and set it at bump, check to see if im leaving travel on the table. if so redo shock mounts - it appears the rear shackle is stock and may be limiting travel - get a 3.0 bypass in the b...
by Capt_Mike
Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Race Vehicles
Topic: 1450 Bronco rear leaf
Replies: 1
Views: 3936

Re: 1450 Bronco rear leaf

Some more Pics.
by Capt_Mike
Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Race Vehicles
Topic: 1450 Bronco rear leaf
Replies: 1
Views: 3936

1450 Bronco rear leaf

Basic Stats: Location: San Diego, Ca 1986 Bronco, with 96' front clip. Fiberglass hood front and rear fenders. Full 2" cage. 86 Bronco 1450 class 351w (393 Stroker - Carb), HEI, MSD 6AL, Ford Racing Crate, Iron heads and block, Aluminum intake, crappy hooker shorty headers. C6, BW1345, B&M 80842 Pro...
by Capt_Mike
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1450 Bronco: Redo
Replies: 11
Views: 2001

Re: 1450 Bronco: Redo

Just Mike is fine.

Thanks for the help Honda. I agree the rear leafs ride like 10 yard Concrete Truck. I will be blasting the frame soon, can't stand it my day job is anti-corrosion. If you run the beach, you can at least rinse it off, right?
by Capt_Mike
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1450 Bronco: Redo
Replies: 11
Views: 2001

1450 Bronco: Redo

Hey There!! So, I got my new (to me) 1450 Bronco (I was raced twice in 2009) Parker 425 and one other race. Then it was used now and then as a desert toy, then the barn :| So I bought, got it fix it up a bit, its "street legal" LOL. loud, and fun. Basic Stats: Location: San Diego, Ca 1986 Bronco, wi...