Intro thread and full size bronco questions.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:56 pm
Hello all!
I'm new to the bronco/ttbworld but not new to the desert. I fabricate as a hobby and studied mechanical engineering in school. I work in sales for a custom shop attached to the biggest ford dealer in the world.
I recently purchased a 2017 F150 and went mid travel with it. After building it, I came to the conclusion that I'd rather have a dedicated dirt vehicle, again.
So here I am. I'm on the hunt for a 92+ bronco. Planning on keeping the stock motor for now or swapping in an LS. Will be going coilover conversion and q80s immediately.
Some questions I have:
I can fabricate, but for the initial suspension build, I don't have a lot of time away from work, so bolt on/wiy kits are enticing to me.
I've heard the solo parts don't have great fitment, worth buying solo stage 4?
What if I want to run shocks bigger than 2.5's?
Can I run 3.0's-4.0's with a solo engine cage?
Should I buy c/t/extended beams with rad arms and go from there?
I'd actually prefer to stay stock width as I believe it will be more multifunction, i spend a lot of time in the sierras on narrow mountain roads.
Goal of the bronco is to have a reliable camping vehicle that can keep up with my buddies when we hit mojave trail at speed. Currently, my f150 on king 3.0s is adequate.
Thanks!
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I'm new to the bronco/ttbworld but not new to the desert. I fabricate as a hobby and studied mechanical engineering in school. I work in sales for a custom shop attached to the biggest ford dealer in the world.
I recently purchased a 2017 F150 and went mid travel with it. After building it, I came to the conclusion that I'd rather have a dedicated dirt vehicle, again.
So here I am. I'm on the hunt for a 92+ bronco. Planning on keeping the stock motor for now or swapping in an LS. Will be going coilover conversion and q80s immediately.
Some questions I have:
I can fabricate, but for the initial suspension build, I don't have a lot of time away from work, so bolt on/wiy kits are enticing to me.
I've heard the solo parts don't have great fitment, worth buying solo stage 4?
What if I want to run shocks bigger than 2.5's?
Can I run 3.0's-4.0's with a solo engine cage?
Should I buy c/t/extended beams with rad arms and go from there?
I'd actually prefer to stay stock width as I believe it will be more multifunction, i spend a lot of time in the sierras on narrow mountain roads.
Goal of the bronco is to have a reliable camping vehicle that can keep up with my buddies when we hit mojave trail at speed. Currently, my f150 on king 3.0s is adequate.
Thanks!
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