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Ok SO my Buddy Dave, I always talk about on here like he is my only friend is building this 1989 bronco....

He got her with a bad motor but running......first step motor swap smog.....check....done

Next step probation.....drive her around and make sure she is good to go before strip and build.

ok I would also like to give autofab Timmy a big thanks for his help with my build and Dave's

Step one
Front Dana 44/50 extended beams and radius arms……8 lug big everything…. 3bolt 3rd member 4.88 gears
Single swinger steering……he is doing mine as well…thanks Dave
Hummer Wheels and 37 projects
3.0 Kuster and 2.5 bump stops
Engine cage set up so you can tie in the main cage from the cab

Rear
Dirt tech Housing full floater 8 lug 35 spline axles Currie case spool 4.88 gears
3 link
3.0 kuster and 2.5 bump stops
Hummer wheels 37 projects

Fiber glass all around

He has not made a decision on cage yet like all of us budget will make that call……but everything will be built with that in mind

Interested in what the Dana 44/50 front is. Make sure he (you) posts up pics while this thing is in process.

Pics pics pics!!! come on now!

Ok here we go guys......by the way Dave builds thing tough so if it looks over built to you.....it maybe...... but not in his eyes....That’s his style keep all 4 wheels on the car at all time…..and foot to the floor

It is set up to have the 44 from the left of the pumpkin to the pivot. it bolts up to the stock bronco/f150 4x4 pivot point on the frame on sides with both beams they are about 5 over per side due to the Hummer wheels he is using......started off at 2.5 / 3 but the wheels are deep off set so he extended the beam out a little more.
Beams are built strong and can use 44 or 50 center section. This is not just a scabbed on outer and knuckle it is a total reconstruction off the beam…..It can also be set up to run the 44HD outers with lower ball joint mods as well….44hd and 50 beams are a different spread were the outer are…not a lot but just enough…the 50 also have a thicker lower were the cut and turn is done…….

Note....if you were to use Dana 44HD it can be drilled to 5 on 5.5 the Dane 50 I think you would have to go 6 on 6.5 Trophy Truck....this is if you did not want the 8 lug stuff

I am feeding you info second hand from Dave teaching me and showing me he can explain a lot better…..so let’s look at cool stuff

setting up the Steering and wheels

last few of beams and knuckles.....

in a few days I will get some of the Bumps and.... Engine Cage

Dave is also helping with the C150 crewcab build and my truck as you can see in some of my posts (after Mark works his magic dave will keep helping me I hope) so you guys need to wait in line if you want help from him......on the non bronco pages

But he will build you stuff if you would like.....lol

Interesting.

Slappy is the man!.I love d50/d44 hybrid beams. I love the look of it, the shmell of them the taste of them ... I love gold...er. Hybrid beams

Autofabtimmy wrote:Slappy is the man!.I love d50/d44 hybrid beams. I love the look of it, the shmell of them the taste of them ... I love gold...er. Hybrid beams

A little bit too much Austin Powers?

I'd say never enough Austin powers. Now I have to go weld up the shock hoops on this beast.. Slappy I'm on my way buddy..and hi nick. Hey what's ricks name on here

Nick wrote:

Autofabtimmy wrote:Slappy is the man!.I love d50/d44 hybrid beams. I love the look of it, the shmell of them the taste of them ... I love gold...er. Hybrid beams

A little bit too much Austin Powers?

Timmy is always full of energy....Nick, But I think you may know that.....his energy keeps me going tho...all I have to do is talk offroad....and away we go...hah

Autofabtimmy wrote:. Hey what's ricks name on here

Flyinbronco. He's too lazy to start a build thread for his rig...

swinger is on pitman arm done tie rod good to go

engine cage and cab cage started.....pics comming

so far this looks awesome!

I see alot of people welding to the stock knuckles. I assumed they were a cast piece? Are they actually forged? How are people getting away with that?

I think they are cast but can't say for sure as I haven't meesed with many other than ripping them off trucks & just selling them.

If they are cast, pre heat, weld with a high Nickel rod (stainless works well), post heat & slowly cool.

ESHALLBETTER wrote:I see alot of people welding to the stock knuckles. I assumed they were a cast piece? Are they actually forged? How are people getting away with that?

They are cast.

You can use high nickel or stainless rod with preheat/post heat to weld to them.

You can also use silicon bronze and braze to them I think.

I've uses silicone bronze & TIG welded on cast before & it seemed to hold. It was not in a high impact/stress area though so I can't say how well it actually works.

Dave has been working on the bronco again.....

Rear 4 link done
new sheet metal done
Fuel tank in

14 bolt snouts in a Dirt Tech housing 35 spline .....

NICE!!