96 chase bronco

[cuz_im_CR]

ok so i think the rearend is bent. it currently has yukon 456 gears and a detroit trutrac in it i think. i was thinking about just pulling the rearend and sending it to currie to have them widen it and put the 1541 flanges on the end to eliminate the c-clip. id also be upgrading to 1/4 axle tubes and explorer disc brakes.

do you think its worth it to just spend alittle money on a 8.8 rather than 3-4k on a nice 9''? i dont ever plan to link this thing as i have a nice linked ranger now. this will be for family fun trips and mild prerunning.

currie wants 1500$ for all that and i was curious if you all thought it was worth it

[tcm glx]

ok so i think the rearend is bent. it currently has yukon 456 gears and a detroit trutrac in it i think. i was thinking about just pulling the rearend and sending it to currie to have them widen it and put the 1541 flanges on the end to eliminate the c-clip. id also be upgrading to 1/4 axle tubes and explorer disc brakes.

do you think its worth it to just spend alittle money on a 8.8 rather than 3-4k on a nice 9''? i dont ever plan to link this thing as i have a nice linked ranger now. this will be for family fun trips and mild prerunning.

currie wants 1500$ for all that and i was curious if you all thought it was worth it

I think the 8.8 is a great unit.... $1500 is alot less than you would spend on a 9" Once you start looking at 3rd members, etc etc etc

[ChaseTruck754]

Dump the 8.8 & replace with a corporate 14. Buy the 5x5.5 lug pattern hubs, whatever gear ratio you want and a locker and sell the 8.8 to offset the cost.

Corp 14's have 35 spline axles, are strong as hell and dirt cheap. The slight downside is unsprung weight.

You can buy and build a complete corp 14 for under $1500. Under $1k if you shop around a bit...

[only1mikey]

Chris, if you decide to go 9" I'd be interested in those gears and locker.

Mike

[Andy Jones]

Post some pics of the rear set up..

[cuz_im_CR]

into the shop she goes. had a overheating issue this past weekend in lecurne. hope i didnt loose a head gasket. it got hot when the wire for the electric fan broke and now everytime i drive it i can only put a couple miles on it before it gets hot again.

as for the rest im putting a cage in it, 3.0 bypasses in the rear, rear bench seat, harnesses, 7" gps, 4 place intercom, winters shifter, new front and rear glass and some other odds and ends that i think of.

should be fun once its done.

[hobbyturnedobsession]

Sweet! If I were you go with Currie. I've done alot of research and talked to some good people filled with knowledge and they told me that the currie setup is perfect for a prerunner application. Remember if you want a rear truss, although not the crasiest, you can have them built to be able to unbolt the rear panel, but with .25 axle tubes you shouldn't need it.

[cuz_im_CR]

some cage progress. still have a ton more to go.

[only1mikey]

Nice Chris! You heading out to Barstow to pick up trash in a few weeks?

Mike

[cuz_im_CR]

we sure are. i dont think ill have to bronco there but ill be in my superduty... it can carry more trash anyways....

[cuz_im_CR]

doin the best i can to get this thing finished up but im trying not to half ass it so it is taking forever. not to mention to work on it i have to drive 120 miles each way. here is a couple more pictures. ill update this thread with pictures (camera phone only...sorry) everytime i make some progress. here is what i did on thursday....

-cut out both factory bedsides.
-cut out most of the inner fenders so i can mount 3.0x16 3 tube bypasses
-pulled apart my deaver f53s to bump the suspension
-made the plates for the lower shock mounts

[SuperSixAxis]

Did you ever figure out the motor issue? Was the head gasket bad?

[only1mikey]

Looks good. I like the "don't rush it but don't let it take too long" mentality words I try and live by hahaha.

Keep it up.

Mike

[cuz_im_CR]

whelp just went a bought 5 wheels and tires for the bronco.... 35x12.50x17 general race tires and 17" forged alcoas. super happy with them. now i gotta drive out to the desert and work on it tonight and tomorrow. i want to have it done for new years.

[Silverslk]

NICE!!!! I'm picking up some of those from the team I pit for. They are last years ProTruck wheels. I have heard they have odd offset...have you test fit them?

[cuz_im_CR]

the rims seem to fit pretty good in the rear. i dont have 5/8 studs yet so i can bolt them up. more pictures from this weekend

[D1cker1]

I really like the rear seat.. Who makes It..

Noticed your selling your front fenders..I'll know if want them if i find some coilovers

[Andy Jones]

Looks good Guys!

[yikes]

Cage is looking good!

[SuperSixAxis]

Looks like a Twisted Stitch....