1990 Go Fast Gorilla

[vanilla gorilla]

Well here is my build thread. I have big plans for it, but they will take a while. Here is what I've done so far.

This is how it was when I bought it.

[vanilla gorilla]

The tires on it were badly cupped so they were the first thing to go. I went with some Maxxis Big Horn 33x12.50x15 on ProComp 15x8 wheels.

[Rmc]

I've always liked the eb paint schemes. What's on the agenda for hop ups long term?

[vanilla gorilla]

Of course the stance wasn't good. I talked to my guy at BDS suspension and got some 2" front coils. The Bronco had the OEM dual front shocks and rear air shocks with no airline hooked to them. I went with the BDS hydro shocks, ditched the short shock behind the front axle and kept the longer one in front of the axle. I also ditched the front sway bar.

[vanilla gorilla]

After the suspension was done (for now), I had to concentrate on mechanical stuff. Ball joints, starter, battery, solenoid, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, coil, fuel filter, and new headlights.

[vanilla gorilla]

I've always liked the eb paint schemes. What's on the agenda for hop ups long term?

Hoping to be able to do some Solo cut beams and radius arms, going to build a front bumper this winter, have a Magnaflow y pipe assembly that eliminates the cats that I need to install. would like to also re-gear it. the list goes on and on. Of course any 4x4 is a never ending project!

[vanilla gorilla]

After that stuff was all done, I ripped off the factory air dam and installed a 20" Engo LED light bar. I have a second one that will go on when I do the front bumper.

[93Broncobuff]

Lookin good man!!!!

[Rmc]

The black wheels make it look way better IMO

[vanilla gorilla]

The latest thing I've added is my custom Gorilla decals on each rear window.

[vanilla gorilla]

The black wheels make it look way better IMO

I agree! The wheels that were on it had to go! It was nice that I got more for them on CL than I paid for the new black ones.

[Rmc]

There's a set or 2 of c&t solo beams on here for sale, there's also a guy up by you who does beams and he does good work.

[ocejo]

nice project you got there. Looks a lot like my 89.

[vanilla gorilla]

Well it's that time of year again here in Oregon that means rain for the next 7 months. Gotta install a set of quality wipers.

[vanilla gorilla]

So the project for the day was a new Magnaflow stainless Y-pipe and NTK o2 sensor and eliminating the cats. It definitely woke the old turd up a bit.

[vanilla gorilla]

installed

[damon1272]

I like that y pipe. What size are the tubes and cost if you don't mind me asking. Thanks.

[AussieRod]

So the project for the day was a new Magnaflow stainless Y-pipe and NTK o2 sensor and eliminating the cats. It definitely woke the old turd up a bit.

Mmmmmm, I like that Y pipe, I need one for my F100 when I finally get it finished.

[Rmc]

I'm digging the y pipe too! Nice upgrade!

[vanilla gorilla]

I like that y pipe. What size are the tubes and cost if you don't mind me asking. Thanks.

The pass side tube is 2.25" for about the first 6" then goes to 2.5". The drivers side is 2.5" right off the manifold and is 2.5 inches after the y. We sell them at work for about $260 bucks. it also comes with a high flow cat converter. We don't get tested here in Oregon so I left it out! The magnaflow number is 93312. it works for 88-90 bronco with a 351, but fits 87-95 f-150. don't know why it won't fit the 91-95 bronco but they say it won't.