Jim & Paige's Bronco

drewbee88 · Post by **drewbee88** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:42 pm

Silverslk wrote:Kiefer installed a set last year. They had to be machined to fit because synergy didn't know they TTB 44 was different then regular d44 ball joints but that's all I know. I intended to run them in mine.....

the jeep guys swear by the synergy ball joints on their solid axles. However considering Chris Wilsons ttb ball joint ripped the knuckle out of the beam and the ball joint didn't fail means I will not be shelling out the monies for these unless I get independently wealthy soon. They do look awesomely strong though.

ChiroMatt · Post by **ChiroMatt** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:10 am

What color paint did u use for the front beams/radius arms
And rear suspension?? Looks gr8 btw

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:15 am

Looks like Synergy has a specific part number for the TTB Ball Joints now

http://www.synergymfg.com/Synergy-D30-D ... _JCF_ldVwY

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:24 pm

robertcrav wrote:Looks like Synergy has a specific part number for the TTB Ball Joints now

http://www.synergymfg.com/Synergy-D30-D ... _JCF_ldVwY

Yes. I caught them at KOH this year and they had just released it.

1Hondalover · Post by **1Hondalover** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:02 pm

ChiroMatt wrote:What color paint did u use for the front beams/radius arms
And rear suspension?? Looks gr8 btw

Not sure who did it originally but it might be Mexicali Chrome. The closest thing we've been able to find is Dupli-Color Engine Enamel #1650 Cast Coat Aluminum. Glad you like it......not sure if I do. Thanks.

Post by **SteveG** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:24 pm

I like a light machinery grey for drivetrain, chassis and suspension. It allows you to see and identify leaks easily and quickly (most of the time). Much easier than trying to find a fluid leak against a dark color.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:12 pm

SteveG wrote:I like a light machinery grey for drivetrain, chassis and suspension. It allows you to see and identify leaks easily and quickly (most of the time). Much easier than trying to find a fluid leak against a dark color.

Exactly why I like it.

1Hondalover · Post by **1Hondalover** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:08 pm

Lots of fiddling around with electrical and center console prep lately......Jim & Paige's Bronco gets delivered to Spirit Racing this Thursday afternoon!

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Post by **SteveG** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:29 pm

That almost looks like ford put it there good job!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:13 pm

GPS looks fabulous!! 8" HD?

Wrightracing.net · Post by **Wrightracing.net** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:15 pm

I like that speaker placement. Looking forward to see the Bronco Thursday.

1Hondalover · Post by **1Hondalover** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:43 pm

tcm glx wrote:GPS looks fabulous!! 8" HD?

SteveG wrote:That almost looks like ford put it there good job!

Wrightracing.net wrote:I like that speaker placement. Looking forward to see the Bronco Thursday.

Thanks guys. As you know this kind of thing takes forever Steve, but the end result is quite satisfying. Yes the GPS is HDS-8 Tony.....it fits super tight but looks just right. I mounted the fuse blocks tonight, and will wire them and the ground bus tomorrow night. Got lots of cool little pieces to bring this electrical to a close down south. 10 new laser engraved Contura V switches arrived today, the Autometer gauges are here and the switch box & radio/gauge box are being fabbed. Unfortunately the boxes won't be done in time to get powder coated and make the trip on Thursday, so I'll have to send them down to Spirit.

The Bronco and its radio want to see you too David.....looking forward to your "hardening" of the equipment so we can communicate without breakdowns. I'll have both STX and Dynaliner under the radio base as you suggested to keep the heat down before you see it.

We're close to desert testing!

1Hondalover · Post by **1Hondalover** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:04 am

Santa Claus brought me an Erector Set last Christmas, and I couldn't figure out what to do with it. This past weekend it hit me.......and look what I made with it:

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robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:15 am

That'll never work

Post by **SteveG** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:21 am

Look at you with the custom bent cable ends! Very nice, Jim.

1Hondalover · Post by **1Hondalover** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:39 pm

Jim & Paige's Bronco has Spirit now! In the air and Jeremy's hands as I write......I asked them to take pics along the way. Way cool shop with off road heavys on one side and hot rods on the other. We decided to scrap the Beards and just go old school.

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Travisfab · Post by **Travisfab** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:25 pm

Nice Your Bronco is less than a mile from my house!

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:53 pm

The back of that building looks a lot like miller machines back parking area.

Wrightracing.net · Post by **Wrightracing.net** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:23 pm

That is out at Spirit Racing past El Cajon off Interstate 8.

1Hondalover · Post by **1Hondalover** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:24 pm

Travisfab wrote:Nice Your Bronco is less than a mile from my house!

Well.....since we're GFB brothers, you're going to check up on it for me yes?

Wrightracing.net wrote:That is out at Spirit Racing past El Cajon off Interstate 8.

Think it's actually Spirit Design & Development. No matter......Jeremy has got the TTB thing more than covered.

Did you get the radio control head David?

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