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by track
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: suspension for my 1980 Ford Bronco 351W
Replies: 4
Views: 733

suspension for my 1980 Ford Bronco 351W

hello i need new suspension for my Bronco, but im totaly noob in Offroad xD so i got some questions: - how stiff springs to i need in the front, and shocks? - 5" deaver leafsprings and 2x bilstein 5100 6" lift in the rear? will this be ok on 35" tires? i got an 40G gas tank and a reinforced floor. -...
by track
Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Front Suspension
Replies: 422
Views: 304128

Re: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Front Suspension

im just a noob trying to get my Bronco up-to date xD but i think i will figure it out soon :) thanks all
by track
Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:43 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Front Suspension
Replies: 422
Views: 304128

Re: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Front Suspension

yes please :D where i have to cut and stuff :P
by track
Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:43 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Front Suspension
Replies: 422
Views: 304128

Re: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Front Suspension

can u make a drawing of what i have to do with the front beams?this is the most perfect build ive ever seen! i love the welding seams! keep up the great work :D
by track
Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

Kevin, do me a favor and browse the Go-Fast and General tech sections. There are several threads that cover most of your questions. Feel free to ask any questions in existing threads. No thread is too old to revive... doing this will keep information consolidated and easy to find and read for the n...
by track
Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

can anyone make a quick drawing that show me where to cut and weld? with measurements?
that had been great!!! :D
by track
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

Its not as easy as 123 but its definitely not rocket science. If you don't build the beams correct you will run into problems..Last thing you want is your axles binding up or worse yet having to force the snouts on after you put your axles in. Everything should go back together nice and smooth. You...
by track
Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

anyone got a google SketchUp file of the undercarriage of the bronco? this will make it easyer and cheaper to make a long travel suspension :D it will help me and many others!
if anyone good at SketchUp they should make it(if they got a bronco then)
thanks
by track
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

anyone know how i can make this? anyone done it? pictures and measurements had been great! thanks I am not trying to be degrading, but I assume you are coming from a limited background given the general lack of specifics in the question. I would suggest buying or starting to do more research before...
by track
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:38 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

Your available time, skill, pocketbook, and tools will dictate if you should build stuff yourself or buy pre made parts. How are you going to use the truck? Not everyone needs a fully caged 4x4 with 18+ inches of travel and 800hp. im going to use the truck on the road, but the roads in norway is wo...
by track
Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

i think i will buy the Autofab, since my suspension skills are not good :P
but i if cost 6000 i will try to make one :D
by track
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

is it better to make or buy? i do not got any milling machines.
I asked Autofab and they said a kit for the 1980 bronco costs 6000 for front and 3500 for rear.
thanks
by track
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Re: Long travel for 1980 bronco?

should i buy the long travel kit from Autofab?
by track
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Go-Fast Tech
Topic: Long travel for 1980 bronco?
Replies: 28
Views: 2513

Long travel for 1980 bronco?

anyone know how i can make this?
anyone done it? pictures and measurements had been great!
thanks