1987 XLT "Bob's White One"

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:10 pm

The parts are staged and its time for tear down.....

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:12 pm

Rear with stock bumper and tire carrier before removal

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:20 pm

Without... I will post in the parts but if anyone needs a stock bumper with brackets it is yours if you will donate some $$'s to the wounded warrior fundrasier. Also goes for the 8.8 rear end, springs and coils, buckets etc. The knuckles, hubs and rotors are spoken for but all else will be listed in the parts as stuff I pull off is open for grabs just paypal some coin to Steve G.

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:25 pm

Tear down begins in the AM

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:28 pm

Right on Bob.... glad to see you are getting her done!!

BTW, ny neighbor will probably want to take that 8.8 off your hands...

Post by **SteveG** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:33 pm

Lookin' good. You've got about a month and a half to get it done!

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:58 pm

Yeah I'm hoping to hammer hard for the next 5 days and get most of the change over complete. Once the front is naked I will need a little input on the best location for my shock mounts. I am re-using Randy(HTO's) spirit racing coil buckets and I will fab up some new upper mounts on the upright risers for my 10" SAW's.

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:02 pm

Tony, If he wants it is his just make sure he donates to the paypal account Steve G set up and we can work out delivery.......

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:16 pm

Awesome Bob! I'm very excited for ya!

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:11 pm

Looking good Bob - can't wait to see you go to town on this thing - I bet you're excited!

DirtFiend602 · Post by **DirtFiend602** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:13 pm

Hooray for giant piles of parts! Where did you get the coil inserts from? those things are the bees knees.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:26 pm

DirtFiend602 wrote: Where did you get the coil inserts from?

You can get them from Autofab.

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:34 pm

I'm committed now!

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:37 pm

I got the springs from Kritter and he had used the inserts so I just put them back in the springs. I may need to add some more material to fill the coil at ride height once I cycle everything.

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:42 pm

Another bare pic

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:54 pm

Big surpise came when I pulled the pumpkin and it was an OEM Dana factory limited slip 3.54 and it is very clean. This will be up for donation to the wounded warrior project. I am sure that it would be valuable to someone here or someone on FSB let's see how much it can bring for the good cause.

SuperSixAxis · Post by **SuperSixAxis** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:29 pm

Bob, what a cool buildup man! This one will be subscribed to for sure. How many teardowns have you done and what travel #'s are you looking for front/rear? is 16/16" about right for you?

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:23 pm

James, I'm poppin' my cherry on this one. I've built hot rods and harleys for years, but I have always liked the Broncos and a multi-purpose rig is very appealing. I don't really have a set travel target(14-16" is where it may net out) I just want the Bronco to be reliable/capable and fun to play with and a little forgiving if my self discipline goes away....

Oh and one more pic there just has to be one rivet that refuses to yield. I will use more aggresive removal means in the AM.

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:21 pm

Mocked up one side get an idea for placement and preparing for drilling and fasteners. Question now is shock mount orientation. The location will be behind the bucket with the lower mount positioned on top of the radius arm to keep the shock body positioned 1/2"-3/4" from the rear of the bucket body and frame surface.

Is it best to set mounts at full extension, compression or an estimated ride height????? and is my planned clearance satisfactory?

Becks_Bronco · Post by **Becks_Bronco** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:26 pm

What is your reasoning for putting the shock behind the bucket?

Most with single shock setups run it in front. I don't have enough knowledge to tell you why, but i believe it has more leverage that way.

Just curious.

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