Philo's 93 Bronco aka "Lucky Bronco #3"

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:15 am

Transfer case parking brake....

cs_drums · Post by **cs_drums** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:40 am

philofab wrote:

Transfer case parking brake....

More details... i may have to steel this idea

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:11 am

cs_drums wrote:More details... i may have to steel this idea

Me too. Haven't had a parking brake for years.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:46 am

What rotor is that Philo? Off a Civic or something?

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:48 am

The bolt pattern on the flange is 4x108 or 4x4.25, which happens to be the wheel bolt pattern on many small cars.

This exact rotor is from a 1981 Ford Escort. Cost is $18, and part number is 6082RGS.

I have not decided if I am going to run a mechanical only caliper or a parking brake style hydraulic caliper. Having a big lever to throw the truck sideway before drifting a corner could be fun....

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:49 pm

Nice, I hadn't even looked at the import. I have some Airheart part numbers of the mechanical calipers I was looking at . Rotor with a diameter of 7-8" was my target for the flanged 135 transfer case and floor clearance.

Are looking at a change of direction on the OEM cable on the frame ??

Bondobob · Post by **Bondobob** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:50 pm

1356 transfer case

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:34 am

I am not using any of the factory parts, the foot pedal is right where the cage will be. I will be using an equipment style handle.

Phoenix0783 · Post by **Phoenix0783** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:09 pm

philofab wrote:Having a big lever to throw the truck sideway before drifting a corner could be fun....

Seems like that would be really hard on the ring and pinion with that setup.

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:17 pm

Phoenix0783 wrote: Seems like that would be really hard on the ring and pinion with that setup.

Maybe, new rearend has a 10.5 inch ring gear. Can't see it being harder than 450+ hp through the rough. Loading and unloading is harder than loading by itself.

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:28 pm

Got parts in from Ruff Stuff Specialties & Midwest Control.

Next up is machining spacers for a through rod to keep the rear end straight for welding. Gotta make a bolt list too and order that stuff.

I also ordered a sweet seat adjuster from Tommy T at Poly. Girlfriend wants to drive the Bronco so I have to make it adjustable for short people. Should be scary since she has little driving skill.

ESHALLBETTER · Post by **ESHALLBETTER** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:44 am

philofab wrote:.....Girlfriend wants to drive the Bronco so I have to make it adjustable for short people. Should be scary since she has little driving skill.

I predict a "Philo's Lucky Bronco #4 " thread in the near future!

cs_drums · Post by **cs_drums** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:21 pm

Real excited to see this set up come together. Did you say you're doing 72-73 wms for the rearend?

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:09 pm

cs_drums wrote:Real excited to see this set up come together. Did you say you're doing 72-73 wms for the rearend?

More like 71", shooting for 3" wider per side.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:38 pm

What's that miniature radflo looking shock? Servo assist?

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:41 pm

And the 2 chain link looking things? Prebent sections of tube?

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:05 am

Rmc wrote:What's that miniature radflo looking shock? Servo assist?

That looks like part of the DD Link from Giant

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:16 am

Rmc wrote:What's that miniature radflo looking shock? Servo assist?

That is part of the DDL setup from Giant. The allows the axle to articulate on the two link, absorbs driveline shock, and causes a sway bar affect.

Rmc wrote:And the 2 chain link looking things? Prebent sections of tube?

Those are the axle mounts.

I have a lot of people tell me this system won't work... Funny, it rides really nice and works great on Craig's Ranger and Geoff's Bronco.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:32 am

Reminds me of a modified class dirt track car rear end set up.

Kel Fab Creations · Post by **Kel Fab Creations** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:35 am

Ya, I don't understand why some people are so against a panhard bar. Sure it's not ideal but from what I've seen it works great. Can't wait to see you blowing past the haters.

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