RMC's el hefe build.

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:59 am

Nice!!! I like the rear bump stop set up as well...

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:02 am

One thing I need to do is remove the bumps, the 4 inch stroke isn't going to work. I need to ad the spacers to make them 2" stroke. That will give me a bit more uptravel before they engage. This whole move thing has my plans on their ear. I really just need it drivable ASAP. I still have to make that bug a roller too, so it can be put on the trailer for delivery. But even if I don't end up moving the bug has needed to go for a long time.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:02 am

Thanks for the compliments guys, appreciated.

fomoco51 · Post by **fomoco51** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:33 pm

Looks very nice. So I see your shocks are angled towards the back. I was gonna do the same so I can use a bench seat, but wasnt sure on what length to order. being that the shock now travels with the arc of the spring. What #'s is it pulling in the rear if you dont mind me asking. And what springs are those?

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:39 pm

National springs, custom shackles I made and pulling 17"
I'm limited by the shackle angle, it needs to be steeper in the boomerang shape to get more droop. I believe this spring pack may be a little light. Squats pretty low since adding the cage.

fomoco51 · Post by **fomoco51** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:41 pm

Gotcha what length shock are you running?

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:43 pm

18" king 2.5 smooth body.

fomoco51 · Post by **fomoco51** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:31 pm

I was thinking a 18 myself, due to it traveling in almost the same direction as the axle. I'm really digging the rear truss.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:20 pm

I could have moved the shocks a bit farther foreward if I went with a little different style on the mount but the ones I did are strong, there 1/4 inch tabs. I'm certain they will never fail or break loose. As for the truss, thanks man. I made it out of 100% scrap so no additional cost in the build. I figure it will help my housing last till 9" money comes around.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:22 pm

Ill try to grab a better pic once it drives agian. that one was me laying on my side up agianst the gate so the perspective of the photo looks uncentered. Makes it look uneven even though its not.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:12 pm

So I got a new battery, and some brake fluid but no time to install it yet lol.

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Thu May 01, 2014 5:09 pm

Read quickly as blinker fluid...snorted then re-read

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Thu May 01, 2014 6:47 pm

I have muffler bearings to install before blinker fluid...

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Thu May 01, 2014 6:47 pm

make sure you pack those really well

Wrightracing.net · Post by **Wrightracing.net** » Thu May 01, 2014 7:38 pm

Is that one of those Go Fast Muffler Bearings? I'm still running the old ball bearing style. The grease burns off mine all the time.

Trever Leach · Post by **Trever Leach** » Thu May 01, 2014 8:40 pm

any luck on the vss relocate we talked about?

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Thu May 01, 2014 10:03 pm

Haven't had time yet Trevor, been working on some front end parts. That's next on my to do list. Ill need to know your gear ratio, tire size and year bronco as well. The obd1 vs obd2 are different types of sensors and the way the calculate the shift ratio is a different math problem for the computer. Ill use mine as the test guinnea pig. Should be quick n dirty though. I'm also in the market for an additional rotary table for my mill to hold the output flanges with. Bare with me a bit longer if possible.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Thu May 01, 2014 10:29 pm

So Ryan beat stopped by earlier ( short course driver) he said the bronco looked really good so far. so that made me feel warm n fuzzy although I doubt he'd tell me he didn't like it lol maybe ill try to sell it to him when it's done for way too much.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Thu May 01, 2014 10:31 pm

He said he's got the hook up with wilwood so ill see what I can do for you my bronco bretherin. Stay tuned on that one. Alot of guys say stuff that they can't deliver especially when sponsored by them. We shall see.

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Thu May 15, 2014 11:07 pm

A few updates...
Got my rear seat belts finally. PRP had to make them for me. Only took 9 days.
Been building a top secret fixture for the past 7 days, it should turn out good I think. And come Monday it looks like (the wise choice) I'm going to buy the house I've been renting. It's the safest bet considering I can't find what I want for under 650k lol but I have a very ambitious plan of actually paying this place off before I die. Go figure. Better to not stretch too thin and buy better tools sooner rather than later vs becoming a slave to a house I can't afford. Some cool stuff to come in the weeks ahead once house is finalized and I can resume the bronco project. I just have to keep it drivable for the next few weeks incase I need to move it ( doubtful but still a slight possibility I suppose)

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