Jaime's '95

[Phoenix0783]

I figured it's about time to start one of these. I bought my Bronco last June and it already had the cut and turned beams, wheels and tires, stock radius arms, and a block for lift in the back.

I put the radius arms on it a couple of days after I got it and then went down to the Yerington 300 race a week later. The radius arms are modeled after the old Rancho ones except these use a big bolt on the end so I can upgrade to heims later. Next up was some J40s. Talk about drive line vibration! The pinion angle was horrible with no wedges. That's OK because a 9" was going in soon. I found a '79 hd housing and 3rd member for cheap on craigslist and threw some 4.56s and true tracs in the front and back. Next I made some front sway bar quick disconnects since it's my daily driver and I drive on the highway every day. That's where I'm at now. Real shocks are up next as well as some coil buckets.

Radius Arms


Beams with blingin' truss






9 inch goes in








Sway Bar Quick Disconnect






Bumpers








Out In Paisley

[bajascott]

Jaime, your bronco is awsome. i cant wait till we can get together again and stir up some dirt!!

[Phoenix0783]

Thanks Scott! Sorry I can't make out to Paisley this weekend, Beaver football calls.

A quick update. Got a set of 2.5x12 Kings for cheap, just have to remove that 90* fitting. I can't find any used coil buckets for sale anywhere and new ones are too expensive, so I'm going to fab some up once I get the deaver coils from the delivery man.

[tcm glx]

Coil buckets here:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/1952555802.html

[Phoenix0783]

I think those are too tall, thanks though.

[Phoenix0783]

Got to work with the longer Deaver coils and taller buckets. I'm going to start working on the shock mounts tomorrow.

Before:


Bit of a difference:


Stuffed:


Placing the holes:



Time for a new blade:


Half way:


All done:



Mounted:

I just wanted to set it back down. Still working on a way to keep the spring centered and retained.

[SteveG]

Still working on a way to keep the spring centered and retained.

Cut the tops out of your stock buckets and weld them in.

Look at page three of this thread: http://www.gofastbroncos.com/forum/view ... ?f=10&t=13

[Phoenix0783]

All done! The ride is so much better now without those stupidly stiff old springs.






You can see how the PO did some touch up with the paint



P.S. Anyone want to buy some coil springs? Cheap!

[CBDuner]

I just saw you today. Was pulling out of the Shari's over in Tualatin. Thought that Bronco looked familiar.

[93Bronquito]

How high did that coil make your Bronco sit? Looking in to doing around the same thing to mine but I dont want it to sit too high.

[Phoenix0783]

How high did that coil make your Bronco sit? Looking in to doing around the same thing to mine but I dont want it to sit too high.

I made the coil buckets a little taller so it still sits at a 4" lift.

[Phoenix0783]

Still working on a way to keep the spring centered and retained.

Cut the tops out of your stock buckets and weld them in.

Look at page three of this thread: http://www.gofastbroncos.com/forum/view ... ?f=10&t=13

Got that done this weekend. Good idea, thanks!

[Phoenix0783]

Working on the rear this week.

Drooped out. Was surprised that there was no binding in the driveshaft.



Any ideas on getting this shock mount to fit short of cutting it and adding flanges? If I have to cut it, I think I'll do it near one of the ends, or is it better out in the middle? Tubing is 2" .120 wall.

[bajascott]

got tierd of waiting on me huh?? i would split the middle then add some tube from next to the flange to the lower part of the frame....

[bajascott]

i like this pic so i posted it.... had a great time your bronco is so nicely done.

[94EddieBauer]

I really like your rear bumper. I am looking to build one similar except I would like to put diamondplate or flat metal over it though so I can stand on it. I also might wrap it around the quarter panel for added protection. Good work.

[Drilim]

Use an ID tube clamp.

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/ID- ... _1467.html

This is what I used and its pretty easy.

[Phoenix0783]

Well, the e4od took a dump on me. It was starting to act funny so I took it to a shop and they pulled the pan and there was about a 1/4" of fine shavings all around the magnet. They called me back today and said the most of the clutches were fried and one of the planetaries was pretty much dunzo. The shop referred to the torque converter it had as a "blue bomb," which apparently is a cheap rebuilt unit from Mexico that he quit using about 10 years ago.

Getting upgraded with a billet torque converter, more clutches and a shift kit now. I'll probably add another cooler in line with the additional stock one now for peace of mind.


All this probably means I'll have to end up selling it. Anyone want it?

[yikes]

I feel your pain man.

[bajascott]

you are not allowed to sell it.i dont want to be the only bronco out there.i'll feel like a drop of oil in a puddle of water........