Long travel for 1980 bronco?

track · Post by **track** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:15 am

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

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:37 am

Here is some info that you might find helpful.

http://www.gofastbroncos.com/forum/view ... =33&t=2533

Post by **SteveG** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:23 pm

More here:

http://www.gofastbroncos.com/forum/view ... ?f=15&t=10

http://www.gofastbroncos.com/forum/view ... ?f=15&t=12

Feel free to ask question in any of the preexisting threads or create your own if you don't find what you're looking for.

track · Post by **track** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:01 am

should i buy the long travel kit from Autofab?

Post by **SteveG** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:20 am

track wrote:should i buy the long travel kit from Autofab?

It's up to you. I've bought three or four from Autofab and loved them all. My Bronco and a bunch of others on the board have lots of Autofab parts on them... tried and true. But, there are a handful of good options when it comes to good TTB parts and only you can decide what's right for you. Check out the "Rides" section and look at all the different parts and fabricators being used.

track · Post by **track** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:38 am

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

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:45 am

track wrote: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

Putting your location in your profile helps us with helping you. IF you live in SoCal....there are a bunch more options (assuming you want it installed). IF you live somewhere else (and have somewhere to install or are doing yourself) and have to factor in shipping.....things change. Check out the Bronco built in Utah with Autofab stuff and had it shippe dup but it adds to the cost quite a bit (I would think) because this stuff is not light.

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:56 am

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.

Post by **SteveG** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:57 am

track wrote:is it better to make or buy?

What's easier for you? Signing a check or building the stuff yourself? There's nothing wrong with either. Buying the stuff will get you in the dirt faster.

The first thing you need to do is figure out your budget.

ESHALLBETTER · Post by **ESHALLBETTER** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:48 am

track wrote: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 diving into the project. There is A LOT that goes into making a suspension work. If you are on a budget, try watching classifieds. It is no fun taking your truck off the road for years at a time and struggling through a project. It is ever worse if you don't have the tools or background. Best of luck on your project. Keep reading and scouring pictures and asking questions and you'll know what you need to do.

Erik

RyanDS650X · Post by **RyanDS650X** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:26 pm

Ive got and Autofab Bronco and i love it. I am NOT a fabricator and dont try to be, general maintence is all im good for. Whatever you decide, like the guys above have said, stick to one company to buy all your components from. There are a handfull of builders out there that make top notch suspension "Kits" for broncos but as youve seen your wallet will dictate just how fast you get to your ultimate goal.

track · Post by **track** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:32 am

i think i will buy the Autofab, since my suspension skills are not good

but i if cost 6000 i will try to make one

track · Post by **track** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:38 am

philofab wrote: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 worse than Baja 1000.........xD
and in the forrest, i got the primary tool:welding machine, angle grinder e.t.c and a very small lathe.
but to make a ok looking suspension in a useful time i need a water-jet (i think)

track · Post by **track** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:39 am

ESHALLBETTER wrote:
track wrote: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 diving into the project. There is A LOT that goes into making a suspension work. If you are on a budget, try watching classifieds. It is no fun taking your truck off the road for years at a time and struggling through a project. It is ever worse if you don't have the tools or background. Best of luck on your project. Keep reading and scouring pictures and asking questions and you'll know what you need to do.

Erik

yes im a noob.

ESHALLBETTER · Post by **ESHALLBETTER** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:03 am

We all were once apon a time!

track · Post by **track** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:34 pm

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

it will help me and many others!
if anyone good at SketchUp they should make it(if they got a bronco then)
thanks

Threat Motorsports · Post by **Threat Motorsports** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 pm

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 don't want your balljoints to be at extreme angles unless you don't mind changing them out all of the time..Zero degree cams are what you want to aim for. With a Leveling coil you are going to be maxed out on the cams which is not a good thing. Also If you plan on clocking the 3rd make sure you build the beams to allow you to do so, or its not going to work. You cant clock a beam after the fact or you WILL have problems with your axles. If for some reason you end up not wanting to tackle it yourself let me know. My kits are pretty affordable and the quality is as good as it gets. I also offer a lot of upgrades and have a few added benefits that others don't. I have been building TTB, extended 2wd beams, and equal length beams since 94 so if you have any questions feel free to ask. Keep an eye out soon for my own personal Bronco build. I will start a thread on it as soon as I get more time to work on it.

economig · Post by **economig** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:09 pm

Threat Motorsports wrote:I also offer a lot of upgrades

I might have seen a set of these layin around the house

Threat Motorsports · Post by **Threat Motorsports** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:52 pm

Actually I think I have seen a pair at my place

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:08 pm

Did I see that Bronco down in Irvine on Bake/Jeronimo or somewhere down there?