well this isnt anything hardcore yet and wont be for a while but i thought id post up what i did so far and see what you guys have to complain about :flipoff2:

anyway i picked this sucker up for $300 almost rust free with a blown a4ld and 97k on the clock

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Bronco%20II-1024.jpg

dropped in a fm146 because i couldnt find a m5od at the time, gave it a new paint job and a few misc parts here and there

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Paint%206-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Paint%204-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Paint%2010-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Paint%208-1024.jpg


found out that a sachs clutch kit is fawkin JUNK (this only has about 1,500 miles on it with no abuse and only street use)
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Bronco%20Clutch%203-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Bronco%20Clutch%206-1024.jpg

did a 3" body lift (alot easier to pull the tranny now)
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/B2%20Body%20Lift%202-1024.jpg

got a delivery after incometax :D
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Tires%203-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Tires%201-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Tires%204-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Wheel%20Spacers%20(2%20inches)%202-1024.jpg

this is the cleanest part on my rig :laughing:
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Wheel%20Spacers%20(install)%201-1024.jpg

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Front%202-1024.jpg


well after some asshole drunk hit my parked truck i figured id replace the fender and give the grill a new paint job
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/New%20Fender%201-1024.jpg

cut the front fenders
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/New%20Fender%204-1024.jpg


then i figured id wheel it as is for a bit, so i removed the sway bars and got a few cases of beer and head out to the camp sites
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/dscn0002-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/dscn0003-1024.jpg

did i mention i hate stock suspension?
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300004-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300006-1024.jpg


had a lil fun with a paintball gun
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300008-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300009-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300010%20(2)-1024.jpg

made up a new rear shaft because that damn tulip(sp?) shaft SUCKS
so i got a shaft off a explorer and cut it down
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Drive%20Shaft%201-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Drive%20Shaft%206-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/Drive%20Shaft%205-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/s6300011-1024.jpg



some point aslong the way i installed dual alternators and a taurus fan
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/s6300016-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/s6300019-1024.jpg
and yes its using a relay


then i cut the rear fenders, this is how it sits as of now. working on the new inners for it today
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300014%20(2)-1024.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Build/full/S6300015%20(2)-1024.jpg



future plans...

full width HP44/9" combo with 4.10's
4.0/m5od and a doubler
some 35" boggers
chop top
roll cage

and prolly more, maybe one day ill be harcore and put in some one tons :flipoff2:

coming along nicely... now ditch the hacksaw and buy a grinder and cutoff wheels:D

http://www.rrorc.com/forums/images/smilies/brokenpiclink.gif

coming along nicely... now ditch the hacksaw and buy a grinder and cutoff wheels:D

you know i couldnt find my damn grinder anywhere. i needed as good workout anyway

SAS id say those wheel spacers are going to put stress on the wheel bearings fo sho

SAS id say those wheel spacers are going to put stress on the wheel bearings fo sho

yea...I was curious about them too...


other than that...SWEET ride...

oh..and either do the ttb35 upgrade to the front (stronger joints..)...
or SAS..and LOCKERS... you'll love lockers!!

Looks good. Keep making progress, and one you might be HARD CORE. :D :flipoff2:


One thing though.

Ditch the wheel spacers... Bad news. That weak ass front end, doesnt need any help losing bearings.

Post up some info on your dual "alternators"

looks like fun. grab a set of axles out of an exploder, weld the rear, and it will get you by while gathering sas parts. i planned on sas'ing mine, but am so stoked on how it works with the D35/8.8 that i might just keep the ttb.

the dual alternators are just 2 stock b2 alternators ran in line, real simple to make if you removed the A/C. as for the wheel spacers, i know alot of you guys hate them but money was tight and i got them for $120 so i cound clear the LTB's and havent had a problem yet (knock on wood). im not going to even bother with the d35 and 8.8 im just gunna toss a 44 and 9" in thurr and be done with it, looking for maybe a 4" lift after i get that done.

didnt get to do the fenders today due to alot of rain and no damn garage yet :mad3: but hopefully after work tomorrow i get a lil done and finish it up sunday.


oh yeah, dont come wheelin with me unless you like sitting and waiting for me to change an axle.

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/S6300023-1024.jpg

i managed to do that in a simple wash out, buddies jeep on 38's didnt make it and i had a few beers in me and gave it a go, front tire came off the ground and as soon as it hit again i seen sparks. but i did make it further then the jeep did

Cough cough.....snorkle again.......

looks like some good progress for a beater.

Check out the wheel wells that Bailey made here

http://www.broncoii4x4.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1141

Cough cough.....snorkle again.......
:flipoff2:

i actually used it the other day, so yes it comes in handy till it gets ripped off by a tree or rock

I must have broke 10 of those front axles. I had it down pat on replacing them. But mine had a factory locker up front and that bitch was tight.

i always wondered whos B2 this was in town, i seen it all the time sitting there.

looks good so far, someday ill get a trail pig.

i always wondered whos B2 this was in town, i seen it all the time sitting there.

looks good so far, someday ill get a trail pig.

no shit, i didnt think anyone else in this area used pirate.

no shit, i didnt think anyone else in this area used pirate.

yup, i drive a blue 88 F-350 diesel on 35s.

yup, i drive a blue 88 F-350 diesel on 35s.

well if ya wheel it youll have to come out behind wilberton one of these weekends, thats where ive been wheeling the past few weeks. hopefully i get the fenders and tranny cross member done for tomorrow, that is if the fawkin weather holds out long enough

ya i used to go up there and still do. last time i went out i was up the hogie. been trying to stay outta the bush for a while until i get back on my feet.

Any updates?

well nothing really to update. money is real tight and i havent had time to build but i did have time to wheel a lil bit and i did manage to snap the tail shaft in the fm146 pulling out at a stop light :shaking:


http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/tail-shaft/DSCN0573-800.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/tail-shaft/DSCN0569-800.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/tail-shaft/DSCN0568-800.jpg


so now i got a m50d in it but waiting on the new shifter bushings and shifter extension


m50d on top, fm146 on bottom
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/tail-shaft/DSCN0575-800.jpg

and what i found when i pulled the shifter out of the m50d, you tell me whats missing :shaking:
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Tranny/S6300060.jpg


thats it for now. still waiting on my buddie to pull the d60 rear outof his J truck so i can toss the 60 and 44 under the b2

as long as you can get a transfercase with a passenger side front output you'll be good with the j truck stuff but, i tried to go the same route and ended finding a 78 f100 4 wheel drive and used the hipion dana 44 and 9 inch from it.

as long as you can get a transfercase with a passenger side front output you'll be good with the j truck stuff but, i tried to go the same route and ended finding a 78 f100 4 wheel drive and used the hipion dana 44 and 9 inch from it.

the 44 is a drivers side drop, the guy im getting them from has the J truck body/frame but a ford drivetrain :D i made sure before i told him id buy them

well a lil bit of an update


fixed the shifter and leaky plugs in the m50d
also installed the 3" shift extention for the 3" body lift

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Tranny/plugs.jpg


and i just picked up my 8 lug d44 30 minutes ago for $20

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Axles/8lug-d44/s6300012.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Axles/8lug-d44/s6300013.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Axles/8lug-d44/s6300014.jpg

yes its a low pinion but it was only $20 and should work good for me, gunna rebuild it and regear it over the winter along with the FF60 im gettin with a locker in it

20 bucks sounds like a good deal to me. talk about a builder on a budget haha but aren't most of us? With the money you saved you can go look for some flat tops now and do a high steer.

20 bucks sounds like a good deal to me. talk about a builder on a budget haha but aren't most of us? With the money you saved you can go look for some flat tops now and do a high steer.

yeah flattop knuckles is the way i wanna go but we will see. its really hard to get extra cash together with just buying a house and having a 9 month old daughter. i dunno how all these guys do it that go to school and work.


what gearing do you guys think i should go with for running 35" tires and maybe 38's? im keeping the 2.9 for a while yet till after i get the axles under and then maybe doing the 4.0 swap but im not doing a v8 swap.

5.13s, no question.

ok so im trying to find the BOM on this axle and the only numbers i found were "046A" on the pumpkin. as for the gears in it now they read...

"1 3183 DANA D 18515 A3U157 41-11 391"


this mean anything to you guys?



i got a mess to clean up with this axle :shaking:

every single ring gear bolt is loose and its all mud/grease/leaves inside the housing and tubes.

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/b2/Axles/8lug-d44/s6300020.jpg

EDIT: found the BOM and its 6101395, now i have a PDF here that tells ya what the BOM matches but it omnly has "610139" there isnt any with the 5 on the end and without the 5 is shows "1981-85 J10, J20, Wide Track Cherokee"

It has 3.73s.

It has 3.73s.

yeah thats what i was told from the guy i got it from, and theres no way im going to pull them with 3.73's and a 2.9. now to figure out my gearing options.


im reading this hurr PDF and it says i might need a high ratio case, this is all new to me and i know jack about it, i also dunno if its reverse cut or what. someone point me in the right direction to learn more about this.

yeah flattop knuckles is the way i wanna go but we will see. its really hard to get extra cash together with just buying a house and having a 9 month old daughter. i dunno how all these guys do it that go to school and work.


what gearing do you guys think i should go with for running 35" tires and maybe 38's? im keeping the 2.9 for a while yet till after i get the axles under and then maybe doing the 4.0 swap but im not doing a v8 swap.


I"m with you on that one, except for the daughter bro. I work full time and still end up not having enough money to do anything.

well no new updates, moneys been to tight for parts but im slowly getting my d44 parts list put together and gunna grab a 9" soon. decided to go with a 9" and convert the 44 to 5 lug.


anyway heres some pics from wheelin


some guy in a stock tracker was trying to follow me and my buddies, so i used my tow strap alot

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Wheelin/s6300115.jpg

wow thats the only good image from that night. anyway i got pics of a lil damage

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Damage/s6300036.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Damage/s6300037.jpg

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Damage/s6300039.jpg

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Damage/s6300040.jpg
http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Damage/s6300041.jpg

last one

http://imnotmark.zapto.org:3030/Pics/Bronco/Damage/s6300042.jpg


so ill be working on some sort of body protection, this rig does see the street so i do need working lights

Low pinion= standard rotation
High pinion= reverse cut

You will prob need a 4.10+ carrier to install 5.13's

Low pinion= standard rotation
High pinion= reverse cut

You will prob need a 4.10+ carrier to install 5.13's

yes i do need a 4.10+ for 5.13's. i got it all figured out a while back just waiting for some funds to get the parts

the only bummer with that low pinion front is your drive line angle is gonna suck and if you ever find a hi pinion unit the ring and pinion will not carry over to the hp axle. I honestly wouldnt bother with it and locate a hp D44. you will be way ahead.

the only bummer with that low pinion front is your drive line angle is gonna suck and if you ever find a hi pinion unit the ring and pinion will not carry over to the hp axle. I honestly wouldnt bother with it and locate a hp D44. you will be way ahead.

find me a HP leafe sprung 44 for $20. local yard has any front axle for $75 but you cant find a leaf sprung one or one with removeable C's. slim pickins around here. if i do find one before i do the swap i will grab it but until then the LP is the way im goin, wont see much lift anyway so i dont think the angle will be much of an issue.