Philofab's 1993 Bronco AKA "Lucky Bronco #3" - Page 2 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

philofab · 04-01-2012, 05:53 PM

Just measured travel on the drivers side.... 17". Looks like I will need to clearance the frame a little just behind the steering box at the top. The coil just barely kisses it at full shock extension. I have not drooped both sides yet to see if the u-joint gets angry. I have my up travel limited on both sides to save the A/C box, stop excessive negative camber on the passenger side, and give the ECM some clearance. I also found the nut for the upper left (driver) side radius arm bolt has come loose from the beams so next time I have it apart it will need to be welded back in.

philofab · 04-02-2012, 03:03 PM

Built a cross bar... still need to cut it and install tube disconnects. Also picked up some brake stuff...

philofab · 04-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Started on the brake lines. 10" -3 hoses in four places. The rest will be hard line. I should be able to carry one 10" -3 hose and a -3 cap for spares. If I can't repair it with a new hose I can just cap the wheel and still have three brakes that work.

philofab · 04-03-2012, 12:46 PM

Got a little more done...

philofab · 04-06-2012, 11:51 AM

Installed the Motorola radio from Tony. We'll see how it works this weekend in Plaster City.

Also got the front end far enough to be useable. Still need to do straps and rebuild the shocks. I may have to change a coil out to get it a little lower too. May try a 14x300 on top instead of the 350 that on there.

Steering and widening the front are next on the list. I still need to gusset the engine cage and install tube disconnects on the cross bar.

philofab · 04-06-2012, 01:17 PM

Finally replaced the motor mounts with the fabricated units...

tom58c · 04-08-2012, 10:00 PM

I'm liking where this rig is going. Sorry if you have already said but what axle shafts are you using for the front ttb? Stock or custom made?

philofab · 04-09-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom58c

I'm liking where this rig is going. Sorry if you have already said but what axle shafts are you using for the front ttb? Stock or custom made?

After I widen it they will need to be custom. They will be Yukon blanks machined by Dutchman most likely.

philofab · 04-13-2012, 08:48 AM

Got some more parts for the upcoming DDL install.

KyleQ · 04-13-2012, 09:05 AM

Did those mounts raise up the motor at all?

philofab · 04-13-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleQ

Did those mounts raise up the motor at all?

Not that I noticed, but others have told me they do a little bit, maybe .500?

binderbound · 04-14-2012, 09:11 PM

I dig those 3 bolt flange plates on your shock mounts. Where did you get those?

Sweet build

philofab · 04-14-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binderbound

I dig those 3 bolt flange plates on your shock mounts. Where did you get those?

Sweet build

Those are the mount plates that Giant uses. Anyone can cut something like them that has access to a CNC table.

azcagiva · 04-18-2012, 07:40 PM

Nice build. I think I ran into you in Baja, at the DA pit in borrego.

Keep up the good work.

-John

philofab · 04-18-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azcagiva

Nice build. I think I ran into you in Baja, at the DA pit in borrego.

Keep up the good work.

-John

For the 1000? I was there. The trucks came in about every two hours so if I met you after nightfall or in the morning I apologize if I was loopy. Didn't sleep much!

azcagiva · 04-19-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philofab

For the 1000? I was there. The trucks came in about every two hours so if I met you after nightfall or in the morning I apologize if I was loopy. Didn't sleep much!

Yeah for the last 1000. You were talking with a guy that had a real clean 80's ish ford truck. I stayed there helping out till the last DA truck came through.

-John

philofab · 04-20-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azcagiva

Yeah for the last 1000. You were talking with a guy that had a real clean 80's ish ford truck. I stayed there helping out till the last DA truck came through.

-John

Oh yea, that was Tom with the BajaF250. He was camped about 5 miles from us with all the other Bronco nuts.

You probably saw me run. That doesn't happen often.

philofab · 04-20-2012, 03:08 PM

Thanks Shockseals.com!

jpizol · 01-03-2013, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philofab

The ring and pinion only last about a year, and I've gone through 3 or 4 sets of the wheel bearings. At first I was bending the backing plates but that stopped once I went to the Currie retainers. The bearings just can't handle the 127# wheels and tires.

I broke the case once but no problems since upgrading to a Yukon nodular third.

go to 10"(9 3/4') r&p 40spline axles and set 80 bearings problem solved for about 2k

04-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Just measured travel on the drivers side.... 17". Looks like I will need to clearance the frame a little just behind the steering box at the top. The coil just barely kisses it at full shock extension. I have not drooped both sides yet to see if the u-joint gets angry. I have my up travel limited on both sides to save the A/C box, stop excessive negative camber on the passenger side, and give the ECM some clearance. I also found the nut for the upper left (driver) side radius arm bolt has come loose from the beams so next time I have it apart it will need to be welded back in. __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-02-2012, 03:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Built a cross bar... still need to cut it and install tube disconnects. Also picked up some brake stuff... __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-02-2012, 05:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Started on the brake lines. 10" -3 hoses in four places. The rest will be hard line. I should be able to carry one 10" -3 hose and a -3 cap for spares. If I can't repair it with a new hose I can just cap the wheel and still have three brakes that work. __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-03-2012, 12:46 PM	#29 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Got a little more done... __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-06-2012, 11:51 AM	#30 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Installed the Motorola radio from Tony. We'll see how it works this weekend in Plaster City. Also got the front end far enough to be useable. Still need to do straps and rebuild the shocks. I may have to change a coil out to get it a little lower too. May try a 14x300 on top instead of the 350 that on there. Steering and widening the front are next on the list. I still need to gusset the engine cage and install tube disconnects on the cross bar. __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-06-2012, 01:17 PM	#31 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Finally replaced the motor mounts with the fabricated units... __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-08-2012, 10:00 PM	#32 (permalink)
tom58c Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 204828 Location: yakima, WA Posts: 85	I'm liking where this rig is going. Sorry if you have already said but what axle shafts are you using for the front ttb? Stock or custom made? __________________ Check out my videos of 4 wheelin, car audio, and random by looking for tom58c on youtube. Last edited by tom58c; 04-08-2012 at 10:01 PM.

04-13-2012, 08:48 AM	#34 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Got some more parts for the upcoming DDL install. __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

04-13-2012, 09:05 AM	#35 (permalink)
KyleQ Rock God Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83837 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,575	Did those mounts raise up the motor at all? __________________ 74' Bronco - Mustang Injected 5.8 - 105:1- Locked D60/70HD - NP435 -Atlas2 3.8 - PSC Full Hydro - 5.5" lift - Cage Arms - 37" Cut & Grooved Boggers Bronco Build Thread

04-14-2012, 09:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
binderbound International Dan Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18592 Location: Redmond, Oregon Posts: 3,637	I dig those 3 bolt flange plates on your shock mounts. Where did you get those? Sweet build __________________ #4666 build /forum/general-4x4-discussion/1048195-koh-ih-binder-speed.html facebook.com/hardenedways Huge thanks to Ruffstuff specialties, str8rbill, Scouty, Uglyscout, Ben W, jeepdude jay, Trans-fix, hellfire fabworks, international harvester, and viewers like you.

04-18-2012, 07:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
azcagiva Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112397 Location: Camp Verde AZ Posts: 163	Nice build. I think I ran into you in Baja, at the DA pit in borrego. Keep up the good work. -John

04-20-2012, 03:08 PM	#43 (permalink)
philofab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100288 Location: Bullhead, AZ Posts: 227	Thanks Shockseals.com! __________________ Mohave Battery UHaul Dealer, Optima, Odyssey, Amsoil, LucasOil, Swepco, Deka, Exide, Method Wheels.

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