My 5 ton 79 bronco - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Adamsoffroad · 09-29-2009, 10:25 AM

It's last days.

This is the start of the new life for it.

And heres a link from another site where the build has more history.
http://chuckstrucks.iforumer.com/vie...m=chuckstrucks

Adamsoffroad · 09-29-2009, 10:35 AM

And yes it gets stuck too. lol

It was pretty flexy too for a 104" wheelbase, yes thats a 65" tire on top of a 65" tire.

oops how'd that get there lol

mustange70 · 09-29-2009, 11:06 AM

Got any more infor on those coilovers?

Badass rig btw, love it with the R2's on it in that vid

Adamsoffroad · 09-29-2009, 11:15 AM

They were an expiramental shock made by Fox but they use the same parts as a standard 2.0 Fox. These are off of the old Jack Wilman Taraus monster truck racer.

HAWGWILD · 09-29-2009, 11:16 AM

Those are the original shocks off of the Tauras monster truck racer, the very first race specific built monster.

Adamsoffroad · 09-29-2009, 11:23 AM

Good find on the pics Jim.

Elvis38 · 09-29-2009, 04:10 PM

H O L Y S H I T!

EarthResin · 09-29-2009, 04:50 PM

Adam,

What steering setup have you found to work reliably. I am running full hydro with a 2"x8" single ended TSC ram. I got the orbital cheap and am not sure what it is, and I know my pump isn't up to the task.

I am planning on revamping several things on my Bronco this winter, and steering is one of them.

Just curious as to what pump and orbital you have found to work well?

Thank you
Another Adam, haha

slytowncrawler · 09-29-2009, 06:52 PM

holy shit...... thats a bad pic of it flexed out. you dont see many bad mud trucks that can do that.

just my two cents

dfl701 · 09-29-2009, 07:53 PM

im guessing that winch didnt help you get out of that stuck lol...nice bronco!

Adamsoffroad · 09-29-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthResin

Adam,

What steering setup have you found to work reliably. I am running full hydro with a 2"x8" single ended TSC ram. I got the orbital cheap and am not sure what it is, and I know my pump isn't up to the task.

I am planning on revamping several things on my Bronco this winter, and steering is one of them.

Just curious as to what pump and orbital you have found to work well?

Thank you
Another Adam, haha

I run the saginaw pump with the fitting drilled out and I run a big cooler. The orbital I have is from an older IH combine. The first one I had sucked but it was a freebie.

Adamsoffroad · 09-29-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfl701

im guessing that winch didnt help you get out of that stuck lol...nice bronco!

No trees close enough or at least none in the right direction. lol Na had a buddy back in and give a jerk and we were free.

MUD SLUT · 09-30-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slytowncrawler

holy shit...... thats a bad pic of it flexed out. you dont see many bad mud trucks that can do that.

just my two cents

You should watch the video!

Adam--Loved the ol' bronc and I can't wait to see what's up yer sleeve next..............a mid-engine maybe?

Whoops! I splilled the beans!

Adamsoffroad · 09-30-2009, 09:20 AM

hmmm By what do you mean. lol can u say weeeeeeleeeeee mosheen.

lurchseesu · 10-01-2009, 11:31 AM

You know this would be even more badass if it had your other air locker steer axle in the back. But I guess when they're that rare and expensive, a full spare is always good to have. But common, a proper monster truck needs rear steer.

BTW, what all would have to be done to adapt those massive gearharteng 2 9/16" 50 spline shafts you posted about in the 5 ton topic to work with an air locker axle (aside from the normal stuff. Just air locker specific)? Aside from another set of splines on the shaft, would you just machine a new side gear for the air locker to fit the bigger shafts? Or is there more to it?

Oh, and you're going to be running a mid engine, what's the wheelbase going to be on it?
Thanks.

Ten_Bucks · 10-01-2009, 08:14 PM

Very nice rig. I also like the flex pic.

Scott

chevyforlife502 · 10-02-2009, 02:34 AM

That sick i like how she can flex pretty good to. What do you have for the drive train?

Adamsoffroad · 10-02-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lurchseesu

You know this would be even more badass if it had your other air locker steer axle in the back. But I guess when they're that rare and expensive, a full spare is always good to have. But common, a proper monster truck needs rear steer.

BTW, what all would have to be done to adapt those massive gearharteng 2 9/16" 50 spline shafts you posted about in the 5 ton topic to work with an air locker axle (aside from the normal stuff. Just air locker specific)? Aside from another set of splines on the shaft, would you just machine a new side gear for the air locker to fit the bigger shafts? Or is there more to it?

Oh, and you're going to be running a mid engine, what's the wheelbase going to be on it?
Thanks.

It would require a new splined collar for the axle shaft and a new carrier half and spiders gears. The wheelbase is going to be 104.

masonmachines · 10-02-2009, 01:23 PM

How much better are the flotation tires?

Adamsoffroad · 10-02-2009, 04:25 PM

depends on the type of mud

Idaho4x4Bronco · 10-04-2009, 11:14 AM

Adam, what size rear perch did you have & what coils\size did you run in the front? That thing was pretty monsterious :O

notgonnamakeit · 10-04-2009, 06:16 PM

seen your bronco at Yankee Lake, pretty bad ass. Looking forward to seeing the next build.

Adamsoffroad · 10-04-2009, 09:05 PM

Thanks guys I'll try to post some new picks soon.

blazentrout · 10-05-2009, 07:25 PM

Cant wait.

The Ric · 10-06-2009, 04:40 PM

I never thought something that big can flex that much. man thats crazy!

09-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	My 5 ton 79 bronco It's last days. This is the start of the new life for it. And heres a link from another site where the build has more history. http://chuckstrucks.iforumer.com/vie...m=chuckstrucks __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url] Last edited by Adamsoffroad; 08-06-2010 at 04:39 PM.

09-29-2009, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	And yes it gets stuck too. lol It was pretty flexy too for a 104" wheelbase, yes thats a 65" tire on top of a 65" tire. oops how'd that get there lol __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url] Last edited by Adamsoffroad; 09-29-2009 at 10:37 AM.

09-29-2009, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
mustange70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41097 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,109	Got any more infor on those coilovers? Badass rig btw, love it with the R2's on it in that vid __________________ 90' C350 AKA 4 door 1 ton Bronco 96' Ranger: kings, EMF parts, 800hp SBF

09-29-2009, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	They were an expiramental shock made by Fox but they use the same parts as a standard 2.0 Fox. These are off of the old Jack Wilman Taraus monster truck racer. __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url]

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HAWGWILD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89954 Location: Licking Missouri Posts: 81	Those are the original shocks off of the Tauras monster truck racer, the very first race specific built monster. __________________ JIM MACE www.hawgwildmt.com Last edited by HAWGWILD; 09-29-2009 at 11:20 AM.

09-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	Good find on the pics Jim. __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url]

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Elvis38 Hold Fast Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101407 Location: Uranus Posts: 1,663	H O L Y S H I T!

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EarthResin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117744 Location: Tremont, IL Posts: 251	Adam, What steering setup have you found to work reliably. I am running full hydro with a 2"x8" single ended TSC ram. I got the orbital cheap and am not sure what it is, and I know my pump isn't up to the task. I am planning on revamping several things on my Bronco this winter, and steering is one of them. Just curious as to what pump and orbital you have found to work well? Thank you Another Adam, haha

09-29-2009, 06:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
slytowncrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112692 Location: south ga Posts: 411	holy shit...... thats a bad pic of it flexed out. you dont see many bad mud trucks that can do that. just my two cents

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dfl701 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 126764 Location: Alabama Posts: 434	im guessing that winch didnt help you get out of that stuck lol...nice bronco! __________________ 83 k5 with typical rust

09-30-2009, 09:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	hmmm By what do you mean. lol can u say weeeeeeleeeeee mosheen. __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url]

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lurchseesu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112455 Location: SE Posts: 950	You know this would be even more badass if it had your other air locker steer axle in the back. But I guess when they're that rare and expensive, a full spare is always good to have. But common, a proper monster truck needs rear steer. BTW, what all would have to be done to adapt those massive gearharteng 2 9/16" 50 spline shafts you posted about in the 5 ton topic to work with an air locker axle (aside from the normal stuff. Just air locker specific)? Aside from another set of splines on the shaft, would you just machine a new side gear for the air locker to fit the bigger shafts? Or is there more to it? Oh, and you're going to be running a mid engine, what's the wheelbase going to be on it? Thanks. Last edited by lurchseesu; 10-01-2009 at 02:08 PM.

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Ten_Bucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7011 Location: Placerville, California Posts: 821	Very nice rig. I also like the flex pic. Scott __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/tenbucks76"]http://facebook.com/tenbucks76[/URL]

10-02-2009, 02:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
chevyforlife502 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123509 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 483 Blog Entries: 1	That sick i like how she can flex pretty good to. What do you have for the drive train? __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 4x4 soon to be 4inch lift with DANA 60 14FF, 205

10-02-2009, 01:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
masonmachines Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10736 Posts: 2,013	How much better are the flotation tires?

10-02-2009, 04:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	depends on the type of mud __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url]

10-04-2009, 11:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
Idaho4x4Bronco Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139619 Location: Sandpoint, ID Posts: 722	Adam, what size rear perch did you have & what coils\size did you run in the front? That thing was pretty monsterious :O

10-04-2009, 06:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
notgonnamakeit Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83758 Location: Northern Panhandle, West Virginia Posts: 307	seen your bronco at Yankee Lake, pretty bad ass. Looking forward to seeing the next build. __________________ Mud Truck - 96 Ford Ranger-520BBF-Rockwells-14.9x28 R1's-14" FOA's Mud Racer - 78 Ford F-150-466BBF-4.56's-spools-35" Boggers Tow Rig - 02 Ford F-350-7.3PSD-Dynatrac 60-4.56's-37" M16's-20" XD Monsters

10-04-2009, 09:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
Adamsoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139700 Location: New Enterprise Pa Posts: 286	Thanks guys I'll try to post some new picks soon. __________________ 5 ton goodies. [url]http.adamsoffroadperformance.com[/url]

10-05-2009, 07:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
blazentrout Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 117070 Posts: 52	Cant wait.

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The Ric Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Member # 115316 Location: Alton, IL Posts: 58	I never thought something that big can flex that much. man thats crazy!

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