I may have painted myself in a corner, now I need steps?

sticknstring · Feb 14, 2018

I'm about 2/3s the way through my 1968 Bronco frame off restoration. I've installed a 2.5 inch lift, a 1inch body lift and 31 inch tires. Today I reunited the body and the frame and realized its a long, long ways from the ground to the rocker panel/ floor of the truck. I'm going to need steps of some type. I'm looking and the choices seem to be limited. I really don't want to loose the auxiliary tank. I'm trying to remember if there is any room between the frame and the auxiliary tank. I haven't budgeted for power steps and it seems they eliminate the auxiliary tank anyhow. Are wire rope steps an option here? Is anyone using them? Are there options I'm overlooking? Thanks

half cab · Feb 14, 2018

Wait til you load everything on the frame.

sticknstring · Feb 14, 2018

I understand your point but the chassis/running gear is complete with the motor, drive train and exhaust. The seats are not in and it has no roll bar or top, but I'm only planning on a canvass top so I think most of the weight is on the rear end. the hood and windshield are still off though.

half cab · Feb 15, 2018

How tall are you? Just curious because I have the same set up but I'm 6'4". For a daly driver I like this set up.

hankjr · Feb 15, 2018

Hey. I'm sort of in the same boat. 3.5sl 1bl and at least 33's. I figure the procedure will be that right hand goes on steering wheel, right heel on floor, right cheek on seat edge, do an all body kegel to get in.....

Hank

sk1nw4lk3r · Feb 15, 2018

sticknstring said:
I'm about 2/3s the way through my 1968 Bronco frame off restoration. I've installed a 2.5 inch lift, a 1inch body lift and 31 inch tires. Today I reunited the body and the frame and realized its a long, long ways from the ground to the rocker panel/ floor of the truck. I'm going to need steps of some type. I'm looking and the choices seem to be limited. I really don't want to loose the auxiliary tank. I'm trying to remember if there is any room between the frame and the auxiliary tank. I haven't budgeted for power steps and it seems they eliminate the auxiliary tank anyhow. Are wire rope steps an option here? Is anyone using them? Are there options I'm overlooking? Thanks

I have the same setup, on 33" tires... I love the ride height. Like someone else said, I also am 6'4, but my wife is 5'3 and she can hop in readily enough. Just grab onto the cage and hoist yourself in!

charlie6976 · Feb 15, 2018

sticknstring said:
I'm about 2/3s the way through my 1968 Bronco frame off restoration. I've installed a 2.5 inch lift, a 1inch body lift and 31 inch tires. Today I reunited the body and the frame and realized its a long, long ways from the ground to the rocker panel/ floor of the truck. I'm going to need steps of some type. I'm looking and the choices seem to be limited. I really don't want to loose the auxiliary tank. I'm trying to remember if there is any room between the frame and the auxiliary tank. I haven't budgeted for power steps and it seems they eliminate the auxiliary tank anyhow. Are wire rope steps an option here? Is anyone using them? Are there options I'm overlooking? Thanks

Platform Shoes.

;D

charlie6976 · Feb 15, 2018

sk1nw4lk3r said:
I have the same setup, on 33" tires... I love the ride height. Like someone else said, I also am 6'4, but my wife is 5'3 and she can hop in readily enough. Just grab onto the cage and hoist yourself in!

That's what I do, ''Just grab onto the cage and hoist yourself in!''

AZ73 · Feb 15, 2018

Before you panic, the duck has the same configuration except with 35 inch tires. With your 31s it'll be 2 inches shorter. Wait until you have everything in it and your new suspension settles. Your suspension should drop at least an inch with time, and will drop when you put the rest of the interior in.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2973094&postcount=1070

sticknstring · Feb 15, 2018

Thanks for talking me down, I'll keep applying parts and wait to see where I end up. This is a GREAT site!

AxlesUp · Feb 15, 2018

turbotim2 said:
3.5" SL, 1" BL and 35's. I welded grab handles onto the roll bar to pull myself (and passengers) into it.

I thought I remember seeing someone with rope steps but can't seem to find the picture now...

mine has seat belt webbing on it. does that count?

sprdv1 · Feb 15, 2018

charlie6976 said:
Platform Shoes. ;D

LOL, there ya go Or stilts

sprdv1 · Feb 15, 2018

sticknstring said:
Thanks for talking me down, I'll keep applying parts and wait to see where I end up. This is a GREAT site!

Best ever.. When in doubt, Ask the qustion

661buster1963 · Feb 15, 2018

Drink milk, eat your veggies, take your Hulk Hogan vitamins, your probably still growing enough to make it all work.

DirtDonk · Feb 15, 2018

You must be a young'un buster. You forgot spinach!;D
That way you can use your Popeye arms to pull the Bronco down to you instead.

Paul

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