LOWERING my Bronco

[greatguy57078]

I got the 4 link back together with some help from my son. I will post a few pics this afternoon if I can get my camera to download to the computer. On to the front end assembly...

 

[behemoth]

Just a reminder that with these wheels you will need at least a 1/2 wheel spacer to clear the arms up front.

 

[greatguy57078]

Just a reminder that with these wheels you will need at least a 1/2 wheel spacer to clear the arms up front.

Thanks for the reminder. I will have other questions for you I am sure! Thanks Bill!;D

 

[behemoth]

here is a pic of the wheel stud that I think will work with the 1/2 wheel spacers.

The part number is on the box.

The black one is one that I removed from one of the front hubs.

 

[greatguy57078]

A few new pics. We got everything to bolt up. I have to machine a few spacers for the bottom mounts. This is not at ride height yet, but it looks like it will end up right where I planned. I will be assembling the front suspension, and hopefully be able to afford a set of tires to complete the rolling frame.

I am changing the oil pan on the motor, and then it should be ready to drop back into the mounts. After that, off comes the upper/lower manifold and the Cobra stuff will be bolted back on. Is it just me, or is this taking FOREVERRRRRRRRRR? %)

 

[Heus33]

Here is a shot of the side of the truck to play with the windsheild.
The front is set with a arms level, the rear has I believe the bags are empty and the axle is on the bump stops.

This is not ride height for the rear. I am thinking that I may just leave it alone and go back to the hood scoop option. Less work that way.

I have installed a bench seat from what I think is either a falcon or a fairlane it is split in the middle back . It fits really well.

In the pic I also have a dished steering wheel and the steering wheel lock. It looks as though I will be shortening the column again to get more space with this wheel.

Love the look of those window frames - in fact I just posted a question about doing that - it looks great!

 

[greatguy57078]

%) I took the frames off my doors last week for the first time. I haven't decided yet if I like the EXTRA wind blowing around the windshield. If I plan on cruising like that in the future, I will definitely have to consider tie downs for my hat!%)

 

[greatguy57078]

I made a couple sets of stainless steel spacers for the bottom shock mounts. It took a little "persuation", but with some prying and wiggling they slipped into place. It will be a short day at work tomorrow, so I hope to get something done on the front suspension.

 

[bronko69er]

Here a quick and dirty chop of what i'd like mine to look like with the motorized convertable top.....

 

[greatguy57078]

Here a quick and dirty chop of what i'd like mine to look like with the motorized convertable top.....

This idea would be ideal for me. That is one reason I bought my first Bronco. I love driving with the top down!

 

[greatguy57078]

Not the look I am shooting for but I thought I would share anyways, in case someone might be looking for a convertible "halfcab" soft top.

http://www.airbagit.com/product_p/sof-lv7280.htm

 

[bronko69er]

What are you guys at track width wise (sidewall to sidewall) and what do you think the max could be without rubbing the fenders?

 

[greatguy57078]

We had that figured out awhile back, using a 255/55/17 tire and the Explorer rear axle. The Explorer axle is 58 and 5/8" wide I think, while the Lincoln Versailles nine inch I am using is right at 58". Here is a link back to that thread.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116676&highlight=explorer+width

 

[bronko69er]

So the concensus seems to be 68" maximum sidewall to sidewall to fit under uncut fenders......???

 

[behemoth]

Hopefully tonight I will be able to take a measurement from my truck with the mustang rims on it.

The front is a 56" wide spindle to spindle. Now with these mustang wheels I have found on mine that I will need at least 1/2 " spacers on the front to clear the a arms. I have 1" spacers which put the front out at 58" still narrower than the rear.

With the wider track in the front and the ride height you are stuck with without modifying the front frame rails the tires are going to hit the fenders in a bump/turn situation. There is also the inner front fenders that are a potential issue.

The rear with these wheels and tires on an explorer 8.8 there is about an inch between the rear quarters and the tires.

I will get a measurement tonight.

 

[bronko69er]

The reason I ask is I have a lead on a potential donor and things are starting to look really tight. I wont mension any brands or models just yet but I took some measurments last night and side wall to sidewall is just a hair under 70" and wheelbase is about 95" The width can probably dealt with by going with some combination of larger offset wheels, narrower tires and or fender lip trimming. I will hint at this though..... 4 wheel independent suspension, 4 wheel 11.5" discs.

 

[greatguy57078]

Here is one spec sheet that we used to come up with how wide you can run with uncut rear quarters. There is more info on the link that I posted earlier today. This is with a stock rear 9" that measures 58".

 

[Modman]

4.6 Headers

Marty I know this is a little late and you already have some headers modified for your build but just wanted to show you what our headers look like. These are for a SOHC the DOHC ones are the same just with oval ports. They have 1 3/4 primary tubes going into mandrel bent 2 1/4 tube. As you know there just isn't room to get individual tubes in there so this is the style we have been using.

 

[behemoth]

the tire edge to tire edge on my trucks rear is 65 1/2 to 65 3/4 I believe. It is all up against the wall so I could not get a good angle on it.

 

[stock1970]

you could just let the air out of the tires.. that would lower it.. lol.. kidding guys... just kidding.. I did see a bronco a the drag strip that was changed to rear wheel drive only, it was running 9.6 witha 460 big block in it .. that was 20 years ago though..