I keep plugging away and most major things have been fixed.... So far I have a new 347 fuel injected motor, 23 gallon fuel tank,rebuilt bulletproof C4/with trans cooler, new Milemarker hubs w/stainless steel internals all new front bearings and seals, HD Chromoly axel shafts w/dana u joints, 7º C bushing, Rear disc conversion w/parking brake, relocated shock brackets new Fox 2.0 shocks, front and rear diff skid plates, all new seals, chromoly front rear driveshafts w/long travel, new steering linkage, new heim joint front steering, new front bump stop extenders, steering box reinforcement kit, new rear bushings, new master cylinder, new front brake pads rotors calipers, power steering gear box, Twin sticks.....sure I am forgetting some other things but those are the main things....
I am putting to much money in this Bronco but its awesome and I love it it is my daily driver as of now ...I had visons of off roading it but probably buy a side by side utv for that now.....The Bronco will be a mall crawler but when done be as capable on road as off if so desired....
Which brings me to a couple questions now its almost time to address the body it has some rust issues I need to get fixed nothing horrible but its not perfect, kick panels, door posts need fixing...I thought about going with a fiberglass tub but not sure... I am leaning towards just fixing up the steel body...
I take it a fiberglass tub lessens the value but other then no rust is there any other value to a fiberglass tub?
I am stuck on wheels as well currently I have hummer H1 37x12.5.x16.5 tires and they suck for hwy driving....I am torn here keep the same wheels I have and go with Pitbull or Irok tires or got to a 17" wheel and grab some Nitto Trail Grapplers....or 35 inch pitbull tires....
I think I messed up I had the C4 built up but probably should have gotten one of the OD trasmission instead....I have the 4.10 gears, I thought about stepping up to 4.56 or 4.88 but seems pointless with only a C4 any thoughts..My speedo doesnt work but it does 80-90 with little effort on the hwy according to gps... the H1 tires are my limiting factor there...cruises nice at 65 though....and feels like has more left though not willing to test that at this time...handles well but loud no seals anywhere at the moment.....Rampage top came apart on me so put the beat up hardtop back on for now..
Things I have left ARB front and rear lockers, new tilt steering column, new tires 35", viair oba system 444C, new body bushings, bodywork for rust and new paint, BC Bronco soft top, Master Craft heated front seats, Vintage Air AC/heat, new dash guages, gears cant decide between 4.56 or 4.88 or keep the 4.10 any thoughts? The only thing not touched or new at this point is the dana 20 TC, only thing I have done to that is twin stick it, eventually want to replace it with a Atlas 4 but its working for now.... Thanks for the help...
I am putting to much money in this Bronco but its awesome and I love it it is my daily driver as of now ...I had visons of off roading it but probably buy a side by side utv for that now.....The Bronco will be a mall crawler but when done be as capable on road as off if so desired....
Which brings me to a couple questions now its almost time to address the body it has some rust issues I need to get fixed nothing horrible but its not perfect, kick panels, door posts need fixing...I thought about going with a fiberglass tub but not sure... I am leaning towards just fixing up the steel body...
I take it a fiberglass tub lessens the value but other then no rust is there any other value to a fiberglass tub?
I am stuck on wheels as well currently I have hummer H1 37x12.5.x16.5 tires and they suck for hwy driving....I am torn here keep the same wheels I have and go with Pitbull or Irok tires or got to a 17" wheel and grab some Nitto Trail Grapplers....or 35 inch pitbull tires....
I think I messed up I had the C4 built up but probably should have gotten one of the OD trasmission instead....I have the 4.10 gears, I thought about stepping up to 4.56 or 4.88 but seems pointless with only a C4 any thoughts..My speedo doesnt work but it does 80-90 with little effort on the hwy according to gps... the H1 tires are my limiting factor there...cruises nice at 65 though....and feels like has more left though not willing to test that at this time...handles well but loud no seals anywhere at the moment.....Rampage top came apart on me so put the beat up hardtop back on for now..
Things I have left ARB front and rear lockers, new tilt steering column, new tires 35", viair oba system 444C, new body bushings, bodywork for rust and new paint, BC Bronco soft top, Master Craft heated front seats, Vintage Air AC/heat, new dash guages, gears cant decide between 4.56 or 4.88 or keep the 4.10 any thoughts? The only thing not touched or new at this point is the dana 20 TC, only thing I have done to that is twin stick it, eventually want to replace it with a Atlas 4 but its working for now.... Thanks for the help...
