The Tricky EcoBoost Early Bronco Build

[Tricky Dick]

I rewired my trailer and test loaded the 6G in preparation of running the Rubicon in October. It's tight but it fits. The EB should fit a little better. I still need to build the single axle I've been gathering parts for.

I got my spare RAZR mounted up on one of the bored beadlocks. Need to take the other 4 in to be dismounted.

One of the other 2.3EB swaps out there is nearing the end and providing some inspiration. They really fit well.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Let's get up to speed. A buddy paid me to put a 5.5" lift on his 74,it's a bit tall for my liking but he's happy.

I can't remember if I posted before, but my Ranger diff was kinda cheesy on the bottom, so I plated that with 3/8". I picked up this Tooliom welder which I've been hearing raving reviews on and burned it in with nickel rod. I threw a couple stitches on the tube too but didn't have enough to go all the way around. It worked amazing. It's getting geared Saturday.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Mixed results from gearing day. The M220 is done, went together smoothly. The D44 fought us and we gave up upon finding the Detroit I was told was a 4.10 and higher was actually a 3.73 and lower. Talked to the guy and he's willing to swap it plus $100 cash for a 4.10 TJ air locker with all the wring and pump. IDK how good those lockers are but it's a way out of this bind.

 

[Yeller]

Mixed results from gearing day. The M220 is done, went together smoothly. The D44 fought us and we gave up upon finding the Detroit I was told was a 4.10 and higher was actually a 3.73 and lower. Talked to the guy and he's willing to swap it plus $100 cash for a 4.10 TJ air locker with all the wring and pump. IDK how good those lockers are but it's a way out of this bind.

The TJ lockers are ok until they aren’t. The fronts were better but I think it’s because they were used less. The pressure was weird, like way minimal if I remember correctly. I’d run one.

 

[Tricky Dick]

The TJ lockers are ok until they aren’t. The fronts were better but I think it’s because they were used less. The pressure was weird, like way minimal if I remember correctly. I’d run one.

He has the pump and everything. I'll give it a try.

 

[stout22]

Based on experience with friends with TJs - carry an extra pump.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Based on experience with friends with TJs - carry an extra pump.

I'm going backwards here. I went and swapped it and then did a deep dive. The amount of work to get them working in a regular housing is a bit much, and.....it still needs thick cut gears. It's going on ebay and I ordered a Zip Locker, found a new one for $700.

 

[Yeller]

You’ll like that better anyway.