To cut or not to cut...

[mo-bronco]

I've read many threads pro and con about cutting or not cutting a bronco (rear fenders). I have an uncut with a fresh crate engine and rebuilt tranny etc. that I am planning on making my daily driver. I have a very short commute (1 mile). I also have a '72 down to the frame and a '76 currently without an engine or tranny and with a rough body for a future project. I want to keep it uncut, but I want to be able to put the bigger tires and wheels on. I don't have the funds right now to get the '76 going, and I don't want to lift the uncut rig. My question is: If I'm careful cutting it, and save the pieces, how hard would it be to have the pieces welded back in to go back to original in say 3 or 4 years? I'm not worried about value, I don't plan on selling for sentimental reasons. Thanks in advance for the advice/opinions.

 

[Mherriford]

Dont cut it no mater how carefully you cut it, It will never be the same, there are only so many uncut EB's around any more, Id lift it you can always remove the lift and reinstall the stock suspension.

 

[fordtrucks4ever]

You can go a little bigger with tires, just not that wide of a wheel on a stocker. An uncut Bronco looks totally gay if lifted with big tires. That is my opinion and I am sticking with it. You can get some decent looking tires that will make an uncut Bronco look and function well, but still fit. A 235 BFG All Terrian tire will look great under a stock height uncut Bronco with the right wheels.

 

[broncnaz]

Since you want to go back anyways dont cut it. Just wait until you can get your 76 going. the money you save by not putting on bigger wheels and tires can go into your 76

 

[Gummi Bear]

Don't cut it.

2-1/2" suspension and 1" BL will clear some 33x10.50's nicely, and give a very nice ride.

 

[Mark]

It is a pain in the Ass to go back to uncut.
Don't cut it if you don't have to.

 

[Tenacious-B]

I don't know if this is a viable option for you or not but you could pick up a new set of fenders and cut those or look for a set that are already cut and install them. That way you have your uncut fenders sitting around until you're ready to put them back on. Just a thought since you said that you'd prefer to not cut them.

 

[B_lineBronco]

Don't cut it.

2-1/2" suspension and 1" BL will clear some 33x10.50's nicely, and give a very nice ride.

Does anybody have pictures of of larger tires on an uncut Bronco, maybe that would help make the decision easier. I myself have been struggling with the cut/uncut issue.

 

[Mherriford]

Does anybody have pictures of of larger tires on an uncut Bronco, maybe that would help make the decision easier. I myself have been struggling with the cut/uncut issue.

Check these out

http://www.broncofix.com/viewtopic.php?t=269241

 

[wildbill]

%) %) %) Its your toy do as you would like it. Me I would cut it as I dont like the look of a uncut one looks wimpy to me. But to each there own I wish you best of luck with your choice have fun. Bill %) ;D

 

[jdub1233]

Dont cut it, Uncut broncos are sweet and should be kept that way. I'd wait and put the lift and big tires on your 76.

 

[American Pride]

I agree, keep them uncut

 

[gladrich]

I' agree with Bill! It's your toy and you can cut that baby if you wanna! I like the cut look way better than uncut..no offense to you uncut lovers!

 

[1975SPORT]

It just wont be the same, one or the other is best.