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3 Arm Wiper Setup
Fix Motor Mount
Roll Cage Braces
Throttle Body 65mm
Wheel Alignment
Heat Riser Replacement
Vent Window Repair
Center Console Mount
Straighten Bumper
Ford 6R80 6 spd
More Tech...
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Fuel Tank Access Plate for the Early BroncoHey man, this is fantastic work. I just wanna throw a little tip form my experience of working on and modifying them metal bodies. Go to your... -
Early Bronco Ignition Switch RemovalIf you're drilling it out, do you drill the whole cylinder or just enough to still use the pinhole?
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Ford 6r80 6 speed automatic trans into a Bronco behind any SBF engineThanks for the kind words!
Here is a pic of the crank hub. This should give you an idea of what it looks like. Original one. Looks a little...
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Explorer 5.0 Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt ConversionAs an alternative to extending the fan shroud, I had these suckers made. I've done this swap in an F-100 too so I have both 2" and 3". Fan Clutch...
Tech article by Toddz69 (toddz69)
With the advent of electronic fuel injection and larger aftermarket fuel tanks for Early Broncos, in-tank electric fuel pumps have become a common addition to the classic’s powertrain system. While many early conversions relied on external, frame-mounted pumps...
Tech article written by Jim Price (luvmybronco)
This simple add on will make going to the Gas Station a little more pleasant...(Just a little, though)
1. Call your local Ford dealer, and tell them you want to order a Billit fuel door for a 2000 "Bullitt Mustang GT" (About 100 bucks) While your...
This short Tech article is to help with Myth Busting the inaccuracies on the Internet and Facebook about Optima and other AGM style batteries AND which Optima is best for winching and daily driving.
I started using "Gel" type batteries (not saying that Optima's are "gel" batteries. They aren't)...
Hi there, guys, and greetings from Chile... I wanted to share some of my wisdom and experience with you, in regards to Broncolectricity... if some of you ever had this problem, here's the solution...
Sometimes, when the headlights are turned on, some of the parking (position) lights, or all of...
Ford's 6R80 is a super tough, 6 speed automatic that can easily handle 850/850 RWHP & torque all in a package almost identical in size to a 4R70W
The 6R80 trans you want for a Bronco comes from an F150, with a 5.0, and must be a 4x4 model. It comes in 2009 through 2017 Ford F-150 pickups and...
Tech article by Chris (taipeichris)
How to straighten a bent factory rear or front bumper with the bumper still installed.
Tools Required:
1 pair safety glasses
1 pair leather gloves
1 medium hand held sledge hammer
2 medium c-clamps
2 large c-clamps
1 Five foot or...
Center Console Mounting Bracket in an Early Bronco
Tech article by Mike Kipper (kip60)
After finally fixing the rust in the floorboards, it was time to put everything back in and make sure it fit in the old locations. I had purchased new seats and needed to get them in and also get the console...
Tech article by Bronco-Brian
Transform your broken pivot base back to stronger support than OEM without using rivets. This job takes about 10-minutes once the window is free from the outer housing.
IMPORTANT: Before starting- protect all glass using heavy paper or cardboard so no sparks or...
Tech article by Mike Kipper (Kip60)
I purchased a mostly original 1970 Sport last year. It didn’t run when I got it. Started with rebuilding the carburetor. Finally got it to run, but a little rich. When I removed the carb, I noticed the heat riser pipes attached were rusted out at the...
Tech article by Phil Dawson (phldwsnoc1)
After a career of making suspension repairs and improvements to a wide variety of vehicles, it was time to see if I could do the same for my Bronco. Designed with a single adjustment point for total toe, some creativity is in order when you approach...
Tech article by Chuck (blazinchuck)
Before you can slap that Explorer throttle body on, a few things need to be changed.
The throttle lever is indexed wrong and needs to be swapped with the one from the Mustang.
The Explorer TPS can be used, but the connector plug is wrong and must be...
Tech Article by Ted Howard (Tedster100)
As I worked on my build I have realized that bracing the windshield to the roll cage is a great idea. It offers support to the windshield when the top is off and keeps the angle of the windshield correct so the soft top fits snug without pulling the...
Tech article by Chris (taipeichris)
For numerous reasons I broke motor mounts in the past, usually I’d find out when I’d hit a bump in the road and the motor jumps up enough to hit the hood. Not cool, right?
Parts and Supplies Needed:
QuantityParts DescriptionCost1carriage bolt$0.301lock...
Tech article by Chris (taipeichris)
I’ve owned my 66 Bronco since August 2004 and my wipers never did a good job. I live in Los Angeles it really doesn’t rain much but almost every morning the entire car is covered in dew, often covering both the inside and outside of the windshield.
After...
Tech article by Jacob Schreiber (Schreiber)
Although ClassicBroncos.com covers almost every Bronco project imaginable, one I’ve never seen is a write-up on restoring original license plates. This is an easy project. I took some pictures while refinishing mine, so why not share?
I found my...
Tech article by Bryan Key (Revelation)
ATTENTION: I am in the middle of doing this swap on a stock Bronco. One MAJOR change; the instructions for the bracket will not work. You must fabricate your own bracket. And it can be done with the dash in BUT would be best done with the dash out. Pay...
Tech article by Larry Crumpler (MarsChariot), Phil Lindenmuth (Viperwolf1), Casey Nicholas (needabronco), Jake Norton (recoiljunky), Todd Zuercher (toddz69) and Randy Silbaugh (ransil)
This ClassicBroncos.com tech article covers the steps necessary to install a serpentine belt drive system on...
Tech article by BroncoWanted
WARNING: I claim no responsibility for kick panels made using this tech article that do not fit properly. As with any 30+ year old vehicle the craftsmanship and original construction varies from vehicle to vehicle. Please be aware of this and make the necessary...
Tech article by BwoncoHowie
The purpose of this article is to explain and cover some basic info about do it yourself C-4 Valve body service. The actual valve body is from a 1974 Bronco, therefore the illustrations may differ slightly from what you may be working on. If you are inexperienced...
Tech article by Chris (taipeichris)
Since I’ve owned my 1966 Bronco it never got past 3rd gear for years and I drive the freeways in Los Angeles all the time.
Finally I collected the parts to install my new NV3550 and a twin-stick shifter I purchased made for an early Bronco.
The problem...