1986 Ford Bronco
| Owner: |
John Brown  (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors) |
| From: |
College Station, TX, U.S.A. (Other registries in TX) |
| Year, Make, & Model: |
1986 Ford Bronco (Other Ford Broncos) |
| Avatar: |
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| Clubs: |
SuperFord.org (Other vehicles in this club)
2 Big Broncos Southern (Other vehicles in this club)
FullSizeBronco.com (Other vehicles in this club)
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| Nickname: |
Swamp Donkey |
| Mileage: |
106000 |
| Engine: |
302 V8
-'69 351W heads
-Comp roller rockers
-Crane cam.
-87+ serpentine belt conversion
-JBG solid engine mounts
-oil and gas
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| Drivetrain: |
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| Notes: |
XLT
-97+ F150 dome light
-33 gallon plastic fuel tank
-custom built fuel tank skid made out of 1/4" steel
-beat body
Axles:
Front
-1993 Ford Dana 60
-Yukon 4.88s
-Detroit No-Spin Locker
-Warn Premiums
-stock shafts, brakes
-powdercoated
-PSC hydro-assist Ram
Rear
-1993 Sterling 10.25
-Yukon 4.88s
-Detroit No-Spin
-stock shafts, brakes
-powdercoated
-TSM disc brake conversion
Suspension:
Front
-stock F350 front leafs
-shackle reversal setup
-rear hangar is stock 80-97 F250/F350 4x4
-shackle is stock from 80-96 1/2ton Ford rear springs.
-front hangar is from pre 1980 Ford 4x4 F250/350.
-80-97 F250/350 shock towers.
-Rancho RS5112s
Rear
-shackle flip using the front hangars from the rear springs found in all 80-97 Ford trucks.
-custom built u-bolt plates which locate rear axle 1" further back.
-Rancho RS5112s
Interior:
-Herculined
-Recaro seats tied into cage
-CD with aux. output
-cheapo speakers in a 6" PVC Cap secured to rollbar
-full cage tied into frame and body mounts.
Exterior
-rocksliders
-tube doors
-Wrap-around front bumper with fender bars and Warn 9500XP
-damage
All metal work (sliders, cage, doors, skid plate) done by my buddy Greg at Shorty's Offroad. Kickass job!
Tires
-39.5x13.50x16.5 Bias Iroks
-re-centered H1s with USA6x6 centers
-Copperhead fab rockrings
To come...
-new rear bumper w/ winch
After 3 years of beating the ever-living shit out of the Bronco, I can say that I am sooooo happy with the way it works. I does not have crazy flex, but it is very well balanced. The body is trashed but I love it. 1 tons and leafs are the way to go! |
| Last Updated: |
11/3/2015 |
| Hits: |
180873 |
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 Mods & Repairs | 17 | 0 | 0 | 11,005 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 5/8/04 | | Rear Bumper/Carrier | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6,814 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/18/08 | | Interior | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2,500 | 0 | 10/16/03 | 8/18/08 | | Front Dana 60 Swap 8/03 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 165,437 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 4/27/04 | | Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2,070 | 0 | 7/12/05 | 8/6/08 | | Rear Sterling 10.25 Swap 12/03 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14,107 | 0 | 11/18/03 | 4/6/08 | | Warn hub problems | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3,459 | 0 | 4/28/04 | 4/28/04 | | Flex pics | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5,175 | 0 | 5/8/04 | 5/8/04 | | Fuel Pump Access Panel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4,160 | 0 | 11/15/04 | 11/15/04 | | Serpentine belt conversion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 912 | 0 | 2/7/05 | 2/7/05 | | Sliders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2,663 | 0 | 4/10/05 | 4/10/05 | | Tube doors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3,021 | 0 | 4/13/05 | 4/13/05 | | Cage | 19 | 0 | 0 | 13,437 | 0 | 4/19/07 | 5/11/07 | | H1 Beadlocks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3,386 | 0 | 9/14/07 | 1/11/08 | | Fender Trimming | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9,267 | 0 | 12/30/07 | 1/12/08 | | 302 rebuild | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5,212 | 0 | 1/10/08 | 3/12/09 | | Front Bumper/Winch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2,841 | 0 | 11/22/08 | 11/22/08 | | Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12/12/09 | 12/12/09 | | Misc. Bronco Stuff | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15,611 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 11/3/15 | | Wheeling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/21/03 | 10/21/03 | | Derick's Ranch | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6,316 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 10/21/03 | | Offroad 101 2002 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3,636 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/23/03 | | Offroad 101 2003 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3,323 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/23/03 | | Offroad 101 2005 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5,378 | 0 | 2/7/05 | 2/7/05 | | 12/2006 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5,291 | 0 | 12/18/06 | 12/20/06 | | Grand Parkway Houston | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7,111 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 10/21/03 | | Shiloh Ridge | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,731 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 11/2/08 | | 2BigBronco | 27 | 0 | 0 | 21,231 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/23/03 | | Nov. 21-23 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 15,884 | 0 | 11/23/03 | 11/23/03 | | Texas A&M Offroad | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4,111 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/23/03 | | Tx4x4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6,131 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/23/03 | | 2006 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 18,981 | 0 | 10/23/06 | 10/23/06 | | 2007 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 13,461 | 0 | 10/21/07 | 10/21/07 | | Holly Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 10/21/03 | | 2BigBronco 4/02 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 11,196 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 4/19/04 | | 2BigBronco 3/03 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2,682 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 8/23/03 | | Llano River Slab | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5,808 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 4/19/04 | | Spring Creek Houston | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2,823 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 10/21/03 | | Barnwell Mountain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/28/04 | 3/28/04 | | 2BigBronco | 17 | 0 | 0 | 13,990 | 0 | 8/23/03 | 3/28/04 | | March 04 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 17,419 | 0 | 3/28/04 | 3/28/04 | | Katemcy Rocks 2005 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 26,491 | 0 | 4/17/05 | 5/2/05 | | Katemcy Rocks 2007 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6,719 | 0 | 2/18/07 | 2/19/07 | | Katemcy Rocks TCC V | 30 | 0 | 0 | 23,027 | 0 | 4/29/07 | 4/30/07 | | BVORR | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8,592 | 0 | 9/7/08 | 9/7/08 | | Clayton 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/12/09 | 3/12/09 | | Katemcy Rocks 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2,066 | 0 | 6/8/09 | 6/8/09 | | Clayton 2009 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 17,323 | 0 | 12/25/09 | 12/25/09 | | K2 TCC IV | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6,866 | 0 | 4/7/11 | 4/7/11 | | Katemcy Rocks TCC X | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4,201 | 0 | 4/16/12 | 4/16/12 | | Misc. | 23 | 0 | 0 | 12,521 | 0 | 10/21/03 | 11/3/15 | | 2004 F150 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 12,953 | 0 | 2/7/05 | 5/26/07 | | Colorado 2006 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 33,729 | 0 | 8/27/05 | 8/9/07 | | Colorado 2007 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3,888 | 0 | 8/9/07 | 8/9/07 | | GPW | 22 | 0 | 0 | 9,373 | 0 | 5/2/12 | 5/4/12 |
 drivers side.jpg
4926 hits | 52.69 KB | Posted: 12/10/03
drivers side mounted with 5/8" u-bolts.
 shackle angle.jpg
4875 hits | 83.73 KB | Posted: 11/19/03
This is just mocked up, unweighted. Not good shackle angle.
 35s1.jpg
4693 hits | 55.48 KB | Posted: 12/15/03
35" on a 16.5 centered about 1.5" further than stock. I am jsut using these tires to get everything in place.
 modified body mount.jpg
4625 hits | 62.27 KB | Posted: 12/3/03
Modified body mount.
 drivershanger.jpg
4610 hits | 75.6 KB | Posted: 11/15/03
from the back side, the drivers hanger
 shackle angle 2.jpg
4496 hits | 54.79 KB | Posted: 12/3/03
Current shackle angle, before cutting
 pass. hangar complete.jpg
4467 hits | 59.04 KB | Posted: 12/10/03
pass. side hangar complete.
 passhangar.jpg
4456 hits | 72.34 KB | Posted: 11/15/03
pass. side hanger
 new shackle angle 2.jpg
4167 hits | 79.17 KB | Posted: 3/29/04
Better. Still about 5.5" higher where spring bolts in the front, but I am happy with this. We shall see how it flexes
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