'71 Bronco

[CORE 4WD]

Let me know when you want to hook up with the steel. Hey mebbe you could bring Adam's gerber back to him? Or at least get it close? ;D

[Chuck]

Hey, I finally managed to sneak on long enough to check this thing out. New project looks great. Welcome back to the Ford fold with the trail rig.

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Here ya go Craig. Pics of the yourlist wheels I snagged. They cleaned up pretty nice. They look a ton better than the corroded factory wheels that were on there. But I have to admit I'm not a fan of the fake beadlock ring, they are a PITA to polish. For the price I'm not complaining though. I have a feeling that sometime soon my neighbor will be powdercoating those rings so I don't have to shine them.
They make the tires look smaller than they did with the factory wheels.

[jeeepxj]

The wheels look great, but where's the new concrete?

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I wired in a delay wiper switch from an 80s F150 in the EB today. It is the neatest thing ever compared to the original; had to time turning off the switch just right to get the wipers stopped in the right position. It is so nice to have wipers that park themselves and the delay function is an added bonus. That is all....

[joshbaker]

cool man and tanks fer the stuff

[Marshall]

Haha...I wont be drooling cuz Im getting the same tars.....

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I dropped by Eddie's shop today to check the progress of the roll cage. All I'll say is I left with a big grin on my face. He made me a cage that I can really be proud of and so should he. It's better than I expected, and he added in a few awesome unexpected touches that I love. It's not 100% done, but here's some pics he sent as a teaser.
I like the way it turned out, it's a compromise between strength, design, easy access, and the soft top frame clearance. It's perfect to me.

[jeeepxj]

Will it be tied to the frame at all 6 points?

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Mar 15, 2010 22:10:12 GMT -5 jeeepxj said:

Will it be tied to the frame at all 6 points?

Tied to the frame on the front 4 points. The rear presented a challenge and it wasn't worth it, plus the rear of the tub is stronger than the rest and reinforced better. It'll just be sandwiched between 2 plates there.

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I got around to bolting on the wheels and tires that I got from Joe at Starr Motors. Thanks Joe! They are 15x9 Trail Ready HD beadlocks and 37x12.50x15 Pit Bull Rocker radials. These things ride really great, I am so pleased. So smooth compared to the Swampers, I think I made the right decision going with radials.
Anyway, I really underestimated the size of Pit Bull 37s. You know how most tires run a little small? Not these, they are exactly 37" in diameter. A little larger than planned, but oh well. Side by side pics next to SS TSL SX 36x12.50.









Ethan was helping me and he said, that's ok dad, that just means more clearance! ;D

So I can really see the raked stance now. I found out the front springs have sagged over 2". They are sending me some replacements so it will sit level in the front like it should. Supposed to be 5.5" springs, but they aren't anymore. I also need to trim the front fenders a little and raise the flare, the PO didn't trim the openings to be the same as the back.

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More pics of the finished cage and frame tie ins Eddie did:

[A "CJ"]

That is one sweet rig Keith....the cage looks great...

tim

[jeeepxj]

That thing is looking awesome!

I might have to consider buying this one from you, when it goes up for sale.. ;D

Can't wait to see it at Gore!

[CORE 4WD]

Looks really good Keith. Can't wait to see how it wheels!