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Ok, so here's my most recent project. I just picked up a 66' Bronco and am currently sourcing parts for an LS motor build for it. I already have a Dana 60 front, GM 14 Bolt Rear and a few options for transfer case/trans setups to choose from.
Pics to come
Please get them up!!!! This section has been dead lately.
I'm working on getting the title before I jump on it. This whole lost title is a PITA! I could go for a bonded title, but that would cost more than what I'm paying for the whole Bronco.
Can you go for a re-builders title? Hell sell it to me and i'll put my lq9 in it'll and be driven it every day!
I love early broncos! I almost bought a new one in 1975. (OBTW, I saw 6 of them today in various states of mis-repair on the same lot).
Why are you putting a 14 bolt in it? They come with 9" rears factory. Hope you get the title thing figured out, my dad and I love old broncos, we've got three now :D
I'm going w/ matching 1-Ton axles already locked and lowered to 4.56's. I can sell the 9" for more hardware.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/.../500Bronco.jpg
Are you thinking a rock crawler type set-up? If so, do a maggie on top for some more low end grunt with the taller tires!
AWESOME!!!
Depends what it's used for as to the setup I'd go with. I'd run no bigger than 36" tires with 4.56s. However, if it was more of an offroad toy, I'd look into something in the 5.xx range.Quote:
Originally Posted by OL' MAN
On a 3000lb rig, 4.56's are good for up to a 40" tire for what I do. I've had some luck with finding the title owner, they're located in San Antonio! I'll be picking up this hunk in a couple weeks!
This should be sweet!
That is gonna be awesome!! i want it!
Update! I am working with my friend at a body shop to get a bonded title for it since the person under the title hasn't responded to any requests for info. The build is going pretty slow since my main priority is my running/driving 73' Bronco.
Any suggestions on a drivetrain? My trans I picked up cheap is cracked so I scrapped it and am starting over. I'm not sure about what will mat up to what so I've been doing some research over on pirate4x4.
700R4 is basically a 4l60e and are a dime a dozen. Also look into TH350's as they can provide a variation in tcases and also cheap. What tcases were you considering?
I'm wanting to run an NP205 with Dana 60's front and rear. The issue is the output shaft for the front axle, the GM and Ford T-cases are on opposite sides. I may be going with a TH400 if it will bolt up to a 5.3 or 6.0 fairly easily. I would prefer to start out with a HD drivetrain instead of replacing parts as I go. I sold the Atlas II I picked up w/ the TH400 I bought which will pay for most of my drivetrain :woot: after cleaning up the TH400 it had a cracked case and shelled gears. I didn't look at it too much when the guy was pushing to sell it I was more interested in the built, shiny twin stick Atlas II t-case that was bolted to it.