66 Bronco Project

[totalchaos]

I would honestly put a tried and true full detroit locker in the front. True-trac's are good, but they are still considered a limited slip. Detroit is a full-on locker.

My front suspension came as a kit from Clint at Battlement Fab. Been real happy with it so far. PM clint here to get more info.

J.D.

ill look into one..were did u have ur thread about ur lift on here was trying to find it but cant remember were I saw it before..and what did u pay for the kit?

[Jesus_man]

I think this thread has all your answers:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1446

Here's the locker:
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/ProductsS ... oitLocker/

Will require you setting up the gears again.

[Entourage]

Chaos - I hear what you are saying on putting the Bronco back together. I thought that would be the funnest part of the project, but it does end up taking a lot longer to do everything than you think. I swore more putting it back together than any other part. It sucks to have all this nice new paint and be scared to have anything scratch it.

You really need to pat yourself on the back - it really looks amazing.

[totalchaos]

I think this thread has all your answers:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1446

Here's the locker:
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/ProductsS ... oitLocker/

Will require you setting up the gears again.

Man ur running an awesome set up there id love that in my rig only problem is I'm having enough problems just running my stock set up that would take me forever to install something like that..lol would love to have that flex though! And that locker would be awesome to but isn't that locked up all the time? Might be rough turning on the highway..

[totalchaos]

Chaos - I hear what you are saying on putting the Bronco back together. I thought that would be the funnest part of the project, but it does end up taking a lot longer to do everything than you think. I swore more putting it back together than any other part. It sucks to have all this nice new paint and be scared to have anything scratch it.

You really need to pat yourself on the back - it really looks amazing.

Lol yeah that's completely TRUE I find myself wiping grease smears off the paint all the time all paranoid..sucks ill hopefully get it ready soon the thing that's hard for me is trying to keep a 200 pound axle that's heavier on one side balanced on a jack while trying to put bolts in...very aggravating..and resulting in cross threaded bolts..uuugh! Ill just have to wait till does of my buddies can come give me a hand

[Entourage]

The warm weather makes it harder to not be able to drive your Bronco. It is definitely easier to work on the Bronco with an extra pair of hands. I have done the majority of my truck alone but I have been super lucky to have Zilla, Viper, ZOSO, Cortez, and Rox save my butt.

I really want to see your air cleaner - it looks menacing. Love it.

[cobshane]

It is for sure coming along nicely. It is going to be one mean rig when it got it moving. Take your time, don't rush things. Its all about enjoying toying with it.

[Jesus_man]

Man ur running an awesome set up there id love that in my rig only problem is I'm having enough problems just running my stock set up that would take me forever to install something like that..lol would love to have that flex though! And that locker would be awesome to but isn't that locked up all the time? Might be rough turning on the highway..

I love it so far, but if you can weld, you can install this kit. A plasma cutter helps a lot, but not necessary. If you have all the right parts and bust your butt, it can be done in a weekend. Soooooo much better than stock. Just have to make sure your axle has weld on wedges. If not, you may have to cut that wedge shape out of the axle brackets.

No, the detroit will unlock around corners. You will only notice it on the highway if your hubs are locked in. If your t-case is in 2WD and your hubs are unlocked, there is no way for it to influence your driving. If you lock your hubs in, you might feel it slightly. You won't know it's there until you put your tcase in 4WD.

J.D.

[totalchaos]

The warm weather makes it harder to not be able to drive your Bronco. It is definitely easier to work on the Bronco with an extra pair of hands. I have done the majority of my truck alone but I have been super lucky to have Zilla, Viper, ZOSO, Cortez, and Rox save my butt.

I really want to see your air cleaner - it looks menacing. Love it.

Yeah it definetly sucks knowing I could be cruising it down the road right now but hopefully all this hard work pays off..I just talked to a buddy of mine and he said he would come over and help me out next week so I'm gonna order more parts and jump into it again

[totalchaos]

It is for sure coming along nicely. It is going to be one mean rig when it got it moving. Take your time, don't rush things. Its all about enjoying toying with it.

I'm trying to take my time,,lol but each tiime I get on here and look at the trips I'm missing out on and killer trails its driving me crazy..lol just last night I found a Bronco that's set to hit the trail for 6k I was tempted to buy it just to have something to wheel now..while I finish up mine but that's probly a bad idea..or the ol lady would kill me one or the other..lol ill keep building

[totalchaos]

Man ur running an awesome set up there id love that in my rig only problem is I'm having enough problems just running my stock set up that would take me forever to install something like that..lol would love to have that flex though! And that locker would be awesome to but isn't that locked up all the time? Might be rough turning on the highway..

I love it so far, but if you can weld, you can install this kit. A plasma cutter helps a lot, but not necessary. If you have all the right parts and bust your butt, it can be done in a weekend. Soooooo much better than stock. Just have to make sure your axle has weld on wedges. If not, you may have to cut that wedge shape out of the axle brackets.

No, the detroit will unlock around corners. You will only notice it on the highway if your hubs are locked in. If your t-case is in 2WD and your hubs are unlocked, there is no way for it to influence your driving. If you lock your hubs in, you might feel it slightly. You won't know it's there until you put your tcase in 4WD.
By wedges are u talking about the wedges that the c bushings hook to? And that locker sounds perfect ill get one ordered!
J.D.

[totalchaos]

Hey jesus what do u think of those long radius arms that colorado75bronco ran on his rig think that might be a good investment for my rig? Didn't look like there was to much to it and he charged 450 installed..

[Jesus_man]

They seem to work well! Flex better than I thought they would.

[totalchaos]

My axle is in! I followed one of the blogs on this sight and it worked thanks guys I'm feeling a little better now..I've also installed my tire rack and quarter rock guards..all that's left is plumbing my brakes and finishing up my power steering set up and some odds and ends and ill be ready to wheel!

[Jesus_man]

Nice work!! Glad you can make the stock arms work, if only temporarily!

J.D.

[Justin]

Sweet! Progress is a good thing.

[totalchaos]

Yeah finally progress..it will work for now but after my wheeling is done out with the old and in with the new!

[totalchaos]

Got my door inserts in took them into town to be painted,also got my full cage bikini top in,and ordered a set of 5 ion alloys 171 wheels which will be in this week..have 4 days off starting today and a friend said he would come over and help me make and install new brake lines and finish up the powersteering...its getting there..if all goes well Id like to hit eagle rock this month

[totalchaos]

Ok got the wheels in and on the rig they look sweet, all the brake lines are done, quarter guards done, power steering just waiting on a crankshaft pulley then it will be done..tomorrow ill install the harnesses and soft top,and start the 2 inch body lift..almost there and this rig is looking awesome

[Entourage]

It is getting exciting! Sounds like you are almost to the finish line. Good luck!

[totalchaos]

yeah just waiting on parts to be delivered now..the end is near

[Jesus_man]

way to stick with it. We all hit bumps, but if it was easy, everyone would do it...

[totalchaos]

way to stick with it. We all hit bumps, but if it was easy, everyone would do it...

yeah true and it will all pay off in the end sure puts a smile on my face each time I look at it especially knowing Im the one putting in the wrenching..got some more news too I just sold my ram charger today so I have alot more money to throw into it..definetly going with the locker we talked about..and when Im ready to put her back in the garage for the winter Im definetly going to get the suspension kit and start that mission..as if Im not tired of suspension allready..lol but I gotta have that killer flex to tie it all off..

[totalchaos]

Just ordered a 10,000 pnd viper winch to put on that front bumper too..

[Jesus_man]

Money always helps!!

[totalchaos]

Well I ran into a small problem and I wanted some advice if anybody has any..I did that front axle swap on my bronco dana 44 with drums for a dana 44 with discs..I just opened the diff cover on both of them and the one with disc brakes I just put in has 4.10 gears...the one with drums I took out has 3.54s..so Id imagine my rear ford 9 inch has 3.54s in it right now..what I was thinking was I still have a ford 9 inch that is still in my donor bronco that I got the axle with the 4.10s out of...Im thinking I should just yank the gears out of the rear of it and throw them in my bronco and call them good..but I know the rear axle in my bronco at the moment is posi not to sure about the donor bronco just yet..guess what Im wondering is should I leave it like it is and just swap the front gears so it would remain 3.54 or should I keep the 4.10s and swap the rear gears...Im kinda thinking 4.10s sound better..other then that and waiting for a pulley still she will be on the road hopefully next week...

[Rox Crusher]

remind us of your tranny set up and tire size

[ZOSO]

remind us of your tranny set up and tire size

Just What he said. I would run the 4.10's tho. They are far better for 4wheelin.

[totalchaos]

C4 running 35 inch tires

[Entourage]

I have a C4, 33" tires, and 3.54 gears. My setup does good off the line on the street and great on the highway. It is a perfect streetable combo. However, I would do 4.10's if I needed to replace them, especially with 35's or if I went offroad. One thing I have noticed is that 3.54 and 4.10 gear ratios usually require different lockers/lsd, so if you change the gears you likely need to change the locker/lsd.

I am sure you have checked, but I will mention it anyway (since I am a newb and would want to be reminded) - verify the spline count on the axles before making a final decision.