Bronco Build

Post by **Brett** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:56 pm

I'll take some fawking pictures when get around to it, or maybe I won't take any at all. I'm busy. Better yet, I'll probably be posting soon to seek assistance with a couple of projects (shackle flip, install D44 etc.) and you can come see for yourself.

Brett

Post by **Leach** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:48 pm

You say the word, if my hw is done and I got some free time I will come by and lend a hand when I can.

And I dont care about boo this no time that, I want pictures.

Pleaeeesseee

Post by **Trailduster79** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:13 am

I agree

Post by **Brett** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:33 pm

I just got my 4.56 geared axles back from Pride and Joy in McCoy and had a little problem. The rear 8.8 cover (not OE its chromed! its gay i know) will not go on because the ring gear scrpaes the cover. Any suggestions? I've thought about an aftermarker one, but are they expensive?

Ok guys here's a pic of the bronco with the rear axle out getting ready for new spring hangers, Sky's shackle flip, bushings, etc.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6687.jpg

Brett

Post by **Steinberg** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:59 pm

the OEM cover fits mine with 4.56 gears. you could grab one from a junkyard from anything from a ranger to explorer to f150/bronco, so long as it's got an 8.8. do watch out though- some came from the factory with composite covers that are not real easy to tell from the steel ones.

I don't think anyone would knock you for taking a minisledge to what you got though.

Post by **Leach** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:00 pm

Yea man beat it out with a hammer till it fits, and use it keep stuff out of the diff while you work on it.

Post by **Brett** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:34 pm

Eric:

Got the cover from Agee's off of a junker 8.8 and it worked great! The clean up was definitely worth the $ savings.

Brett

Post by **Brett** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:24 pm

Rivets suck!!!

It took about an hour to get this rivet out. I first ground the head down, repeatedly pounded the sh*t out of it, and finally drilled it out. I've got SEVEN more of these b*st*rds to go.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6721.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6722.jpg

Spring eye bolts suck too!!! I pounded on this with a 2 lb hammer and a 16lb sledge to no avail.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6720.jpg

Suggestions?

Tyler/Stallings - Are you happy now?

Brett

Post by **Steinberg** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:36 pm

man i've been there. I had to remove 20 rivets when I did the TTB lift on my truck back in the day. all I can suggest is a bigger punch and a bigger hammer. I happened to use a 3/8" ratchet extension and mini-sledge and really wailed on it (probably misuse of tools there).

the spring bolts suck. even if they spin freely in the bushing, the rust builds up inside in such a way that they're blocked from coming out. it defies physics. I had to sawzal through the originals on the ranger. you can spread the hangers out a bit to help get a blade in there.

Post by **Brett** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:55 pm

I'll try the sawzall on the spring eye bolts.

Brett

Post by **BlueDodgeRam** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:03 am

ya im gonna have to do the same this weekend when i finally get my shackle flip in. lookin forward to that for sure :???:

Website · Post by **tsmall07** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:24 pm

XXXLT wrote:Rivets suck!!! It took about an hour to get this rivet out. I first ground the head down, repeatedly pounded the sh*t out of it, and finally drilled it out. I've got SEVEN more of these b*st*rds to go.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6721.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6722.jpg

Spring eye bolts suck too!!! I pounded on this with a 2 lb hammer and a 16lb sledge to no avail.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o38/ ... CN6720.jpg

Suggestions?

Tyler/Stallings - Are you happy now?

Brett

you can use my torches to burn them out if you want.

let me know

Post by **Brett** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:48 pm

I've got a couple questions:

What is an inexpensive way to get some bumpstops for my bronco? I'm lifting the rear about 4.5" with a shackle flip.

The rear flexible brake line fits into what looks like a distribution block mounted to the 8.8 axle tube. The fitting here does not appear to be threaded. Can anybody tell me more about how this is attached? What's a good inexpensive way to replace this brake line with a longer one?

Brett