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Bronco Lift Help
November 17, 2011
5:28 am
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I know this is last minute but I am putting a lift on my friend's 73 Bronco tomorrow. If any one is board and wants to stop by, any help would be appreciated. Just thought i would throw it out there. The lift is a James Duff 3 1/2 inch. I will have to weld on the track bar mount but every thing else is bolt on. Thanks :hack:

November 17, 2011
5:34 am
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What time you thinking? Should anything be brought along?

November 17, 2011
5:48 am
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Sorry Bill. I have to work... Take pics and do a write up!

November 17, 2011
6:24 am
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My buddy will be here at 9. Any time after that would be great. No need to bring anything.
Brad, I like the Idea of a write up.

Thanks

November 17, 2011
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I may come bye and spectate. mr-green

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November 17, 2011
7:27 am
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"finder_87" wrote: I may come bye and spectate. mr-green

You are more than welcome!

November 17, 2011
4:41 pm
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Make sure you are getting the track bar extension mount that comes off the axle and not the frame. The ones on the frame bend too easily. Unless it never gets offroad then it probably doesn't matter.

November 17, 2011
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Sorry I missed it. I went to the wrong house. 🙄

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November 17, 2011
9:37 pm
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"Howdy" wrote: Make sure you are getting the track bar extension mount that comes off the axle and not the frame. The ones on the frame bend too easily. Unless it never gets offroad then it probably doesn't matter.

We got the one that comes off the frame but it is welded and bolted and is made from 1/4 plate. And it's a pavement queen! :girly:

November 17, 2011
10:30 pm
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"finder_87" wrote: Sorry I missed it. I went to the wrong house. 🙄

We are still here waiting.... 😀

November 18, 2011
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"Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: [quote="finder_87"]Sorry I missed it. I went to the wrong house. 🙄

We are still here waiting.... 😀

HAHA! Sorry I got a check engine light today as well and it ruined my mood. 😡

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November 18, 2011
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Well, the one day project is now a two day project. As usual, despite great help, things wern't to schedule. I should have figured a stock bronco from 1973 would put up a fight! Thanks to Carl for a huge amount of help! We are taking pics so hopefully I can get some up later.

So, tomorrow is a new day and we will be attacking the red beast once again. Carl has graciously agreed to help out again. If any one else would like to stop by the help would be great! More to follow.

November 18, 2011
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Don't forget to put your garbage can out. mr-green

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November 18, 2011
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"finder_87" wrote: Don't forget to put your garbage can out. mr-green

Green waste! Bring your truck by and check out the Bronco. I'll have hot coffee!!!!!!

November 18, 2011
6:08 am
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A couple of pics....

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November 18, 2011
6:12 am
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November 18, 2011
6:16 am
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When he drove up....

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November 18, 2011
7:44 am
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I can see why he keeps it to the pavement. You don't find too many around anymore that are uncut. Thats got to be fun to drive it around with drums on all 4 corners. 😀 😯

November 18, 2011
4:24 pm
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I'm semi pro at removing leafs....

November 18, 2011
6:32 pm
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"Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: I'm semi pro at removing leafs....

Today you will be a pro!

November 19, 2011
3:47 am
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Did you get any pictures of the completed lift? What size tires is he going to be able to fit? maybe some 33x10?

November 19, 2011
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First off, I want to thank Carl for two days of huge help! We mostly finished last night. We were able to get it back on it's wheels at about six last night. This thing fought us almost every step of the way. Lots of fun! More to follow including pics.

November 20, 2011
2:52 am
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We put a James Duff 3.5 inch lift springs with a Wild Horse drop track bar brackets on the front. In the rear we put Deaver 3.5 inch leaf springs. The actual lift height is 2.5 inches in the front and 3 inches in the rear. We ended up with the right side sitting an inch higher than the left side. This might be binding in the suspension but until we get it drivable we won't know for sure . All that is left is to reconnect the drive shaft, bleed the brakes, center the steering, alignment, and adjust the E-brake.

Here are some pics with captions.
http://s1137.photobucket.com/a.....woodward1/

November 20, 2011
4:54 am
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Learned alot!! Especially how some kits still have to be beaten into place. I'm pretty sure that picture of me was just resting. 🙂

Well done on the album setup!

November 20, 2011
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Needed to mention that I installed the driver side coil. 🙂

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