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:
What time you thinking? Should anything be brought along?
Sorry Bill. I have to work... Take pics and do a write up!
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
I may come bye and spectate. 😁
"finder_87" wrote: I may come bye and spectate. 😁
You are more than welcome!
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.
Sorry I missed it. I went to the wrong house. 🙄
"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:
"finder_87" wrote: Sorry I missed it. I went to the wrong house. 🙄
We are still here waiting.... 😀
"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. :x
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.
Don't forget to put your garbage can out. 😁
"finder_87" wrote: Don't forget to put your garbage can out. 😁
Green waste! Bring your truck by and check out the Bronco. I'll have hot coffee!!!!!!
A couple of pics....
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When he drove up....
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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. 😀 😲
I'm semi pro at removing leafs....
"Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: I'm semi pro at removing leafs....
Today you will be a pro!
Did you get any pictures of the completed lift? What size tires is he going to be able to fit? maybe some 33x10?
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.
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/albums/n507/bwoodward1/
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!
Needed to mention that I installed the driver side coil. 🙂
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