Tony Reds Build

[tcm glx]

Ok,
So now that I am on board, figured I should post up the build thread....

This is the Bronco after about two months of ownership. At this point I had upgraded the suspension with a leveling coil, and added 33" BFG All Terrains. It came with the KMCs when I bought it. Added a GPS and stereo
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/112.jpg

Amp:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/IMG00072-20090121-1635.jpg

Got it professionally detailed....
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/113.jpg

Got a rear bumper made:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0551.jpg

Powder Coat:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/IMG00071-20090121-1633.jpg

Front Bumper:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/IMG00077-20090128-2223.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/IMG00078-20090128-2223.jpg

[tcm glx]

Camburg Performance Kit:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/CamburgKitpowdercoated.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/CamburgKitpowdercoated2.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/hellbilly86/Tonys%20Bronco/Picture009.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/hellbilly86/Tonys%20Bronco/Picture010.jpg

Deaver F53s
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/hellbilly86/Tonys%20Bronco/Picture019.jpg

Bilstein 9100s for the rear:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0002.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0021.jpg


On 35s
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_06702.jpg

[tcm glx]

9 inch build

Pics of work:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/760775/fullsize/img_2525.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/760777/fullsize/img_2527.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/760702/fullsize/img_2521.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/760776/fullsize/img_2526.jpg

[Blanco]

Great Pic's http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/16.gif

[BajaBronco13]

Tony are you going to nickel plate that rear end a la DirtSports Retro Bronco style???

[Blanco]

Are you gonna race this one day?
I'm still considering finishing mine to race maybe just a couple race's a year.

[tcm glx]

Tony are you going to nickel plate that rear end a la DirtSports Retro Bronco style???


Gold plated......bling bling!!

Are you gonna race this one day?
I'm still considering finishing mine to race maybe just a couple race's a year.

Nah, I am a hard core Chase junkie. I like being out there for the chase support, so want it to be built for that!

[Blanco]

Did you do the welds on that housing?
They look really nice.

[tcm glx]

Did you do the welds on that housing?
They look really nice.

Those are all yikes!

[Blanco]

those are all yikes!

Nice work! :D

[Yikes]

Finished up Tony's housing...

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/761837/fullsize/img_2540.jpg

[tcm glx]

First off, the work done:
Dropped off the Bronco a little over a week ago, plan was to do the following:
Port and plate the fron passenger side axle
Remove Bilstein 5100s and associated coil/coil buckets
Install Engine Cage
Install Bilstein 2.65" 9100 and 2"air bumps
Install 2 Link

Keifer took care of all the work and Bilstein did a great job supplying all the shock hardware. I picked up the Bronco last night and let me tell You that both Mark and his dad are great to work with, extremely hospitable, and very anal that the work they day is representative of the business.
Every last weld, zip tie, and bolt had to be positioned correctly for me to take the Bronco home. The work was all completed and I am super pleased so far.
The welds are gorgeous, anbd the Bronco feels great.

Specs:
Bilstein did some special stuff on the valving, not sure how the coilover is valved but its great so far, has 500/500 coils. Air bump is a 2" with a 2" travel on it.
He also did his 2 Link on the rear, it has heims at both ends.


The Results:

Before we built everything, Mark and I cycled the front and it has exactly 16" to the tee of travel measured at wheel center.
Extremely pleased!! The truck sits approx 1/4" lower in the front than the rear (so it will level with a load).
The 2 link is quiet, and provided no noise or vibration on the drive home (including some little dirt road washboards) it drove perfectly fine on the freeway, with speeds varying fropm 65 to 80 mph. The truck doesn't wallow around, or even feel like it has a need for a sway bar.
All in all, extremely pleased.

[tcm glx]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0477.jpg

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http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0488.jpg

[tcm glx]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0493.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0484.jpg

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http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0496.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/tcmglx/bronco%20maybe/DSC_0498.jpg

[Grimm]

Did you guys end up welding on a bracket at the top end of the radius arm for the coil over shock? Can't tell from the pics? Very Nice Work

[tcm glx]

Did you guys end up welding on a bracket at the top end of the radius arm for the coil over shock? Can't tell from the pics? Very Nice Work

Yup,
He took the powdercoat off, welded a bracket, and then somehow found a paint that matches in color, and touched it up. Looks great.

[retroblazer]

Great looking truck.