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The original wedge blocks that set the pinion angle were cracked. So picked up some replacements spring perches so I can set the pinion angle correctly and gives the springs a little bigger mounting surface. Old mount cut off and axle cleaned up. New one test fitted. And back in...

I daily drive a '03 f250 4 door 4x4 with 7.3. It has 224,000 and runs like a champ. About half in town and half highway I average 16 mpg. Oil is critical on these engines. They are hard on it. Oil pressure to the injectors is over 1000 psi. Just understand diesel maintenance and repair is...

I previously build an '84. Now that we have kids, the wife wanted a nicer bronco (and due to road salt and not washing it). So I'm now building a '95 with the good parts of my old one and the more comfortable aspect of the newer one. Along with a few improvements. For mild to mid level back...

Also managed to get some work done on the rear brakes. Tore the drums off to make room for the new brackets and disk brakes. The rotors are the same as the front ones on the bronco/F-150 Caliper is off a early 80's chevy 3/4 ton. So replacement parts are easily sourced. I'll have to...

Limit strap mounts and new mounting for the front brake hoses are welded on. I still need to drill out the hole on the upper mount but they are in place.

It's pretty close.

I've debated on tieing it to the main cage. Just not sure its necessary for my use. But on the other hand I may do something dumb when left unsupervised...

I did a quick tape measure check when I first took it apart and remember it being pretty close. May just have to adjust mounts.

As much as I'd like to claim I built it. It is a kit. I'm not sure on the front of the frame yet. I've built a winch bumper previously for my other bronco. But it had the straight front frame so not sure if the mount could be easily reconfigured. But most likely I'll have to decide between...

A little more done on the front suspension. I finished welding up the shock hoops. I put the axle beams in place and put the coil-overs in place. It is fitting pretty nicely. I still have to let the nitrogen out and remove a spring so I can make sure everything clears before I weld the...

Still debating on that. I've considered using some bolt together unions so it could be separated if needed.

Pulled the front axle and radius arms off. First time I've had a ball joint stick this bad. it was easier to take it out of the knuckle than separate the stud. Some work with a cut off wheel and air hammer and the coil buckets and ttb pivot mounts are off. And after a few more parts...

It's a lot of work but I have a lot of support and encouragement from my crazy family that wants to take it to the mountains. Be careful mine started as an engine and axle swap... Then a conversation with the wife and kids and now it is a whole new ball game! But in the end the fun and...

I got the doors sealed up finally. Rear upper shock mount installed for the final time. Also got the rear hangers lowered and installed. Then I enlisted a little help with putting the bushings in the shackles. He was very excited to help and get to use a hammer. Shackles test...

It happens. I was having one of those nights last night so I understand.

I have a 30 gallon tank for it. As low as it hangs I'm not sure I'd want an extra 5 gallons. Access and serviceability are very useful things. Thanks, good to know I inspired you instead of just my empty wallet!

Sorry I'm getting tired. I had already cut out the heat shield in those pictures. It was in the way of the bar and would have hit the shock as it cycled. The bar and brackets are the new upper shock mounts for the rear to use longer remote reservoir shocks. The 3 bolts you can see in the...

We decided to head out of town for a bit the other weekend. The kids were having camping withdrawals... So we loaded up the truck and took of for the Badlands. Nothing too crazy just a some fun and exploring. We found us a spot next to a ridge overlooking the badlands. Set up camp and...

Started on fitting the upper shock mounts this afternoon as well. I had to trim some of the heat shield out of the way for clearance. I had to drill out the original holes for some 1/2 inch bolts. After some looking I decided to just trim the heat shield back all the way to the...

And the sanding and coats of filler primer have continued. Finally have it all smooth and straight. So I can scratch and dent it latter... Tomorrow I should be able to lay a coat or 2 of epoxy over it to seal it up.