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    FOR SALE: Clean/usable Early Bronco parts

    --- See something you need., PM me & I'll send you pic's & price. --- Low time 1983 Ford I-6cyl. 200 eng., bellhousing, Transmission, with T-case adaptor. 8cyl. bellhousing, manual 3 sp. trans., T-case adaptor, J-shift T-case., crossmember    & mounting hardware. 8cyl. manual 3 sp...
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    "EARLY" Early Bronco ignition switch

    1966 EB Roadster.., (probably built late '65 or early '66) A slight issue with my switch, lead me to inspect the back of my switch (under dash). Unlike the replacment switches, (every supplier & autoparts I've checked) mine is "hard-wired in". Meaning it doesn't have the typical  3 spade...
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    Shocking., just "shocking"

    ----Shock Absorber / Strut Myths---- Ask 10 folks & you'll get 10 diff. answers as to "best shocks".! :unsure: This should help. Q. Changing the shocks / struts on my vehicle will make it ride "better" or "softer"..... A. How a vehicle "rides", or "feels by the seat of your pants"...
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    Now here's "strange"

    Would this be great or what...? OR.., would it take all the challenge away.? :unsure: Fwd_ Fw_ Idaho Truck.htm
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    U-13 Roadster

    Some wanted to see pics of my Roadster...... --------JRU--------- I finally had/took the time to fig. out how to download them into my GALLERY...!!! --------- take a look., if you so choose -------- BTW...This rig is pretty much stock except for small lift & a few doo-dad's & add-ons
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    Electronic delema

    This one has me puzzled... <_< Another wheeler had the stock ignition. Older rig with the ballast resister (newer rigs have a resister wire) upstream of the coil. (4-6 V going to coil as req.) On several occasions his coil heated up & the eng. quit. Installed spare coil & off we...
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    Virus below.."free tires"..???

    Has anyone clicked on the link in that post..? @-) Why am I so suspicious..? Is it OK.....? :unsure:
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    Pump'n the "Pumpkin"

    Probably the Most neglected, yet dependable components on our rigs..!! Ford DIDN'T put a drain on the bottom of these pumpkins...or at least not on mine. (I'm ashamed to admit, I let it go too long & the juice was pretty dark) :o /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> HERE...
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    What the..? Fords new Bronco (EB style)

    Toyota Land Cruisers new FJ Cruiser is about to hit the streets/trails ..... Where is the New "Early Bronco"...?? :blink: I might have to buy the Toyota if Ford doesn't "get off the dime." Is this a dead issue or is it still going to happen..? :huh:
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    D-44 ball-joints (neglected)

    While cleaning/inspecting (Dana 44) my brothers (EB) front brakes, something made me give a tug on the RF hub & sure enough, the bottom "ball joint" is worn & loose. (driver side is fine) This is something folks should check on their rigs as there's no obvious "feeling" this is going...
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    EB front axle outer seals

    Never had to do one but my brothers '67 is seeping a bit so time to "bone up" on the tricks. Hub off, spindle off, ...... does the knuckle need to be removed or can you reach it thru the hole in the knuckle..? If, in fact, it has to come off, (knuckle) what parts are a "must" to replace...
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    Lift = "lean" ....What next..!

    Installing a suspension lift is about a "2.5 banana" job NOT counting all the gashes in your head, etc. b-( I installed mine, then re-installed & tweeked 3 more times for various reasons to get it "tits" as they say. :-" Great ride, dirt & street.... as good or better than stock...
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    TADS...Weakest links with lockers

    Still trying to decide... to lock -or- not to lock...? (Looking for personal experiences, not just opinions..) > I watched a couple locked vehicles daintly creep up a hill that we normally shoot right on up. Are they being careful not to "snap" things..? :angry: I'm runn'n a '66 Roadster...
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    Wierd shocks & lift statistics

    I need someone with a 2 1/2" lift & 32x11.50's to give me the height from ground to bottom of rocker panel please. My 40 yr. old suspension is finally on its last legs. I have to get the 2 1/2' lift kit in order to get the 11 pack (smoother ride) rear springs. I doubt I'd ever rock-crawl...
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    Locker Options/problems

    My El Camino has "Posi" only & it swaps ends (nearly) on slippery surfaces. I'm sure a "Detroit" or other perm. locker will break loose (on ice, etc.) on my '66 Bronco, being so short a wheel-base. There's "air, & electric" lockers....? (I'm looking at just the rear at this time.) (it...
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    Carb Jetting

    Stock veh., stock eng., stock 2 brl carb. Question...what is the correct jet size for say, 5000 ft. & below? (I'm at 2500ft.) The book says 43F's, (High altitude 41F's) Mine has 48F's. I have a 302 stick, converted an to automatic C4. Runs fine...just thinking I could improve milage...
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