truckdriva
if it aint broke, fix it anyway!
I am about finished with the first stages of my bronco, however I am fixing to re-gear it and hopefully lock it up front and rear. Does anybody have any suggestions? :-B
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Might help to give a little more info. You can install a spool in the rear if it's a 9". Any kind of locker will affect your street driving, though. Best option up front is a limited slip instead of a locker, or an ARB air locker (pricey).
Broncoholics
Broncoholics
The cheap way is to weld it up (lincoln locker) or use a spool. The best locker I found is the Detroit. If you plan on pulling with this truck or do lots of street driving go limited slip. Up front I used a trac loc LS for years before my detroit. I do see more traction with the locker than the LS but the steering is much tougher to steer with a detroit. Go LS, OX locker, electric locker or air locker so you can engauge it when needed for steering.
truckdriva
if it aint broke, fix it anyway!
sorry about the info mishap! 1987 Full Size, 351w, c6, Dana 44 TTC, Ford 8.8
6" rough country suspension, 3" body, 38.5/14.5/15 super swamper tsl/sx, rough country bushing kit
I work about 90 hrs a week for a local towing company, so that explains the low amount of posts and why I haven't gotten around to posting any pictures of my ride. You guys have helped me out alot just by answering other peoples questions and I appreciate the fact that support is just an E-mail away. I believe this was a special edition bronco or something because when I bought it, it had the factory suspension and was sitting on 33's, also has 3.54 gears and limited slip front and rear. Any comments or ideas?
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6" rough country suspension, 3" body, 38.5/14.5/15 super swamper tsl/sx, rough country bushing kit
I work about 90 hrs a week for a local towing company, so that explains the low amount of posts and why I haven't gotten around to posting any pictures of my ride. You guys have helped me out alot just by answering other peoples questions and I appreciate the fact that support is just an E-mail away. I believe this was a special edition bronco or something because when I bought it, it had the factory suspension and was sitting on 33's, also has 3.54 gears and limited slip front and rear. Any comments or ideas?
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Broncoholics
Broncoholics
I sure hope you aren't running 3:54 gears with 38's! :blink:
truckdriva
if it aint broke, fix it anyway!
I haven't run it much, work to many hours. As I previosly stated, I'm finished with the first stages of my project, now comes the rest! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />My advice would be to scrap the stock axles and swap in some 1-ton units if you plan to keep the 38's. By the time you re-gear to 4.88's and a new front carrier, plus spend the money to beef up the 8.8" and D44TTB components, you could save a bunch of headaches with a GM 14-bolt rear and D60. That's my plan, starting with the front axle. I just think the shafts, ujoints and whole design of the Dana44 twin i-beam front axle will not stand up even to my 35's. I'll try to get by with just a spool in the Ford 9" rear, then replace that when I break it. I feel like a stock Ford 8.8" axle is even weaker.Last bit of advice is to be patient and wait for a good deal on the parts. look at several axles before you buy one, and get an idea of what you want to pay for it. Again, I would not advise a locker up front, unless it's a selectable one like the ARB. And I've had my Bronco for 4 years, only halfway with the buildup to the ultimate machine I want it to be someday.
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Broncoholics
Broncoholics
Dana 60 Rears are also a dime a dozen. Its the front D60 thats the spendy one. Most yards sell for $500-$1500 each. This is my next project on my 68 Bronco since I blow the F250 D44 shafts every other time I go wheeling with 38's.
The rear 9" seems OK for the large tires.
The rear 9" seems OK for the large tires.
truckdriva
if it aint broke, fix it anyway!
Thanks for the input guys. I really don't plan on seriously wheeling this thing(rock climbing, ect.), I just don't like getting stuck in the mud getting back to my favorite fishing holes. You're right though, if I had known then what I know now, I would have went to the straight axles. I just purchased a 1979 1/2 ton F150 with aa 400bb, 4spd, np205 for $125.00 that I don't know what to do with yet. Thanks for all the help!
Broncoholics
Broncoholics
Well for starters the NP435/NP205 combo is worth $500 easy if you want to sell some stuff.
I've even seen the adapter inbetween the 435 and 205 go for $400.
Each axle is worth $250-$500 depending on condition.
Sell any body panels and interior that are good and ditch the rest.
I've even seen the adapter inbetween the 435 and 205 go for $400.
Each axle is worth $250-$500 depending on condition.
Sell any body panels and interior that are good and ditch the rest.
That's good advice, either part it out to make a little $$$ for your Bronco or swap the parts over. Prolly better off parting out since it's 1/2-ton parts, except for the t-case. The Np205 is bulletproof.
