What did you do TO / WITH your Bronco today? 👨🏻‍🔧🧰🚿🛠

[ThunderFlash]

I look forward to what you think after living with them for a little bit!!!

I've only driven maybe 0.2 miles a VERY low speed to settle the suspension a little since my alignment is super fantastic way out of whack, but judging from that little spin, I think I'm gonna like 'em.

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[Enginerd]

It wasn't today, but the last several days. Installed Fox Performance 2.5 shocks with Eibach +500 lbs, 1.8" lift rear springs and +250 pound, 2.3" lift front springs, Accutune UCAs, and a Severe Duty Steering rack. It has been a tumultuous trip! Almost there, but the front coilovers need to come back out for preload adjustments. Then it's off for an alignment and a PPE aluminum transmission pan and new filter. Getting the rack out was a beeoch. Shockingly, the new one went right in once I knew the secret handshake. The biggest PITA of that rack maneuver was probably that stinking steering column linkage connection. Once I finish up, I'll post something about these Fox Performance 2.5 shocks combined with the Eibach HOSS HD lift springs.

I want to know more about the secret handshake, the rack swap is next on my list, I have the same jack and stands as you lol.

 

[ThunderFlash]

I want to know more about the secret handshake, the rack swap is next on my list, I have the same jack and stands as you lol.

Watch @popo_patty's video below. I believe I actually needed to move the rack a little driver side, then rotated it upside down as I was simultaneously twisting and moving passenger side, then angled it back and down to pivot around the axle. Clear as mud, right! There was one point where it seemed stuck against the FDU, but it will go past with light to moderate force and a little wiggle magic. I had the two lower vertical FDU mount bolts removed and the horizontal mount bolt loosened up. I also had the passenger side fwd LCA bolt backed out. Rack removal was a BUGGER that took me several hours...but I got the new one in in less than 10 minutes. Lowering the FDU a little may make it all easier. My rack came with new FDU mount bolts for that.

The worst part for me was the stinking steering linkage. It was a 1/4" ratchet drive up above the rack with zero room and mostly single clicks on each torque cycle, meaning 8 BILLION cycles both for the 10mm bolt removal and reinstall! Maybe the bolt can be put in a more favorable position with very small movement of the steering wheel, but I did on want to risk getting something mis-clocked. I had zero issues getting the calibration loaded on the Procal and flashing the rack. I also have previously installed the FP tune.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ng-rack-7-weeks-at-dealer.103701/post-2850417

Yeah, the HF 6 ton stands were a good value and had the height I needed. There are a couple of variations from different HF manufacturing sources, so research before buying. My store had both the desirable and less desirable stands on the shelf together.




Good luck!

 

[Valhalla]

@BROADDICT been chopping on your 4 door box...

All those pins rattle offroad...

Fixed it!!!

 

[ThunderFlash]

@BROADDICT been chopping on your 4 door box...

A Valkyrie for Valhalla. I think I had those same pipes on my '99. It sounded like a racing Porsche.

 

[Valhalla]

A Valkyrie for Valhalla. I think I had those same pipes on my '99. It sounded like a racing Porsche.

Good eye, most people have no clue what it is.

 

[Sasquatch2ez]

Got the Ez4x4 Mid Panel Roof Rack and looks awesome. Easy install, and pumped to take the top off this weekend. @EZ4X4

 

[Sir915]

Got the old girl up and running for daily driving while the harness recall is taken care of on the 6g

 

[Papa K]

A few weeks ago I posted that my Oracle tail light wasn’t working.
Oracle reached out and helped me get new lights at a great discount. Thanks Oracle!

 

[Valhalla]

My factory lights are still chugging along fine.

 

[Papa K]

I’m sure your factory lights are chugging along just fine. If mine had factory lights when I bought it used, I’m sure they would be fine too.
That’s the beauty of owning a Bronco, we can all modify it to our own tastes.

 

[Charlie Mike]

I've been working on custom brackets to fit a universal Maxtrax mount on the OEM roof rack. Once complete I'll cut off the extra threads on the Maxtrax pins. My OCD couldn't take it leaving them that way, lol.

 

[cynicalrider]

Got the old girl up and running for daily driving while the harness recall is taken care of on the 6g

They are already fixing those?

 

[Sir915]

They are already fixing those?

Yes all braptors are a fix is available but they inspect first to see if it's needed.

 

[Ellis Family Garage]

My silver Bronco made a friend while I was shopping.

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