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quick update

1/17/2017

 
Got a TTB coil to compare the Superlift coils to. Yeah, something isn't right
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Talked to JBG. They said every set they have is made the same way. In agreement they wont work. So I shipped them back today for a full refund.
So now I need coils for the front. Well, since I got those SD leafs from Steve I said screw it, and ordered the 2.5" kit from Tuff Country.
So yeah, TTB is back out
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Sucks because i could have had the front end done today, and now im gonna have to wait until next week I guess, when the kit arrives. Thinking for now ill start removing the 4WABS.

actually putting parts on?!

1/14/2017

 
TTB is hung once more!
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Not shown in that pic, is the 4.10 D50 chunk bolted in, along with the front dshaft hooked back up.

Chevy vs. Ford stub shaft:
(Ford on top)
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D.side shafts installed, modified knuckles with new balljoints, adjustable camber bushings, and the chevy spindle
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Bam! 8-lug
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Then I got stalled out. Not sure whats going on here.

Here is my brand new Superlift leveling coils from Bronco Graveyard. This pic does not do it justice; the lower coil retainer will pull right thru the bottom wrap on the spring:
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Its as if the coils were made wrong.  I guess ill have to call JBG Monday and see what they have to say.

stripping another parts truck

1/11/2017

 
So Monday I went to town, and yanked my new(er) motor out of the donor truck. Moving an engine hoist around on a snow covered driveway in single digit weather sucks!
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Today I pushed the truck down into the stones where it can sit til spring; the bed, once painted, will go on my F250. Plus, spare rear with 4.10s! I listed the other ('90) 351 on CL and got several offers on it, so that will probably be sold with the next week.
So Tuesday I got back at the bronco, and got the passenger side cleaned & painted
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Then today after moving the F250, I went to town on the TTB, and the D50 inner shafts
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I will probably be working on a coworkers truck tomorrow, but if not, I will split the TTB shafts apart for prep & paint. After that, ill finally be ready to start putting parts back on the bronco!

It happened again!

1/8/2017

 
Special thanks to Steve for finding this gem, that i snagged up & drug home during a snowstorm yesterday 
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Disassembly

1/5/2017

 
The time has come to start really tearing into the bronco's front end, so here we go!
Stripped down both sides and yanked knuckles off
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Goodbye 3.55s
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Junk pile
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So many parts missing!
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Cleaned up the driver side and painted! Shame im gonna have to bolt the TTB back into this!
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Tomorrow I hope to get the passenger side cleaned & painted, and if im lucky, get the pivot bushings replaced.

(even) more 3/4 ton prep (P.2)

1/3/2017

 
Got my rear diff cover the other day. OEM Ford piece ('08 Superduty), same one I run on my F250:
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Degreased it, then shot it with some clear so it wont corrode. Did the same on the cover on my F250, and that's looking good years later.
Also, more parts!
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These are B-Code Superduty leafs, that I picked up off an old friend Saturday.

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Progress!

1/2/2017

 
Got the bronco in the driveway!
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Pulled whats left of the motor
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...and stuffed the bronco into the garage!
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