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04-05-2014, 06:30 PM
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BTW I ended up buying a traction bar set up from James Duff Ent.
Here's the link.
Ford Bronco traction bars, steering stabilizers, Torque Tamer bar, drop bracket, tracking bar raise brackets, radius arm drop bracket, u-bolts
I didn't want anything hanging down under the springs so this fills the bill.
I'll be calling them tomorrow to talk about my application but ordered it already. I'm sure I can make it work even if I need to fab a bit.
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04-08-2014, 07:31 PM
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I just finished a marathon of reading! I'm glad I read through Mike and Pumpkin's thread first (else I wouldn't get a lot of references!).
I wasn't going to say anything.. but good call.
Love the truck!
Love the truck!
#952
04-08-2014, 08:29 PM
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No sweat.
BTW I ended up buying a traction bar set up from James Duff Ent.
Here's the link.
Ford Bronco traction bars, steering stabilizers, Torque Tamer bar, drop bracket, tracking bar raise brackets, radius arm drop bracket, u-bolts
I didn't want anything hanging down under the springs so this fills the bill.
I'll be calling them tomorrow to talk about my application but ordered it already. I'm sure I can make it work even if I need to fab a bit.
BTW I ended up buying a traction bar set up from James Duff Ent.
Here's the link.
Ford Bronco traction bars, steering stabilizers, Torque Tamer bar, drop bracket, tracking bar raise brackets, radius arm drop bracket, u-bolts
I didn't want anything hanging down under the springs so this fills the bill.
I'll be calling them tomorrow to talk about my application but ordered it already. I'm sure I can make it work even if I need to fab a bit.
I've been looking at their pic and it's not entirely clear how the front mount is installed. It seems that the rear face of the spring hanger is drilled and then the bracket is bolted to it.
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04-08-2014, 11:20 PM
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That's a really good price for what they do... 'Figure $50 per side and it's inline or lower considering materials and fab time.
I've been looking at their pic and it's not entirely clear how the front mount is installed. It seems that the rear face of the spring hanger is drilled and then the bracket is bolted to it.
I've been looking at their pic and it's not entirely clear how the front mount is installed. It seems that the rear face of the spring hanger is drilled and then the bracket is bolted to it.
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04-09-2014, 11:18 AM
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No body area like that in the bed of a pick up.
I'm a little skepticle about mounting to the body anyway without some reenforcement.
There may be some there I don't remember from my old Bronco.
I'm sure Duff has done their homework though.
When I get it I'll know more.
Edit
Just talked to Duff. They say no fabbing necessary.
#956
04-09-2014, 08:45 PM
Been driving her for a few weeks now, she's awesome.
Carb is tuned real nice.
Found out the springs can't handle the power so I need to get some traction bar action going on.
You'll see in the video, she's a buckin' bronco. Sorry it's not a GoPro and only a hand held, but you'll get the idea.
Installed the new rear slider and freaking love it.
Here's a few pics.
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Carb is tuned real nice.
Found out the springs can't handle the power so I need to get some traction bar action going on.
You'll see in the video, she's a buckin' bronco. Sorry it's not a GoPro and only a hand held, but you'll get the idea.
Installed the new rear slider and freaking love it.
Here's a few pics.
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/oZ4vjnOJlmU" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>
Just wanted to thank you sooooo much for that video.....and your entire thread. You have changed my mind. Looks like I won't be putting the I6 in my truck after all.
Now I gotta get rid of a '94 F150.
#957
04-09-2014, 09:44 PM
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Respectfully, look closely at the front bracket....It bolts to the rear face of the spring hanger so that is inline with the leaf spring.... three holes to drill. The fourth hole is where the strut rod is inserted with bushings on both sides.
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04-09-2014, 11:10 PM
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