Massive Ford Bronco shows us why bigger it’s always better. At least when it comes to tires and suspension…
This week’s “Muddy Monday” video features a second generation (1978-1979) Ford Bronco playing in the mud with a few friends – several of which are driving Ford vehicles. Joining in the fun are sixth generation F-Series pickups, a tenth generation F-150, and a handful of other non-Ford trucks. Needless to say, the big yellow Bronco is the star of this show.
This video by thekingofcows begins with the yellow Bronco attempting to tackle a mud hole so deep, that the SUV nearly rolls onto its side when it first enters the murky water. After a few seconds of digging, the driver backs out and gets another run, this time aiming to the left in an effort to keep the truck leveled. The plan works, as the Bronco is able to reach the other side of the hole, although that’s not where the story ends.
The 10-minute-long video goes on to show various scenarios where the Bronco and the other trucks flirt with disaster. Perhaps that’s what makes it so exciting.
If you are looking to kill 10 minutes on a slow Monday, grab a drink and enjoy this video!
"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.
"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.
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