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thanks tex. So, after determining that my f150 has the same frame as a bronco, i went to broncograveyard.com and found a nice bumper that i like more than the warn classic bumper, more affordable price too!
pics and instructions would be great.
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Keith
pics and instructions would be great.
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Keith
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Tex, Kjg....
Regarding frame similarity...
There are four chassis that are "curved" or fold-formed. The F150, F250, F350, and the U150. The U150 is the bronco.
In the earlier years, 91 and back (though I don't recall how far back, 82 sounds correct but I could be wrong), the F150 and the U150 chassis' were identical with the except of the wheelbase. The same bends, the same c-channel, the same boxing for the bumper mounts.
In 92-96, the Bronco (U150) chassis was changed slightly for the reasons you stated - Ford was trying to achieve a more stiffer chassis with the bronco because of the fiberglass cap, so they changed certain aspects of the U150 chassis to compensate. THe chassis is the same wall thickness as the F150, but there is some additional boxing and such in the front, rear, and I think the tranny crossmember in the U150 is thicker, or has a rolled edge, or something along those lines.
The differences aren't all that major, but I wanted to point out the 91/92 changeover in chassis of the Bronco. I believe the older bronco's flexed less because of the way the body was constructed as compared to the 92+ bodies. Someone told me a long time ago (and I never verified it) that there was about 1/5th less spot welds on the 92+ bronco, hence why they were worried about flexing, in addition to the fiberglass cap.
Regarding frame similarity...
There are four chassis that are "curved" or fold-formed. The F150, F250, F350, and the U150. The U150 is the bronco.
In the earlier years, 91 and back (though I don't recall how far back, 82 sounds correct but I could be wrong), the F150 and the U150 chassis' were identical with the except of the wheelbase. The same bends, the same c-channel, the same boxing for the bumper mounts.
In 92-96, the Bronco (U150) chassis was changed slightly for the reasons you stated - Ford was trying to achieve a more stiffer chassis with the bronco because of the fiberglass cap, so they changed certain aspects of the U150 chassis to compensate. THe chassis is the same wall thickness as the F150, but there is some additional boxing and such in the front, rear, and I think the tranny crossmember in the U150 is thicker, or has a rolled edge, or something along those lines.
The differences aren't all that major, but I wanted to point out the 91/92 changeover in chassis of the Bronco. I believe the older bronco's flexed less because of the way the body was constructed as compared to the 92+ bodies. Someone told me a long time ago (and I never verified it) that there was about 1/5th less spot welds on the 92+ bronco, hence why they were worried about flexing, in addition to the fiberglass cap.
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Fredrick,
Can't kjg26 take some 1/4" stock by about 4" x 2", long axis vertical, with a 7/8" hole drilled about 3/4" from the bottom, and weld to each side of the frame as a drop down point for a pair of 7/8" clevis on each side of the frame mounted in the holes? This would in effect create a fixed set og shackles to mount the clevis on. For additional strength you could box the hanger (for want of a better word) with 1/4" stock, clear the bumper underneath and provide killer tow points.
Can't kjg26 take some 1/4" stock by about 4" x 2", long axis vertical, with a 7/8" hole drilled about 3/4" from the bottom, and weld to each side of the frame as a drop down point for a pair of 7/8" clevis on each side of the frame mounted in the holes? This would in effect create a fixed set og shackles to mount the clevis on. For additional strength you could box the hanger (for want of a better word) with 1/4" stock, clear the bumper underneath and provide killer tow points.
Last edited by tex94F250; Feb 14, 2005 at 05:03 AM. Reason: Addt'l info.
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