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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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Whatta weekend

Took the Bronco to the mudhole this weekend. Had a blast and a bit of carnage. The Bronco ate 3 hubs and 2 axle shafts but still lives. My hauler however didn't fare so good. On the way back, about 10 miles down the highway I heard a loud bang and she shut down. I coasted to a stop and looked for the carnage. Seems the oil is where the water should be, the water is where the oil should be and the hole in the oil pan is plugged by what seems to be a con rod. $500 towing bill to get the flatbed into town and I had to drive the mud truck 98 miles down the highway. The old ford didn't mind though.

There are some pics here-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=25084

and some more here-
http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n146/i_call_me_Tony/Mudhole%2010-14-06/
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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That sucks that your tow rig blew up.

And how did you manage to break 3 hubs and 2 shafts in the mud? Are you locked or spooled?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Welded. It's a lincoln locker, model 7018 I believe.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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I'd upgrade to the 7020, much better reliability
 
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Looks like it was fun, other than the breakage.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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Welded. It's a lincoln locker, model 7018 I believe.
Go with the 6010/7018 combo, might help some

gotta love mud.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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that chevy on rockwells looks sick.
 
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