What have you done to/with your Bronco today?

[bartemus1]

Hey Thanks, you were in my hood.

I can't take credit for everything as I sort of cheated and bought it frame off restored from the head mechanic of a Ford dealership that was hurting for cash. I am tinkering however. This is a bit of an addiction..... Seems like every time I go to fix or replace something it isn't where it usually is. Got new exterior LED lights and some roll cage pads on the way. Then I swear I am through. Except if I replace the tires........

I probably need someone to take a look at my transmission. Seeing how i can't do that myself is there any mechanic or company out there that someone recommends?

[JustaFordGuy]

Hey Bart,
I have a great transmission guy who can look at it for you . He is a close friend and we used to work together years ago. Nationwide Transmissions is the business and Mike Helton is the Trans God. I can give him a call and let him know you are going to stop by so he can take a look, just let me know when is good for you.

By the way, you are fooling yourself if you think you will ever be "Done" with your Bronco. It is an addiction.

[bartemus1]

You are the second person to highly recommend Nationwide so I am sure i will be giving them a call soon. I may try to take it by there Friday. And yes, I may be done with this one. But, no one said I can't get another one and build it up myself.

Thanks Gary

[lonesouth]

got the new tires off, the new spacers and old tires on.  Sore as all get out today.

[JustaFordGuy]

Come on man it's just tires. You think your sore wait until you get my age.

I dropped Nick's truck off with Mike yesterday, getting the Tranny overhauled. When do you want to pull yours?

[BroncoBlair]

Thanks for swapping back. 

I really appreciate you doing that your a true bronco brother.

[lonesouth]

I was figuring on wednesday after work.  I'll see if adrienne can get tucker, should allow me to get home at 5:20.

No prob Blair, between you and Gary, I could never make up for the help received. 

[bartemus1]

Today got my windows tinted in the front and man that makes a huge difference in the esthetics. Dropping it at Nationwide on monday so they can check my transmission. I don't have any  issues but that is about the only thing that is stock on this rig.

So, on to my next question. I have an older wild horses 4x4 pre runner style front bumper that isn't made for a winch but you can install one if you want to drill into the bumper. I was considering putting on a winch. I was told that it is only held on by two bolts and that if I actually used the winch it would more than likely harm my frame due to lack of strength. I assume that they all mount in the same fashion, the bumper that is. Did anyone reinforce their bumpers or are bumpers designed for winches mounted differently or modified?  I doubt I will ever be inclined to do any heavy bogging and or rock climbing but for some odd reason i really want a winch. Comments?

[JustaFordGuy]

I would have to look at it first before I can make any recommendation on reinforcement. I built my bumper specifically for a winch so it's going to be different than yours. Mine has channel iron that goes into the frame rail about 6 inches to reinforce it.

Parker has a pre runner type bumper with a winch and it seems very secure. We should be able to compare it to his.

[lonesouth]

I put a grade 8 bolt cross ways through the frame in addition to the factory bolts.  If it rips out, i'll rebuild and make it bullet proof.

[bartemus1]

Thanks for the referral to Mike at Nationwide. All checked out well.

I still would like to get together and see all of the mods that everyone has done to their Broncos. Are we ever going to try to meet up?

[JustaFordGuy]

I think we should all try to get together soon. I'm open for suggested times.

[lonesouth]

Gotta reschedule to another day for the transmission removal.  I was laid up Friday through Sunday with a fever and we are supposed to go look at possible new to us Sequoia for Adrienne at 6 Wednesday.

Let me know what days work for y'all, and I can work around that.

[JustaFordGuy]

Gotta reschedule to another day for the transmission removal.  I was laid up Friday through Sunday with a fever and we are supposed to go look at possible new to us Sequoia for Adrienne at 6 Wednesday.

Let me know what days work for y'all, and I can work around that.

I can probably do Thursday after work.

Any other Bronco Brothers should come by and lend a hand and talk Broncos.

[lonesouth]

Thursday should be fine.

cokes, beers, water, burgers, dogs will be provided.