RBuffordTJ
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I just wanted to share a few updates on my 1984 Bronco "Justice". I haven't posted anything about the old guy in a while so I figured it was time to show off his new shoes and what I found under the hood.
Now he stands a little different with the 33" 12.5 Mud Terrains and rock crawler steel wheels from Pro Comp...
I do like the way he stands now. I had to do a little fender trimming and will do more but that will be on the new fenders when they arrive. He is at stock height now, but I plan a 4" Skyjacker suspension lift so trimming my not be needed at that point.
Now the engine was another issue. The smog pump had to go, the broken compressor and associated brackets and hoses needed to get out of the way and my GOODNESS....who came up with all that vacuum stuff? Gosh, it is all gone in the next two pics except for what is needed. My Headman ceramic long tube headers are peeking out too. But now when I open the hood, I see...ENGINE!
The engine compartment is pretty ugly and that is going to be some of the next work. I have a cousin who is a mechanic and he is chomping at the bit for me to buy the new Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, the New Holly Carb, New cam for low end torc, and valves. I am also eyeballing a set of those aluminum valve covers that say "Bronco" on them over at Bronco Graveyard.
He just replaced the steering gear box for me because it was "leaking like a pig" through the bottom seal and had 3" or so in play either way from center. Too sloppy. The new one was $125.00 and is very responsive.
Once we take apart the upper portion of the engine to do those mods I will clean things up, throw a little paint around and try to make that engine look better. Anything is possible except chrome. [-X I ain't into chrome at all.
Well thats it for now but hopefully SOON, I will have more to share.
Rick in Orlando
Now he stands a little different with the 33" 12.5 Mud Terrains and rock crawler steel wheels from Pro Comp...
I do like the way he stands now. I had to do a little fender trimming and will do more but that will be on the new fenders when they arrive. He is at stock height now, but I plan a 4" Skyjacker suspension lift so trimming my not be needed at that point.
Now the engine was another issue. The smog pump had to go, the broken compressor and associated brackets and hoses needed to get out of the way and my GOODNESS....who came up with all that vacuum stuff? Gosh, it is all gone in the next two pics except for what is needed. My Headman ceramic long tube headers are peeking out too. But now when I open the hood, I see...ENGINE!
The engine compartment is pretty ugly and that is going to be some of the next work. I have a cousin who is a mechanic and he is chomping at the bit for me to buy the new Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, the New Holly Carb, New cam for low end torc, and valves. I am also eyeballing a set of those aluminum valve covers that say "Bronco" on them over at Bronco Graveyard.
He just replaced the steering gear box for me because it was "leaking like a pig" through the bottom seal and had 3" or so in play either way from center. Too sloppy. The new one was $125.00 and is very responsive.
Once we take apart the upper portion of the engine to do those mods I will clean things up, throw a little paint around and try to make that engine look better. Anything is possible except chrome. [-X I ain't into chrome at all.
Well thats it for now but hopefully SOON, I will have more to share.
Rick in Orlando
