What am I in for ??

[mongo]

Alright as you may have read on the intro post we getting an 89 bronco,ALways wanted one,We have a jeep we wheel / dunes and a little mudboggin.The 89 is in ok condition normel body problems plus passenger door won't latch,Maybe due to rusted rocker panel,?So anyway what the H*LL AM I IN FOR? OR SHOULD I SAY WHAT HAVE I DONE ANY tips or advice would be awsome.P.s my kids want me to take the back top off in the summer.( a buddy of ours does that with his 87 ) Bad idea or not,Is it a bitch?

 

[bidibronco]

So... what is your question? Sounds like your in for a lot of fun and adventure! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mongo]

So... what is your question? Sounds like your in for a lot of fun and adventure! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

No specific question,Just having fun figuring out what I'm in for.Or like I said should I run like ****

Like I said right now I have to figure how to get the passenger door to latch ?It does have a rusted out rocker panel,But the frame and door jams look pretty good.And I'm sure pretty soon I will have to try to get bigger tires 31's on it now with no lift I thought maybe 33's until I can get lift.

 

[mongo]

I gues I just realized I probally put this post under the wrong area ? Should maybe be under general disscusion

 

[Broncobill78]

Rusted/rotted rockers are a fairly common problem. You can get a replacement rocker easily enough and weld it in, you could also rivet it in as well (pop rivets are frowned upon by some but bottom line here is that they get the job done)

The hardest part of taking the top off is finding someone to help you. It's not very heavy but it's an akward thing to rassle with so it's a 2-man job. Other than that go for it, my kids LOVE it, I'm constantly telling my daughter to stop screaming "WoooHoooo" or to at least wait until we're out of the neighborhood.

Here's a quick shot of mine w/stock suspension, 33's & *******.

 

[bidibronco]

Shouldn't ******* pic's stay in the VIP forum? Sorry, couldn't resist... man, I'm bad sometimes!

 

[mongo]

Thanks broncobill that looks cool,Looks to be about the same year as mine 89.Any tips to try to reallign the door so it latches

 

[Justshootme84]

Mongo, you're in for one helluva good time going from a Heep to a fullsize Bronco. There's a couple ways you can get the door to latch. IF it's crooked or sagging and doesn't line up with the bodylines of the fender and rear quarter panel, the bushings inside the door hinges may be badly worn out. You can adjust the door alignment on the hinges by losening the four bolts that hold the hinge tothe fender/A-pillar. You can also adjust the striker at the B-pillar, where the latch hits. That one uses a T-50 Torx bit. IF ther's no plastic bushing on the striker (may have fallen off), you can replace the striker with a new one. It may be easier to see what's out of whack by pulling the inner panel off of the door, and checking the latch, handle and linkage for any problems. AS for removing the hardtop, jsut beware that once you do it, you may not want to put it back on!!! I've had mine off for about 4 years now on the 84. If you have to put it back on, no need to worry about leaks (unless your seals are bad). Just store it on top of some boards or old tires off of the floor/ground, and don't stand it up on one end. That could warp it and make it hardr to put back on. JSM84

 

[mongo]

WOW COOL THANX FOR ALL THE RESPONCES

 

[Shadow_D]

As it has already been said, You are in for one **** of a good time, but you are also in for some problems but you are in the right place if / when you start to have trouble. The hard top is supposed to be removable! I've tried to take the top off by myself a few times, coming off is a bitch but going back on alone is even worse. I've used a tall table in the past to slide it on to and slide it back on. The only problem with using that method is you risk ruining the seal on the bottom of the top. Some people have made a type of hoist using a boat trailer hand winch and some way to hook the top with out digging into the seal.

Good Luck and let us know if you have any problems.

 

[bidibronco]

When I took my top off I just got under it and and found the "balancing" point and walked off the back onto a chair. I wouldn't recomend it though, it plays **** on the neck and shoulders. Two people are the best. I had my sister-in-law help put it back on. She's a tuff one!

 

[noahsdad86]

Bidi is funny as **** making his sis in law help. Mongo be careful where you put the bolts and screws be sure to keep them in a safe place. I have been fixing my bronco for the last year. Some months I dumped some serious cash and other months just a lot of work. I started my project with safety. Making sure all the brakes were in good shape and rebuilt the rear brakes and master cylinder. Just go over the truck front to back checking all joints, all bolts. These things are a lot more fun if you are not stranded somehwere. Make sure you steering and shocks are in good order too.

 

[mongo]

Man like I said thanks alot guys.Thanx for all the advice,I think I should try to tackle the DOOR FIRSTeverything else seems cool.underbody,frame,it has new brakes all around,Oh and I need a rear bumper,and the back window doesn't go down.Any more advice on the door would bee great allthough justshootme hooked me up with some good info

 

[bidibronco]

Pull the cover off the back tailgait and soak the mechanism that does the window in some kind of lubricant, I prefer PB-Blaster but WD-40 works too. IF your wiring is right, that may let it go down and such. I have to do that every so often and there is a forum here somewhere that has a diagram to diagnose the problem if it's electrical.

 

[barrett86]

Do the lights dim when u push the switch to make it go down, if so wack the windows motor with hammer a couple times while someone is holding the switch down, now dont go crazy, just wack it 2 or 3 times. lol.

 

[mongo]

ALright folks I pick up the beast tonight I'll try to get pics( although they won't be pretty ).As soon As I can.Should I be excited or scared

 

[noahsdad86]

be excited my bronco is my most favorite car that I have ever owned. You will end up in love too.