My Winter Bronco Build

[Groper]

So Bitchen and since your Bronco is all completed your probably ready to trade for a four seat Prerunner right ?

 

[dezertrider]

Wife and I had a solo trip this weekend and found a new spot we have never been to even after going to Ocotillo for 20 years. Bronkzilla has really expanded or reach for trips. We had a small issue with the power steering ram in threading from its Heim. No problem with the speed case of tools. It had everything we needed to fix it

Bronkzilla goes through anything in two wheel drive. No problem in deep sand or anywhere so far. My son in law says it better then the hummers he uses on base when he had border duty

 

[dezertrider]

https://www.facebook.com/1379071152/posts/10225724742530181/?d=n

 

[rivermobster]

Wife and I had a solo trip this weekend and found a new spot we have never been to even after going to Ocotillo for 20 years. Bronkzilla has really expanded or reach for trips. We had a small issue with the power steering ram in threading from its Heim. No problem with the speed case of tools. It had everything we needed to fix it

Bronkzilla goes through anything in two wheel drive. No problem in deep sand or anywhere so far. My son in law says it better then the hummers he uses on base when he had border duty View attachment 982315
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That first pic is awesome.

 

[dezertrider]

More pics coming! We did a lot of detail work this summer so she’s about 75% done. Spare tire carrier was on of the last major projects

 

[Backlash]

More pics coming! We did a lot of detail work this summer so she’s about 75% done. Spare tire carrier was on of the last major projects

Hurry up and post some pics! The suspense is killing me!

 

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[LargeOrangeFont]

That is 75% done???

Looks amazing.

 

[dezertrider]

That is 75% done???

Looks amazing.

A couple more small additions then a season or two of use then it’s tear down and finish

 

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[dezertrider]

it’s been about 10 years since we were last at Glamis. We had a great time and Bronkzilla had no problems hanging with the SxS and buggy’s in the dunes with no paddles

 

[ArizonaKevin]

What could there possibly be to upgrade?

 

[dezertrider]

Bronkzilla was in for a couple minor improvements and I ordered there new front end. Since we started this project Ochooo has had 8 years to improve his front geometry. I have booked the shop in April/ May to do the upgrade but for now it’s time to finish her starting at the back and moving to the front

 

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[nordictom]

We are in the details now

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where did you get the tool box set up?

 

[dezertrider]

where did you get the tool box set up?

It’s a Robby Gordon Speed case. He has it set up in a Pelican case and I made a mount for it

 

[nordictom]

It’s a Robby Gordon Speed case. He has it set up in a Pelican case and I made a mount for it

thanks! NT

 

[dezertrider]

I am so proud of how this is turning out. This interior came out so awesome and the extra time installing the sound deadening material was worth it. On the street you don’t need the head sets now

 

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[HotRod82]

I am so proud of how this is turning out. This interior came out so awesome and the extra time installing the sound deadening material was worth it. On the street you don’t need the head sets now
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That interior is seriously off the hook.

 

[DLC]

That is Beautiful!

love the 2 tone

 

[dezertrider]

That is Beautiful!

love the 2 tone

I wanted more tan because black show dirt and dust. I told the upholstery guy I don’t know shit about what looks good so make it the best you’ve done with these two colors and that’s what I got.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

That fkr is rad!

 

[dezertrider]

This Bronco has been an absolute blast!! It goes everywhere smoothly. We did the Parker 400 prerun and afterwards I found a crack all the way around the transmission bell housing. We pulled the transmission out and are replacing the housing with a Reid Case. This is supposed to be bullet proof.

We discovered the dowel pins were missing from the train to the motor. The rebuilder said that’s the cause of the crack. A simple $10 part missing during assembly in now costing thousands. While it’s under the knife I am having some metal installed around the radiator and AC condenser to improve air flow so the AC is nice and cold this summer.

I am crossing my finger hoping we worked out all the bugs so we can get it painted or wrapped

 

[dezertrider]

Now let’s hope we get it installed before Desert Storm

 

[HNL2LHC]

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Now let’s hope we get it installed before Desert Storm

Alright now get it installed so that you can bring this to DS BBQ next week.

 

[dezertrider]

Got all the repairs needed complete. When they mounted the transmission to the eco-boost motor, they notched the transmission case where the crack started, and dowel pins were not installed also. We modified the transmission adapter to accept the starter motor without having to notch the case and got around to putting some aluminum around the radiator and air-conditioning condenser so the AC works better. Everything on this is bulletproof, except for the front axles that are sitting waiting to be installed at Richer Racing later this year

 

[dezertrider]

I also changed out all the headlights for a cleaner look with LED bulbs. The old headlight assemblies had fallen apart on the inside because of the rough ride in the desert they should hold together better than the old ones dead.

 

[DalesSpeed]

Looks good! Who makes the headlights?

 

[dezertrider]

Looks good! Who makes the headlights?

I cant remember where I ordered these from. There are not very many options to pick from

 

[dezertrider]

Getting ready for the new years trip to Glamis the. It’s straight to Richer Racing for Ochooos newest beams and bullet proof front axels

 

[dezertrider]

New years was a blast as usual. Hauling a 7k # pre runner in the dunes can be stressfull at time but we had a blast and never got stuck this trip

 

[c_land]

New years was a blast as usual. Hauling a 7k # pre runner in the dunes can be stressfull at time but we had a blast and never got stuck this trip

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I saw this ripping up olds and also saw one of your Mission Accomplished trucks in the washes.

 

[dezertrider]

I saw this ripping up olds and also saw one of your Mission Accomplished trucks in the washes.

That camping spot was terrible but great for advertising lol. The place was packed when we got there.

 

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Got to keep cool in the dunes

 

[c_land]

That camping spot was terrible but great for advertising lol. The place was packed when we got there.

We were too close to wash road too. Dust was unreal all weekend, I won't be camping that close to the road again.

 

[dezertrider]

Dropped Bronczilla off at Richer Racing to get the last upgrade for the build. When we started this build Chooo who makes all these parts was just starting and now with new technologies he has stepped up his game . We are replacing the last weak links. I have broken front Axel joints twice. We are installing RCV axels Race TTB with 1.5” uniball spindles, Cone race hubs, dual swing steering

We are also looking at BFG Project 40” tires. We need to make sure we have clearance for them first

Front Spindles

 

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[dezertrider]

The last major upgrade for the Bronco is almost complete