Long Travel BS Thread

Got bit by the V8 bug and picked up a 96 bronco for a good price. For some reason I decided one half built truck just wasn't enough. After hanging on a few bronco forums I really appreciate all the knowledge and helpful info Tacoma world offers. I'll post a few shots of the bronco once I get her cleaned up. Major plus on the bronco is I might actually be able to afford the solo kit for it!

 

I have a few buddy's with them and I hate the short wheel base on em.

 

Sticking with leafs, just doing a traditional set up. I have most current pics on my Instagram @jmilam94

 

I went from 5.29 to 4.90. Iloved the extra torque with the 5.29, but two diff's in 12,000 miles was costing to much. Both built by ecgs

 

LOL, I was kinda curious about the shorter wheel base but rode in a built one in mex a few weeks back and was hooked. Truck pulled 18 up front and was strapped at 17 in the back. All I will say was it did really well compared to a few other trucks I've driven/riden in. It's funny how everyone thinks their truck is the best. Those guys swore a built bronco was the best truck for the $$. Kinda like the idea of running 37s and not gernading the steering.
Was planning on using the bronco to tow the taco and my future boat but I know the short wheelbase is going to suck for that!

 

ya another buddy of mine, Kaleb has a full sized silverado now on 37s, fully built. and his truck eats through racks.

most guys think their truck is the best since thats the only one they have driven. i want more from mine so i know its not the best, but it works.

 

4.90?? I take it your not on a Toyota axle anymore.

 

Couldn't agree more! Supposedly the extended beams on the Broncos don't kill the steering as bad as other trucks. All that being said its a 20 year old American truck! 100% sure it won't be as reliable as the taco. But it's all about getting out in the dirt or running down through Baja and enjoying the truck.

 

Poly Y-strap for spare tires. Trimmed up the length a little, still plenty of room to strap down a 35 or 37 in the bed with adjustment left over.





$45 shipped.

 

T100 axle

 

Who makes 4.90s for the 8.4" diff?

 

How was the mob meet yesterday?

 

Ahhhh interesting.

 

I knew about 4.70. Didn't know about the 4.46 or 4.90.

Bet those are hard to find.

 

Yea what he said. OEM Toyota gears. 93-94 t100

 

Pretty cool. The ls3 dirt designs Tacoma was so cool

 

He needs to update that thread. That was an amazing build.

 

Also, just a random question. How important to you guys is is to get the actual cam tab gussets vs just laying a bead of weld on the tabs or putting some metal there and welding in on the stock tabs?