Prepped.jpg 76 hits | 38.47 KB | Posted: 3/19/24 New Tailgate Shell Prep
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New shells (which all come from the same Taiwanese factory, so don't pay more to get one from any particular supplier) don't have holes for the swingaway spare, inside carpet ('94-96 on... (Posted in: Tailgate Tech)
SwingawayPad.jpg 82 hits | 59.75 KB | Posted: 3/21/24 Swingaway Bump Pad IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
Rather than drilling holes in a replacement tailgate to keep the original pad in-place, UHMWPE or [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00823JFM6]PTFE ... (Posted in: Tailgate Tech)
LatchClean.jpg 36 hits | 43.55 KB | Posted: 3/26/24 Tailgate (or Door) Latch Cleaning
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Latches that have not been properly maintained may need deep cleaning to restore proper operation. Soak in solvent (naphtha, kerosene, or deodorized mineral spirits - NOT gas ... (Posted in: Tailgate Tech)
DrumPads.jpg 34 hits | 33.06 KB | Posted: 3/25/24 Drum Shoe Pads IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
An often overlooked area that requires servicing is the backing plate pads that support the brake shoes. The brake shoe shown in the illustration has three tabs. The shoe is pulled against the back... (Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)
SpeakerTerminals.jpg 34 hits | 58.13 KB | Posted: 3/24/24 Speaker Terminals
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Instead of splicing aftermarket wires or terminals onto the truck harness, soldering the old original speakers connectors onto the new replacement speakers makes more sense. (Posted in: Radio)
3BodyMts.jpg 14 hits | 44.07 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 A quick way to check body mounts is to mark the lower isolator & then try to turn it by hand. If it spins, the upper is collapsed, or there's some other problem (rust, collision damage, etc.).
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89BXLT-bodymt4.jpg 8 hits | 87.16 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 Even fully-assembled, it's easy to put these vise-grips on the upper core support shell so that the bolt can be unscrewed from it.
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93F250CoreSpt.jpg 9 hits | 63.22 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 After removing the nut from the top (core support mount ONLY), remove the bolt from below. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/194329][img]https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/194329/thumbnail/body-mou... (Posted in: Body Mounts)
FramePatch87B.jpg 8 hits | 80.11 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 Body Mount Frame Repair
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This frame had rusted away so badly that common frame-savers weren't big enough. I had to get custom patches made locally to weld in. Fortunately, it's not very difficult to separate th... (Posted in: Body Mounts)
Tilting.jpg 7 hits | 82.96 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 Body Mount Access
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In most cases, the easiest way to change the body mounts is to remove the bolts along one frame rail, loosen the others, and then lift one side to swap its upper isolators & shells. Then repl... (Posted in: Body Mounts)
95BEBcorespt3.jpg 9 hits | 54.6 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 Before lifting or tilting a Bronco body, remember to unattach the filler neck by removing these 3 screws, and sliding off the outermost hose clamp under the body. (Posted in: Body Mounts)
20 ft rebar and 2x4.jpg 24 hits | 94.18 KB | Posted: 3/23/24 (Posted in: Misc)
11-2008 Digital Pics of Scrapbook 9.3 431.JPG 6 hits | 53.4 KB | Posted: 3/28/24 Playing in the mud (Posted in: New)
Gas Chardon Oil1.jpg 38 hits | 99.92 KB | Posted: 3/24/24 Getting Gas at Chardon Oil in Painesville Ohio. I'm filling up with e-0 (ethanol free, pure gas) Today it was $4.89 a gal. usually about 93 Octane. March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday, temp about 40* f. dry roads. (Posted in: Photos)
Slider97F250hD.jpg 35 hits | 83.59 KB | Posted: 3/23/24 Rear Window Slider
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I've had this window for over a year, but I just got around to swapping it in. Silicone grease on the body & gasket lips make installation easier, and prevents leaks by allowing the rubber t... (Posted in: Big Red)
20240327_143031.jpg 4 hits | 38.95 KB | Posted: 3/27/24 (Posted in: Illuminated side sill plates H461SFN200)
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