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Gas tank swap and front axle rebuild

From 1979 Ford Bronco “Big Red”, documented by FordTruckBroncoMan.

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1979 Ford Bronco - Sending unit drilled for pick up tube. Auto meter is dumb for not offering a combo unit that does both... 1979 Ford Bronco - A hand holds a fuel-tank sending unit out of the tank, showing the round zinc-plated mounting flange, pickup tube, white float arm assembly… 1979 Ford Bronco - A hand holds a zinc-plated fuel sending unit assembly over a workbench, showing the white plastic float, bent metal pickup tube and float a… 1979 Ford Bronco - Right before cutting... 1979 Ford Bronco - Cut! Hope it works! 1979 Ford Bronco - Zip-tied up... It should be fine like that! 1979 Ford Bronco - Test fit. And the first guess worked perfectly. It's just off the bottom of the tank... 1979 Ford Bronco - That'll work right? 1979 Ford Bronco - Had to take it out to bend it like that... It's all good tho! 1979 Ford Bronco - Close enough. Shouldn't hit the bottom of the cab... 1979 Ford Bronco - Kinked it a little.... Shouldn't matter I fixed it a bit... 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a brass compression fitting threaded into the sending-unit flange on top of a black fuel tank, with a bent steel fuel line curv… 1979 Ford Bronco - Cut and ready to bolt down! 1979 Ford Bronco - 33 gallons compared to 26 I believe. A little more. A little more wheelin! Need to order the skid plate so I don't pop a hole in this plast… 1979 Ford Bronco - Done! 1979 Ford Bronco - Front-end view of a truck with the grille removed, showing twin black electric cooling fans mounted to the radiator core with green and red… 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a radiator fan and an auxiliary oil cooler mounted in front of the main radiator. 1979 Ford Bronco - A pair of black aftermarket electric cooling fans mounted to a radiator shroud in a stripped engine bay, the larger fan zip-tied through th… 1979 Ford Bronco - A red Ford 4x4 sits on red jack stands over plywood on a brick driveway with the left front wheel and spindle removed, exposing the leaf-sp… 1979 Ford Bronco - A solid front axle knuckle on a leaf-sprung 4x4 sits disassembled on jack stands, spindle removed and a new ball joint visible at the top o… 1979 Ford Bronco - Various automotive parts, possibly for a front axle rebuild, are spread across a brick surface. 1979 Ford Bronco - A kingpin with its mounting plate and associated nuts are shown on a brick surface, likely during a vehicle repair. 1979 Ford Bronco - Disassembled suspension components, likely from a vehicle rebuild project, resting on a towel. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's front axle components, including leaf springs and a shock absorber, during a rebuild. 1979 Ford Bronco - A new metal part is held near rusty suspension components, suggesting a repair or upgrade. 1979 Ford Bronco - A newly fabricated aluminum part is shown next to heavily rusted suspension components, likely for a vehicle repair or upgrade. 1979 Ford Bronco - Machined metal part with circular recesses and a cut-out section, likely for automotive repair or modification. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a Warn locking hub on a black wheel. 1979 Ford Bronco - Vehicle suspension and steering parts, including a steering gear labeled 'REDNECK RAM'. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's rear axle and suspension system, showing parts of the drivetrain and steering linkage. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's front axle and suspension components during a rebuild. 1979 Ford Bronco - Front axle rebuild and gas tank swap in progress on a 1979 Ford Bronco. 1979 Ford Bronco - Custom front axle components and suspension on a modified off-road vehicle are visible. 1979 Ford Bronco - New brake caliper bracket installed on a vehicle's front axle assembly. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's front axle assembly, focusing on the knuckle and steering components. 1979 Ford Bronco - Front axle and suspension parts are visible, including an orange axle housing and a red differential cover. 1979 Ford Bronco - Off-road vehicle front axle components, including differential, steering linkage, and suspension, with a large tire visible. 1979 Ford Bronco - Engine bay details with focus on the fan, belts, and power steering pump assembly. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of an orange axle housing with a metal bracket and bolts, supported by jack stands. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a steering box with a "REDNECK RAM" sticker, likely part of a front axle rebuild. 1979 Ford Bronco - Truck spindle assembly with leaf spring and shock absorber, parts on the floor. 1979 Ford Bronco - The photo shows the undercarriage of a vehicle, focusing on the rear axle and suspension system during a repair or modification. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the front axle and suspension components of an off-road vehicle. 1979 Ford Bronco - Undercarriage view of steering linkage and suspension components, likely during a rebuild or modification. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's steering linkage, 'Race Proof' branding on a rod. 1979 Ford Bronco - This photo shows the steering linkage of a vehicle, including the tie rod and drag link, with a tire and leaf springs in the background. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a steering box assembly on a vehicle frame, showing mechanical components and a branded sticker. 1979 Ford Bronco - New driveshaft U-joint yoke and U-bolt kit in its original packaging. 1979 Ford Bronco - Detail of a vehicle's drivetrain and suspension components, showing a u-joint and surrounding hardware. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's rear axle and driveshaft, with a large tire and a red vehicle in the background. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the steering stabilizer and suspension components on a 1979 Ford Bronco. 1979 Ford Bronco - Undercarriage view of suspension and steering components, possibly during a rebuild or repair. 1979 Ford Bronco - Underside view of a vehicle's steering system, focusing on a hydraulic assist cylinder. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's suspension and differential, with another car in the background. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a hydraulic steering assist cylinder and hoses, likely part of a custom modification or repair. 1979 Ford Bronco - Underside view of vehicle suspension and hydraulic lines, possibly during a repair. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the vehicle's undercarriage, focusing on suspension and steering mechanisms.