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1986 Ford Bronco “The Mall-Crawler”
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“The Mall-Crawler”1986 Ford Bronco

documented by Gacknar 984 photos documented since 22 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

3" Body lift.
6" Super lift suspension lift.
Dick Cepek extended radius arms.
38x15.5-15 Super Swamper TSL Radials
15x12 Dick Cepeck Classic II's — Gacknar

Day one vs. today

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1986 Ford Bronco in 2003
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Photo history

984 photos across 15 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2003

19 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - The ford racing Sequintal Port Fuel Injection system, from a 93 Mustang GT, on an 86 upper and lower. 1986 Ford Bronco - Engine bay of a dark-colored Ford truck with the hood open, showing a ribbed black air intake tube connecting to a throttle body, a white c… 1986 Ford Bronco - Engine bay of a vehicle with the hood up, showing a black air intake tube, black radiator hoses, various wiring, and a metal firewall; a re… 1986 Ford Bronco - A two-tone gray Ford Bronco full-size SUV shown from the rear three-quarter (driver's side), lifted on chrome wheels with BFGoodrich Radial… 1986 Ford Bronco - These headers are Ford Racing Lightning headers 1986 Ford Bronco - Fall 2000 1986 Ford Bronco - Fall 2000 1986 Ford Bronco - Spring 2000

101 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a truck/SUV cargo bed area mid-restoration, with the floor freshly coated in glossy black bedliner or paint while the whee… 1986 Ford Bronco - A disassembled wiring harness lies on a concrete surface, scattered with autumn leaves. 1986 Ford Bronco - Wiring harness laid out on a concrete floor, with a black 1986 Ford Mustang visible on the left. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a small paint roller with a wooden handle and a separate white roller cover resting on a scratched, faded maroon-red tailgate o… 1986 Ford Bronco - Interior rear view looking down into the cargo floor of an SUV with the rear seats removed, showing a black ribbed metal bed floor with gro… 1986 Ford Bronco - Interior rear cargo area of a Ford Bronco viewed from the driver's side, showing bare metal floor and wheel-well covered with silver foil-b… 1986 Ford Bronco - Interior floor of a vehicle with the carpet removed, showing multicolored jute padding/insulation covering the floor pan and a maroon fabri… 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a radiator fan shroud with a "CAUTION" warning and a hose connected.

125 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - This animated character appears to be in a classroom setting, making peace signs with both hands. 1986 Ford Bronco - Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream is for cleaning and protecting metal surfaces like chrome and aluminum. 1986 Ford Bronco - A toy monster truck sits in the snow on a wooden deck, with a large heater in the background. 1986 Ford Bronco - A residential street covered in ice and snow, showing tire tracks from a vehicle. 1986 Ford Bronco - The road ahead is slick with ice and water, with trees lining the sides under a cloudy sky. 1986 Ford Bronco - A whimsical pixel art depicts a small rabbit with a mushroom balanced on its head. 1986 Ford Bronco - This blue Bigfoot monster truck features oversized Firestone tires and a prominent roll bar, indicating its off-road capabilities. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a heavily modified SUV's suspension system, showing custom components and large tires.

168 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Built Ford V8 engine mounted on a yellow engine stand, with a blue-painted block, an aluminum intake manifold, black Ford Motorsport valve… 1986 Ford Bronco - This lifted Ford Bronco has a cartoon character in the driver's window and text overlay. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a chromed component and brass fittings on an engine or manifold assembly, partially wrapped in plastic, with a yellow tape meas… 1986 Ford Bronco - Measuring an engine part wrapped in plastic. The tape shows approximately 3 inches. 1986 Ford Bronco - Vehicle rear quarter panel displays a decal for Riverview, a J-Mercury dealer in Ellijay, GA. 1986 Ford Bronco - The FullSizeBronco.com website features forum sections for announcements, introductions, and suggestions. 1986 Ford Bronco - A screenshot of a web forum interface, detailing search functionalities and a list of available discussion topics. 1986 Ford Bronco - A screenshot of a web forum's search interface, displaying various search criteria and forum options.

163 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Step-by-step transmission shift-kit service instructions showing valve body, 3-4 shift valve and governor limit valve installation. 1986 Ford Bronco - A transmission cooler is installed in front of the radiator, showing its fins and mounting hardware. 1986 Ford Bronco - Underside view of a vehicle frame showing a black steel bracket bolted to the frame rail with several hex bolts, mounting a body or engine… 1986 Ford Bronco - Underside view of a vehicle chassis showing a black frame rail with BBK and VDO Instruments stickers, a bracket with a large bolt, sway bar… 1986 Ford Bronco - This truck appears to be from the late 1960s or early 1970s, not a 1986 model. 1986 Ford Bronco - A gray Ford Bronco with its hood open and lifted suspension is parked indoors next to a motorcycle. 1986 Ford Bronco - Maroon SUV parked in a snowy landscape, viewed from a wooden porch railing. 1986 Ford Bronco - A wooden log cabin sits covered in snow with a large stone chimney and a covered porch.

29 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - A dark Ford Bronco maneuvers through a challenging muddy off-road course, with another vehicle visible in the background. 1986 Ford Bronco - 1986 Ford Bronco in a snowy outdoor setting, modified for off-road use. 1986 Ford Bronco - This heavily modified SUV is navigating a rocky trail with its front wheels high in the air. 1986 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco is shown off-road with a prominent brush guard and large tires. 1986 Ford Bronco - This modified Ford Bronco appears to be from the early 1980s, not a 1986 model. 1986 Ford Bronco - A UPS delivery truck has crashed into the side of a house, with a white car visible in front. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's chrome grille, reflecting the surrounding environment. 1986 Ford Bronco - The USS Enterprise NCC-1701 flies through the atmosphere above a city at dusk.

32 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - A two-tone gray Ford Bronco full-size SUV shown from a 3/4 front angle, lifted on large off-road mud tires with chrome wheels, chrome front… 1986 Ford Bronco - TRE flip, drivers side 1986 Ford Bronco - TRE Flip, pass side 1986 Ford Bronco - See, TTB can flex 1986 Ford Bronco - Stud 1986 Ford Bronco - SuperLift spacers had to be ground to fit inside AntiSway bar mount. 1986 Ford Bronco - SuperLift 1088, before grinding. 1986 Ford Bronco - TRE flip is complete. Drag link/TRE angle is much better. Bump steer should be greatly reduced.

70 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - 38"s in a parking Garage 1986 Ford Bronco - Two-tone gray and charcoal 1980s Ford Bronco full-size SUV lifted on large mud-terrain tires and polished wheels, parked on a wet lot as sn… 1986 Ford Bronco - A lifted Ford Bronco sits in a parking lot during a snowfall. 1986 Ford Bronco - Black lifted Ford F-Series regular-cab pickup with no front bumper parked in a weedy backyard, shot from the passenger-side front three-qua… 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a rusted and cracked steel frame section near a coil spring, showing significant corrosion and a visible crack at a welded brac… 1986 Ford Bronco - Rusted frame and suspension part, likely from an older vehicle. 1986 Ford Bronco - A tan interior trim piece lies on a concrete floor, likely awaiting installation or restoration. 1986 Ford Bronco - A red plastic trim piece is shown against a concrete background.

94 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Sherwood XA-4200 Q amplifier, rated for 200 Watts, features a silver heatsink. 1986 Ford Bronco - A Sherwood XA-4200 Q amplifier with 200 watts output is shown. 1986 Ford Bronco - A car audio amplifier and a boombox are placed on a desk. 1986 Ford Bronco - A red Massey Ferguson 65 tractor is parked outdoors, showing its side profile with prominent front and rear wheels. 1986 Ford Bronco - Bare door. I lubed all the window regulator mechanism with white lithium grease. lubed the lock cylinder with graphite, and lubed the windo… 1986 Ford Bronco - Peal & Seal applied, two layers towards the middle, one layer at the edges where the door panel clearance is lower. 1986 Ford Bronco - Restored door panel installed with all new fasteners. Color is not dead on but it is way better than the faded pink they had become. 1986 Ford Bronco - A little warning for 80-86ers. If you decide to remove the felt screen from the speaker grill as I did, it will expose the lower, rearward…

40 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - This black Ford Bronco navigates a rocky trail with its lifted suspension and aggressive tires. 1986 Ford Bronco - This heavily modified 1978 Ford Bronco navigates a rocky, off-road trail, covered in mud. 1986 Ford Bronco - Red 1986 Ford Bronco sits in a forest clearing during autumn. 1986 Ford Bronco - This Ford Bronco is parked on a sandy area with the ocean in the background. 1986 Ford Bronco - The rear wheel of a heavily soiled 1980s Ford Bronco is lifted onto a rock. 1986 Ford Bronco - Flat on side of 285 4/13/12 Bad valve stem. 1986 Ford Bronco - Limped it to work with a shoe lace holding the valve stem so it does not leak. 1986 Ford Bronco - Underside view of a vehicle's steering box bracket and suspension components.

3 photos added

1986 Ford Bronco - A box for a Badland Winches 12000 LB capacity off-road vehicle winch is shown on a carpeted floor. 1986 Ford Bronco - A red Massey-Ferguson tractor is loaded onto a trailer, which is being towed by a black pickup truck. 1986 Ford Bronco - A meme a man with a meme text overlay.

31 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Multiple vehicles travel in a convoy down a snow-covered road at night, their headlights cutting through the darkness. 1986 Ford Bronco - A dark, snowy road at night with faint lights in the distance. 1986 Ford Bronco - A long line of vehicles are stopped on a road covered in snow during the nighttime. 1986 Ford Bronco - Vehicles are stuck in traffic on a slippery, snow-covered road with trees lining the sides. 1986 Ford Bronco - A heavily rusted Ford F-150 truck is elevated on jack stands, revealing its suspension and undercarriage. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of heavily rusted suspension and brake parts on a vehicle. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of heavily rusted suspension parts, including a coil spring and shock absorber. 1986 Ford Bronco - Detail of heavily corroded truck suspension components, including a shock absorber and coil spring.

4 photos added

1986 Ford Bronco - Vehicle suspension components are shown with superimposed alignment graphics, likely for service or modification. 1986 Ford Bronco - Rear view of a lifted 1986 Ford Bronco, a spare tire on the tailgate and a chrome bumper with auxiliary lights. 1986 Ford Bronco - Front axle assembly, likely from a truck or SUV, sits on a garage floor. 1986 Ford Bronco - A rusty front axle assembly is displayed on jack stands, with other vehicle parts scattered around.

56 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Two black differential assemblies with attached axles are displayed on a concrete floor. One assembly is supported by a metal stand, while… 1986 Ford Bronco - A differential axle housing is shown, covered in black plastic sheeting and resting on wooden supports. 1986 Ford Bronco - Two rusty steering knuckles and a yellow power drill lie on a concrete surface. 1986 Ford Bronco - Raybestos chassis parts and automotive tools are laid out on a concrete surface. 1986 Ford Bronco - Disassembled steering knuckles and associated parts laid out on a concrete surface. 1986 Ford Bronco - Automotive suspension components are laid out on a carpeted surface, including arms and mounting brackets. 1986 Ford Bronco - A black front axle assembly, likely for an off-road vehicle, is shown disassembled and resting on blocks. 1986 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of the differential housing of a vehicle, which has been painted black. A long bolt with a gray bushing is installed throug…

5 photos added

1986 Ford Bronco - 10 years after I started, I pulled out the D44 to finish setting it up for my Solid Axle Swap.That's 10 years of dust from sitting in an op… 1986 Ford Bronco - The very last picture of the mall crawler with TTB. 1986 Ford Bronco - A lifted, two-tone gray 1980s Ford Bronco is parked on the side of a road in front of a house. The vehicle features large off-road tires, a… 1986 Ford Bronco - A lifted, two-tone gray 1980s Ford Bronco is parked on a paved road with trees in the background. The vehicle has large off-road tires, chr… 1986 Ford Bronco - Front view of a lifted, dark gray 1980s Ford Bronco with a chrome grille and bumper. Five yellow smiley face lights are mounted on a light…
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