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“The Bronc”1982 Ford Bronco

52 photos documented since 2004 3 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Superlift 4" Lift front Coils (79 F Series),
6" Superlift Lift Rear w/2" Blocks
3" Body Lift
Rancho RS9000 adjustable Shockers Rear
ARB OME 100 series Long Travel Shocks (front)
Superlift Steering Dampener
35x12.5R15 BFG Mud Terrain KM (15x10rims)
36x12.5R15 Super Swampers (15x10 rims)
Bushwacker wheel arch flares
Warn Hi Mount Winch w/6hp motor
Custom Steel Bullbar
Custom Rear Step
230Lt LPG & 90Lt Petrol
UHF Radio
Cibie Oscar & IPF HIR Driving Lights
Safari Snorkel — Daryl Peacock

Day one vs. today

Drag to compare 2004 against 2007.

1982 Ford Bronco in 2007
1982 Ford Bronco in 2004
2004 2007

Photo history

52 photos across 4 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.

2004

2004

15 photos added — showing 8

1982 Ford Bronco - This is the Bronc B4 the body lift and upgraded super lift suspension. 1982 Ford Bronco - Just a good pic going through one fo the many rivers inthe Victorian High Country. Normal height of river. Last time we went through it was… 1982 Ford Bronco - The reson for the Swap to Straight axles. The rear is flexing better than the front. 1982 Ford Bronco - The reason why I decided to buy 36" swampers. The muddies are just clogged up. Even when they where at 15psi, they still struggled for trac… 1982 Ford Bronco - I got snatched backwards upto here, then used the winch to do a u-turn, with the help from Joe, one of the guys do comps with. 1982 Ford Bronco - This Pic was taken after the 2003 Nth East Fires in Gippsland Victoria Australia. The contrast of burnt trees against green grass was amaiz… 1982 Ford Bronco - The donor Diff. Supposed to be a 79 F150 D44. It has 2&3/4" diameter Tubes, solid to the Knuckles, not welded under the radius arm attachme… 1982 Ford Bronco - The TTB w/ARB air locker & 4.56 Ratios. All of this will bolt into the new diff. That the reason I didnt go for a D60. Saves me heaps of $$$

2005

23 photos added — showing 8

1982 Ford Bronco - The finished product. Drives well, even with no Dampener or Sway bar. Will take it to get an alignment, so I can find out what degree bushe… 1982 Ford Bronco - The hardest part!! Yep you guessed it the "panhard rod/Track bar mount. Due to the Aussie differences It had to go here. So some fabricatin… 1982 Ford Bronco - Custom made Drag link, and modified Track bar/panhard rod. The Drag link uses F250 Tie Rod ends and is adjustable. Easy fix when the ends w… 1982 Ford Bronco - The Diff protector, From Jeffs Bronco Grave yard. Nice fit, and bloody strong. 1982 Ford Bronco - The swap in progress...... 1982 Ford Bronco - A quick shot of the flex, just done in the garage.....Will take it out in a week or so and see how it performs. The Alignment went well jus… 1982 Ford Bronco - More flex shots.... 1982 Ford Bronco - This red and white Ford Bronco appears to be from the early 1980s, not specifically 1982.

2006

5 photos added

1982 Ford Bronco - The Carrier with the 4.56:1 gears and ARB Air Locker. The Pinion retainer and end caps are a lot better design and quality. 1982 Ford Bronco - After destroying my 3rd 9" I decided to upgrade the Carrier to a 'Strange' high nodular iron/extra ribbing case. The Photos say it all, no… 1982 Ford Bronco - Have a look at the Pinion retainer, HUGE compared to a stock unit. 1982 Ford Bronco - The End caps are heaps bigger and also are cast with chrome-molly. 1982 Ford Bronco - Top view of Carrier, you can see the extra ribbing on the case.

2007

9 photos added — showing 8

1982 Ford Bronco - Yep I found a snorkel that fits!! It is of a Nissan Patrol 2005 Ute. It is a SAFARI SNORKEL SS17HF from ARB 1982 Ford Bronco - It fits really well, only slight modification to the outside of the guard, to alow for a snug fit, but hey, you cut a massive hole in the s… 1982 Ford Bronco - This is the hard part, the snorkel end needed trimming down, to alow it to exit out of the side properly. Not much fun, but the end result… 1982 Ford Bronco - Close up of the engine bay side. It works well over here in Australia, but not sure how you guys will find it in the US with the Brake Boos… 1982 Ford Bronco - The angles are just about spot on!! 1982 Ford Bronco - More shots... 1982 Ford Bronco - You can see how it sits nice and snug, looks made for a Bronco....just. 1982 Ford Bronco - And it actually works....and didn't fall off!!! Nice cool air into the engine, and will also keep the water out, if I ever go in water that…
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