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1989 Ford Bronco “The Beast”
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“The Beast”1989 Ford Bronco

documented by Will H 1,032 photos documented since 19 years documented 8 sounds ♡ Follow this build

The story

3 core Modine radiator
Rear hangar swap and shackle flip
6 inch Rough Country suspension lift (Rob Ellis' old lift from his 1994 Bronc)
37X12.50R15 Super Swamper TSL's
Warn premium manual hubs

Bought in 1999 as my first vehicle when I was 17. First mod was lights, then rims/tires, then lift, then shackle flip.
Bought the motor with the understanding I would need a new transmission since mine was going out. Figured I'd get a big block C6 instead of another AOD. Got the new motor and transmission in and realized my transfer case was shot. Still made it another few hundred miles to the shop to get it rebuilt.
Caught on fire twice
Never really got to wheel it hard, hopefully I'll take it on a trail and really test it out soon.
Sentimental value: Priceless — Will H

Day one vs. today

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1989 Ford Bronco in 2022
1989 Ford Bronco in 2003
2003 2022

Photo history

1,032 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

55 photos added — showing 8

1989 Ford Bronco - Hangars from some mid 70's GMC pickup, probably a 3/4 or 1 ton. I couldnt tell, it was flipped on its side at the junkyard and half of it w… 1989 Ford Bronco - Passenger side hangar/shackle. I only have 2 bolts in at picture time, the other 2 were installed shortly after. No bolts on the bottom hol… 1989 Ford Bronco - As level as I can get horizontally to give a good idea of what kind of angle to expect with a similar truck after a 6 inch lift. 1989 Ford Bronco - Pinion angle after the shackle flip. The level is there for reference, but I dont know how much help it is. I'm not using any shims, not ev… 1989 Ford Bronco - Another pic in case the first one didnt help. Not sure if this is any better but oh well. 1989 Ford Bronco - One more picture, maybe this is better than the other 2, I dunno.. 1989 Ford Bronco - I think it looks good when all is said and done. Took me a couple days goin at a leisurely pace to make sure I didnt screw up, but I'm happ… 1989 Ford Bronco - Before the lift and tires and wheels. After a fourwheeling trip to the local construction area :-)

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1989 Ford Bronco - Compressor with mounting plate bolted on... 1989 Ford Bronco - Dave grinding away 1989 Ford Bronco - Can you picture how its gonna sit?... 1989 Ford Bronco - How bout now? 1989 Ford Bronco - Getting my Broncoair pulley machines to the Sag pump shaft size...He overbored it so it wasnt a press fit anymore, and had to machine a bus… 1989 Ford Bronco - Making the bushing... 1989 Ford Bronco - OK bushing is in, lets go for attempt #2... 1989 Ford Bronco - Ta-da!! No problems...20 bucks out the door.

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1989 Ford Bronco - Elysa, Jeff, Me, Lydia...."Hi My name is Elysa! My eyes match my shirt!" 1989 Ford Bronco - In the shuttle from the hotel to the arena...Im giddy drunk with beer and anticipation of a good time...and more beer 1989 Ford Bronco - The opening band...no idea who they are. Let's call them The Scrubs 1989 Ford Bronco - About 20,000 people...I have no idea why the picture is screwed up. 1989 Ford Bronco - Mike Daly again...and the rest of the band setting up. This is the first time we got yelled at for not being in our seats. 1989 Ford Bronco - This guy got pissed at me for hitting his wife in the head twice. Oh well, its not like I meant to do it...whats he doing at this concert a… 1989 Ford Bronco - TOO FAR AWAY!!! I dont know how people got the tickets to the section next to the stage, cause we bought ours the minute they went on sale.… 1989 Ford Bronco - The big screen was handy.

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1989 Ford Bronco - A person is seen in a bathroom, leaning over a toilet. 1989 Ford Bronco - A person wearing a straw hat and a shirt with white lettering appears to be working on a toilet in a bathroom. 1989 Ford Bronco - A large python snake is coiled on a bed covered with a blue blanket white stars. 1989 Ford Bronco - A person wearing a striped shirt is lying down on a light-colored surface. 1989 Ford Bronco - A group of young men pose with blue paint on their chests. 1989 Ford Bronco - A crowd of excited fans, some with body paint, cheers from the bleachers at a sporting event. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of an orange FRAM oil filter and a greasy oil pan, likely from underneath a vehicle. 1989 Ford Bronco - Underside view of vehicle transmission and frame components, with Supermotors.net logo.

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1989 Ford Bronco - A cat and a person are in the frame, with the person's tongue extended. 1989 Ford Bronco - A radiator fan with five black blades and a silver hub is shown lying on a concrete surface. 1989 Ford Bronco - Dust shield for a vehicle's brake rotor, likely for a Ford Bronco. 1989 Ford Bronco - A metal brake dust shield, likely from a truck or SUV, is shown against a concrete floor. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a metal axle part with a flange and splined end. 1989 Ford Bronco - An RV travels on a snowy mountain road, with annotations indicating no police presence and clear passing conditions. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's brake caliper and rotor assembly, with a yellow warning sticker visible. 1989 Ford Bronco - A person floats in the water holding a wakeboard, with trees visible on the distant shore.

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1989 Ford Bronco - Pilot smiles for a photo inside the cockpit of an aircraft, with the sky and clouds visible outside. 1989 Ford Bronco - A pilot and a passenger stand in front of a US Airways Express airplane. 1989 Ford Bronco - Pilot poses in front of a U.S. Airways Express aircraft on the tarmac. 1989 Ford Bronco - A twin-engine turboprop airplane is parked on the tarmac under a dusky sky. 1989 Ford Bronco - A pilot and another man pose for a photo in front of a white aircraft. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of an aircraft propeller hub, showing mechanical details and a part number. 1989 Ford Bronco - Pilot with a detached aircraft part, standing on the tarmac at night. 1989 Ford Bronco - This is a screenshot of an aircraft's navigation display, not a 1989 Ford Bronco.

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1989 Ford Bronco - Dual gauge setup for front and rear pressure readings, branded QuickCar. A cap is visible with purple tape. 1989 Ford Bronco - This image shows a close-up of an air suspension system's valve block, various metal fittings and a purple solenoid. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the undercarriage, showing fuel lines and electrical wiring. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up of wiring and plumbing components visible inside a vehicle's interior. 1989 Ford Bronco - Braided fuel lines with blue fittings are visible, likely part of an engine or fuel system. 1989 Ford Bronco - Braided fuel lines are connected to a blue fitting, likely part of a fuel system upgrade. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a fuel filter housing with blue fittings and braided hoses. 1989 Ford Bronco - Flashlight-lit close-up under a vehicle showing braided stainless lines with blue anodized AN-style fittings threading into a black bracket…

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1989 Ford Bronco - Electrical connector attached to a yellow wire, likely for automotive repair or modification. 1989 Ford Bronco - A wheel hub assembly with lug nuts is shown on a workbench. 1989 Ford Bronco - A rusty truck wheel rim with visible lug studs sits on a metal surface in a workshop. 1989 Ford Bronco - A rusty wheel hub assembly is secured with clamps on a machine table, indicating mechanical work. 1989 Ford Bronco - A wheel hub assembly is secured to a milling machine for processing. The registry claims it is from a 1989 Ford Bronco. 1989 Ford Bronco - Machining a metal part on a drill press. 1989 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a heavily rusted wheel hub, likely from a truck or heavy equipment. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a metal wheel rim, showing a weld and lug studs, with a Supermotors.net watermark.

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1989 Ford Bronco - This image shows the internal components of an engine block, including lifters and pushrods, with some visible fluid. 1989 Ford Bronco - The engine has been removed from the vehicle, leaving the engine bay exposed. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of an engine's cylinder head, revealing the condition of the pistons within the cylinders. 1989 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of disassembled engine components, including the camshaft and timing gears. 1989 Ford Bronco - A black Audi sedan is parked in a lot with other vehicles visible in the background. 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine removal in progress, with the hood open and the engine suspended by a hoist. 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine hoist is actively removing the engine from a 1989 Ford Bronco in a garage setting. 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine hoist holding a V8 engine over a drain pan in a workshop environment.

4 photos added

1989 Ford Bronco - Oil analysis report from Blackstone Laboratories detailing properties and elements in used oil. 1989 Ford Bronco - This oil report details the analysis of oil from an Audi 1.8L Turbo, including elemental analysis and properties. 1989 Ford Bronco - Oil analysis report from Blackstone Laboratories detailing elemental composition and properties. 1989 Ford Bronco - This oil report from Blackstone Laboratories details elemental analysis and properties of an oil sample.

2 photos added

1989 Ford Bronco - Custom Intake from Silicone Intake Systems 1989 Ford Bronco - This is an oil analysis report from Blackstone Laboratories. The report details various properties of an oil sample, including viscosity, f…

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1989 Ford Bronco - Oil analysis report from Blackstone Laboratories detailing various elements and properties.

5 photos added

1989 Ford Bronco - A close-up, overhead view of a rusty, circular metal component with a central opening, likely part of a vehicle's suspension or chassis. Wi… 1989 Ford Bronco - A heavily rusted metal disc with a prominent crack running across its surface. The center of the disc has a circular opening. 1989 Ford Bronco - A close-up view shows a heavily rusted, circular metal part with a split down the middle. Wires and other metal components are visible in t… 1989 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a rusted, cracked metal flange with multiple bolt holes and a central opening. Wires and other mechanical components are… 1989 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a rusty truck frame with a shifter lever protruding from a rubber mount. Visible parts include a driveshaft and exhaust…

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1989 Ford Bronco - This is an invoice receipt from Apple for a purchase made on December 25, 2016. The receipt details a MacBook Pro 15.4 SPACE GRAY with spec… 1989 Ford Bronco - This is a receipt for a purchase from Apple. It details software, hardware, and payment information. 1989 Ford Bronco - This document is a replacement product confirmation from Apple Support dated May 25, 2018. It details the original and replacement product… 1989 Ford Bronco - The image shows the packaging for a MacBook Pro laptop, including the box with an image of the laptop and the open box revealing the laptop… 1989 Ford Bronco - A laptop computer is open and displaying a welcome screen with a world map. The keyboard and trackpad are visible. 1989 Ford Bronco - This is an overhead shot of a laptop keyboard and trackpad. The keys are illuminated and show standard QWERTY layout along with function ke… 1989 Ford Bronco - A closed laptop is shown from the side, resting on a dark wooden surface in front of a tiled wall. 1989 Ford Bronco - The image shows a closed laptop computer resting on a dark wooden surface. The background is a gray brick wall.

1 photo added

1989 Ford Bronco - A band performs on stage in front of a large American flag backdrop. The band members are wearing cowboy hats and playing instruments inclu…
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