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Last post by Nobody « Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:54 pm

by Nobody » Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:54 pm

Just want to clarify the purpose of the section. My intent for this area is for people to share tips and tricks.

- Helpful fabrication tips,...

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Last post by Nobody
Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:54 pm
carbed 2.9

Last post by Ranger Dave « Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:12 pm
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by Ranger Dave » Sat Apr 09, 2022 9:33 am

sumpin i started.....maybe ill finish it,now that a have a tig welder

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Last post by Ranger Dave
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:12 pm
Headliner

Last post by Nelson Brann « Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:04 pm
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by Itsaribay » Mon Feb 20, 2017 5:29 pm
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Hey guys! I have an 89 Bronco II. I bought this lil thing for $500 the guys I bought it from painted it with house pain I'm in the middle of...
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Last post by Nelson Brann
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:04 pm
question on rollcage?

Last post by offroadohio « Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:53 pm
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by 101btp » Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:03 pm

Im hoping that i will get time this summer to atleast start work on the roll cage for my bronco II but im in the process of figuring what material i...

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Last post by offroadohio
Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:53 pm
BII hatch handle broke, is there a way to get new one or fix old one?

Last post by tekatlarge « Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:37 pm
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by macjam6609 » Tue May 31, 2016 2:20 am

88 bronco's hatch handle

Sent from my XT1526 using Tapatalk

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Last post by tekatlarge
Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:37 pm
replacement seats

Last post by tekatlarge « Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:44 pm
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by bowens83 » Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:26 pm

I have a 1989 ford bronco 2 xlt model and need to replace the front seats. can anyone tell me what a good aftermarket seat would be that is...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:44 pm
Whats wrong in this picture?

Last post by Mud Addict « Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:33 pm
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by tekatlarge » Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:02 pm

I often tell people to not just believe a part is A OK just because it is supposedly new. Like the late Great Ronald Regan would say Trust But Verify...

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Last post by Mud Addict
Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:33 pm
Bronco weatherstripping

Last post by tekatlarge « Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:40 pm
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by YoungBroncoII » Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:08 pm

I am having trouble finding a weatherstripping kit for the doors of my 86 bronco II. Can anyone help me out or know of a place/website I can order a...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:40 pm
Electrolysis Tank

Last post by tekatlarge « Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:52 am
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by tekatlarge » Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:37 pm

I must be getting old but I could have sworn I posted some info here recently about Electrolysis and rust removal.

I looked but it must have been my...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:52 am
Mig Gas

Last post by tekatlarge « Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:44 pm
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by Nobody » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:32 pm

I think I'm going to buy a gas bottle for me 110 wire feed welder. What % argon should I get, and what size bottle would you recommend? Should I...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:44 pm
custom made door handle

Last post by deputyfestus « Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:31 am
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by 101btp » Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:52 pm

ok so I decided so swap out my inside door panels from a previous BroncoII I had the molded plastic ones to the vinyl flat ones on a board the swap...

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Last post by deputyfestus
Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:31 am
Safari style rack

Last post by deputyfestus « Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:29 am

by deputyfestus » Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:29 am

Hi all, just finished yet another fun project. I built a Camel Trophy type safari rack for my bii. Used all kinds of bits & prices of this and that...

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Last post by deputyfestus
Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:29 am
Custom radius/drop bracket project

Last post by 101btp « Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:30 am
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by Jbots » Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:08 pm

Hey guys i was wondering if anyone new how long to make the extended radius arms for a 4 1/2 lift, making the custom leaf spring shackles as well, is...

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Last post by 101btp
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:30 am
Looking for a quality lift kit

Last post by 101btp « Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:59 pm
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by Kambronco1 » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:10 pm

First time on this post. My son and I are building a 1986 Bronco II for him and we are in the middle of tear down and are looking for a good quality...

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Last post by 101btp
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:59 pm
welding tips

Last post by 101btp « Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:49 pm
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by clem » Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:30 pm

Just a few things I've learned over the years, always get comfortable before welding, brace your arm against something to keep your hand steady, tack...

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Last post by 101btp
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:49 pm
handy tool to have if you are doing a suspension lift!!

Last post by 101btp « Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:40 pm

by 101btp » Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:40 pm

well I ran into an issue while I was putting my radius arm drop brackets on I could not get the radius arms to pull in and go back at the same time,...

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Last post by 101btp
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:40 pm
B2 and a 351

Last post by 101btp « Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:26 pm
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by Jesse Grass » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:18 am

So I noticed a couple people have posted about swaping a 351. I never thought it possible to fit one into a b2 but I got two i could get my hands on....

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Last post by 101btp
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:26 pm
Creative use of a drill press

Last post by Lance Skene « Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:17 am
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by Nobody » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:49 pm

This is a trick I learned from EBSTEVE. Attach a cutoff wheel to an arbor, and you have an instant milling machine...well not quite. For the most...

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Last post by Lance Skene
Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:17 am
onboard air

Last post by B2Enthusiast « Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:43 pm
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by Ranger Dave » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:30 pm

my way :D

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Last post by B2Enthusiast
Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:43 pm
88 bronco II out-of-round wheels?

Last post by tekatlarge « Tue May 07, 2013 9:26 pm
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by dgl6y6 » Tue May 07, 2013 1:45 pm

Ive got at least 2 wheels that are out of round. its not too bad but i can feel the vibration on the highway. im trying to get the old b2 back to...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Tue May 07, 2013 9:26 pm
This has nothing to do with Bronco II

Last post by dgl6y6 « Thu May 02, 2013 10:13 am
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by tydaug » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:41 am

My garage as I'm calling it-- has no power. I need to get some light in there.

I have a car battery sitting around and a light fixture and switch....

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Last post by dgl6y6
Thu May 02, 2013 10:13 am
A/C compressor

Last post by Ranger Dave « Sat May 26, 2012 4:00 am
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by CurtisP87 » Thu May 24, 2012 11:37 am

I want to build an on-board air system in my 87 BII, but to begin i need to change out my A/C compressor since the previous owner told me when i...

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Last post by Ranger Dave
Sat May 26, 2012 4:00 am
Hand siping tires with an Ideal Tire Groover

Last post by Nobody « Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:41 pm

by Nobody » Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:41 pm

Here's an article I did on how to sipe your tires by hand with an ideal tire groover. Hope it helps.

Tire Siping

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Last post by Nobody
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:41 pm
Any tips on useing fiberglass?

Last post by Dreded « Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:15 am
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by C_Sanchez_A » Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:02 am

I want to know what kind of tips there are for useing fiberglass, both inside the vehicle and out side. I plan on making a show vehicle out of my...

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Last post by Dreded
Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:15 am
Rebuild motor kit!!

Last post by togosake « Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:45 pm
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by rebelchick » Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:29 pm

Dose any one have a Rebuild 2.9l kit. i have a 89' and i need a motor, new, rebuilt, or rebuild kit.
thanks

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Last post by togosake
Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:45 pm
need ideas and ways to beat the summer heat for a shop!

Last post by fnlucky « Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:16 pm
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by fnlucky » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:53 pm

We ordered a swamp cooler still has not come in.... Been blotting dry ice a recurculating pump and a air filter.... And fab one up behind a fan......

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Last post by fnlucky
Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:16 pm
1990 BII Paint Colors/Schemes

Last post by tekatlarge « Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:35 pm
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by AZ_BII » Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:50 pm

Does anyone know where I can find the OEM Paint Colors for the 1990 BII?

I am starting a project and want to make this 1990 BII is original as...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:35 pm
nail hole in oil filter

Last post by tekatlarge « Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:39 pm
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by clem » Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:40 pm

Just got finished doing some oil changes and remembered a little trick, punch a hole in the oil filter (hammer and nail) before removing the filter...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:39 pm
machinist tricks

Last post by tekatlarge « Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:39 pm
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by clem » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:08 pm

Here are a few tricks and tips I've learned over the years:To find half of a fraction just double the bottom number.ie half of 5/8 is 5/16.To find...

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Last post by tekatlarge
Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:39 pm
Tire breaker. Not fot the weak of arm.

Last post by Colin « Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:33 pm
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by cajun66 » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:41 pm

I made this to keep from paying some jack leg to do something I've been doing on tractors for years. All I have are a few tire bars so I neede a bead...

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Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:33 pm

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