SWB Bronco spare parts build

[LamChop]

So I literally bought the tf2 short wheel base to use up some spare parts and because I love early broncos. This won't be much of a build.. just more of a picture thread.







Ordered the body today!

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[Natedog]

Sweet! Which bronco body in particular?

[mattehmer01]

What are those tires

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[LamChop]

Originally Posted by bredmx

Going to look good. Can't wait to see the finished product. Early broncos are bad ass

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Thanks!

Originally Posted by Natedog

Sweet! Quick bronco body in particular?

The tamiya one

Originally Posted by mattehmer01

What are those tires

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Rc4wd mud thrashers

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[LamChop]

I need to push the wheelbase out a tad



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[Natedog]

Originally Posted by LamChop

Thanks!

The tamiya one...

Nice, that's what I was figuring would fit the best and it's sweet detail.

Originally Posted by LamChop

I need to push the wheelbase out a tad

Yep

[LamChop]

I'm guna get rid of the front leafs and go coil springs. That should allow me to stretch it out a bit

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[Natedog]

Or you could use u-bolt kit and only one of the two holes in the springs to locate the axle fore/aft. Or you could make a tiny lift block spacer, maybe 3mm thick with countersunk mounting screws in it and offset the two stock leaf holes for axle mounting?

[LamChop]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Nice, that's what I was figuring would fit the best and it's sweet detail.



Yep

Yaaa I have some plates made. Bronco technically were coil front anyways too

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[LamChop]

Been working on the bronco. Went to a three link front. Still have to make a panhard














Sees to have a lot more articulation like this and with different shocks

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[Natedog]

Yes, Bronco was coil front and leaf out back. You're mocking up now and will make thicker link mount plates for front axle?

[Microgolf]

what bumpers are you going to go with? the ones pictured look a bit narrow. i love EB's as well!!

[LamChop]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Yes, Bronco was coil front and leaf out back. You're mocking up now and will make thicker link mount plates for front axle?

Ya I had to see what worked. What gauge metal would you recommend

Originally Posted by Microgolf

what bumpers are you going to go with? the ones pictured look a bit narrow. i love EB's as well!!

Idk, it has a rear bumper I'll try n get a pic of that's part of the kit.the front may stay for now

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[Natedog]

What you're using is fine for design and test, but at least 1/16" thick for final pieces. Also some triangulation from the link mount screws to the axle is necessary unless it's a thick machined piece.

[LamChop]

Sounds good, I will be triangulating the mounts out on the final pieces

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[LamChop]

Will have to get some steel one of these days to make the final mounts but the links are done

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[LamChop]

Out of curiosity what are you cutting metal with natedog, die grinder?

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[LamChop]

Some minor tweaks on the chasis and finish the body and it's done!















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[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by LamChop

Out of curiosity what are you cutting metal with natedog, die grinder?

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Nice build so far. Dremel with a cutting wheel would do the trick. I've used mine to cut steel, titanium, Delrin, etc. with no problems.

[LamChop]

Gotchya, and thanks.

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