Rebuilt the M5OD in the Bronco Saturday. Took me under 8H from rolling it into the shop to driving it out. Remember this is Just me doing the work. I had no help.
replaced the bearings and syncros.
Would have taken me less time but I also rebuilt the cardian on the rear driveshaft.
The engine developed a coolant leak and it was fowling one of the plugs. So I looked around for a donor as it would cost the same amount to just replace the head gaskets if that was truly what was wrong. I suspect it's a cracked head however.
So 2 weeks ago I found A nice donor. Went to go look...
Their new lower coil buckets are nearly identical to the ones I made to adapt the EB coils to the TTB.
All you would need to do is open one of the holes up to a 3/4" hole. Remove the Factory bolt/stud for the coil retainer. put a spacer on top of the rad arm tab to raise the bucket to clear...
:DCome on, what were you thinking I was doing? One day I'll have air under all 4 tires at the same time. I was measuring for placement of my limit straps, if you were wondering WTF I was doing.
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With the fiberglass quarters.
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Lets just say they don't rub when out on the rocks.
I'll try to get some pictures. It sure changes the look of the truck. With a bit of work i could likely fit small 37's on.:icon_hornsup:
I'll be making a set or 2 if there is interest.
Since installing the durango springs the rear has settled in nice and I like the ride and how soft the springs are but they just don't give the ammount of lift i need to keep the truck somewhat level. The rear squats a bit too much.
Since I have...
Post up your worst mod you did even though it was temporary.
Here is mine I did today. :icon_rofl::icon_rofl::icon_rofl: It was on my spare hood. But if it helps I'll do something better and more pleasing on my good hood.
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