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1986 Ford Bronco “Money Pit”
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“Money Pit”1986 Ford Bronco

134 photos documented since 2003 3 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Currently rebuilding a 79 HP Dana 60 with Detroit Locker / 4.88 gears, and a Corporate 14 bolt to match. This will be a leaf sprung swap using rear leafs from a 79 Blazer. Other mods in near future include Warn Winch, Roll Cage, Klune-V / NP205, custom bumper. — Ian Ellison

Day one vs. today

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1986 Ford Bronco in 2006
1986 Ford Bronco in 2003
2003 2006

Photo history

134 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.

2003

2003

3 photos added

1986 Ford Bronco - What a beautiful site.. 1986 Ford Bronco - ohhh THAT tree! 1986 Ford Bronco - SAS.. Totally worth it!

2004

7 photos added

1986 Ford Bronco - Morning "Prep Work" 1986 Ford Bronco - A driver poses in a lifted Ford Bronco navigating a rocky trail. 1986 Ford Bronco - A lifted Ford Bronco is positioned on a ramp, with a trailer visible in the background. 1986 Ford Bronco - This lifted 1986 Ford Bronco navigates an obstacle course, demonstrating its off-road capabilities. 1986 Ford Bronco - Muddy 1980s Ford Bronco with lifted suspension and off-road tires. 1986 Ford Bronco - This lifted Ford Bronco navigates a challenging off-road path through a forest. 1986 Ford Bronco - A muddy Ford Bronco sits in a field with other vehicles visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

2005

89 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Initial gear pattern after first install. Talk about getting lucky! 1986 Ford Bronco - This is a close-up view of the internal gears of a differential, showing wear patterns and lubrication. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of differential gears within a metal housing, with a white cable visible. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a differential gear, showing wear patterns. The Supermotors.net logo is visible in the lower right corner. 1986 Ford Bronco - Tore it back down for final assembly. Here the inner pinion bearing race is installed. I didn't use the baffle that comes with the kit, and… 1986 Ford Bronco - New axle seals installed into housing. 1986 Ford Bronco - Pinion placed into housing. 1986 Ford Bronco - Final assembly pattern.

2006

35 photos added — showing 8

1986 Ford Bronco - Two wheel hubs are shown on a cardboard box with blue tape. 1986 Ford Bronco - Two front wheel hubs are shown resting on a cardboard box. 1986 Ford Bronco - This metal part has a threaded top and a distinct seam running down its side. 1986 Ford Bronco - A lifted black Ford Bronco sits in a grassy field next to a blue pickup truck and a green barn. 1986 Ford Bronco - A view of the undercarriage reveals a dual exhaust system and a trailer hitch, with visible rust. 1986 Ford Bronco - This lifted 1986 Ford Bronco is shown in a side profile, appearing muddy and ready for off-road adventure. 1986 Ford Bronco - The underside of a heavily modified truck, focusing on its off-road suspension and large tires. 1986 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's tire and red brake caliper.

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