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ECORS Stock Class build - TTB Bronco - IFS Toyota
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<blockquote data-quote="TBItoy" data-source="post: 183965" data-attributes="member: 1384"><p>I've been wanting to do some racing and have a "go fast" trail rig for those fire roading trips.</p><p></p><p>I thought about building a Ranger or a Toyota, but my ol FSB seems like a sold choice. I mean HELL, it already has "Baja" style bumpers... :afro:</p><p></p><p>Specs:</p><p>89 Bronco 103K miles</p><p>351W efi</p><p>C6</p><p>BW1356</p><p>D44 TTB front</p><p>8.8 rear (have 9" to replace it)</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x100/bluetoy4x4/2011-09-14144324.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x100/bluetoy4x4/2011-09-14144410.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>My plans initally: </p><p></p><p>Suspension: remote resi 2.5" FOX shocks at all 4 corners, some 2" lift springs for the front, stock springs in the rear wtih traction bars.</p><p></p><p>Drivetrain: fix leaks/exhaust on the motor, trans is fine, BIG cooler for trans, new u-joints throughout, modify front shafts for full circle clips, open front diff, 9" swap in rear with discs and spool.</p><p></p><p>Interior: Corbeau XPs and 5 points, plus fire extinguishers, safety equip, etc.</p><p></p><p>My main debate on starting the rig is what I want to do with the body.</p><p>Debating doing a full tube rig with rear radiator like Davids "Lil Digger"</p><p><img src="http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=594108&stc=1&d=1304302917" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Or maybe save some time and $ on mounting steering/pedals/shifters/gauges/wiring etc and build a "firewall buggy", mostly tube, but stock firewall/dash/controls like my 4runner</p><p><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x100/bluetoy4x4/2011-08-13131612.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>My last option is just doin an interior cage and removing doors/glass/tailgate.</p><p>^ I'm kinda leaning toward this just for simplicity, but I'd really like to cut the weight of the sheet metal and make the "body" smaller with one of the above options...</p><p></p><p>I think I can get this thing read to race for around $5-6K. The $1600 in shocks is a pretty big hit on that budget...</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts on this? am I ****in up somewhere? will I be competitive?(assuming i can figure out that "driving" part...)</p><p></p><p>Oh, and does anyone wanna sponsor me ;D I could always use welding wire or beer <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies2/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt="thumb.gif" title="Thumb thumb.gif" data-shortname="thumb.gif" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TBItoy, post: 183965, member: 1384"] I've been wanting to do some racing and have a "go fast" trail rig for those fire roading trips. I thought about building a Ranger or a Toyota, but my ol FSB seems like a sold choice. I mean HELL, it already has "Baja" style bumpers... :afro: Specs: 89 Bronco 103K miles 351W efi C6 BW1356 D44 TTB front 8.8 rear (have 9" to replace it) [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x100/bluetoy4x4/2011-09-14144324.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x100/bluetoy4x4/2011-09-14144410.jpg[/IMG] My plans initally: Suspension: remote resi 2.5" FOX shocks at all 4 corners, some 2" lift springs for the front, stock springs in the rear wtih traction bars. Drivetrain: fix leaks/exhaust on the motor, trans is fine, BIG cooler for trans, new u-joints throughout, modify front shafts for full circle clips, open front diff, 9" swap in rear with discs and spool. Interior: Corbeau XPs and 5 points, plus fire extinguishers, safety equip, etc. My main debate on starting the rig is what I want to do with the body. Debating doing a full tube rig with rear radiator like Davids "Lil Digger" [IMG]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=594108&stc=1&d=1304302917[/IMG] Or maybe save some time and $ on mounting steering/pedals/shifters/gauges/wiring etc and build a "firewall buggy", mostly tube, but stock firewall/dash/controls like my 4runner [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x100/bluetoy4x4/2011-08-13131612.jpg[/IMG] My last option is just doin an interior cage and removing doors/glass/tailgate. ^ I'm kinda leaning toward this just for simplicity, but I'd really like to cut the weight of the sheet metal and make the "body" smaller with one of the above options... I think I can get this thing read to race for around $5-6K. The $1600 in shocks is a pretty big hit on that budget... Any thoughts on this? am I ****in up somewhere? will I be competitive?(assuming i can figure out that "driving" part...) Oh, and does anyone wanna sponsor me ;D I could always use welding wire or beer thumb.gif [/QUOTE]
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