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lookin good mr. Jones!!
 
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Thank ya sir!
 
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Looks like you could have went with 33's.
 
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no no no.....I like the room to flex.....
 
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looks really good so far...that's a whole lotta lift!
 
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Man the bronco is lookin great man good job! Keep up the good work....can't wait to see it complete.
 
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You and me both!
 
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Dang Mo! It's coming along nicely! Hurry up and finish!
 
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I have to get 2 new inner tie rods for the Superunner steering....they are cheaper than new stock tie rods.....
 
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I got the rear up on jack stands waiting for today after work. Going to hopefully have the rear up in the air tonight.



And a few more random shots:



 
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beautiful... i wish i had mine back
 
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thanks. It has been a lot of work so far, but it will be worth it in the end.
 
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Man I am amazed by how good that thing looks already, a couple things can change an entire truck.
 
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it is quite amazing how one or two new parts will change something..
 
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Looks good man!
 
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thanks! I can't wait to get it on the Dunes...
 
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Wow it's really coming along, I love to see an old Bronco II lifted and looking so good. It's something I always wanted and makes me miss my 86' Ranger.
 
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This thing looks beastly when you are pulling up to it....i like it because I wont have to jump to get in it like my '97 Ranger...
 
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plus you have storage room plus passengers can ride
 
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I got the add-a-leaf on yesterday (4-8-08). It was easier than I thought; first time ever installing an add-a-leaf. The back still gets the BellTech 6400 shackle, but i will probably do that after the alignment.











I also cleaned up the rear inner fender well and painted it black. It looks a ton better.

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Here is the truck with the tires on it and the add-a-leaf done. I measured the front and the fender opening now is setting at 40"








Here is my buddies '89 Bronco II 2wd. We are going to convert it to 4wd before the end of the summer. He is buying my Dana 28 when I get a Dana 35. Since he don't wheel, a Dana 28 is all he needs.


 
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That lift kit made the bronco look so much better. Now you just need to get that belltech shackle in there and it will look amazing!
 
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I am going to put the shackle in if it ever stops raining
 
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looks great maurice.
 
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Ok you have now convinced me to get a BII, I'm thinking 5" lift and 33s would be good to go. What motor does your have in it?
 
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thanks man. Can't wait to get her out and on the trails/dunes!

I may have talked my buddy and his gf into going with us to the Dunes.....
 


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