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My name is Chris Swatloski I am a relatively new resident to Colorado. 3 years in Pueblo and 2 in Littleton. Previous to that, my time was in Arizona with 20 years in Flagstaff. I've a great lady and one boy, he is 10. I am a Financial Advisor and am glad to answer questions for you or make sure your getting a good deal.
I have owned a Bronc now for 20 years. I had built-up an 84 with 6" of spring lift and enjoyed go-fast wheeling in sand washes, cinders, and forest service roads in AZ. The go fast got me, I totalled it in a rollover at about 35 mph. A basic roll bar by Smittybuilt saved my skull!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/479458/fullsize/bessy-jump.jpg
It wasn't until I moved here that I started to do the more technical and rocky trails. I've slowed down and built up so hopefully it survives a flop or roll. I am just nearing having this rig completed and want to get out to some of the more difficult trails. That does not preclude some easy, scenic, camping, fishin' fun trails! My lady aptly named it, "The Carcass".
The Carcass, a cut up Exo/ino narrowed in the front and bobbed in the back, custom tube doors, and snap out windows.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/600825/fullsize/dscn2784.jpg
Engine: 393, 30 over, World Products Windsor Sr. heads (200cc int. run 2.02int 1.60exh.), Crane roller cam 364215 (Lobe center 112, duration 260int 270exh .445int & .470ex) Comps Rollin' rockers, Cowl induction, Mass air conversion, A3M1 Mustang computer, Ford lightening 90mm high flow MAF, 30lb inj., Edlebrock Intake, 75mm accufab throttle body, K&N filter, BBK in-line 50gph fuel pump, JBA Shorties, "Y" pipe 3" single exhaust, chamber style IMCO muffler, TwEECer tuned A3M1 for engine management.
ZF 5 spd. (med. duty and 5.72 granny); Center force II pressures plate & clutch disk; Klune V Goliath and NP205 T-case (219:1 crawl ratio); 35 spline 9" rear: True Hi9 (high pinion 3rd) ARB, 5.38:gears, custom 9 leaf 1/4" thick " lift springs with shackle flip for 6-7" lift total. Hybrid 69 True Hi9 front SAS front: Duff radius arms, 8 1/2" lift with 6" Superflex coils, Rancho 9000's, ARB, 5.38 gears, 39.5X12.5 IROK' or 37X14.5 Toyo MT's, and Knuckle under steering W/DOM tubing, Chebby 3/4 ton TRE's, and hydrolic assist.
Warrlord
03-21-2008, 09:03 PM
I love it!...............a Streetable Rock Buggy made out of a Bronco :thumbsup:
bronc_17113
03-21-2008, 09:24 PM
always fun to see you out on the trail
Hunter
03-22-2008, 02:03 AM
sweat machine capable but not a trailer queen.
mattadams
03-22-2008, 07:38 AM
Definatley looks tough :).
Walking Eagle
03-22-2008, 01:30 PM
I think of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Just need to add a rocket launcher.
I got another sunroof installed this morning and my hood graphic:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619058/fullsize/dscn3009.jpg
Now I can place the corner braces in the roof squares arong the sunroofs.
I think of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Just need to add a rocket launcher.
50 Cal. !!!:thumbsup:
PaleBlue90
03-22-2008, 08:20 PM
I got another sunroof installed this morning and my hood graphic:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/619058/fullsize/dscn3009.jpg
Now I can place the corner braces in the roof squares arong the sunroofs.
who installed your sun roof? ive wanted one in one of my rangers....i think i just might have to get one now:idea:
1 EYE
03-22-2008, 08:30 PM
:thumbsup: WOW:fro:
bronc_17113
03-22-2008, 10:11 PM
Cris the decal makes the truck man I think that improved the look tenfold
Walking Eagle
03-22-2008, 10:25 PM
I agree, the decal looks good.
1 EYE
03-22-2008, 10:36 PM
:thumbsup: Yeah I like to 2 moon roofs
Hunter
03-23-2008, 01:39 PM
Looking good:thumbsup: . Making my "old tech" truck look bad:eek: .
1 EYE
03-23-2008, 02:36 PM
where did you get the moon roofs at the junck yard? and if so out of what car? did you install them?
schmidlkofer
03-23-2008, 03:39 PM
i love this rig.
Digger
03-23-2008, 10:54 PM
Nice truck! Good choice on axles!
Tilt168
03-29-2008, 08:17 AM
WOW! as a bronco owner this is amazing! looks great and streetable while still being a trail-rig w/a skel....impressive
*edit* my 500th post...sweet!*
Thanks for the replies. The sunroofs, I bought through JCWhitney. In my search they had the best price. I got both for 20% off with patience and coupons. $185 shipped.
1 EYE
04-02-2008, 01:35 PM
Thx. 4 the info Swat
I took the time to redue one of the ugliest sections of this thing, the "C" pillar. Admittedly I had slapped it together. I was running out of time to get it squared-off before our last move, over two years ago. I beleive it was strong, but I had a splice in the center and a couple of sleeves to cover kinks on the sides. The placement of the tubes and spare tire was limiting rear view. I went from this:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/463963/fullsize/dscn1439.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/600828/fullsize/dscn2787.jpg
To This:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/633693/fullsize/dscn3096.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/633694/fullsize/dscn3093.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/633695/fullsize/dscn3094.jpg
I can now place the spare inside or outside on top of the gas tank as well as get other stuff in and out easier. I moved the roofline/angle forward on the C pillar. This mod of the cage lowered the CG some as there is less pipe up high and now the spare can be placed down low. It greatly improved visability out the back. I can see well down and too the side even with the spare mounted up on the tank. I still have plenty of cargo space but the bench seat is "outta there". I am going to get a single low back suspsension bucket for when I need room for three.
I'll have to redue the back windows and cut the side ones down to fit. Then get back to adding a few triangles and may gussets to strengthen it.
schmidlkofer
05-13-2008, 10:18 PM
looks so good.
rocwagon
09-17-2008, 08:07 PM
Chris ya still around ??
I hope to be ready for a proving run in a month or so mabie CORE??
just saying hey
Cory
Hunter
09-17-2008, 08:32 PM
I want to do Core also depending on weekend I am in.
bronc_17113
09-17-2008, 08:36 PM
shit cory i was wondein the same thing about u!!!
I have been busy and burnt out dealing with this shitty economy as I work with folks retirement plans.
Here be the latest addition to the Carcass, 42X15 Rockers!
Next to the old, unused 39.5X13.5 Irok Spare:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/676535/fullsize/dscn3504.jpg
Mounted
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/676767/fullsize/dscn3514.jpg
Cage mod to fit them:
Before:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/677078/fullsize/dscn3516.jpg
After:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/677569/fullsize/dscn3525.jpg
The cage fix is temporary. I am going to boat side it from the tube below the door on down.
I'd dig getting in any runs before the snow flies. I may be able to make 21 Road and give the Carcass a major test this Saterday.
Warrlord
10-16-2008, 06:46 PM
Damn! Them are some big arse tires.
Digger
10-16-2008, 09:41 PM
Damn! Them are some big arse tires.
HUGE!
I thought I'd do an update. The Pitbulls have been sold. Damn things road terrible and I drive this thing daily a short distance. They flat spot badly. I picked-up a used set and a new set of 40" MTR's. I grooved and siped the used set for winter driving.
I cut the front of the engine crossmember off and will cut a peice to allow the track bar to clear and get a little bit more up travel. I am going to cut a piece of 1/4" plate to bolt to and reinforc the front of it from the frame up. It's got to be removable so I can pull the engine if needed. The first pic shows the peice of tube I put in to clear the track bar. The second two show the front cut.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/549642/fullsize/dscn2480.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/697806/fullsize/dscn3582.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/697807/fullsize/dscn3581.jpg
I have started boatsiding it and will post-up what I have done so far this weekend. This pic is what I have. I have cut off everthing from the door bottom down.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/660839/fullsize/dscn3392.jpg
I thought I'd do an update. The Pitbulls have been sold. Damn things road terrible, I drive this thing daily a short distance, and out to trails. They flat spot badly. I picked-up a used set and a new set of 40" MTR's. I grooved and siped the used set for winter driving.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/695850/fullsize/dscn3578.jpg
I cut the front of the engine crossmember off and will cut a peice to allow the track bar to clear and get a little bit more up travel. I am going to cut a piece of 1/4" plate to bolt to and reinforc the front of it from the frame up. It's got to be removable so I can pull the engine if needed. The first pic shows the peice of tube I put in to clear the track bar. The second two show the front cut.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/549642/fullsize/dscn2480.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/697806/fullsize/dscn3582.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/697807/fullsize/dscn3581.jpg
I have started boatsiding it and will post-up what I have done so far this weekend. This pic is what I have. I have cut off everthing from the door bottom down.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/660839/fullsize/dscn3392.jpg
The tub is cut and covered on the drivers side, next is the passenger, and then I'll tube and plate both sides.
Viva le Clearance!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/698486/fullsize/dscn3587.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/698487/fullsize/dscn3588.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/698492/fullsize/dscn3594.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/698493/fullsize/dscn3595.jpg
Tilt168
01-01-2009, 09:09 AM
wow....just wow....
rocwagon
01-03-2009, 12:45 PM
Damm I love the boat sides, and ya just cant go wrong with MTR's
I hope to get back to this this weekend. I got busy with some new/used beadlocks adn 40" MT/R's. I have decided to go with 3/16" plate vs the plastic. It will hold-up better and is a bit less expensive. I did get it weathered-in, sheet metal welded on and caulked since I daily drive the thing. A couple more pics of the process:
Passenger side cut out:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/702074/fullsize/dscn3602.jpg
This cut out was about 13 pounds of sheet metal and 25lbs of slider. I beleive it will be a net weight loss but much will be added back tying the exo down to the frame and plating it:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/702075/fullsize/dscn3603.jpg
Starkman
01-14-2009, 09:01 PM
You drive that daily?
It should be unstoppable...
KA BLING!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/702664/fullsize/dscn3608.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/702665/fullsize/dscn3610.jpg
Warrlord
01-20-2009, 07:49 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/chrome.jpg :D
It's all about the bling baby :) Those wheels do look nice :thumbsup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/bling.gif
:D
It's all about the bling baby :) Those wheels do look nice :thumbsup:
I think they are out of place on the Carcass, but they are good rims.
The boatsides are nearing completion :mad:It still don't float!:flipoff2: I think I need some 53's
I am very close to painting, may get some fine Custom Krylon Semi Flat black applied tonight, and with pics to follow! Me thinks it's coming out well and with the addition of a combo oil pan/tranny skid it will be hard to rock the Carcass to death.
Hefty
03-03-2009, 05:14 PM
I think they are out of place on the Carcass, but they are good rims.
Yeah I think your right. I'll come take them off of your hands tonight:glasses10:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712604/fullsize/dscn3611.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712605/fullsize/dscn3613.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712606/fullsize/dscn3617.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712607/fullsize/dscn3620.jpg
Better pics in the light:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712687/fullsize/dscn3627.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712688/fullsize/dscn3626.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712689/fullsize/dscn3624.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712690/fullsize/dscn3623.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/712691/fullsize/dscn3625.jpg
MirageF150
03-04-2009, 09:39 AM
That ride is a tank! :D Don't run me over
That ride is a tank! :D Don't run me over
I like the ramp shape of your vehicles! All the easier to crawl over!
Hefty
03-04-2009, 12:57 PM
I've been planning on boat siding my 78 but other things have taken priority like 1TONS
Looks Great! I still think I need to pick up that bling from you though.
You got your priorities right! I have no worries about he 35 spline 9's in my rig.
I am down to finishing it up for a while but plans are to back halve it and four link it when I get down to only needing two seats.
No bling for ya unless ya got $2,500
I've been planning on boat siding my 78 but other things have taken priority like 1TONS
Looks Great! I still think I need to pick up that bling from you though.
I bought this True Hi9/Spidertrax Hosing through Blue Torch Fabworks. I did a trial fit and got some paint on it. To build something like this with my handtools would have been a day long project. This thing is 1/4" plate with quality cuts, bends and cut holes. Must be nice to have a laser cutter, water jet or whatever they cut the pieces with!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714839/fullsize/dscn3629.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714838/fullsize/dscn3633.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714837/fullsize/dscn3632.jpg
I still need to install it and will wait until I have time to do an axle seal too.
I built this today. It should provide some protection for the front driveshaft as well. That low hanging TTB engine cross member has a purpose. I mounted the front of the skid to it and the back of the skid to the tranny crossmember. Holes cut to access the drain plugs.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714833/fullsize/dscn3634.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714834/fullsize/dscn3636.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714835/fullsize/dscn3637.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/714836/fullsize/dscn3645.jpg
Next I skid this area under the Klune-V and it should be pretty well protected/covered under there.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/716293/fullsize/100_0151.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/716294/fullsize/100_0153.jpg
I made a cardboard templatet last night and got the plate cut. Next I figure out how to mount it.
Template:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/717157/fullsize/100_0155.jpg
Steel cut and bent:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/717158/fullsize/100_0157.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/717159/fullsize/100_0160.jpg
The install comes next with welded tab and boltz.
I installed the final skid Sunday under the Carcass
'Tain't under the T-case and 'tain't under the Tranny:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/716293/fullsize/100_0151.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/721035/fullsize/100_0199.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/721029/fullsize/100_0195.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/721032/fullsize/100_0193.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/721038/fullsize/100_0196.jpg
Damn cold windy and rainy weekend! I didn't get as much done this week-end as I wanted to, but I can put-in a couple of hours per evening now that the days are longer during the week. I got the top "A" pillar doubled, but need to tie the two tubes together with some plate. I doubled it since I drive daily, too trails and want to keep it legal. An officer could argue that an inverted "V" at the "A" pillar is an obstruction to the drivers view. I placed an "X to beef/triangulate the top. Next, I can start placing gussets. I hope to be done with the cage this week!
I got to install a CB, an interior light and bed-line the tub and this carcass of a rig should be done for a while.
I am thinking of welding on a visor. What do you think of that idea?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/722242/fullsize/100_0207.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/722243/fullsize/100_0210.jpg
1freaky1
04-12-2009, 10:34 PM
its all looking good specially them skid plates!
I ordered some RockStomper Steering Arms. They are 3/4" thick, bolt over the stock caps, and I also order ARP studs kits for them. The arms are $100 each and will have two 5/8" pilot holes drilled in them so I can ream them to run the Chevy TRE's top or bottom depending on the clearance issue between the tie rod/frame and steering geometry with the trac bar. Rockstomper can ream them for TRE's, send them out blank, or drill the size hole you need for heims. I am having them drilled with two holes in each so I can run the drag link directly to the steering arm if I want to. I chose Rockstomper for quality, simplicity, and price. Got my hydraulic assist through them too at a good cost.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/725946/fullsize/d60arms.jpg
I had my winch mounted on a hitch mount which put it further out front than I wanted and unprotected:
Before:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/590290/fullsize/dscn2650.jpg
After:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/726001/fullsize/100_0229.jpg
Before:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/302571/fullsize/chinamans-gulch-11132005-134.jpg
After:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/725999/fullsize/100_0228.jpg
I cut a waterproof bag along the seams added grommets to be able to bungee it on and wrapped it around the spool to keep the moisture and gunk out. I will add some protection in the form of tube since it still sticks out past the front stinger a bit. Now I will be able to fab a grill our of some preforated aluminum I picked-up and I'll hide/mount the winch control box to the left of the winch behind the grill.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/726000/fullsize/100_0227.jpg
I am jibbin' for my parts as I am close to finishing my rig off after a long slow build. I have ordered-up a high strength engagement collar for the rear ARB in my 9", Longfield D60 35 spline Drive Flanges, and Rockstompers winch rope. A tax return and recent raise burnt a hole right through my pocket!
The ARB locking rings in Ford 9" lockers have been broching/wearing the teeth down and slipping wth repeated hard engagements/crash engagements in competitions. I probably screwed the one up in mine with low pressure due to gear oil in the air line.:doh0715: It is a test part I picked-up early on for $100, now they are $200 but they will replace your locker if they are so strong that something else let's go in your ARB.
Replacement:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/726358/fullsize/arb-engagement-collar-for-ford-9.jpg
Longfield flanges have a spring to keep the axles in place and the puck in the right place. The advantage over lockouts is greater strength material and thicker puck/longer splines for more engagement with the axle and hub.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/726356/fullsize/poly-perf.-dana60_flangekit.jpg
RockStompers Rope. I ordered 75' of 3/8th rope. That should allow me to spool it up to either side when winching since the spool holds 100'. It comes with an 8" sleeve that is abrasion resistant. I got a 25" extension for long pulls.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/726357/fullsize/bluerope01.jpg
I am shooting for Memorial day weekend in Montrose Colorado. :rockon:rockon:rockon:rockon:rockon
Hunter
04-29-2009, 03:59 PM
Good luck, glad you are almost done and can start enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Those hubs do not unlock. Interesting for a road truck.
Good luck, glad you are almost done and can start enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Those hubs do not unlock. Interesting for a road truck.
Thanks Ted
Them flanges will be slapped-in only for difficult 9+ trails as I am sure the lockouts are the weak point in my front axle.
Hunter
04-29-2009, 09:01 PM
I would rather blow up a hub than an axle.
This is a fine line. Do you keep the week link in and it blows at the least likely moment, but is easy to repair. Or do you go stronger and it breaks further in and less repairable. Or it does not break at all.
I would rather blow up a hub than an axle.
This is a fine line. Do you keep the week link in and it blows at the least likely moment, but is easy to repair. Or do you go stronger and it breaks further in and less repairable. Or it does not break at all.
Hopefully it is not break at all with alloy axles and Longfield joints. I have also gone with 40's rather than 42's or 44's.
Hunter
04-30-2009, 03:45 PM
I have broken a ring and pinion and a couple u-joints (which take out the custom axles) and a new set of Warn hubs.
Not a lot of carnage for a truck sporting 44's and 40's with all that power and all those years.
So hope fully you will not go Ka Bloomy any time soon.
I got the Winch controller install left of the winch and spooled up the new rope.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/726836/fullsize/100_0233.jpg
Hunter
05-02-2009, 09:54 AM
Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Spiffy
Bigger front brakes!
A work in progress. This upgrade should fit D44 solid axles with 17" rims.
summary thus far:
1990 F250 Twin Piston Calipers & mounts
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Rotor turned down to 12.6" and hole opened-up to fit over your hub.
Wheel spacer
Spacing of the rotor is very important. I mounted this stuff up on 8 lug hubs turned down, plugged and redrilled for 5 on 5 1/2. I don't know about how thick stock hubs are and thus where that would place the rotor. I am using a 5/16" wheel spacer between the rotor and hub. The height difference in the Stock f250 rotor and dodge rotor is about 1/2" I may fine tune by adding an additional wheel spacer, but more space would require longer lugs. The difference in rotor thickness between the F250 and Dodge Rotor is 1/8" so I may add a 1/8" spacer behind a pad to fine tune. The first option would move the rotor in more and the second would move the caliper some. The calipers do ride a bit to the outside of the mount, maybe about 1/4".
The brakes work great!
I don't know if stock break lines will bolt-up.
That's about all I do know for now but will get some pics up in a few days.
Hmmmm, never updated this on da brakes. They work great! I got much better stopping power than the smaller pads and single piston chevy 3/4 ton brakes I had been running.
I believe this would work for your Dana44 too.
Here's a pic of the set-up F250 twin calipers, caliper mounts and Dodge rotor inside a 17" rim.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/739799/fullsize/100_0408.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/739801/fullsize/100_0410.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/739797/fullsize/100_0407.jpg
My tires were rubbing and I wanted some nice flat fenders to be able to utilize the interior space better. I got a couple of rocket ammo boxes that sit nicely on the fenders for storage.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/743395/fullsize/100_0417_00.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/743396/fullsize/100_0419_00.jpg
bronc_17113
10-08-2009, 11:18 AM
you keep cutting there isnt gonna be anything left :D
you keep cutting there isnt gonna be anything left :D
Paint and caulking are holding this thing together.:thumbsup:
Next-up I complete some paint on the outside, install OBA, install heat shields on the exhaust, and paint/carpet/bed-line the interior.
I'm down to making it more comfortable and look a bit better, maybe even a stereo install.
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