1996 Eddie Bauer Bronco

[96blkbeauty]

Name is James. I drive a 96 Eddie Bauer Bronco. I live in Greeley and know Don (bronc_17133) and Ory (RangerMuse). I signed up awhile ago, but figured it was about time to make a thread. My Bronco is finally starting to look good. Maybe I will meet some more of you up at Bill Moore this coming Saturday, October 11th. :beer:

Some Specs:

5.8/351W with E4OD tranny
Stock D44 TTB up front with the stock 8.8 in the back
2 inch Superlift leveling coils
AAL in the rear
33x12.50 BFG A/T's on stock 15x7.5 wheels
Uniden PC78 Elite CB Radio with 3 foot firestick
5% Tint
And alot of other miscelaneous mods.

Here are a few pictures. It is my DD/wheeler. I take care of it as if it was my first born child. The miles are getting higher (121,000) and a lot of things are breaking...not to mention the horrible gas mileage...but I can't bring myself to sell it. Its just too damn cool.

Here it is the day I got it and right after I cleaned it back in 2004. My dad bought it brand new and handed it down to me.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/468068/fullsize/picture-002.jpg


After a few mods
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/628067/fullsize/flex4.jpg

Some wheeling

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/664598/fullsize/sl371286.jpg


And how it sits today. http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/677485/fullsize/sl371436.jpg

[Rangermuse]

About damn time that you took the steps off.

Looks better

[mattadams]

Sharp lookin Bronco, I really like that particular body style and always thought I might have one. if it wasn't for funding I'm sure I'd have bought one by now... LOL.

[Warrlord]

Nice Bronco :thumbsup:

I love the 92's to 96's.

[bronc_17113]

Nice Bronco :thumbsup:

I love the 92's to 96's.
thats cause u have one of the nicest ones out there too

[Richard]

:)Where in Greeley do you live? I am by Greeley Central High School. I know I have seen that beast around and thought about how nice it looked.

[96blkbeauty]

:)Where in Greeley do you live? I am by Greeley Central High School. I know I have seen that beast around and thought about how nice it looked.

I live on 23rd ave and 13th St. Real close to Greeley Central. I used to live on 13th ave and 16th St so even closer then I do now. Also, my buddy Ory (RangerMuse) lives directly across from your high school on 14th Ave and 16th St...on the southeast corner of the school. You can see his Ranger parked there all the time.

[foxfire]

it's about time you posted.I voted for ya on FSB. I think we have twins.

[Richard]

I see his truck all the time. I live right by the church...the house with the CO flag out front :)

[96blkbeauty]

Thanks for the vote Russell. I am sure I will catch you on Saturday.

I will have to pay attention next time I drive by. I will watch for the flag and your Audi

[rocwagon]

OOOOh My Sawzall is hungry:eek: Just kidding thats a nice clean Bronc:thumbsup:

[Hypoid]

I'll say it again: That is one CLEAN 4x4! After crawling under it, I am really glad you took the steps off. LOL

[96blkbeauty]

Got a little update for you guys and gals. Haven't done too much, but i've done a few things to it.

I niteshaded the tailights to give them a different look. I also put in my second system, since my first system was stolen when I lived in Greeley. I put in two 12 inch Rockford Fosgate P1's, along with a Rockford Fosgate Amp. It bumps well. Really nice to have some bass back.

I also sold off my stock aluminum wheels, and picked up a set of 15x8 Eagle 100 series wheels. Little smaller backspacing so they have a better stance. I liked my wheels before about the same, but am happy with the new look. I've added some custom pin stripes from branches and also put a few miles on it now that I DD it 60+ miles a day. It is about 300 miles away from turning over to 140,000. I'm working two jobs right now, 65 hours a week, and trying to save up a bit of money. After I have knocked down my bills a bit, I plan on getting another vehicle to DD. I'm leaning towards an 03+ 4x4 Ranger.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10547.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10558.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10561.jpg

I also picked up a new mut. Got him from Boulder Humane Society back in June. He is an Australian Shepard mixed with something...not quite sure. He is about 50 pounds now and 10 months old.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10542.jpg

[mattadams]

good lookin truck... and mutt! :)

[Heath]

Holy Crap that dog looks like Guiness...

Love the Bronco too... Nice looking rig...

[Warrlord]

Nice look on the Bronco :thumbsup:

Nice doggy too. I was wanting to buy your wheels for my wife's Bronco but I had no mula to do it with :(

[96blkbeauty]

Thanks guys. I eventually sold the wheels off to a guy who is restoring a 95 F150. I told him to join up here, doubt he will. We will see.

[Hefty]

Such an ugly piece! Who the Hell would ever drive a bronco. Of all the vehicles in the world a Bronco.

[bronc_17113]

Such an ugly piece! Who the Hell would ever drive a bronco. Of all the vehicles in the world a Bronco.
agreed

[96blkbeauty]

:lookupkick:

[PaleBlue90]

i had the same subs only in 10inch version. i loved them. now i got 2 12in hiphonics that hit real hard :D truck is lookin real good

[Hefty]

Needs bumpers and sliders. Hint Hint

[96blkbeauty]

Haven't done any new mods to the Bronco in awhile. Been focusing on saving for a house.

Was driving it up to Ft. Collins a few weeks back to see a lady friend. Ended up losing the tensioner pulley on my way. Of course, in turn the belt fell off. Lost my power steering, alternator, water pump, exc. Barley got it back to my parents house in Greeley when it died due to no more battery charge. Luckily it was a real cool night, so the truck didn't get too hot.

Was an easy repair, and is now back and running strong.

Few somewhat recent pics...oh yeah, I also managed to brake my license plate holder last wheeling trip. Need to fix it soon.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10867.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10866.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10864.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/savant.jpg

GREAT flex. LOL

[bronc_17113]

shoulda called

[Tilt168]

nice bronc! you me and foxfire should meet up...we all have the same models in the same color...different years though!
Keep it up and welcome to RMFTC! (i know you've been on for awhile but im a lurker)

[96blkbeauty]

Not much new here. New Kenwood headunit. CB/Subs/Amp were put back in.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10941.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10944.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10936.jpg
Oh yeah, picked up a used farm jack
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10925.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/96blkbeauty/SDC10905.jpg

[Warrlord]

:thumbsup: That is one sharp bronco :D

[96blkbeauty]

Thanks Larry!

[CS79bronco]

Be extremely careful with that "farm jack". Hefty had one fail & missed getting crushed by a few inches. I had one drop my 86 last week, about 6 " while letting it down, had to take the HiLift off the hood & get the other one free. Not using it any more, and not selling to someone either. I don't want to be blamed for someone getting hurt. Only the real HiLift from now on.

[96blkbeauty]

Good to know man. Thanks. I'll look for an actual HiLift and leave this POS in the garage.