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  1. jimmy18thing

    Proper Tie rod and drag link set up.... Help

    I purchased a new Wild horses 3 way adjustable T style Tie rod and drag link set up. I have struggled to get it dialed just right so there is no rolling motion when turning the wheel. The rolling motion I mean is when the drag link is rotating at the tie rod connection. If anyone can give me...
  2. jimmy18thing

    Repairing Window frames

    Both of my window frames broke some time ago right where the window frame meets the door. I welded them back when that occurred and I was learning how to weld at the time (I am still a novice with welding). Since then the drivers frame broke again. I am wondering if anyone has had some good ways...
  3. jimmy18thing

    New panels

    Hey everyone- I’m wondering if anyone has some tips for storing panels for future use. I am going to start buying panels such as front inner quarters, door posts, radiator support etc. Since these will be for a project coming up and not used right away would you prime them with weld through...
  4. jimmy18thing

    Radius arm bracket measurement

    I have an issue I am chasing and need to know good measurements on the location of the radius arm brackets. I have looked around online and have found frame measurements but not any showing a measurement on the Brackets. Like distance to front and/or back of the frame itself. As always thank...
  5. jimmy18thing

    UT Feeler: 4.5" Wildhorses lift

    I put a brand new 4.5" lift on my 73 a few years ago and I have decided that it is not the direction I want to be. Looks awesome, ride is good. Just a little taller than I would prefer. My bronco hasn't made it out of the garage much since I put the suspension on thus it still is in very good...
  6. jimmy18thing

    Other Apologies, wrong thread.

    posted in wrong thread. Sorry about that.
  7. jimmy18thing

    Rebuild column or upgrade to tilt?

    The title says it. In my 73 I noticed slight play in the steering wheel and a click. Found that the adapter for my grant steering wheel had stripped somehow, but then found copper shavings inside. One of the contacts for the horn wore completely off and I will need to replace at least the turn...
  8. jimmy18thing

    UT Removable Window frames, 302 cooling fan and spacer.

    Looking for parts: Looking for a pair of Window removable window frames. 302 Fan as well as the spacer for in-between the fan and the pulley.
  9. jimmy18thing

    Hissing sound... Brake booster?

    I have a hissing sound coming from my brake booster area when I shut my engine down. I can't seem to pinpoint if it is the booster for sure or something else. Any ideas? Anything I can test? My brakes don't feel funny at all.
  10. jimmy18thing

    kind of squirly...

    While driving down the road when I shift it feels as if it pulls to the left or right as I engage the clutch again? Ideas any one? Is something broken? worn out or what. My steering joints and track bar look tight when I have checked them, steering box does not have any excessive play on the...
  11. jimmy18thing

    Window frame chrome...

    Does anyone have any ideas on how to clean this stuff up, I have a set that was pulled off and was bent some. Looking to possibly polish and straighten out if possible? Any input would be great!! thanks guys
  12. jimmy18thing

    Transmission decision... Which would you choose?

    Ok guys I have a NP435 in my EB now, But I am getting some nice noises coming from it so I have been looking into a new tranny. I was really leaning towards doing the 4R70W and swap out my column to obtain a column shift and tilt set up. But i have been reading some on the NV3550 and have...
  13. jimmy18thing

    Help please... those of you with shackle bushings laying around

    I was wondering if someone that has a set of rear shackle bushings laying around could measure the diameter for me. I am going to build some new shackles but I need to know the diameter before I get started. (Dont really want to take mine apart to measure it since I am driving it right now)...
  14. jimmy18thing

    Rear Shackles

    Does anybody know what the diameter of the bushings are in the rear shackles? Not the ones inserted in the leaf springs, but the ones in the in the shackle themselves.
  15. jimmy18thing

    What do you think... Pinion Fix?

    Ok so I have been looking around and trying what way I am going to tackle fixing my pinion on my Front axle. I found a shop that will set it all up for me if I bring it into them - $300, thats to set my pinion and make sure my caster is still in check. I stumbled upon this (...
  16. jimmy18thing

    Throttle linkage

    How many have you removed your throttle linkage and replaced it with cable one like the one BC Broncos offers? I have been considering doing this.. Not that expensive. Just curious if it makes much of a difference.
  17. jimmy18thing

    Rear axle/Locker question??

    Ok I will try to describe this as best as possible. Last night when I pulled my Eb into the garage it felt like the brakes were engaged so I thought maybe the breaks had gotten water in the ebrake line and froze up some. So today I decided to jack one side up at a time and spin the Rear tires...
  18. jimmy18thing

    Sema broncos... Question?

    So are these broncos the new body productions I have heard about? I am digging the Grey one...
  19. jimmy18thing

    Tranny removal... tips please

    I have to put in a new flywheel... I have had the motor out before but never have taken the transmission out. Do you guys have any tips on removing one that can help with a smoother removal and installation? I just read another article on this so it looks like I will be separating the T-case...
  20. jimmy18thing

    Crankshaft I.D.

    Can anyone tell me where the Casting number for a 302 crankshaft is located? I am trying to resolve some balancing issues and need to find the part number so that I can get it all balanced out. Thanks
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