[BFix] Stretching the wheelbase

[Shawn Bush]

I m not sure if this has been covered yet but what are
those of you who had strectched your rigs done for
fuel tanks? I still need the back seat for kids and
family. Also I have a 23 gallon NWMP fuel tank for
fuel injection in the rig already and for the price of
it I really don't want to cut it up. Any thoughts?
Thanks

Shawn

--- Joe Lougee <71broncoman at prodigy.net> wrote:

> Brian's seems to have worked out well, but there are
> DEFINITE limits to 
> how long one's drivetrain can be.
> 
> In my case, I ran a 4.9 engine (+5" longer engine)
> into a C-6 (+3" 
> w/adapter) into a Klune-IV (+6") on a rig with the
> rear axle moved back 3".
> 
> So, with a driveline about 11" longer than "normal"
> I would break the 
> H-block in my front CV joint every other wheeling
> trip.  Once I went to 
> a high pinion diff, no issues. (40" tires, D44 front
> and 9" rear, about 
> 4" of lift)
> 
> What I'm saying is, take a good long look at the
> rear driveshaft angle, 
> that's the most important variable.  Add a high
> pinion diff if needed.
> 
> Stretching beyond 4" or so looks goofy to most of
> us.  Some of the 
> purists will say the 101" on mine is too much.
> Joe
> 
> 
> Brian Cooke wrote:
> > Stretch the wheelbase for whatever reason you'd
> like, but doing it 
> > because you're adding a doubler is just an excuse
> to extend your 
> > wheelbase. :)   There's quite a few rigs out there
> running doublers 
> > without any issues caused by the shortened
> driveline-no need to. I've 
> > been doing it for 8 yrs now.
> >  
> >  
> > Send us pics of your new stretched Bronco as you
> go!
> >  
> >  
> > Brian @ Columbia River Broncos...20 forward gears
> & 4 reverse to 
> > choose from.
> >
> >     ----- Original Message -----
> >     *From:* Billy
> <mailto:wegrimsley3 at panhandle.rr.com>
> >     *To:* mail at broncofix.com
> <mailto:mail at broncofix.com>
> >     *Sent:* Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:58 AM
> >     *Subject:* [BFix] Stretching the wheelbase
> >
> >     How far can I stretch the wheel base on my 72
> bronco without it
> >     looking ridiculous? I'm going to add a doubler
> so I need to
> >     stretch the rear out as far as possible. I
> already moved it back
> >     4". How much father can I go? Pics appreciated
> !
> >
> >    
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