[BFix] Stretching the wheelbase

[Ken Messer]

We used one of the large replacemenet ones from Wild Horses. We wanted a 
smooth side so I added the filler to the inside rear fenderwell area in a 
doghouse similar to  the factory filler/doghouse.  It did not take up any 
room . The bronco has a soft top that has been stretched by Kayline??( can't 
remember if Kayline or Best top). The bronco belongs to Karl Bradley and he 
somehow got them to do it. I did a complete custom frame so we did not have 
to fight crossmember issues with the rear tank/axle. The fame rails were 
mandrel bent by Colorado Frameworks to match the factory bronco 
contour/curves with a foot of length added in the middle.Body was stretched 
and the rear axle was pulled back 3 inches as well.  The extra body length 
was added right behind the doors.

Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shawn Bush" <sjb_bronco at yahoo.com>
To: "Joe Lougee" <71broncoman at prodigy.net>; "Bfix" <mail at broncofix.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [BFix] Stretching the wheelbase


>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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