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***Bronkzilla*** · 08-15-2003, 01:24 AM

Started the tranny tunnel project.. Not sure if its a tunnel or bridge.. Whatever it is i started it. .

Problem was that the driveshaft hit the tranny mount when the drivers side tire drooped.. i will be getting a driveshaft from highangledriveline.com to allow me to take advantage of the coilovers i put up front.

i might modify the right bottom side where it curves in.. it doesnt get in the way so i might just leave it..

pics..

this is my first project using the torch to cut the steel.. its 1/2" thick steel. took a while to figure it out but i got it..

test fit

gussets, gussets everywhere!!!!!

flip it over and chop....

flip it back over and stare at it.. i dont like where it curves ..

painted.. aint it purdyy... gonna drop the tranny tomorrow and change the torque converter, rear main seal, front pump seal etc..

Davids78Bronco · 08-15-2003, 01:27 AM

You're finding out that practice makes perfect, aren't you? That's some good work there, Raf

alboy79 · 08-15-2003, 01:28 AM

sweet man. lookin good. what made ya decide to do this?

Fireguy50 · 08-15-2003, 01:29 AM

Fireguy50 · 08-15-2003, 01:32 AM

Hey while you're playing around under there. Fab up some simple shield to keep drivshaft failure and picked up debree from hitting the fuel lines and trans linkage,

A few folks have had major probs with stuff like that, and you'd be way cooler if you had the cure

***Bronkzilla*** · 08-15-2003, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by davids78bronco
You're finding out that practice makes perfect, aren't you? That's some good work there, Raf

getting lots of practice.. im just glad ive gotten over the whole booger stage..

i picked up one of those automatic darkening welding masks.. that is the greatest invention ever.. makes it so much easier..

Quote:

Originally posted by alboy79
sweet man. lookin good. what made ya decide to do this?

driveshaft was hitting the tranny mount.

alboy79 · 08-15-2003, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fireguy50
and you'd be way cooler if you had the cure

SHA AS IF HES NOT THE COOLEST ALREADY!!!

woodys95 · 08-15-2003, 01:46 AM

Looking excellent.

Jon0807 · 08-15-2003, 02:16 AM

that's pretty good Raf

J-Roc · 08-15-2003, 02:50 AM

Sway got some skillage in tha village! Go Rafa, it's your birthday...

NOBS! · 08-15-2003, 04:07 AM

Where is it all gonna end?

***Bronkzilla*** · 08-15-2003, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NOBS!
Where is it all gonna end?

i was dropping the tranny.. might as well do it.. plus its good practice for when i redo the trac bar mount and radius arm brackets next week..

NOBS! · 08-15-2003, 04:14 AM

Quote:

trac bar mount and radius arm brackets next week..

hmmm any ideas?

***Bronkzilla*** · 08-15-2003, 04:20 AM

i have a design in mind.. gonna use some 4x8x.25 box tube , gonna cut it up, weld a donut on it, drill some holes and smack it on.. its kind of a new design that i havent seen anyone do....

trac bar is a secret.. cause i havent decided yet..

**Drilim** · 08-15-2003, 11:27 AM

Damn, I really need to learn how to weld. I would love to fab up my own stuff like that.

Looks awesome. Keep up the good work.

BTW, Take pics of the torque converter and seal changes, I'd like to see it.

***Bronkzilla*** · 08-15-2003, 12:21 PM

will do

NAMELESS · 08-15-2003, 12:41 PM

Nice welds, using a miller 135?

***Bronkzilla*** · 08-15-2003, 12:44 PM

yup.. millermatic 135...

**godless** · 08-15-2003, 01:49 PM

Where do you get your steel at?
I am so stupid I wouldnt even know where to go to buy steel if I even knew how to weld.
Sorry probably a really lame ass question.

***Damager*** · 08-15-2003, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bronkzilla
yup.. millermatic 135...

that looks damn good man

why the hell does everybody say you need at least a 175?

look at what you have done there .. no need for any bigger

08-15-2003, 01:24 AM	#1
*Bronkzilla* huh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,191 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: Half Turd/ Half Zilla Bronkzillas Garage	<Tranny Tunnel/Bridge Project> (Pics) Started the tranny tunnel project.. Not sure if its a tunnel or bridge.. Whatever it is i started it. . Problem was that the driveshaft hit the tranny mount when the drivers side tire drooped.. i will be getting a driveshaft from highangledriveline.com to allow me to take advantage of the coilovers i put up front. i might modify the right bottom side where it curves in.. it doesnt get in the way so i might just leave it.. pics.. this is my first project using the torch to cut the steel.. its 1/2" thick steel. took a while to figure it out but i got it.. test fit gussets, gussets everywhere!!!!! flip it over and chop.... flip it back over and stare at it.. i dont like where it curves .. painted.. aint it purdyy... gonna drop the tranny tomorrow and change the torque converter, rear main seal, front pump seal etc.. __________________ Rafael Esqueda

08-15-2003, 01:28 AM	#3
alboy79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 676 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 94, 351w, auto, 35s, stock and 79 truggy, 5.13s, locked, 38" sx, beadlocks alboy79s Garage	sweet man. lookin good. what made ya decide to do this? __________________ CheapThrillsOffroad Great Lakes 4x4 BIG AL'S SUPERFORD PAGE

08-15-2003, 01:29 AM	#4
Fireguy50 can I go to bed yet? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 10,493 iTrader: (16) Bronco Info: faster than your's Fireguy50s Garage	__________________ Ryan McCormick RJM Injection Tech My Bronco Ford Fuel Injection.com Technical Library Parts replacement is not auto repair, if you can�t diagnose, don�t open the hood!

08-15-2003, 01:46 AM	#8
woodys95 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: On the outside looking in...........at you. Posts: 68 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1995 XLT 6" total lift 35" mud T/A's 302 auto LSD front/rear Jet engine chip/tranny controller Superlift/Procomp lift Superrunner steering Rancho rs9000 (6) air adjust shocks woodys95s Garage	Looking excellent. __________________ 95 XLT 302 6" total lift 35" Mud T/A's superrunner steering 4.56 Spicer/Eaton LSD's Superlift extended radius arms Jet engine chip/Jet tranny controller Optima red top underdrive pulleys http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...il.php?id=3704

08-15-2003, 02:16 AM	#9
Jon0807 Disgruntled Trucker Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: wesssssiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeed! Posts: 1,489 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1979 Custom Jon0807s Garage	that's pretty good Raf __________________ Smile You Son Of A Bitch!! Ignorance is bliss when knowledge is so damn frightening! - Anita Blake

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08-15-2003, 01:27 AM	#2
Davids78Bronco Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 0 iTrader: (8) Bronco Info: I may be slow, but I'm expensive! Davids78Broncos Garage	You're finding out that practice makes perfect, aren't you? That's some good work there, Raf

08-15-2003, 01:32 AM	#5
Fireguy50 can I go to bed yet? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 10,493 iTrader: (16) Bronco Info: faster than your's Fireguy50s Garage	Hey while you're playing around under there. Fab up some simple shield to keep drivshaft failure and picked up debree from hitting the fuel lines and trans linkage, A few folks have had major probs with stuff like that, and you'd be way cooler if you had the cure

08-15-2003, 02:50 AM	#10
J-Roc I Cannnt Digggggg It!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: Project Vindicator J-Rocs Garage	Sway got some skillage in tha village! Go Rafa, it's your birthday... __________________ Jeremy S. 82/93 Bronc' hybrid- STILL in ICU http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...ex.php?vID=241 FUBAR+SNAFU= my truck I got front leaf springs... FReEeEEEE PERRY!!!

08-15-2003, 04:07 AM	#11
NOBS! tired of your sh!t Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NOYFB Posts: 3,018 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: NYOFB NOBS!s Garage	Where is it all gonna end?

08-15-2003, 04:20 AM	#14
*Bronkzilla* huh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,191 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: Half Turd/ Half Zilla Bronkzillas Garage	i have a design in mind.. gonna use some 4x8x.25 box tube , gonna cut it up, weld a donut on it, drill some holes and smack it on.. its kind of a new design that i havent seen anyone do.... trac bar is a secret.. cause i havent decided yet..

08-15-2003, 12:21 PM	#16
*Bronkzilla* huh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,191 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: Half Turd/ Half Zilla Bronkzillas Garage	will do

08-15-2003, 12:41 PM	#17
NAMELESS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 954 iTrader: (5) Bronco Info: 79 BRUGGY NAMELESSs Garage	Nice welds, using a miller 135? __________________ http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/2156

08-15-2003, 12:44 PM	#18
*Bronkzilla* huh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,191 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: Half Turd/ Half Zilla Bronkzillas Garage	yup.. millermatic 135...

08-15-2003, 01:49 PM	#19
godless Jer aka Beerman Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 7,544 iTrader: (6) Bronco Info: Sold Bronco, but still live in the off topic threads godlesss Garage	Where do you get your steel at? I am so stupid I wouldnt even know where to go to buy steel if I even knew how to weld. Sorry probably a really lame ass question. __________________ "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan PH.D.

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