Author Topic: "NELLY" (Read 7110 times)

rockscrambler · « **on:** Apr 05, 2006, 08:12:16 PM »

It is my pleasure to introduce to you
"NELLY"

rockscrambler · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 05, 2006, 08:21:26 PM »

FIRST let me explain the name.

My wife gave it the name. It is her mothers name. and her mother loved to ride in the first broncoII we owned.
So this is why she is named NELLY

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 05, 2006, 08:21:44 PM »

Nelly looks an awful lot like a ferd?

What's the plans?

rockscrambler · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 05, 2006, 08:28:33 PM »

all plans at this time are in the research stage. but I am open to any and all suggestion and information. job one is to clear the 30" bridgestone muds which where donated by the cheROCKee. I would say 2 - 3" lift but I have looked at about 5 to 10 sites and no one has a lift for a 4wd broncoII.

ok more pics

coconut · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 05, 2006, 09:47:54 PM »

Don't get mad but" Nelly "needs to go back to the pasture

wa4x4 · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 05, 2006, 09:52:24 PM »

My teacher has a BroncoII lifted on 33"s, I'll have to ask him tomorrow what kind of lift kit he used and get back to you. His is still stock with the TTB and the 8.8.

motorider228 · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 05, 2006, 09:58:23 PM »

i had a friend who had a broncoII about like that one but his was on 60's front and rear and locked at both ends and rolling on 38's. I'm not a huge ford fan but those look really cool when theyre all built up like that.

*FFC* · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 12:27:53 AM »

to the club

Nice little rig you got there

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 01:27:39 AM »

Quote from: rockscrambler on Apr 05, 2006, 08:12:16 PM

It is my pleasure to introduce to you
"NELLY"

hopper · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 07:38:51 PM »

Came across this. http://www.jamesduff.com/broncoII/broncoII.html Petersens 4wheeldrive and off-road mag did a James Duff lift on a ranger and it look good. Check them out.

MR_DIY · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 07:54:00 PM »

I'm an ex BII guy. there are tons of company's that make lifts
tuff country
rough country
superlift
james duff
bds suspension
.... just to name a few.
how hardcore is this gonna be? if serious crawling is in it's future it'll need new axles (dana 28 front, 7.5 rear)
the 2.8 is way underpowered and not very efficient. auto tranny's are junk too. manuals not much better (peugeout)?

on a positive note the fenders can be cut out to clear like 36"s with minimal lift (2" or so via a spacer and block combined with low BS wheels) they are a cool body to run and they handle better than most think.

I suggest running the stock drivetrain with fender cutting and some 33"s and lower gearing. tube bumpers and sliders. check out some of the builds on therangerstation.com and on pirate4x4.com for more ideas.
good luck
here's a shot of my old B2 and some dude *me*

rockscrambler · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 08:11:13 PM »

Quote from: crzyhawn91 on Apr 05, 2006, 09:47:54 PM

Don't get mad but" Nelly "needs to go back to the pasture

i never get mad at someone giving me and honest opinion. oh by the way your truck just hiked it's axle on the forklift.

Quote from: motorider228 on Apr 05, 2006, 09:58:23 PM

i had a friend who had a bronco II about like that one but his was on 60's front and rear and locked at both ends and rolling on 38's. I'm not a huge ford fan but those look really cool when theyre all built up like that.

yep I am looking into sas'n the front but keep the coils.

we will see

Quote from: FordFreakChik on Apr 06, 2006, 12:27:53 AM

to the club Nice little rig you got there

what do you mean . what club.

you mean fords . I've been a member since 1995 when I bought My My son's Ranger XLT supercab 2wd. (still have it) but thanks for the welcome back!

Quote from: hopper on Apr 06, 2006, 07:38:51 PM

Came across this. http://www.jamesduff.com/bronco II/broncoII.html Petersens 4wheeldrive and off-road mag did a James Duff lift on a ranger and it look good. Check them out.

thanks !!! that might help.

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Apr 06, 2006, 01:27:39 AM

WHAT!!!!!!

Quote from: MR_DIY on Apr 06, 2006, 07:54:00 PM

I'm an ex BII guy. there are tons of company's that make lifts
tuff country
rough country
superlift
james duff
bds suspension
.... just to name a few.
how hardcore is this gonna be? if serious crawling is in it's future it'll need new axles (dana 28 front, 7.5 rear)
the 2.8 is way underpowered and not very efficient. auto tranny's are junk too. manuals not much better (peugeout)?

on a positive note the fenders can be cut out to clear like 36"s with minimal lift (2" or so via a spacer and block combined with low BS wheels) they are a cool body to run and they handle better than most think.

I suggest running the stock drivetrain with fender cutting and some 33"s and lower gearing. tube bumpers and sliders. check out some of the builds on therangerstation.com and on pirate4x4.com for more ideas.
good luck
here's a shot of my old B2 and some dude *me*

NOW THAT'S WHAT i WAS LOOKING FOR !!!! but it is going to be my mild rig/DD. so probable just 2" lift fender cutting , and

?? cause I have a set of 33 TSL's and they are a lot of tire to clear. might sell them and buy some others.

wa4x4 · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 08:14:59 PM »

Plexi rear windows???

Those look like they will break pretty quickly in the trees.

rockscrambler · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 08:25:50 PM »

I noticed that but I'm thinking more along the lines of a (removable) brush guard from the roof rack down

jimbo74 · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 08:31:39 PM »

Quote from: wa4x4 on Apr 06, 2006, 08:14:59 PM

Plexi rear windows???

Those look like they will break pretty quickly in the trees.

nope, wont break, they will scratch like crazy though......

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 06, 2006, 08:45:12 PM »

Dad had one when i was in highschool,

what about some toy axles?

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 07, 2006, 02:18:41 AM »

Buddy back in highschool had one. He had a 4" lift with a 3" body lift and I believe 35's (not sure) but we would pull in and out of DQ on three wheels all the time! With the 2.9l motor and 5 spd. We had fun!!

MR_DIY · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 07, 2006, 03:02:15 PM »

just FYI my B2 was a 2" coil spacer up front with alignment shims and a 1.5" tapered block in the back + a 2" Body Lift and slightly trimmed the rear side of the front fenders. those are 32x11.50x15 uniroyal MT's on 15x8 stupidlocks 8)

kneedownnate · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 07, 2006, 07:26:29 PM »

Just one suggestion...

rockscrambler · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 07, 2006, 10:44:01 PM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Apr 07, 2006, 07:26:29 PM

Just one suggestion...

your mean !!!!

j/k you are in titled to your opinion. and although yours is one I respect. I'll have to disagree this time. but thanx anyway.

rockscrambler · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 12:35:20 PM »

ok here's what I'm thinking . I want to sas the bbII and I'm thing a a Cherokee frt axle it is about the same width and coils sprung so i would only have to work out the trailing arms. and for that there are a couple of kits they make for Cherokees that bolt on to lift the veh. and lengthen the arms so maybe I could use that . or plan b use a leaf spring conversion kit and a toy axle.

and it would be cool if anyone knows someone who has SAS'd a bb2 that would be cool.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 12:42:41 PM »

jesus, I shat my pants when I saw nelly

rockscrambler · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 12:51:25 PM »

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Aug 01, 2006, 12:42:41 PM

jesus, I shat my pants when I saw nelly

what do you mean by that ? when you saw the name or the picture or that It was me

I

understand oh by the way how are you liking the move to KS? big diff from CT

milla85 · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 05:46:08 PM »

I am still waiting for someone to say put rockwells under "nelly" and i think we all know who it is to!!!

$Beer Chug\'n$

Hheheheh

83yoter · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 08:46:07 PM »

go to www.broncoii.org. EVERYTHING you need to know about bronco 2's. A d44 out of an early bronco (pre-77) will fit nicely without too much fab work.

I have a Mazda B4000 which is a Ranger, which is an Explorer, which is damn close to a B2. $Beer Chug\'n$

boggerunner · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 01, 2006, 10:27:41 PM »

i had an 84 bronco 2 the worst vehicle i ever bought, guess cause it was from an auction, and i rolled it a week later and sold it for 1/4 of what i paid for it, never gonna buy a ford again ever!

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 07:15:12 AM »

Quote from: rockscrambler on Aug 01, 2006, 12:51:25 PM

what do you mean by that ? when you saw the name or the picture or that It was me I understand oh by the way how are you liking the move to KS? big diff from CT

She is a Ford...
KS is pretty OK...are you in KS too?

rockscrambler · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 01:43:26 PM »

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Aug 02, 2006, 07:15:12 AM

She is a Ford...
KS is pretty OK...are you in KS too?

no just spent time there @ levenworth NO NOT AS A PRISONER just passing thru on christmas leave when I was stationed in maryland @ which time I did visit CT so I know the differences

and i know it is just another step to my ultimate goal. one truck at a time.

Quote from: milla85 on Aug 01, 2006, 05:46:08 PM

I am still waiting for someone to say put rockwells under "nelly" and i think we all know who it is to!!! $Beer Chug\'n$ Hheheheh

ok are we talking about the military axles "rockwells"

Quote from: 83yoter on Aug 01, 2006, 08:46:07 PM

go to www.broncoii.org. EVERYTHING you need to know about bronco 2's. A d44 out of an early bronco (pre-77) will fit nicely without too much fab work. I have a Mazda B4000 which is a Ranger, which is an Explorer, which is damn close to a B2. $Beer Chug\'n$

cool

thanks for the web site and yes I know I have a 95 ford ranger also .

Quote from: boggerunner on Aug 01, 2006, 10:27:41 PM

i had an 84 bronco 2 the worst vehicle i ever bought, guess cause it was from an auction, and i rolled it a week later and sold it for 1/4 of what i paid for it, never gonna buy a ford again ever!

ok so what does your rolling have to do with it being the worst veh ever you can't drive so it's the trucks fault

sorry j/k they are alittle high center a gravity but that can be fixed

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