disciplerocks's B2 build thread
 

Finally going to make me a thread. Not going to go crazy. Just going to add some stuff little by little. Now some of this has been posted elsewhere, but I reposted to get yall caught up on where I stand....

89 Bronco II XLT purchased 5-19-10 for $700
Here is the pic from the ad
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ejpeg_2_11.jpg

And here are pics I took when I got her home.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...1274454369.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG00331.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG00341.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG00351.jpg
Here is my buddy Doodle.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs583...._2194592_n.jpg

Then I did a couple things. Added Explorer console, painted grill black, Explorer radiator, Explorer leafs and drop shackles, washers and F150 coils.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...MAG00391-1.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG01051.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02651.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...MAG00871-1.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG01131.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG01211.jpg

And then I decided to lift a bit more. 5-5.5" budget suspension lift.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02771.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02781.jpg
And one of the B2 and the Focus
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02791.jpg

And a day later, the CV driveshaft said F#%$ that!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02801.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02821.jpg

Of course after lifting it on my DIY POS lift brackets, I had to try them out and they held up beautifully. Aftermath:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02831.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02841.jpg

I like posting pics so I'll keep this thread updated. I have "real" 4" brackets in the mail and I just picked up some rims with a better offset for $50. Will post a pic soon.

looks really good Dustin :icon_thumby:

nice start....can't wait to see what ya do next....

we need to go wheelin here soon.....

l8r, John

Yes soon! I just picked up some new rear shocks today. My stock ones are completely extended as it sits now.

Nice B2 man! Any pics of your custom brackets?

Since I don't own a welder, I just cut a piece of angle iron and a piece of flat steel for each axle. Drilled 2 holes in them and bolted them up. Kinda like a drop shackle for leafs. It was only supposed to be for a short time until I could find a deal on real brackets. I didn't think I would have found them a week later though. I wouldn't have gone through the trouble.

My next project
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02861.jpg

Holy Rotted Rear Batman........:shok:

well, you may need to get a welder to attack that project....or find someone who does...

can't wait to go wheelin.....

l8r, John

New rear shocks in and wider offset rims put on (which allowed me to get a spare finally) so........I had to test them out
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02871.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02881.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../IMAG02891.jpg

Still not much flex in the front. I have not extended my brake lines yet so the F150 shocks stay on until then. Still have to make it home lol.

looks good...where was that at?