The Broncast - Ford Bronco

During the Bronco Super Celebration in Townsend TN, Donnie and Jon took a few Broncos out for drives through the Smokey Mountains. Donnie first took Rob Matthews Early bronco Patche' for a drive. Rob has fully restored this beautiful Bronco including making a custom roof rack.

Every Year Bronco Driver puts on the biggest Bronco event in the country, the Bronco Super Celebration, in Townsend Tennessee. This year had over 1,400 Broncos from stock Early Broncos to crazy lifted 6 Gen Broncos on 42's.

Tom Broberg joins us to talk about what the Super Celebration is and how it got started. Check out Bronco Driver Magazine: https://www.broncodriver.com/

The engine makes power. That power is sent from the engine to the transmission. Then the power comes out of the transmission and goes to a transfer case that sends the power to the front or the back of the vehicle through the driveshafts to the axles. Inside the axles are another set of gears called a differential, that sends the power to the tires. Toms Offroad Options: Dana 44 - https://tomsoffroad.com/ford/66-77-bronco-dana-44-traction-devices Ford 9 inch - https://tomsoffroad.com/ford/66-77-bronco-ford-9-traction-devices Selectable Lockers: Yukon Zip Locker - Air engage locker ARB Air locker - Air engaged OX locker - Air or Manual (cable) shift Limited Slip: Yukon Grizzly Locker Dana 44 Power Lock Open: Open Carrier (but you probably already have one in your Bronco)

Full Size?!? 2nd Gen Bronco 78-79, 3rd Gen Bronco 80-86... We're talking about Full Size Broncos. When we say full size, what do we mean? Large pick up “truck based” size. “Bigger can be better” sometimes, They had for years referred to the Bronco as small and nimble, then shifted their focus to keep up with the bigger1967 Full size Chevrolet Blazer’s, GMC Jimmy, and Dodge/plymouth SUVs that had taken over the buying market Also More luxurious inside and softer riding, Ford made the wheel base 12 inches wider from 92 to 104”, 14 gallon tank to a 25 gallon tank, 302 to a 351 (or 400) which you needed because it weighed in at 4500 lbs… Jon: that’s 1,000 pounds more than an early bronco. They said it would seat up to 6 but I’m not sure if there were that many seat belts. Introduced in the fall of 1977 it was referred to as the U-150 (get it not a U-15) and the base model which had round headlights price was around $6,500. The deluxe model was called a Ranger XLT Bronco Wagon for an extra $669 and came with Square headlights. 19 colors to choose from, Pile high carpeting, and a Cigar lighter, Ever burned yourself with one of those. “Special Hood and Roof Tu-Tone options were really neat and could be matched with a Tu Tone interior. One of the coolest options were the freewheelin graphics which had sunrise fades and Chromatic? My favorite things are the electric tailgate window and the fiberglass removable top. ames), Coolest two options today people look for are the Captains chairs and the Sliding rear windows First called the Big Horn, started with a blazer roof from a 68 blazer and only took Ford 10 years to finally roll the first full size though production The 351m and 400m neither of which are super popular and would get replaced with a 428 or 460. Now your options are a coyote or Godzilla! Or cummins diesel if you are like Spencer. Didn’t you do a full size video with Bronco Babe?. Bronco babes gone wild? Was it a porn?

From cleaning up engine bays to Early Bronco Tips and Tricks. Spark plug wires - https://amzn.to/3IkLoXA Hoses - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-v8-silicone-radiator-hoses-clamp-kit Valve covers - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-script-black-v8-aluminum-valve-covers Wire Loom - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-painless-performance-powerbraid-wiring-loom Air Cleaner - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-12-inch-black-air-cleaner-for-hei-ignition Exhaust manifolds (headers) - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-289-302-v8-ceramic-shorty-headers POR-15 - https://amzn.to/43d369a

6th Generation Ford Bronco News: https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/ford-bronco-severe-duty-steering-upgrade-kit-revealed/ https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/ford-maverick-bronco-evs-pushed-back-to-next-decade-report/ https://thebronconation.com/news/jmc-ford-bronco-closing-in-on-production-t.20206/

Do you have a Ranger Bronco? You can see the interior and body code on the vin tag (aka trim tag, or warranty plate). If you can’t find that you can always go to Marti Auto and get a Marti Report which will tell you and you can get a new build sheet for your bronco and even buy a new metal plate to rivet back onto your glove box or left kicker panel if it’s a much older early bronco. Visit our sponsor: www.tomsoffroad.com

My Bronco (Jon) has a Toms Offroad 2.5” lift with a 1” body lift. But, recently I added the Bilstein 5165 Dual reservoir shocks which made my suspension really soft. And I love it, but it made the Bronco so tippy around corners. Now with the sway bar I still get the soft ride, but the Bronco handles on road so much better. A 2.5” lift is going to fit on just about any Bronco and allow you to keep the stock length brake lines and driveshafts. Once you enter into 3.5” and above, you will have to change driveshaft length, because the tires are further away from the transfer case, and you will need to extend your brake lines, because they are now further from the frame especially when you are at full drop. Suspension packages are doing two things, 1) Changing the look of your bronco (the stance) and 2) Changing the ability to handle terrain. Toms Offroad has suspension packages from 0” (stock height), 2.5”, 3.5”, and 5.5”. Just because you buy a 5.5” lift, doesn’t mean it will handle great offroad, it just means you changed the look of your Bronco and you can fit bigger tires under your Bronco. But in each of the lift kits, you have different options that allow for more articulation and better offroad manners. Level 2 - changes shocks, springs, and leaf spring pack. Level 3 - Everything with level 2, plus adds shock hoops to allow you to run 4 shocks up front, 2 on each side. This gives you a softer shock and means that your suspension will compress more offroad. Lever 4 - Everything with level 2 and 3, plus adds an inboard shock hoop to the rear which allows you to move your shocks inside the frame to give you more articulation offroad. Sway bar from Tom's Offroad: https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-3-5.5-inch-lift-front-anti-sway-bar Tom's Offroad Lift options: https://tomsoffroad.com/ford/66-77-bronco-suspension-kits

Jon and Donnie take a look at one of Donnie's projects and talk about what to look for in an old a rusty frame. Then, they go through the tools that every weekend mechanic should have in their garage. **Tools** Milwaukee Impact Driver - https://amzn.to/48W5z9y Neiko deep impact sockets - https://amzn.to/3tP8cvb PROTO torque wrenches https://www.northerntool.com/categories/torque-wrenches?f=Brand%3AProto&ogmap=SEM%7CDSA%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C60795791%7C6175160111&utm_source=google_PPC&utm_medium=Dynamic+Search+Ads+Main&utm_campaign=Hand+Tools_DSA_Migration&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAq4KuBhA6EiwArMAw1ISVwG4lUIFG3iwlgMIJMXLRPEqkcRoe-qnpwgCIF1FCn9lCs8lCAxoCTPgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Pitman arm puller - https://amzn.to/3SoJpHJ Harmonic balancer puller - https://amzn.to/49ely3g Welding table - https://amzn.to/3weBHHv Power Probe - https://amzn.to/490XD7c Closed end ratcheting wrench sets - https://amzn.to/42rRCOx Tap and Die set - https://amzn.to/3SWPqM4 SPI Dial Bore indicator - https://amzn.to/42E5oxN Rob Matthews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redcrackeroutdoors/ Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/

Jon and Donnie take 3 new Ford Bronco's for a test drive and talk about their list of Must Have Mods for the new Bronco. Must Have Mod 1 Jon: Lift Kit and bigger tires - https://tomsoffroad.com/ford/suspension---6g-bronco Donnie: Havoc offroad bumpers - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/ford-bronco-front-bumper-havoc-offroad-steel-bender Must Have Mod 2 Jon: Light bar - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/kc-hilites-gravity-pro6-light-bar-kit-gen-6-ford-bronco Donnie: Icon Stage 7 lift kit - https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/accessory/18867/icon-accessories-21-23-bronco-non-sasquatch-3-4-lift-stage-7-suspension-system-tubular/ Must Have Mod 3 Jon: Putco clear view top - https://www.putco.com/product/element-sky-view-for-the-ford-bronco/581001/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv8SsBhC7ARIsALIkVT1HDKutIotH5ZApek6c5j40X09eAXmk0pR8KNu9-ykU5_i0FfBKPcMaAut5EALw_wcB Donnie: Bold exhaust - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/ford-bronco-performance-axle-back-exhaust-system Must Have Mod 4 Jon: AMP Steps - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/gen-6-ford-bronco-amp-powersteps Donnie: Rock slide engineering side steps - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/rock-slide-engineering-step-slider-rock-rails-ford-bronco-6-gen-BD-SS-300-BR4 Must Have Mod 5 Jon: Mod 5 - K&N Intake and Mishimoto intercooler - https://amzn.to/3PxeMym https://amzn.to/3P5H29C Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ Thank you for watching another Episode of the Broncast. For any questions, email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

On today's episode, Jon and Donnie review all the upcoming Ford Bronco events for 2024. They talk about what each event offers and what to expect, and which ones they have attended or plan to attend.

In this episode, it's not about a gift list suggested for you, but really all the parts Jon and Donnie want for our 4 Ford Bronco builds. So start saving up or start us a go fund me (us) page. Jon and I would like to thank you for an amazingly fun 2023 with the Broncast!

In this episode Jon and Donnie have some good laughs about things they have done, and tried, to make their Broncos warmer when winter's cold air creeps inside... Everywhere! They offer some good (and not so good) advice on things they have implemented to warm up a Ford Bronco.

if you are considering buying the new Ford Bronco then you should listen to this podcast where Jon and Donnie will point you to the right model and what they are currently selling for used. They also talk about all their experiences owning and driving new Broncos, telling the "Good and the Bad". The Ford Bronco is the winner over the Jeep in every way as a daily worker, family SUV, tried and tested trail rig and even on the race course as the current champion.

In this episode Jon and Donnie hang out with our youngest / full size Bronco buddies Carson Collie and Parker White. We get their "Bronco Bios" and ask too many questions about what you probably need to do if you have are fixing up a full size Ford Bronco.

In this episode Jon and Donnie talk about all the NEW parts we like from SEMA 2023 Las Vegas aftermarket industry show. We even talk about one or two of the worst things we saw!

In this episode Jon and Donnie get a great "Bronco Bio"from Keisha Lynn and her "Pink Bronco". We also answer a multi-part question(s) from a listener about "What are the first things I should do restoring a classic Bronco?"

In this episode Jon and Donnie talk about rising full size Ford Bronco values, what you can get a "cheap" (Gen 2 through Gen 5, 1978 to 1996), and what you can get if you spend alot. We also want to share two middle tiers in between and discuss a few current sale ads Jon found on the internet.

In this episode Jon and Donnie share Ford Bronco owner's shocking and funny "Bronco Horror Stories" we received in 2023. Share your Bronco Horror story with us and it might make the next episode where we share "Bronco Fails" or next year's Bronco horror stories episode.