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Good news! Have fun driving it!

Cool! Don’t remember seeing this type of drive.

Oh man. Arghhh!!!

Sweet!

Man that’s a bummer! Taking it in and out. Hopefully Monster has some info for you.

Cool! It’ll be nice when you’re done.

That picture looks like a model it’s so clean. I thought I had seen that before.

When you back these trucks up you get negative camber, pulling it forward straightens it up, as you’ve seen. It’s what they do, can’t remember why.

Good job! Nice you can help like that.

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Ha!

https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/7566167265.html Gotta love the accelerator pedal!

Cool!

I have used Carr Hoop Steps II on 5 vehicles now. Pretty easy install on Fords. https://www.carr.com/

Any idea if the pre-made stuff is a factory exact match? I don't want something that looks cheap or incorrect. I've thought about just not putting it back on....like my paint guy suggested, but I kinda like the factory look. I think it’s close. I’ve never bought it. Maybe someone has. Here’s what LMC has. https://www.lmctruck.com/1980-96-ford/molding/fd-1987-96-styleside-body-side-molding

Those look nice!

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I’ll throw my two cents in on the engines. I don’t like the 302, 305, 307 etc. engines. Don’t like the RPM’s for power and the lack of torque. My Bronco will get around 15 MPG on the highway. Never really checked around town, I’m assuming 12ish. It has the 351, it’s a 92 so it doesn’t have the MAF system. And that’s with the E4OD. I think it has plenty of power and torque. I’ve never owned a 300 six, but I would like too. I’ve heard them called slow or lazy, but I’m a torque fan. Ray mentioned the 7.3 IDI. I had an 88 with the 7.3 and ZF tranny. Good engine, but I wouldn’t own one again for the reason you mentioned, starting in the winter. Started good when I had it plugged into an appliance timer and came on 2-3 hours before I left for work. You definitely have to keep on top of the glow plug system. If I did own one again it would have a turbo on it. I live in a basin so no matter which direction you’re headed, you’re climbing and I’m already at 4200 feet of elevation. I’ve towed through the mountains, not fun. I would like a 94-97 with a 351, roller lifters and MAF, which I think would help MPG. If it doesn’t have to be a Ford, I’m really liking my 98 GMC.

That’s in pretty good shape. Not too bad on the price.

Yeah I think if you pull on them it will distort them. Maybe some strong string or wire and floss it off. I believe you can find the molding pre made and by the foot that you cut yourself.

Tailgate panel looks nice. Are the trim pieces double sided tape? I peeled the ones on the Bronco off, but they were coming off already. Didn’t look pretty. Used a roto disc to clean up.

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That is slick! Never heard of that method, that I remember.