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Woodscaper
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Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:16 pm Posts: 587 Location: Lakewood/Green Mtn.
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Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
I have finaly gathered all my parts for front and rear lockers, ring and pinions, overhaul kits and new rear shafts. Is there a shop or mechanic among us that I can feel confident about tacking my Bronc to for a fair price? Any recomendations would be appreciated. Thanks
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:02 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
Sounds like a perfect tech day. Install in a 9in is super easy. the front is a little more in depth with the need for a press. I just went through and geared my 79. All in all pretty easy.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:04 pm |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
Crawlercreations has offered to host a class on this, but if you don't want to wait until that gets set up I'm sure he would do it for a reasonable price, shot him a PM and see if he has time, it'd be cool to keep it in our group.
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:09 pm |
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Woodscaper
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Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:16 pm Posts: 587 Location: Lakewood/Green Mtn.
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
Yea, it would be a good reason to get together and meet some you, I'm anxious to do it but at the same time I would really like to know how its done first hand so in the future I might be able to do it. Besides I want it done right the first time, even if I have to wait a bit longer.
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:17 pm |
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Woodscaper
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Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:16 pm Posts: 587 Location: Lakewood/Green Mtn.
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
hEY kINDER, any word from Crawler? I pm'ed him and have'nt heard back. I'm starting to get ants in my pants to get the work done.
Has anybody used COLORADO AXLE & GEAR off of 64th & Fedral ?
Anybody have another suggestion ?
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Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:18 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:42 am |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
Hey jts. Please email crawlercreations@gmail.com. @Roxcrusher....I used to work for All american 4x4. How do you like them? I assume pretty well since you are recommending them but I am just curious.
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:09 am |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:25 pm |
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Robs71sport
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:07 pm Posts: 59
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
I went to All American about five years ago and thought it was good service. I had just purchased my bronco about a year before and just wanted them to check things out and had them put the rear leaf springs on for me. Someone on Classicbroncos.com was asking for a shop a couple of years ago. I refered All American and soon after there was a lot of lashing out from other members as to how bad they were. I haven't used them since (got more tools and ability to work on the bronco myself) but I have heard good and bad things about them.
I'd be up for a tech day or something like that with crawler. I know the Ford 9" is an easy diff to work on but I also want to work on the Dana 44 and am not sure about that one.
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Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:23 am |
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Woodscaper
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Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:16 pm Posts: 587 Location: Lakewood/Green Mtn.
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
Thanks Jason for the install. Everything seems to be good. I'm going to get them wired up today and burn through the 500 mile break-in period so we can trail test them
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Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:44 am |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: Lockers and gears install - I need a referal
I am glad to have met you and can't wait to see that thing wheeling! Let me know how you like the lockers when you get them plumbed and wired in! I guess it is getting to be time to get another trail run in! Keep an eye on the staging area and let us know when you have reached the break-in point!
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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