Nov 24, 2022
So,
You ever hear that real old saying "Hockey Pucks Rule!"? Neither have I.
Anyway, last week I was thinking how much nicer my ride would look if I could go just another inch higher. I have watched and read so many vids and articles where folks mess with the existing Squatch package to add an inch or two... and to each his or her own!
I however, have no intention of opening up springs or popping ball joints on a brand new 40 grand truck.
Back in the Eigtees, my good friend was into lifting C10s while I was building my 1930, 5 window coupe. Anyway, I digress, except to share I do remember him using hockey pucks to raise the body on his stepside 1500 with a small block, a 4 speed, and 33 mudders all around (which, back then, was BIG!)!
So, I got to thinking, my Bronco must have simple body mounts like the old school trucks since it is a full frame vehicle, right?
With this newfound gem of an idea, I started looking around to see if there is a simple lift kit out there. While there are a few, and they are exceptionally well made, what is currently avail is outta my wallet range.
So, as noted in my post title, there is no school like the old school, right?
I Sleabayed 12 Hockey pucks (sadly, yes, they are made in China) for 19 dollars, and I finished drilling the 1/2 holes in 8 of them last night.
Now I hafta run to Lowes to get bolts that are at least 1 inch over what the factory gave me.
I did try one, and the factory body mount studs do catch with the addional 3/4 (closer to one inch really) inchs added, but, I could only get about 8 turns on it and know there is just not enough claw in the meat.
Now, of course, today is Turkey Day (see how cleaver I was with the claw in the meet metaphor/cause turkeys have talons?), and I am up at 5 am, wondering if Lowes is even open so I can pull two body bolts (I found out that the two front bolts, left and right, differ from all the others), to go and get the eight bolts I need. There are eight body mounts total, 4 on each side.
Once I get these studs, I will post the additional 3/4 height change with pics.
I am hoping to get my 3/4 inch lift all in at just under 35 bucks!
Gobble Gobble!
Wish me luck!
The Pork!
You ever hear that real old saying "Hockey Pucks Rule!"? Neither have I.
Anyway, last week I was thinking how much nicer my ride would look if I could go just another inch higher. I have watched and read so many vids and articles where folks mess with the existing Squatch package to add an inch or two... and to each his or her own!
I however, have no intention of opening up springs or popping ball joints on a brand new 40 grand truck.
Back in the Eigtees, my good friend was into lifting C10s while I was building my 1930, 5 window coupe. Anyway, I digress, except to share I do remember him using hockey pucks to raise the body on his stepside 1500 with a small block, a 4 speed, and 33 mudders all around (which, back then, was BIG!)!
So, I got to thinking, my Bronco must have simple body mounts like the old school trucks since it is a full frame vehicle, right?
With this newfound gem of an idea, I started looking around to see if there is a simple lift kit out there. While there are a few, and they are exceptionally well made, what is currently avail is outta my wallet range.
So, as noted in my post title, there is no school like the old school, right?
I Sleabayed 12 Hockey pucks (sadly, yes, they are made in China) for 19 dollars, and I finished drilling the 1/2 holes in 8 of them last night.
Now I hafta run to Lowes to get bolts that are at least 1 inch over what the factory gave me.
I did try one, and the factory body mount studs do catch with the addional 3/4 (closer to one inch really) inchs added, but, I could only get about 8 turns on it and know there is just not enough claw in the meat.
Now, of course, today is Turkey Day (see how cleaver I was with the claw in the meet metaphor/cause turkeys have talons?), and I am up at 5 am, wondering if Lowes is even open so I can pull two body bolts (I found out that the two front bolts, left and right, differ from all the others), to go and get the eight bolts I need. There are eight body mounts total, 4 on each side.
Once I get these studs, I will post the additional 3/4 height change with pics.
I am hoping to get my 3/4 inch lift all in at just under 35 bucks!
Gobble Gobble!
Wish me luck!
The Pork!
Deano Bronc, 14U