Early Bronco 4x4 twin stick install! In the shop with Emily EP 55

Our 4x4 has always been a pain to use and Aaron's always dreamt of a twin stick setup for the off roading advantages of being able to use the front and rear axles independently! We're stoked about this setup from Wild Horses 4x4!
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[@txnetcop]

I just used my '68 Bronco stock with the 4 wheel drive so no mod idea, BUT MY GRAND- DAUGHTER wants an Emily doll! She loves this channel! She models for JC Penney kids fashion.

[@jonjacobsen6339]

James Duff has a really good 2.5" and 3.5" lifts. Their long radius arms (or T-rex short arms) are really good too.

[@olronholleran1310]

I have to say, at the age of 86, I'm agreat fan of your show. Ran drags and stock cars back in the late 50 thru the early 70's. Back when you had to schroung junk yards and make your own parts. Still building Flatheads. Take care Ol" Ron

[@motorheadcg]

That Vice grip is sick

[@1flashlite1]

Thank you! I needed to understand the twin-stick and you helped explain it. My PO owned my 72 for 15 years and he also owns an oil rig maintenance company with all of the associated professional equipment. He did everything right. No nickles under the rhino lining. Thank God!!

[@joebrown1382]

I always look forward to the ending "shoulder shake" lol. Bronco is looking good.

[@-SF1-]

I like a 1" body lift and there is nothing wrong with a 2" unless you keep the stock bumpers then there will be a noticeable gap looking at it from the front or back...you'll see that gap between the bumper and body. Not a deal breaker, but something to consider if you're keeping the stock bumpers. Rock on guys!

[@myearlybroncobuild1711]

I think Duff has a gap filler for a Body Lift.

[@f1y7rap]

Just make a 'relocation bracket' out of rectangular steel. Or better yet a custom bumper front & rear. With winch provision. Depending on type of wheeling, make it a quick-disconnect with 2" receiver front & rear and 350A quick connect batt connectors (Anderson connectors) to power the winch. www.waytekwire.com/products/12/Anderson-Connectors/&Amps=350A

[@armandosaenz328]

Love that you two are real people that do this because you love it, been following you guys for a while now and like how the channel has progressed and how when there are goofs you leave them in they crack me up cause I’ve been there, hope you guys make it out to NorCal one day.

[@bronco5644]

Thanks for the video. I put the same twin shifters in my Bronco in 2009 (but still haven’t finished the complete restoration....). Hope to start working on it again in 2020.

[@mikejohnson5837]

Wow, this build is definitely an education for me as I have never really done a 4×4 project. Really enjoying learning with you guys! This truck is gonna be awesome!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Wow, rhino liner=rusted floors, twin sticks are cool. Best of luck on the build Aaron and Emily!

[@keithdunn3272]

Please go with the 1" body lift, it will make it looks so much better.

[@chrismartin6544]

Gotta love the clearance Clarence And the twin sticks

[@Danman1972]

Man, I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.

[@ddd228]

@@Danman1972 " Roger,over. "Huh?'

[@Danman1972]

@@ddd228 If you never saw the movie Airplane you likely won't get it.

[@u15Gummi]

Don’t forget to drop the radiator, to compensate for the body lift. I built drop brackets for my shroud, and left my rad in stock location. Good springs will make a huge difference. All of the Bronco houses offer some good ones. BC Broncos (a Texas company) has Deaver, WH, JBG, Toms and Duffy’s (what James Duff was called when I started fooling with EB’s). I’ve bought from all of them, and they’ve all been good to me over the years. Bilstein for shocks. The Duff and Cage long arms are fantastic. The stock bumpers and nerf bars will be torn off quickly on the trail. Plan on new ones. 1/4” Rocker panels are a good idea. Gilmer (Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area) is right up the road from y’all, or plan a trip down to Mason, and visit Katemcy Rocks and really test it out.

[@shawnh.2334]

If you're still planning bumpers, look into getting one with provisions for a winch.

[@wildhorses4x4]

Yesssss!!! So awesome! Great job with the install guys! It's brings back memories of when I did my twin stick install haha

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Wild Horses Bronco TV Thanks!!! Always something to learn when wrenching!! Thanks for selling badass products!

[@kuserkustomz827]

We enjoyed watching your Transfer Case Twin Stick installation. The editing on your video's are very well done and a pleasure to watch!!

[@ryanzub5870]

Not really a comment just love to u and Arron for the content. Takes way longer to film a episode than to knuckle down and wrench it out! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@matthewjohnson3900]

Slot notched hockey pucks work as great temporary body mounts.

[@joebrown1382]

You 2 have the best gear heads channel on YT. Love the flying vids as well.

[@davidnaccaratoii5370]

THIS IS HOW WE DOOO IT...FORD STYLE BRONCO ROCKNN!!!!!

[@shanewright6958]

The bronco is coming along nicely. Another great video 👍

[@pushrodgarage8716]

You guys do an awesome job of managing all of your projects!

[@Mountain_man71]

Fantastic video guys! Great fix for the t case issue. Excited to see more!

[@slik4x4]

Looking good. I have a feeling there will be a video on removing bed liner from a EB floor. That is one area I am trying to overcome in my own builds. Make note of the problem you just found and continue on with the job you are doing. Add the new thing to the list. It can be over whelming if you try to tackle it all at once, not only mentally, but physically and financially. Another great Ford episode. Glad to see you move away from your LS comfort zone.

[@countryboyscooter3402]

wild horses is the only company for early Bronco builds!

[@32775jason]

I used to shock setup from icon and it works great. You can adjust it from firm to soft just by turning a knob.

[@TorqueWagon]

Great video guys! I will be getting some of those vise grips that Aaron used to get the rusty bolts out. Those would have come in handy many times in recent months.

[@chuckprice9500]

Duel stablizers for the center link on front steering ! you will need it .

[@alexlopez1526]

Great to see a new video.

[@estpst]

Coming along nicely

[@darangemaster1]

E is absolutely adorable!

[@jasonbeard2161]

Softride springs are a must going to put a set on my 66 bronco

[@dennisc.1189]

The twin-stick is a really great mod for the Bronco.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Would stick with the two inch body lift to start, unless you need more for tire clearance. The lower center of gravity from not jacking the suspension will help your butts feel happy out in the toolies. We used Bronco's for work trucks out here on the coast with factory suspensions and never got skunked trying to wheel in anywhere.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Oh yeah... forgot to say thank you for another great video : ]

[@joshdrobny93]

To everyone looking for the pliers, they are Duralast 77-513. Available from AutoZone. Also they are called parrot nose pliers if you're trying to find a set from anywhere else!

[@joshdrobny93]

Observation skills and Google are your friends!

[@frankiekeenerj5730]

Yall are the best i wish i could of got me a car girl. Great Job

[@zacdashner5950]

Bloody Knuckles Garage (formerly CAGE Offroad) front radius arms. Deaver coil springs and rear leaf packs. Monotube shocks of your brand choice.

[@Harmonkustoms]

Interesting...i’ve done 4 or 5 AOD swaps in early broncos and havent needed a body lift. 🤷‍♂️ wonder if the bushings for the crossmember were right and what condition your old body mount bushings were in. Oh well, body lift fixed clearence issue for sure. Look into Toms Bronco Parts 2.5” lift kits, with bilstien shocks. Rides pretty well!!

[@bryanbsa8927]

Don't mean to get weird but starting at 8:18, I never saw a Radial tire with nicer legs! You guys rock!

[@bobbyrice5203]

A Long Arm suspension with adjustable Coil- overs. Good ride, flex, and height adjustable.

[@coreylynch31]

In Canada we use hockey pucks for body lifts hehe

[@MRLUGNUTS]

You two are awesome!! Real troops... 😊😊😊👍

[@Cool_Retro]

Awesome Bronco!!

[@agentcrm]

Don't do the driveshafts till you've changed the suspension ride height. Depending how far offroad you're going depends how extreme you go. Yeah double 4-link looks awesome, but might not be the best for plenty of street driving.

[@waynegouin939]

Hi. Nice video. Like those vice grips. And the twin sticks. I think a three speed floor shifter would work, with the same modifications.

[@Jim-fe2xz]

Don't forget hearing protection! This constant ringing in later years is annoying!

[@TheFrameoff]

coils all around , will have a great ride and easier on your body when 4x4ing

[@radginger2694]

James Duff lift kits for sure.

[@danielfisch655]

Great job!!!

[@welshdragon79]

I say go with a James Duff lift.

[@acros6653]

Think a bumper made out of twin mandrel bent round tubes would look cool and be relatively easy to fabricate. Would echo the round cross tubes of the front crash bar and fit in with the side nerf bars as well.

[@ritchiehill3442]

Rough country is good

[@mattsez2879]

Long travel swing arms on the rear with tall gas coil overs on the front with shock hoops in the engine compartment would be sweet

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video emily

[@jimweagant8920]

Another great video thanks for sharing

[@awolfalone2006]

Bronco Graveyard has suspension kits that may ride a bit softer, then again so may Wild Horses.

[@hellzsniperII]

think you need to weld in some floor panels ,rough country suspensions are pretty good with lots of options available

[@gasratzcustoms]

Great job!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Smart and good looking !! BOTH of you !!😉 please save a little of the money !!

[@QQTrick1QQ]

I see this clapped out Bronco headed for a standing ovation. =-)

[@TheRedNeckConnection]

Since you are going this far with the build...you might as well go four link front and rear. We used tractor hyme joints and pipe for our truck

[@rayiveson3583]

I like twin sticks too, I have a jeep cj2a

[@farmerbrown3768]

Boy, did that twin stick conversion open up a can of worms!

[@bewilderment9268]

Glad you guys are dropping the chrome...that stuff looks hideous on a sweet ol' BRONCO.

[@davidwindsor3601]

So what was cool. The transfer case fitting. Or that kiss on camera. 😆😉😏 try i think qe2 suspension i believe. Might have something. 👍👍

[@ronwilson9202]

duff long arms great off road and on road

[@benjamincoffel6881]

What is that style of locking pliers called/where do you get them? They look amazing for stripped bolts and I've never seen them before.

[@phuzz00]

Seconded. (We call vise/vice grips, 'mole grips' in the UK). I'm guessing that particular style will have a name that I can use to find a pair, they look really helpful. EDIT I've found out, they're called "Parrot nosed" pliers. (Turns out there's many different styles of gripping pliers).

[@adammiller6606]

I like to buy the tire / rim combo that looks per position ate to the body size and shape of the vehicle, Then determine lift height , then determine components to achieve that height. Check Rusty’s off-road. Year and years of experience and killer off-road products. Rock on!!!

[@cfuller926]

OK, @ end now, U just asked abt suspension mod. As U know (I alluded to in my last comment) APPLICATION is every answ to any automotive Q. W A Y more important in a multipurpose vehicle (can't do any 1 thing well, duz several things only OK. That's Y the bronco customizing). I don't know ur end use (IDed by 80% of operation RPM and driving conditions). U kept the D20 (twin sticked it) so I assume no heavy 4WD. The AOD so some good open hwy runs - I'd say 1 inch BL, 2, 2.5 SL. Progressive coils up frnt, Deaver (I C U use Duff stuff so some of his) or other leafs w/the 2, 2.5 lift in them, but of a softer, modern 11 pac construction, a Bilstien 51, 5200 at each corner. U mentioned a soft top a few episodes ago (not since) but I'd say Best Top might do it. Join an online Bronk club, Learn what the doz bronk vendors are, peruse the forums asking in a due diligence pre-buy so U get what wrks 4 U (no more impulse buys). Thnx 4 taken me on ur adventure. Have fun, B very safe (shop or drive) AND productive~

[@gavinhirt5231]

Your buddy David's favorite tool the optly named death wheel. My favorite thing to dig out of flesh when they explode not if

[@boozer7774]

I would say fix the floor next

[@Danman1972]

Yep, Lots of wire wheel to get the liner off. Or take the whole body off and just order a new floor, cut and replace. Hard to do in the vehicle and much more involved repair. Likely a thing for another build. Like a full on frame off.

[@tylerjones2]

If BDS makes a Bronco suspension kit, I'd love to see what you guys think of the brand. They're mighty expensive, but an unbiased opinion would be neat.

[@Metalcop5150]

Gonna patch up that hole you made in the floor? From when you went the wrong way, clearancing for that shifter?! lol Sorry, I couldn't resist poking a little fun. Love the vids, keep up the strong work. Is there a season 2 coming for Live, Love, Wrench?!

[@powerhouse_customs_ar4889]

need a bumper to house a winch front and rear

[@keamenabel6130]

Hello, I have a 70 Bronco, and I would love to see a 4 link rear install from James duff. You can do coilover or something. Please do that.

[@markbordeau4550]

How's the Bronco coming along when do you plan on posting another video great stuff getting ready to start working on my 66 Bronco with my daughter . She has one year until she drives and wants an early bronco

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

Mine the red would stay with black rim's ,bumpers roll bar anything chrome would be black satin. Then I'd paint betty bop in three places first do the same images on the lower part of the front fenders.one of her winking picture on the tailgate..since she has already been named. ✌🐓🤘🖖😎

[@rickriccardi9643]

I like you guys, nothing to really say: I wanted to be the first comment. :)

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Rick Riccardi Sure appreciate it!!!

[@ddd228]

Good comment!

[@kellykonoske91]

Toms Bronco Graveyard in Oregon for all your early Bronco needs! (like if you wanna ditch that auto trans Lol!) Todd the retired trucker

[@jord9308]

Still have those Simpson harnesses I would be glad to send you.

[@xozindustries7451]

Now that the transfer case is father back the driveshaft angle might be better in the front

[@littleblackblazer]

Duff or wild horses long arm! Both will also give you steering clearance.

[@cfuller926]

puttin dwn fords a few episodes ago?...we do the 1 inch BL as a matter of course. The thing wuz screamin 4 it when it left the factory. I'm at "min 527" & wonderin Y the trans/transfer wuz not put in as a unit? This can lay out a course for all the extras (shifter, x-member, etc). Good catch on the input shaft (x-fer). I'm surprised there wuz no help from gearstar on that. And as I predict ur use? couldn't pick better'na AOD (pre-E). Now onta da nxt 15 min...

[@jasonmushersee]

i did a 3" body lift on a 76 f150 4x4 to fit 38" tires on 15x10 aluminum slot wheels. the steering rag joint broke 1000 times

[@Moe6994]

i would love to see an off road Tow truck be built, it would be literally the 1st and only one

[@TheAwmartin]

Moe6994 A couple of years ago I watched some 2 year old videos from a tow truck driver’s channel on KZbin. He had an awesome off road tow truck.

[@badassf1506]

Tell you funny story and this will tell you how old I am when I-was going to school in the late 70s we had a guy that had a Vega he Dropped a 327 small block in the car I had to sitting on2x4 and he had some straps holding it down

[@TheAwmartin]

I bet that nickel was a patch for one of the holes in the floor. 😂

[@richardturk7162]

Rhino lining traps moisture in the metal at rots it quicker than using nothing.

[@manuntd60]

EVO

[@michaelleigh5238]

you can come to eastern utah and 4x4 with us when you get the time! ejs you can do some local trails we like?good videos thanks

[@albertperez4049]

Tracktion bars

[@BDGumby007]

4 link!!

[@stretchedout6408]

Do you want to keep the suspension simple or get rid of leaf springs

[@davestewart9146]

Hey, no kissing on the job lol, love it 👍😁

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

mmm, that thumbnail 😋

[@johnfendrych5372]

At least a 4” suspension lift an loose the side steps love the videos👍

[@boozer7774]

I have frien he made his on adjustable wheel for making your back space for bigger wheels he didn't have to buy that fancy one the make out metal ones

[@larryshaw796]

Custom made wooden bumpers?

[@robertlasley7538]

Where did Aaron get those vise grips? Those would be great to have