Treksters EBDD

[trekster]

This is my 70 Bronco "offroadster". It's my DD while I get the Trekker going. I did a body off resto on it in the early 90s. All the body panels except the rear fenders and the tailgate are fiberglass. It was a total when I got it back in 81. Painted it myself.
Upgrades:
Warn 8000# winch, disc brakes on a D44 front end, limited slip both ends, 6pt cage, 302 (.30 over) w/600 AFB & Edelbrock. Ported & matched Mustang heads, Crane RV cam, NP435 trans w/granny low (excellent crawl ratio in low range), F150 pwr steering, 2 in lift and 33's.
She's lean and mean, no carpets or fluff. It's a hoot in the summer, sans doors and top, but a little tough on gas.

[Slacker]

ooo yeah thatsa nicesa




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[b4runner]

that thing is frigging awesome...
something about 77 and earlier broncos

[trekster]

I was thinking of what I wanted to do with the Trekker for a rear bumper. I was looking at the one I made for the Bronco for possibilities. I measured it up today and it appears it would work with only modifications to the frame mounts and a six bolt hanger for the spare.
The Heim joint hinge and cam-over latch theories were borrowed from Protofab. I cut down an old axle for the spare mount. I have to say, this is the only rattle-free tire rack I've ever owned, and has never popped open on the trail. The hinge is stout enough to hold my weight in the open position. I can't see where it would be subject to breaking off like the trailer spindle type. It opens easy enough to make the tailgate useful again. Granted, it's not a feat of styling genius, but it's bullet proof and rattle free. I recycled the heim joints from an old set of traction bars, and had some of the box tube on hand. So, I have less than $50 in it. ;D