Hoopdee 94.0 Bronco

[95_Bluwhale]

I was thinking nut serts I was just unsure how sturdy the factory sheet metal is.

Vibration isn’t that bad on that area of the body like the front so it’s works really well for me my front tube structure has met its end with the flex the frame has from not being caged and needs a replacement plus I’ve seen so many other trucks do the same with no issues and you can bend the sheet metal to make the tabs if needed

 

[BFAB]

So I'm mounting some bedsides on the Bronco this weekend. I've never done bronco bedsides any tips and tricks I should know about? Is everyone leaving pieces of the body sheet metal to bolt them to or building a 1" tube structure?

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This looks amazing!

 

[Austen2019]

I’ve seen a lot of broncos with like 6in of sheet metal left around and the glass bolted to that.

 

[Brett_408]

I’ve seen a lot of broncos with like 6in of sheet metal left around and the glass bolted to that.

Yea that's how i cut it. Left it a little fat and I'm going to use 5/16 nut serts.

 

[95_Bluwhale]

Yea that's how i cut it. Left it a little fat and I'm going to use 5/16 nut serts.

Are you using aluminum or urethane body panel washers?

 

[Brett_408]

Are you using aluminum or urethane body panel washers?

Aluminum. That's what I've been using the last couple years on multiple trucks with good results

 

[Ajones880]

Late to the party... I used nutserts and Auto Fab body panel mounts for the Bedsides. They've taken a good beating and still holding up!

 

[Brett_408]

Late to the party... I used nutserts and Auto Fab body panel mounts for the Bedsides. They've taken a good beating and still holding up!

Once you cut up the body did you add anything to support the factory sheet metal the nut seats are in? I got one side done and it seems pretty sturdy once it's all bolted down. The sheet metal is pretty flimsy when the glass is not bolted in. Just wander about longevity with no extra sheet metal bracing.

 

[Brett_408]

 

[LoganB]

Came out tits. My favorite part is the cleanliness of your work space. Even if this is a photo of after the clean up, you can tell you’re not a slob.

 

[95_Bluwhale]

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I’m too lazy to look but what fiberglass are you running

 

[the_fablab_]

I would do supports to the bottom of the wheel openings. Other than that no additional supports are needed.

 

[Ajones880]

Once you cut up the body did you add anything to support the factory sheet metal the nut seats are in? I got one side done and it seems pretty sturdy once it's all bolted down. The sheet metal is pretty flimsy when the glass is not bolted in. Just wander about longevity with no extra sheet metal bracing.

As mentioned by the_falab, add supports to the wheel opening. I added supports at the wheel openings. 1" tube welded to the body with a nutsert tab attached to the end for the bedside.

 

[Brett_408]

I’m too lazy to look but what fiberglass are you running

Fiberwerx

 

[Brett_408]

As mentioned by the_falab, add supports to the wheel opening. I added supports at the wheel openings. 1" tube welded to the body with a nutsert tab attached to the end for the bedside.

Cool I was planning on lower corner supports with 1" tube already. Thank for all the input everyone.

 

[sixdee9er]

You got your regear ready to go yet with the 37’s? Or waiting for the new rear end?

 

[Brett_408]

You got your regear ready to go yet with the 37’s? Or waiting for the new rear end?

Gears aren't currently installed but I have a new 9" 3rd and front diff parts ready to go. I went with 5:13 ratio

 

[deangraen]

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Im in love. Turned out tits. Good work!!

 

[Brett_408]

Finished up rear bedside mounts. Added a kicker for the rear corner. These are very solid all bolted up. Threw the new wheels and tires on to see how I looks.

 

[Ajones880]

Hell Yeah, Looks rad!