Part 3: 1985 Ford Bronco Upgrades and Testing Off Road

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  • Today I take the 1985 Ford Bronco and Cassie takes the Land Rover Discovery II to the off road park, but first I have some changes I have to make to the Bronco. If you haven't seen the first video on this truck check it out here: • 1985 Ford Bronco Would...
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  • @matthewmilam4760
    @matthewmilam4760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Nice work on that Bronco! Can’t wait to see what you do to it after this.

  • @mayflyamp
    @mayflyamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hey, don't be so hard on Cassie! She's out there doing it.

  • @colerippeon3903
    @colerippeon3903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Awesome. Keep up the bronco videos! If those sunvisors annoy you, a simple fix is to get some neodymium magnets with a recessed hole in the center. Run a screw through the magnet and sunvisor on the end of the visor and put a speed nut on the end of the screw. This will hold the visor up on the roof and keep them flopping about.

  • @jonathanz4987
    @jonathanz4987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please keep the Bronco videos coming! It's a nice change seeing you work on something I've worked on myself.

  • @rayfunk5659
    @rayfunk5659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Suggestion on that alternator, consider what has come to be called the 3G replacement. 85 came with a 2G alternator and there are some serious problems in the connector which can lead to failures and even worse, fire.

  • @lawrenceengel3330
    @lawrenceengel3330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nothing beats a good day out playing in the mud 👌

  • @robertmorin1454
    @robertmorin1454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes more bronco fix ups please a! Looked like some fun in the mud!,👍🇨🇦

  • @acebull7408
    @acebull7408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You know the Discovery 1 and 2 are really good offroad.

  • @member799
    @member799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Learned 2 things today. Apparently I've being spelling the work Chief wrong my whole life and second that Jeep Owners are disproportionately over confident.

    • @ericwalstrand3512
      @ericwalstrand3512 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's like the "No Regerts" tattoo.

  • @MarcB5807
    @MarcB5807 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've got an "84 Bronco, 351W all good metal. Work in process. The body paint is rhino liner top to bottom. Not sure if I'm going to add headers, only because of heat issues.( I lve in the Phoenix area).
    I do like your choice of mudd tire. Good road tire for me, with the sand and then switch to a rock tire for the northern trips. Thanks for the videos

  • @filmart430
    @filmart430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the look of those bullnose broncos.

  • @paulb4uk
    @paulb4uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loving the bronco great looking truck seemed to handle everything fairly, effortlessly i cannot wait to see more of it in action .

  • @wyattblackwood3927
    @wyattblackwood3927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A REAL Bronco. Like the old saying goes, they don't make them like that anymore. Love it, sounds great !

  • @Scon1990
    @Scon1990 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These and the 75-77 k5 blazers are still bad ass. I wish they would make the new Broncos like these oldskool joints.

  • @davidjohns.3065
    @davidjohns.3065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think Cassie had the best vehicle.

  • @keithjefferies9862
    @keithjefferies9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the blinker shop going love you

  • @dakotabeardall7139
    @dakotabeardall7139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Bronco videos! Ive owned a number of different Broncos but never my favorite body style (the bullnose) but i was finally able to pick one up and havent had a minute to start wrenching on it so these videos are cool to watch. I also like that you saved a pretty decent bullnose from the crusher! Good job guys

  • @jsmit8686
    @jsmit8686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Would be nice to have a camera with Cassie as well. She is doing great.

  • @kevat310
    @kevat310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid!! Sorry, but I had to laugh at the broken light..... leave the R/H as is and maybe find a broken L/H and install it... preventative maintenance. LOL!! Keep up the good work!

  • @inverted311
    @inverted311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had an 85 Bronco myself years ago... Gosh do I miss it.

  • @wayne93094
    @wayne93094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, I found a nineteen eighty fi've just trying to figure out if it's worth picking it up.

  • @Tarkov.
    @Tarkov. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ha, she broke the same light you just fixed.

    • @notrut
      @notrut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A typical female ability ...

    • @jonathanz4987
      @jonathanz4987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just put back the old one.

  • @vinyl_soul9292
    @vinyl_soul9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Bronco project is great.

  • @madpainter69
    @madpainter69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI! i have a 1985 bronco. I feel your pain on the wiring. i gave mine a trim when i ditched the Old ford Hei and installed a gm style one wire distributer, i ditched a p09nd of messed up unnecessary wiring and a control box and i gained a hotter , easier starting unit... I recommend the upgrade.
    Reply

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and looking forward more videos too also

  • @zezosafady1373
    @zezosafady1373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes more bronco

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good fun video and knowing your limits is smart too!

  • @mattharte7334
    @mattharte7334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video I was surprised the Jeeps didn’t do better on the outdoor course, I think LR Defenders would have made easier work of it.

  • @micheltebraake7915
    @micheltebraake7915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do not renew a flashing light unit just before an off-road day. Yes, more Bronco, this is a fun project car.

  • @mds2465
    @mds2465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job on the bronco, I guess you should’ve taken one of the other Land Rover’s instead on your off-road adventure lol. Looking forward to the next video!

  • @randomgc
    @randomgc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work on the Bronco! So glad to see it coming back to life, and am looking forward to more.
    Were the Jeeps having Locker problems? I would have sworn they were open differentials, or limited slip, at best, in a few of those clips.

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the Jeeps was having locker problems.

    • @harrywalker5836
      @harrywalker5836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisWeekWithCars seeing your in u.s. next vid, should be,,bin the ttb, fit d44 with lunchbox. exactly what ive done here in aus.. 8 stud, & d60 rear.

  • @SL1CK1307
    @SL1CK1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waiting on all ur bronco videos

  • @WillemHuber
    @WillemHuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure if you’re ever gonna paint this rig, but go down to your local home depot and grab a few cans of Rustoleum Gloss Black Turbo Cans. It’ll give the rig a nice shine and you’ll be done in 15 minutes. Just mask what you wanna mask, sand what you wanna sand, then paint. It’s affordable and would be perfect for this bronco

  • @scottwelch2044
    @scottwelch2044 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know it has been a while but watching these I have not seen what if any lift you have to fit 37" tires?

  • @aaronbrandes7456
    @aaronbrandes7456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Cool.

  • @shackman9566
    @shackman9566 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you again.

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video😀

  • @2H80vids
    @2H80vids 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These Jeeps should come with a factory-fitted towrope on the front.😁

  • @maxsvarga9235
    @maxsvarga9235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello. I am from Russia from the city of Vladivostok. I looked at your review with pleasure. I really like Bronco. Real American power 💪🏻 We sell mainly Land Cruisers .I really want to buy a Bronco 78-79.
    What is the price of such a car you have ?

  • @TheHord
    @TheHord 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video, would like to see more on this Bronco, looks like it has been over a year since any updates?

  • @Cody-p9p
    @Cody-p9p 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does anyone know what happened to this bronco?? I love bullnose broncos and was hoping to see this thing get a full resto. Especially since it’s a junkyard rescue

  • @johnmoruzzi7236
    @johnmoruzzi7236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad you didn’t get crazy big tires for the Bronco... shame to spoil looks and driveability just to get over slightly bigger rocks...

  • @CMKshadow
    @CMKshadow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Thanks!

  • @awesomeguy8392
    @awesomeguy8392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely LOVE the truck Steve! I take it that was the charging light on the dash?

  • @mry82
    @mry82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:47 “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” -Einstein.........Haha. :)

  • @tylermarshman4382
    @tylermarshman4382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny. The wires in my 86 bronco look just like that and no idea what the go to. The other funny thing I saw in one of your videos the cracks on your dash are in the same spot as mine and I have no rear window.

  • @snivesz32
    @snivesz32 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    9:28 Did he really misspell “master chief?” lol

  • @absenteeatom
    @absenteeatom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost 50k Steve 👍

  • @roum22
    @roum22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm surprised the rocker pivots are easily machinable and not hardened.

    • @rayfunk5659
      @rayfunk5659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, same here. Unique solution, not sure why the hydraulic lifters would not take up the slack, but if you have success, carry on!

  • @simonbelmont65
    @simonbelmont65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish they would bring these old bronco’s back. The new ones don’t look nearly as good.

  • @MrBradjr1234
    @MrBradjr1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Btw the first rocker should have oil in it like the rest so maybe that's the problem you're having with value train noise js

  • @jayyin88
    @jayyin88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Bronco content please

  • @Gerinse
    @Gerinse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kitty Litter can be great for creating traction when you get bogged down.

    • @absenteeatom
      @absenteeatom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Regular or used?

    • @Gerinse
      @Gerinse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@absenteeatom whatever floats ya boat, mate. Think the turds might hurt the traction though :P

  • @tomsilven
    @tomsilven 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yess!!

  • @ianatkinson8464
    @ianatkinson8464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do it all!😉

  • @highstargazer
    @highstargazer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im buying a 86 bronco 2 with a 4 inch lift on 35’s😁😁😁

  • @danielpothier9990
    @danielpothier9990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    more bronco please

  • @jamesdearman814
    @jamesdearman814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fun stuff if you like that kind of thing - i'd rather watch than drive -

  • @jakealter5504
    @jakealter5504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad has a bronco around the same age as yours

  • @charlestheboss1847
    @charlestheboss1847 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well I hope he least balance the front two tires

  • @davidtedder8629
    @davidtedder8629 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    more video off the
    bronco

  • @windronner1
    @windronner1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have preferred to see you set up drill press for machining instead mounting tires.

  • @harddriveusame7248
    @harddriveusame7248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious, what is the weight difference between Jeep/Bronco/Discovery?

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lightest to heaviest Wrangler, Discovery, Bronco with the Bronco being 1000 lbs or more heavier than the Wrangler

  • @joshcummings6642
    @joshcummings6642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was hoping you'd take the bronco through that hole and show jeepers whats up.

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Need lockers first.

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisWeekWithCars can you get them or was it never an option

  • @Swoldemort500
    @Swoldemort500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Part 4 on the Bronco can't come out fast enough.

  • @vicmabus1532
    @vicmabus1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seems like only the Jeeps got stuck.

  • @StanleyKubick1
    @StanleyKubick1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what I'm seeing is a lot of wheelspin and bunch of people who have no idea how to drive off road. Bronco looks great on the new tires though, would love to see more content with it.

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s a Jeep thing they are all about wheel spin. Land Rover Motto: Slow as possible, fast as necessary.

  • @MrBradjr1234
    @MrBradjr1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is this trail??

  • @garymatthys3605
    @garymatthys3605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did you take off the rocker stands?

  • @MegaDirtyberty
    @MegaDirtyberty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why was she always turning the wheels to the right?.

  • @lanceneuman9528
    @lanceneuman9528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He spelled it right on one side though.

  • @davidcontreras2799
    @davidcontreras2799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do 35’s fit well on stock suspension?

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The front wheel wells were tubbed on this truck already, that is where you might have your issues so I cannot say what it would be like on a unmodified truck.

    • @davidcontreras2799
      @davidcontreras2799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisWeekWithCars oh ok thanks 🙏🏽

  • @jsea0101
    @jsea0101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cassie - It's called "customizing"

  • @Kestrel1222
    @Kestrel1222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    bronco would have went through the mud easy man

  • @neilmurphy845
    @neilmurphy845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shouldn't those tire's grip in the mud

  • @toddchambers3820
    @toddchambers3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For Ford V8's of this ilk you were supposed to by either 0.040" longer or shorter pushrods to accomodate for dimensional changes in the motor.

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would not take the slop out of the pivots and rockets. I was not adjusting valve gap.

    • @toddchambers3820
      @toddchambers3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisWeekWithCars This was one of Ford's "Better Ideas" back in the mid 70's and early 80's to deal with valve train and rocker noise. If memory serves me look at Motor Manual 1974-7 pg.1155. I agree there are other ways to "skin this cat" and yours is a novel idea and costs a heck of a lot less than a set of pushrods (about $85 from the dealer back in 1995). At the time, it fixed the valve train noise, for a student of mine, in a 1975 F150 with the 351W engine. By the way this was the fix for all ford V8's from that era.

  • @siwash99
    @siwash99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m pretty sure she doesn’t buy anything 😂

  • @dustinmittel348
    @dustinmittel348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder what happened to this ole girl ?

  • @pranays
    @pranays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the late 90s there were government yards full of these bronco because Rangers, BLM and forestry officials used them.