Ghostwhite
New member
You're right, I read too quickly and missed the fuel filter removed part of his post, definitely an in-tank problem.
1992 f150 daily driver and adventure rig.
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You're right, I read too quickly and missed the fuel filter removed part of his post, definitely an in-tank problem.
greengreer
Adventurer
Pulled the bed a few days ago and it turns out one of the extension tubes from where I had modified the pump/pickup had come loose. I ended up redoing them with rubber lines and using a piece of all thread to hold everything solid and at the correct angle.
If anyone is to do this mod, I would recommend using compression fittings and stainless tubing over what spectra's instructions tell you. I found a writeup on a ford truck forum that I could pm someone the link to. I wish I had done mine that way but it's too late at this point.
Also to update, the reflex shocks seem pretty nice. I am pleased with how it rides, that being said I am certain any shock would be an improvement to the 23yo shocks that were on there. I'll be interested to see how the reflex's hold up.
If anyone is to do this mod, I would recommend using compression fittings and stainless tubing over what spectra's instructions tell you. I found a writeup on a ford truck forum that I could pm someone the link to. I wish I had done mine that way but it's too late at this point.
Also to update, the reflex shocks seem pretty nice. I am pleased with how it rides, that being said I am certain any shock would be an improvement to the 23yo shocks that were on there. I'll be interested to see how the reflex's hold up.
underdrive
jackwagon
Don't know what the Spectra kit includes, but yes compression fittings and steel line is how we did our Bronco tank as well. I actually quite hate working with compression fittings, but there was simply no space to double-flare the pickup assembly line. Tho now that I think aboit it even a single-flare would have been fine... Ah well, maybe next time, that pickup assembly is eventually getting replaces with a stainless-steel PSD unit anyways.
greengreer
Adventurer
Spectra includes copper tubing that they recommend soldering on. I could not get a strong connection using silver solder to the stainless parts so I tried jb weld. I made sure to give it some flex testing before I reinstalled and it seemed strong but apparently it is not for use submersed in gasoline (although the packaging saying it would be fine in that application).
I too am not a huge fan of compression fittings although the fuel lines don't see near the pressure for it to be am issue, IMO.
On a side note the Monroe reflex shocks are riding pretty nice, a bit soft for my taste but I would strongly recommend them at this point for the price. I hope to get some life out of them although I do think I will upgrade to bilsteins eventually.
I too am not a huge fan of compression fittings although the fuel lines don't see near the pressure for it to be am issue, IMO.
On a side note the Monroe reflex shocks are riding pretty nice, a bit soft for my taste but I would strongly recommend them at this point for the price. I hope to get some life out of them although I do think I will upgrade to bilsteins eventually.
greengreer
Adventurer
Nothing really to update, just been driving and enjoying the truck. I'm digging the extra fuel capacity alot, and the shocks are still performing fairly well. Work has been slow lately, and of course tax season is upon us so I wont be able to spend much on the truck until summer. Right now I am wanting to finish the yakima racks and will need to replace the tires before next winter. I never did buy chains, and although the truck did fine I could have used them getting stuck in the snow in a friends pasture. So, probably add the chains onto the list. I am also beginning to think about paint. While I like the patina look, the paint is basically just falling off the truck. I need to do something to protect it from rust. I like the color and am thinking of doin the prep myself and having someone reshoot it with a couple coats of single stage to keep it durable and inexpensive. I don't want a nice paintjob that I will worry about scratching, but I do want the truck to look ok and be protected from the elements.
I got the same truck a month ago, but a baby blue 1987 with 3.55 rear. Also has an open diff, which I will also need to change out some day. Rusted hood, clear coat falling off. Extra bonus was driver's side front body mount was torn free, which got welded yesterday. I finished shocks (front has quads), bushings. Next week passenger side ball joints. then power steering pump. Enjoying the posts.
greengreer
Adventurer
Is yours a 4spd? I am on the fence about 3.55's. It would put the truck back close to stock rpm/mph with the 33's.
Feel free to post some pics of your truck...
Feel free to post some pics of your truck...
greengreer
Adventurer
Truck looks good. I like the midrise camper top. I had one on my chevy and I miss the extra head room.
greengreer
Adventurer
Realized I haven't posted any pictures to this thread in a while, so I dug through some from the past few months.
Fall colors at the house
Three top mtn
Stone mtn
View of snake mtn from peak mtn
View south from snake mtn. You can see the ski slopes of beech mtn on left.
Fall colors at the house
Three top mtn
Stone mtn
View of snake mtn from peak mtn
View south from snake mtn. You can see the ski slopes of beech mtn on left.
Flazer
Observer
Hey Green,
Did you end up buying more than just the Reflexes for the front? I'm looking at replacing the aux and rear shocks on my Bronco with them (someone already put reflexes on the front), but I'm having a hard time finding the right part numbers. Monroe just lists their other shocks for the aux and rear applications. Just wanted to see what you did.
greengreer
Adventurer
Mine doesn't have the quad shock option, so I can't comment up front. Out back I used reflex pn 911039. From what I remember it fit 250's and srw 350's as well. I assume it would be the same for a bronco but not sure.