The Broncast - Ford Bronco

Jon Melton and Donnie Whiteman
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The Broncast - Ford Bronco Podcast

Two Bronco enthusiast that enjoy talking about and sharing their knowledge of the Ford Bronco. Both Jon Melton and Donnie Whiteman own Broncos and work on Broncos, from the Classic first generation Bronco to the newest 6th generation Bronco. New episodes every Monday on Parts, Projects, DIY or PAY, Bronco History, Bronco versus, and your questions answered. Join us!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 85 - The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede

    We interviewed and saw so many amazing Broncos at the Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede. Check out some of our favorites!   Justin also arranges the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep invasion a week following this bronco show. They have over 20,000 jeeps at that show! Let’s beat that number next year for GSM!   Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast Toms Offroad: www.tomsoffroad.com/   QUESTION - Have a question about the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

    16 min
  2. Episode 84 - Driving Broncos: 2024 Ford Bronco Raptor

    5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 84 - Driving Broncos: 2024 Ford Bronco Raptor

    At the Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede, Donnie found this modified 2024 Bronco Raptor and took it for a drive!   Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast Toms Offroad: https://tomsoffroad.com/   QUESTION - Have a question about the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

    9 min

  3. SEP 4

    Episode 83 - Driving Broncos: Blanco Bronco

    The Blanco Bronco clan was at Toms Offroad Rock and Roll Event, and we caught up with Derek and he took us around his 60,000 mile 6th Gen Bronco, let me drive it, and we got to talk with his family.   Blanco Bronco YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blancobroncoadventures   Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast     QUESTION - Have a question about the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

    15 min

  4. SEP 2

    Episode 82 - Driving Broncos: Jason Dady's 408 Stroker

    This Bronco is a beast! 40” tires, 408 stroker, and a 6 speed transmission! Lets see if he’ll let me drive it   Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast   QUESTION - Have a question about the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

    11 min

  5. AUG 28

    Episode 81 - Driving Broncos: Matts Garage Early Bronco

    We are at Tom's Rock and Roll event in Medford, Oregon. Follow along as we check out some of the Ford Bronco's we got to drive!   Matt's Garage YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattsGarage   Toms Offroad: www.tomsoffroad.com/   Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast     QUESTION - Have a question about the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

    13 min

  6. JUL 22

    Episode 80 - Driving the "Ranger" Bronco

    This Ranger Bronco was on the podcast a few months ago when we talked about how the Ranger package was unique. In this episode, Jon and Donnie take the Ranger for a drive, but the Ranger doesn't want to run right.    Steering linkage with new ball joints - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/76-77-ford-bronco-inverted-y-steering-linkage Front suspension C bushings and Radius arm bushings - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-4-degree-front-suspension-bushings Front Disc Brake Conversion - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-complete-front-disc-brake-conversion Parking brakes - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-76-ford-bronco-parking-emergency-brake-levers

    46 min

  7. JUL 16

    Episode 79 - Donnie's Bronco Restoration

    Jon and Donnie walk around Donnies $68,000 early Ford Bronco restoration. Donnie shared his budget with us a few episodes back, now we get to take a look at what he's been working on.   00:00 - Welcome  01:00 - Exterior Overview 01:50 - Under The Hood 05:40 - Interior Overview

    10 min

  8. JUL 8

    Episode 78 - Fix your Early Bronco steering

    In this episode, Jon and Donnie discuss early Bronco steering geometry with practical tips and key insights.   Excessive Movement in the Engine bay - With the tires on the ground, saw the steering wheel back and forth looking for excessive movement or play in the engine bay. Steering box, steering shaft. Excessive Movement under the Bronco - With the tires on the ground, saw the steering wheel back and forth looking for excessive movement or play. If you have a steering stabilizer, remove it for a more accurate check. Check from the passenger side to the driver side: Ball Joints Trac Bar Tie Rod ends Drag link Pitman arm Ball joints Trac Bar play - On the ground, remove Trac Bar and show what happens when the Trac Bar bolt breaks free, or when the Trac Bar bushing goes bad. Saw the steering back and forth and watch the body move side to side over the axle. New mounting bolts - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-grade-8-track-bar-mounting-bolts Tie Rod and Drag Link parallel - With the Bronco in the air, talk about why it’s important to have the Tie Rod and Drag Link parallel. How to get them closer -  Drop Pitman arm - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-76-77-ford-bronco-drop-pitman-arm Trac Bar drop bracket - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-track-bar-drop-bracket Trac Bar Riser Tie Rod Over vs. Under Caster Angle - Talk through why Caster angle is important, have an alignment shop test your caster and give you the angle. Jon show his alignment sheet. How to fix caster: C Bushing 2 degrees - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-2-degree-front-suspension-bushings C Bushing 4 degrees - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-4-degree-front-suspension-bushings C Bushing 7 degrees - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-75-ford-bronco-7-degree-front-suspension-bushings Tow in 3 degrees, ¼”   U-Bolts - Believe it or not, loose U-bolts in the back of your Bronco can cause steering problems on a Bronco. Tighten Ubolts to 60-100 ftlbs (don’t overtighten or you will egg shape the axle tube). Spindle Lock nuts -  New spindle lock nuts - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-dana-30-44-spindle-nut-kit Tire Pressure - How to check tire pressure with chalk   Follow Jon and Donnie Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/ Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/ QUESTION - Have a question about the show?   Drop it in the comments or email us at Questions@theBronCast.com

    22 min
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Two Bronco enthusiast that enjoy talking about and sharing their knowledge of the Ford Bronco. Both Jon Melton and Donnie Whiteman own Broncos and work on Broncos, from the Classic first generation Bronco to the newest 6th generation Bronco. New episodes every Monday on Parts, Projects, DIY or PAY, Bronco History, Bronco versus, and your questions answered. Join us!

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  • Creator
    Jon Melton and Donnie Whiteman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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