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The Broncast - Ford Bronco
by Jon Melton and Donnie Whiteman
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!
Episodes
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Episode 96 - Best of 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
Jon and Donnie are looking back over the year, talking about their favorite moments of 2024 and plans for 2025.
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Episode 95 - Answering Early Bronco Questions
What is the "have to have" for you? Jon and Donnie drove around in Jon's truck and answered a bunch of "This or that" questions.
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Episode 94 - Where to check for rust on an Early Bronco
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/-fBE7IAp1ug Are you in the market for a classic Early Ford Bronco? Before you buy, it’s crucial to know where these iconic 4x4s are most likely to have rust issues. In this video, we take a deep dive into all the common rust-prone areas of an Early...
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Episode 92 - SEMA Recap
Jon tells us his favorite bronco pick from Donnie's SEMA video and we have two special guest interviews from SEMA 2024 to share! FULL SEMA VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY3ZJkE3wjo&t=247s
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Episode 93 - Black Friday Bronco Deals
Electric Soft Top https://www.bestop.com/etop/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3ZC6BhBaEiwAeqfvyoHp0HomYlfb6Hq_BdSh9yqXwPQrdqBgd6wNXM3v5qtaAoUmp3BiuRoCTpwQAvD_BwE Early Bronco Sway Bars https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-3-5-5-inch-lift-front-anti-sway-bar/ Rear Dual Cup Holder...
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Episode 90 - Ford Bronco Restoration Updates
Jon and Donnie talk through there Ford Bronco Restorations, where they are at, and what they have been working on.
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Episode 89 - Ford Bronco Prices Are DROPPING! Find Out Why
"Why are the 2024 Ford Bronco Prices Coming Down? What are the interior package problems? Do people still not view Ford as a vehicle that lasts? Bronco still doesn't have a V8, but Jeep has a V8?"
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Episode 88 - This OLD BRONCO Made It From Alaska to Colorado In 6 DAYS!
What does wheeling look like in Alaska? What's your favorite tool on your 4200 mile trip? How many Bronco's have you had? Favorite upgrade you've done to your bronco? What's the craziest thing that happened on your trip from Alaska to Colorado?
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Episode 87 - Over 100 MPH In A Ford Bronco?
We Talk To Chris Greenwood with Greenwood Racing! "What's the craziest thing that has happened in a desert race? What Mods can you do to the truck? How Do The Radius Arm Mounts Hold Up? What Is It About The Bronco That Made You Choose It?"
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Episode 86 - You NEED These Early Bronco Parts | TOMS OFFROAD Bronco Parts!
00:00 - Intro 04:42 - Driving Matt's Garage Early Bronco 06:15 - Tom's Offroad Rock and Roll Event 07:15 - Frame Horn repair Kit for the Early Bronco 09:38 - Track Bar Riser bracket for Dana 44 11:03 - Tubular Extended front radius arm Early Bronco 11:52 - Heavy duty Stock radius arm for Early...
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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…
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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:...
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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 -...
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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…
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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 -...
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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 -...
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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
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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...
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Episode 77 - Bronco Restoration: Things I wish I knew before starting
Today we're talking about the things I wish I knew before starting a bronco restoration, and also sharing what we spent on our Ford Bronco Restorations! [email protected]
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Episode 76 - Interview with Jason from Jason and Jonie Builds
In todays episode we have a special guest Jason from Jason and Jonie builds YouTube channel and we take a drive and give our opinions of a 76 bronco that was Just purchased for $48,000. Jason and Jonie Builds YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJonieBuilds
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Episode 75 - Father's Day Gift Ideas For The Bronco Enthusiast
We recap Super Celebration East, share top Father’s Day gift ideas for Bronco dads, and highlight upcoming Bronco events. Rear View mirror - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-f... Windshield wiper arms - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-f... Quiet tail gate hinges -...
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Episode 74 - Driving Broncos! Plus walking the Super Celebration show field
Join us at Super Celebration East 2024 where we get to drive a turquoise ’66 Ford Bronco. Donnie and Spencer also tour the show field, highlighting some of the full-size Broncos at the show!
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Episode 73 - Driving a 6th Gen Bronco on 42" tires
This Wildtrack Ford Bronco has 42" inch tires, with portals and a 3.5" Radflo lift. It was amazing to drive! Jesse from Hellabad let me drive "Ratchet Barbie" his shop 6th Gen Fprd Bronco on 42" tires, a 3.5" lift, and portals. Jesse says the portals drop the tire 5 additional inches to fit the…
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Episode 72 - Driving Rob Matthews Bronco Patche'
During the Bronco Super Celebration in Townsend TN, Donnie and Jon took a few Broncos out for drives through the Smokey Mountains. Donnie first took Rob Matthews Early bronco Patche' for a drive. Rob has fully restored this beautiful Bronco including making a custom roof rack.
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Episode 71 - Super Celebration LIVE
Every Year Bronco Driver puts on the biggest Bronco event in the country, the Bronco Super Celebration, in Townsend Tennessee. This year had over 1,400 Broncos from stock Early Broncos to crazy lifted 6 Gen Broncos on 42's.
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Episode 70 - What is the Super Celebration?
Tom Broberg joins us to talk about what the Super Celebration is and how it got started. Check out Bronco Driver Magazine: https://www.broncodriver.com/
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Episode 69 - What is the Axle and Differential?
The engine makes power. That power is sent from the engine to the transmission. Then the power comes out of the transmission and goes to a transfer case that sends the power to the front or the back of the vehicle through the driveshafts to the axles. Inside the axles are another set of gears...
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Episode 68 - The Full Size Bronco
Full Size?!? 2nd Gen Bronco 78-79, 3rd Gen Bronco 80-86... We're talking about Full Size Broncos. When we say full size, what do we mean? Large pick up “truck based” size. “Bigger can be better” sometimes, They had for years referred to the Bronco as small and nimble, then shifted their focus to...
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Episode 67 - Talking Early Broncos
From cleaning up engine bays to Early Bronco Tips and Tricks. Spark plug wires - https://amzn.to/3IkLoXA Hoses - https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-v8-silicone-radiator-hoses-clamp-kit Valve covers…
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Episode 66 - 6th Gen Bronco News, and removing the hard top and doors
6th Generation Ford Bronco News: https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/ford-bronco-severe-duty-steering-upgrade-kit-revealed/ https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/ford-maverick-bronco-evs-pushed-back-to-next-decade-report/ https://thebronconation.com/news/jmc-ford-bronco-closing-in-on-production-t.20206/
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Episode 65 - Is the Ranger package the Rarest of the Early Broncos?
Do you have a Ranger Bronco? You can see the interior and body code on the vin tag (aka trim tag, or warranty plate). If you can’t find that you can always go to Marti Auto and get a Marti Report which will tell you and you can get a new build sheet for your bronco and even buy a new metal plate…
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Episode 64 - Sway bar's and Lift options for the Early Bronco
My Bronco (Jon) has a Toms Offroad 2.5” lift with a 1” body lift. But, recently I added the Bilstein 5165 Dual reservoir shocks which made my suspension really soft. And I love it, but it made the Bronco so tippy around corners. Now with the sway bar I still get the soft ride, but the Bronco...
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Episode 63 - Rusty Frames and Tools for the Weekend Mechanic
Jon and Donnie take a look at one of Donnie's projects and talk about what to look for in an old a rusty frame. Then, they go through the tools that every weekend mechanic should have in their garage. **Tools** Milwaukee Impact Driver - https://amzn.to/48W5z9y Neiko deep impact sockets -...
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Episode 62 - Driving Broncos and Braptors and Must have mods for the new Bronco
Jon and Donnie take 3 new Ford Bronco's for a test drive and talk about their list of Must Have Mods for the new Bronco. Must Have Mod 1 Jon: Lift Kit and bigger tires - https://tomsoffroad.com/ford/suspension---6g-bronco Donnie: Havoc offroad bumpers -...
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Episode 61 - 2024 Upcoming Ford Bronco Events
On today's episode, Jon and Donnie review all the upcoming Ford Bronco events for 2024. They talk about what each event offers and what to expect, and which ones they have attended or plan to attend.
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Episode 60 Jon & Donnie’s Ford Bronco Christmas Holiday Gift List
In this episode, it's not about a gift list suggested for you, but really all the parts Jon and Donnie want for our 4 Ford Bronco builds. So start saving up or start us a go fund me (us) page. Jon and I would like to thank you for an amazingly fun 2023 with the Broncast!
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Episode 59 Winter Is Coming! How To Make Your Ford Bronco Warmer
In this episode Jon and Donnie have some good laughs about things they have done, and tried, to make their Broncos warmer when winter's cold air creeps inside... Everywhere! They offer some good (and not so good) advice on things they have implemented to warm up a Ford Bronco.
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Episode 58 Everything You Need To Know Before you Buy A ”USED” Gen6 Ford bronco.
if you are considering buying the new Ford Bronco then you should listen to this podcast where Jon and Donnie will point you to the right model and what they are currently selling for used. They also talk about all their experiences owning and driving new Broncos, telling the "Good and the Bad"....
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Episode 57 Full Size Ford Bronco Bios From Our Buddies Carson Collie & Parker White
In this episode Jon and Donnie hang out with our youngest / full size Bronco buddies Carson Collie and Parker White. We get their "Bronco Bios" and ask too many questions about what you probably need to do if you have are fixing up a full size Ford Bronco.
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Episode 56 SEMA 2023 New Parts For Your Gen 6 Ford Bronco
In this episode Jon and Donnie talk about all the NEW parts we like from SEMA 2023 Las Vegas aftermarket industry show. We even talk about one or two of the worst things we saw!
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Episode 55 Keisha Lynn’s Pink Bronco and First Things To fix On An Old Ford Bronco
In this episode Jon and Donnie get a great "Bronco Bio"from Keisha Lynn and her "Pink Bronco". We also answer a multi-part question(s) from a listener about "What are the first things I should do restoring a classic Bronco?"
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Episode 54 Full Size Rising Ford Bronco Values Gen 2 through Gen5 / 1978 to 1996
In this episode Jon and Donnie talk about rising full size Ford Bronco values, what you can get a "cheap" (Gen 2 through Gen 5, 1978 to 1996), and what you can get if you spend alot. We also want to share two middle tiers in between and discuss a few current sale ads Jon found on the internet.
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Episode 53 Ford Bronco Horror Stories for Halloween 2023
In this episode Jon and Donnie share Ford Bronco owner's shocking and funny "Bronco Horror Stories" we received in 2023. Share your Bronco Horror story with us and it might make the next episode where we share "Bronco Fails" or next year's Bronco horror stories episode.
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Episode 52 Top 10 WORST Ford Bronco Upgrades
In this episode Jon and Donnie compare their lists of WORST upgrades for all generation Broncos and narrow it down to the Top 10 worst upgrades. We also find out what the 10 best selling upgrades are for an early Bronco.
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Episode 51 Special Guest: Lee, Michael, Bobby, Wade and Matt from Ford Fest
In this episode Jon and I seek out Ford Bronco owners and families and ask them about their Broncos they brought and drove on the off Road course at Holley's Ford Fest in Bowling Green, KY. Thank you to Lee and Michael from Tredwear tire lettering design's and their 1979 (Navigator?!), Bobby and...
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Episode 50 Ford Fest Experience, Bronco Big Jump & Hang Time Vaughn Gitton Jr.
Jon and Donnie get the REAL Ford Fest "experience" in the their broncos getting some real hang time in the air with their Broncos going off the big jump and the other kind of hang time with Vaughn Gitton Jr, other guests. Jon and Matt put their engine builds to the test on the Chassis dyno and…
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Episode 49 Ford Bronco Q&A Deep Dive and Transmission Options
In this episode Jon and Donnie answer questions about serpentine belt drive conversions, twin stick transfer cases, "stroker" engines and automatic transmission upgrades.
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Episode 48 Special Guests: Justin And Spencer talk Full Size Broncos
In this episode Jon and Donnie talk about the new Great Smokey Mountain Bronco Stampeded with Justin Murray and also have a "full size - Bronco Bio" with Spencer Stinnett
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Episode 47 Where To Find Ford Bronco Parts for Gen1 To Gen 6
In this episode Jon and Donnie guide you to some of the best websites, forums, and resources to find information, parts, and reviews for classic early, full size, and Gen 6 Ford Broncos. We also get a live report from Tommy Stinson working at the Supercell west in Buena Vista, Colorado and Donnie...
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Episode 46 Random Questions From The Hat
In this episode Jon and Donnie answer random Ford Bronco Questions from his Bronco dad hat and a few off topic questions to boot. Submit questions you would like us to answer in a future Random Questions From The Hat episode.
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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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