1972 Ford Bronco - Horse Of A Different Color

This Bronco was originally...        read full caption This Bronco was originally equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch and brake pedals swing on the same pivot point, so they were welded together when the brake booster and master cylinder were offset to the original clutch location.

The front axle is a full-width...        read full caption The front axle is a full-width high-pinion Dana 44 out of an '84 F-250. The axle has been fitted with 4.88 gears, an ARB Air Locker, an SOB rock ring, and Warn hubs and chrome-moly axleshafts to stand up to the abuse of 38-inch Super Swampers.

The sliders are 1.75-inch, 0.120-wall HREW tubing skinned with 1/4-inch cold-rolled steel and tie into the frame and the heavily trimmed rocker panels. The rear bumper was constructed out of the same materials as the front bumper and wraps around the rear corners for added protection.

The Schuits' Bronco shows that if you want to be a big dog, you can't just follow the sheep. From the steering to the tube work to the engine bay, this Bronco stands out from the crowd. And using parts like the Sanderson air compressor and Toyota steering column demonstrate that you don't have to spend a fortune to be different, you just have to be willing to take a few risks. After all, isn't that what our hobby is all about?

The rear axle is a full-width...        read full caption The rear axle is a full-width Dana 60 from an F-250. The full-floater uses 30-spline axleshafts in conjunction with 4.88 gears, an ARB Air Locker, and an SOB rock ring.

The cage work is unlike any...        read full caption The cage work is unlike any Bronco we have seen. The Schuits bent all the tube themselves with safety, function, and aesthetics in mind. A custom top from Michelle Stegner at Dragon Skins Custom Tops keeps the hot New Mexico sun off the occupants.