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Old 07-13-2016, 09:21 AM   #3 (permalink)
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When you mentioned grafting subframes, that got me thinking about grafting the complete subframe into the frame of your intended Bronco. I assume that the track width of the Leaf is as much as a foot narrower than that of the Bronco, so that will probably be a non-starter.

Taking out all of the conventional drivetrain underneath leaves lots of room beneath the Bronco for installing custom mounts for the batteries there. Just how tall is a Leaf pack, anyway? According to one source it's just under 11" high, by about 4 by 5 feet. You might have difficulty fitting two down there. I guess break the other one up and salt it around the vehicle, mostly under the hood.
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