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3 Arm Wiper Setup
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Ford 6R80 6 spd
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Fix Motor Mount
Roll Cage Braces
Throttle Body 65mm
Wheel Alignment
Heat Riser Replacement
Vent Window Repair
Center Console Mount
Straighten Bumper
Ford 6R80 6 spd
More Tech...
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Brakes
Tech article by Jason Rodgers (Gummi Bear)
We’ve all had brake problems at one point or another, sometimes even the caliper is needing to be replaced. I’m going to show you how to rebuild one, to save the cost of a rebuilt unit. This is inexpensive, and pretty easy to do. Once you do one...
Tech article by Jason Rodgers (Gummi Bear)
No fancy tools necessary, no expensive stuff either...Pick up your favorite drink in a plastic bottle, a length (about 3') of 3/16" vinyl tubing, a 1/4" drill bit, the tiniest drill bit you have (I had a 1/16"), and some super glue {see Picture 1}...
Tech article by TOFIC (The Old Fart in Canada)
Some of you have asked about the rear disc brakes for your Bronco's. Below is a summation of about 5 years worth of research and experimentation with 2 totally different rear disc brake systems, both of the original FORD equipment on their...
Tech article by Tim Bowsher (Broncobowsher)
One of the hardest parts of installing the Chevy brake conversion is routing the brake lines. Trying to get the hose to route in a way that doesn't bind or get caught up in moving parts can be a real pain. After a visit to Randy at Driven Auto parts I...
Tech article by Jesse Bauman bronko69er
After multiple inquiries on how I did this, I figured it was time to use all the pics I took and write a tech article. I'll preface the article with a short statement about the exact application, and what I started with.
I installed this set up on a 1969...
Tech article by TOFIC
Wandering the wild country one day, I stopped in a small town to acquire some fuel and liquid refreshment, and discovered the scrap metal dump just outside town. In amongst the derelict refrigerators and lawn mowers was a 1976 Mercury Grande Marquis Station Wagon. Ah Ha...
Product Review by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Recently I installed the "No Modify" Power Brake Kit from Tom's Bronco Parts and have been very happy with the results. In addition to being a nice kit, what really sold me was the fact that the booster design fits with no fender modification.
The kit was...
Tech article by 66horse
1. First cut your line.
2. Then I like to ream the ID of the tube with a punch or something to round out the ID of the tube.
3. Then i take a file and chamfer the edge of the tube 45* all around.
4. VERY IMPORTANT STEP ! Place your fitting on the tube. Yes I have...
Tech article by Lars Pedersen (Lars)
The addition of rear disc brakes is a popular upgrade for early Broncos. Lots of creative people have accomplished this mod using components from Lincolns, Cadillacs, Ford Explorers and others. These days it's easier than ever due to the availability of...
Tech article by Ryan Flud
I searched high and low for a disc brake conversion kit for my ’73 Bronco. It seems virtually everybody sells the Chevy/Ford conversion, not to mention they charge about $800 +tax and shipping. I don’t mind using parts from other vehicles to make an upgrade or...
The following is not so much a full tech article as just a step-by-step photo exhibit of how the Chevy conversion is done. There are several write-ups on this popular swap on the web. Below are 2 that I found useful, but there are others in the WebMap too.
Click here for a brief description of...