I have an 85 Bronco, W/a 2in susp lift from skyjacker(no blocks or spacers used), the shop who lifted the truck never took the berore and after measurements so the lift maybe higher(anyone know how to check this?). New coil springs and leaf springs(skyjacker part#182BKS) and radias arm bushings. The shocks are trailmaster SSV, 33 x 12.50 x 15 BF AT's. New upper/lower ball joints on pass side. I can't think of anything else to replace. I've been to 5 alignment shops, 3 modification shops and have had the casters replaced 3 times to get the correct camber/caster. I've had a 2in drop down brack by skyjacker put on which corrected a lot of the camber/caster. The last shop modified the bracket which final fixed the cam/cast and they replaced the drag link and tie rod ends(moog parts). I have spent about $2000.00 in the front end just to get the truck from swaying, drifting all over the place. Every thing seems to be tight. The truck finally goes straight down the road as long as the road is perfectly flat, any imperfections in the road and I'm chasing the truck every were until its flat again. Last place said I had about a half in of play in the steering box. So I may replace the box next. I may replace the steering link setup w/the superrunner setup by superlift, but they said it only fix's it if you have a 4 to 6in lift. I love my truck, but can't live w/this horrid front end, my wife thinks I'm wasting money. I recently replaced all the rotors/calipers/pads/bearings/races myself last week. I've spoke w/about every company out there. Some say to replace the coils w/softer ones, replace steering box, use a steering box bracket, add 4 degrees pos caster, pitman arm, smaller tires or some say live w/it. It is to dangerous to live w/so can someone please help me. Or help find someone in the NH or New england area that knows Bronco's that have been lifted. Thank you for your help, Pete

 

The first step to any alignment problem is ALWAYS to get everything tight, so if there's slop in the steering box, replace it. I checked out the AGRs, and while I don't doubt their quality & durability, they just don't warranty them well enough to justify the cost. I got a reman from Advance and, even if it wears out in a few years, I can swap it free as often as I like.

 

Pete, I would start with the steering box. If you think you are going to replace it, I would try tightening it first. To do so, put the front on jackstands. Loosen the lock nut on the adjuster. Tighten the adjuster just until you start to get resistance. Making sure the adjuster doesn't move, tighten the locknut and you are done. I did this to my Bronco, and it is much better now.

It sounds like you have checked most of the obvious things, except maybe one. Make sure you have the correct tire pressure. I forget what the recommended pressure is, but use the numbers from Ford on the door jamb <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">sticker</a>. I put on some new tires, and they are rated for 50psi max, so I aired them up to 45psi. I hooked up my trailer and thought nothing of it. When I was done towing, my Bronco was all over the road. I aired them down to ~32psi front, 35psi rear and it rides much better, and tracks over rough road much better.

Good luck and keep us informed!
P.S. - If you haven't already done so, use an alignment shop that specializes in 4x4's and trucks.

 

I will try all of the above suggestions and post my findings in a couple of days. Thank you all, for your help.

Pete C.