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Help Confused dana
I'm notsurewhat danna 44 this is I bought it already under the 1996 f150 , I was told a78-79, I need a steering knuckle mines walered out where the tie rod connects driver side and not sure where to get one or witch to get and I need , Already had death wobble till I replaced the bushing I beleave draglink(from frame to axle)any help or info would help,only one shock in the front it has bad steering, 6 inch blocks under front ,lifted coil spring 3-6inch fronts levle with the back don't even know if I need steering stablelizer I want it durable on the street and offroad HELP.
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Actually, 76-79 had disk brakes. The axle in the pics appears to have the cast c-wedges which would make it a 78-79.
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there isnt any blocks up front from those pictures. not sure where this comment is coming from.
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There are distinct differences between disk and drum knuckles and the parts that bolt to them. This is the best write-up I could immediately find to explain some of the differences:
B.C. Broncos - 66-77 Early Bronco Front Brakes
B.C. Broncos - 66-77 Early Bronco Front Brakes
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Disc brakes introduced in 1976 F100/250 4WD & Bronco. 1959/75 F100/250 4WD & 1966/75 Bronco only available with front drum brakes.
There should be a 7 or 8 digit BOM number stamped on the right and/or left axle tube, post what it is.
The FoMoCo AXLE ID tag located under two of the bolts that retains the inspection cover to the housing, but by now, it could be missing.
There should be a 7 or 8 digit BOM number stamped on the right and/or left axle tube, post what it is.
The FoMoCo AXLE ID tag located under two of the bolts that retains the inspection cover to the housing, but by now, it could be missing.
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There are distinct differences between disk and drum knuckles and the parts that bolt to them. This is the best write-up I could immediately find to explain some of the differences:
B.C. Broncos - 66-77 Early Bronco Front Brakes
B.C. Broncos - 66-77 Early Bronco Front Brakes
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Just to be clear, the OP cannot replace his disk knuckle with a drum knuckle and keep disk brakes. The caliper bracket and spindle from the disk setup will not bolt to the drum knuckle due to the different pattern and bore size.
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There are distinct differences between disk and drum knuckles and the parts that bolt to them. This is the best write-up I could immediately find to explain some of the differences:
B.C. Broncos - 66-77
Early Bronco Front Brakes
B.C. Broncos - 66-77
Early Bronco Front BrakesPrevious years, these vehicles were only available with front/rear drum brakes