Bronco mod help ???
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Tuned
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Bronco mod help ???
Ok, now that Ive had my Bronco for a few weeks, my thoughts are moving towards some mods....but comming from a 3/4 ton truck Ive got a few questions...
1. what axle would we think is in the rear ?
2. would the independant front end stand up to the abuse of bigger tires 36's or 38's?
3. anyone ever do any type of axle swap..maby from a f250 ?
my '74 is so less complicated...lol
1. what axle would we think is in the rear ?
2. would the independant front end stand up to the abuse of bigger tires 36's or 38's?
3. anyone ever do any type of axle swap..maby from a f250 ?
my '74 is so less complicated...lol
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From: Ohia
the rear is a Ford 8.8"
I wouldnt try TTB with 38's
and ya people do SAS all the time, heres a link for more info, they have a whole section for SAS
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forum/index.php
I wouldnt try TTB with 38's
and ya people do SAS all the time, heres a link for more info, they have a whole section for SAS
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forum/index.php
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From: Long Island , NY
It all depends on what you are planning on doing with your truck .
The rear is a 8.8 , good for larger tires but no good if planning on running a gear taller than 4:56 .
The front is a D44 TTB , largest tire for sreet use 38 , off road I would stay under 35/36 .
I am running 44's on my D44 SA but am swappin it out right now for a D60 , not having any problems but going 8 lug and fell on a D60 for a good price .
The rear on the other hand can't handle my 5:13 gears , in 6,000 miles I have gone through two sets of spider gears and center pins . I gave up and got myself a stearlind 10.25 . I have never gone off road with the 8.8 but I can only imagine I would have blown the rear .
The rear is a 8.8 , good for larger tires but no good if planning on running a gear taller than 4:56 .
The front is a D44 TTB , largest tire for sreet use 38 , off road I would stay under 35/36 .
I am running 44's on my D44 SA but am swappin it out right now for a D60 , not having any problems but going 8 lug and fell on a D60 for a good price .
The rear on the other hand can't handle my 5:13 gears , in 6,000 miles I have gone through two sets of spider gears and center pins . I gave up and got myself a stearlind 10.25 . I have never gone off road with the 8.8 but I can only imagine I would have blown the rear .
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From: Long Island , NY
Check out www.ford-trucks .com , alot of your questions will be answered in the forums over there .
