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Dec 4, 2005 | 04:28 PM

broncotoft

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SA swap

anybody do a SAS (solid axle swap)on the newest model bronco i already have a 78' high pinion. along with how to do the hole thing, what should i do with the 4 wheel ABS (not RABS) whitout turning the abs light on, i don't think i can use my IFS knuckel because of the steering componets,ANY IDEAS

Dec 4, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Dec 4, 2005 | 07:41 PM

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Well there was guy that took an 05 engine tranny and computer and put abs on his 78 by milling a plate that bolts up with the rotor. You might do a search for it cause I don't can't recall were it was, maybe super ford.com

Dec 5, 2005 | 10:10 AM

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do a search for SAS forums on the web. there is a specifc place just for your bronco and those guys could probably tell ya what they did.

Dec 7, 2005 | 01:24 AM

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I did the SAS on my 88. I am also using the 78 D44 housing. I dont have ABS. I thought that from the spindle out everything was the same. I may be wrong.

Dec 7, 2005 | 01:07 PM

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Hey slimfitz, do you have any pics of your sas (specificly tracbar) thats the only thing i'm wondering about because i don't want to mount it up and then come to find out after my springs break in the axle has shift to one side, you know what i mean and do i need 6" of lift or can i get away with 4 or will i have clerance problemswith the trac bar location and does anybody know where i can get new spring and shock towers

Dec 7, 2005 | 11:03 PM

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I might have some pics of the trac bar on this computer. I will have to look. I am assuming you are wondering about the upper mount. I pondered over that one for awhile. I am using a superlift adjustable trac bar for a 78 Bronco. The upper mount is just a piece of 2x2 square tubing that is welded to the bottom of the frame. I have to trac bar adjusted almost all the way in and my axle is centered. You can buy brand new coil buckets from broncograveyard.com . You can also buy superflex coils from them. I have heard that they are an awesome spring. I am running 6" Skyjacker springs. I dont think you can get away with only 4" springs. I think you will hit the pumpkin on the crossmember. I cut the whole front crossmember out and still will hit the pumpkin if I come down hard. I will look for some pics of the tracbar. This is where I got all my pictures and research from.