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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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1985 front suspension problem?

when i bought my bronco II this last winter i fail to notice the extreme wear on both outeredges of the front tires, when the snow melted off them i noticed. is this normal from improper care, or am i in trouble?also it gets like 14-15 miles to the gallon, i think its fron the fact that the sensor thing that goes into the airfilter housing, i found dangling around under the hood and it doesn't really stay in.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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The mileage is normal for an automatic, a stock BII with a manual should get about 16-18 mpg with mostly highway driving. The tire wear sounds like shock problems or under inflation. Make sure all the tires are at 32 psi and rotate the tires to the rear axle.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bronc021985
when i bought my bronco II this last winter i fail to notice the extreme wear on both outeredges of the front tires, when the snow melted off them i noticed. is this normal from improper care, or am i in trouble?also it gets like 14-15 miles to the gallon, i think its fron the fact that the sensor thing that goes into the airfilter housing, i found dangling around under the hood and it doesn't really stay in.
You did not state if it was stock front end or lifted or modified? It may be worn components on the front suspention or be in need of a alignment.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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could be bad upper/lower ball joints, tie rod ends and camber adjustment...all common problems and wear/maintance items.
 
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