Another question for you guys.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: northern kentucky
Another question for you guys.
One where can I find replacement door panels for my 88 Bronco. Another question is this. The steering in my Bronco is bad, real bad. When you drive down the road you have about 5-6 inches of play in either direction on the steering wheel before the truck starts to turn. Any ideas? I tried looking thru the links off of 2bigbroncos but did not see a look for panel replacements. I did see a link for bullet-proof steering pieces I am interested in it is it worth it? thanks
Senior User
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Another question for you guys.
I happen to have the same steering problem with my 90' bronco
and I was told it was the camber/caster bushings But I
dont know because I did'nt get mine fixed yet?
Just a suggestion JC
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Coopersville
Another question for you guys.
Try checking the steering shaft down to the steering box. Have someone turn the wheel and see if the steering gear box turns the same amount. It could also be the gearbox itself. I had a combination of these problems on my Bronco along with no power steering. You had to hold the steering wheel with white knuckles and counter steer every time you hit a bump to make sure you didn't fly off the road. It definately kept you on your toes.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,504
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From: Texas
Another question for you guys.
9:1 odds are the steering gearbox is going out! I have the same problem on my 88 F-150. And you're looking at around $130 for a new box. It's best to go ahead and get a new one, because you don't know if you'll get a good one from a yard
As for the door panels. Try that link or this one will work to!
[link:www.copartfinder.com|Part Finder]
1988 F-150, SWB, 5.0 EFI (formerly 4.9 EFI), M5OD 5 speed, 3.08 gears, Summit shorty truck headers, Custom built Flowmaster exhaust system. Force 4 LP6000 lightbar, Federal signal PA-300 100 watt siren, Icom IC-V100 50 watt mobile radio.
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1965 F-100 (just purchased 1/18/01), SWB, 390, C-6 auto. Dual exhaust, Not much else to do to it.
Can see both below.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
As for the door panels. Try that link or this one will work to!
[link:www.copartfinder.com|Part Finder]
1988 F-150, SWB, 5.0 EFI (formerly 4.9 EFI), M5OD 5 speed, 3.08 gears, Summit shorty truck headers, Custom built Flowmaster exhaust system. Force 4 LP6000 lightbar, Federal signal PA-300 100 watt siren, Icom IC-V100 50 watt mobile radio.
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1965 F-100 (just purchased 1/18/01), SWB, 390, C-6 auto. Dual exhaust, Not much else to do to it.
Can see both below.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
New User
Joined: Mar 2001
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Another question for you guys.
I agree to check the steering. Have someone turn the wheel and check the entire steering system, not just from the steering wheel to the power steering box. Check the linkages and ball joints as well.
I had a similar problem, about 3" of play in the wheel. It turned out that the ball joint on both the drag link and the inner tie rod were badly worn. It was pretty obvious to see as well.
Good luck,
Dave
I had a similar problem, about 3" of play in the wheel. It turned out that the ball joint on both the drag link and the inner tie rod were badly worn. It was pretty obvious to see as well.
Good luck,
Dave
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New User
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Another question for you guys.
Hey this may be the obivous. Have you tightened the bolt on top of the steering box? I have a 90 I just purchased and the steering had lots of slop. I tightened the bolt on the box and it reduced the slop quite a bit.....I think clockwise tightened it...
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,504
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From: Texas
Another question for you guys.
In some cases that will fix the slop, but in cases like the one on my truck it made the steering way too sensitive! And on mine it wasn't tightened all that much. On wrong move with the steering in my truck like that would have sent me off in any direction. Really when they get that bad, it's best to drop the $135 or so and replace them.
1988 F-150, SWB, 5.0 EFI (formerly 4.9 EFI), M5OD 5 speed, 3.08 gears, Summit shorty truck headers, Custom built Flowmaster exhaust system. Force 4 LP6000 lightbar, Federal signal PA-300 100 watt siren, Icom IC-V100 50 watt mobile radio.
=======================================
1965 F-100 (just purchased 1/18/01), SWB, 390, C-6 auto. Dual exhaust, Not much else to do to it.
Can see both below.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
1988 F-150, SWB, 5.0 EFI (formerly 4.9 EFI), M5OD 5 speed, 3.08 gears, Summit shorty truck headers, Custom built Flowmaster exhaust system. Force 4 LP6000 lightbar, Federal signal PA-300 100 watt siren, Icom IC-V100 50 watt mobile radio.
=======================================
1965 F-100 (just purchased 1/18/01), SWB, 390, C-6 auto. Dual exhaust, Not much else to do to it.
Can see both below.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2001
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Another question for you guys.
try and be very carefull when you go adjusting that steering box because if you get it to tight one day when your making a turn a little to fast it might lock up and keep going the wrong way.its takes alot of exprence to know how to do that. you would have had to done a few. also its more than likely something in the front end. i'd take it to a front end shop, and the front end needs to be lifted up so you can check camber, caster, linkage ect. wondering most of the time means ball joints or radus arms be carefull and good luck.
Freshman User
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Another question for you guys.
Do yourself a favor and don't mess with the adjustment on the box... only if the trucks been road hard and put away wet with way oversized tires, hard driving,ect,ect,would the steering pinion preload be bad. You most likly have a combination of bad tie rods, ball joints, linkage or the wheel bearings could be bad or anyone individual or all together.
Freshman User
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From: Graham
Another question for you guys.
Just a thought, and maybe too obvious; is the rag coupling between the steering shaft and the steering box in one piece? It can be hard to see if your Bronco still has the protective plastic cover over the end of the box/shaft... But the cover slips off easily. I have seen the rag coupling soaked with engine/power steering oils that are loose enough to cause a great deal of slop. That combined with all the other possibilities offered here could equal a white knuckle ride!
Let us know what you find out!
Let us know what you find out!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Another question for you guys.
I believe the 88's had the same steering setups as the pickups. They didn't have a "rag joint" it was ust a slip over connection that was just below the steering unversal joint.
1988 F-150, SWB, 5.0 EFI (formerly 4.9 EFI), M5OD 5 speed, 3.08 gears, Summit shorty truck headers, Custom built Flowmaster exhaust system. Force 4 LP6000 lightbar, Federal signal PA-300 100 watt siren, Icom IC-V100 50 watt mobile radio.
=======================================
1965 F-100 (just purchased 1/18/01), SWB, 390, C-6 auto. Dual exhaust, Not much else to do to it.
Can see both below.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
1988 F-150, SWB, 5.0 EFI (formerly 4.9 EFI), M5OD 5 speed, 3.08 gears, Summit shorty truck headers, Custom built Flowmaster exhaust system. Force 4 LP6000 lightbar, Federal signal PA-300 100 watt siren, Icom IC-V100 50 watt mobile radio.
=======================================
1965 F-100 (just purchased 1/18/01), SWB, 390, C-6 auto. Dual exhaust, Not much else to do to it.
Can see both below.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]