Common questions

What kind of rear axles did a Ford Bronco have?

What kind of rear axles did a Ford Bronco have?

There are 4 different sets of rear axles that would have come stock in 66-77 Broncos. The original applications are as follows: 1. 66-75 small bearing, 2. 66-75 large bearing, 3. 74-75 medium duty large bearing, and. 4. 76-77 large bearing. Each of these sets have a driver and a passenger side axle.

How big is the rear brake drum on a Ford Bronco?

So, how can you identify which large bearing set you have? it can be narrowed down this way: The inside diameter of the Bronco rear brake drum is approximately 10″ or 11″. So, if you have a large bearing and a 10″ brake drum, you have what we call a 74-75 medium duty setup.

What kind of suspension does a Bronco have?

To create a more comfortable ride, Bronco engineers switched out the solid front axle for an independent front suspension—a first for a full-size sports utility vehicle. The system featured a Twin-Traction Beam, a simple, durable design that also allowed for a lower ride height than Bronco predecessors.

Where are the gears on a Ford Bronco?

The third member, also known as the differential housing, hogs head, and chunk, holds the differential, ring and pinion gears, and bearings. This is the part that bolts into the center of the axle housing. See photo 5. You have three choices of gear ratios that were stock.

There are 4 different sets of rear axles that would have come stock in 66-77 Broncos. The original applications are as follows: 1. 66-75 small bearing, 2. 66-75 large bearing, 3. 74-75 medium duty large bearing, and. 4. 76-77 large bearing. Each of these sets have a driver and a passenger side axle.

What was the safety feature of the 1987 Ford Bronco?

In 1987, the Bronco gained a new safety feature with the introduction of a rear anti-locking brake system (ABS). Active in 2WD only, the ABS system used a combination of sensors, the vehicles computer, and hydraulic pressure-controlled valves to modulate the hydraulic pressure in the rear brake lines.

So, how can you identify which large bearing set you have? it can be narrowed down this way: The inside diameter of the Bronco rear brake drum is approximately 10″ or 11″. So, if you have a large bearing and a 10″ brake drum, you have what we call a 74-75 medium duty setup.

What kind of seats did the Ford Bronco have?

For Generation 4, seating configurations included front bucket low back seats, a front bench seat, captain’s chairs and a flip-fold rear seat. If Captain’s chairs were selected, a center console between the seat with built-in cupholders was a popular option.

Can you buy a rebuilt Ford rear axle?

Rebuilt Ford Rear Axles For Sale – Buy a rebuilt Ford rear axle. To receive a quote please select the appropriate year for your Ford.

The third member, also known as the differential housing, hogs head, and chunk, holds the differential, ring and pinion gears, and bearings. This is the part that bolts into the center of the axle housing. See photo 5. You have three choices of gear ratios that were stock.

What does a rebuilt rear axle assembly mean?

A rebuilt axle assembly is a used axle or core rear axle assembly that has been taken down to a bare housing and had all of the internal parts replaced. This includes new ring and pinion, bearing, seals and depending on the application the limited slip/positraction unit.

Where can I buy a pinion bearing overhaul kit?

You can purchase high quality ring and pinion sets in various ratios, high quality bearing rear end bearing overhaul kits including pinion bearings, pinion seal, crush sleeve, pinion nut, shims, ring gear bolts, marking compound and gasket. Our inventory includes ring gear and pinion sets, including aftermarket and OE gear sets.

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