Terrys 88 Bronco2 Restore

[JoshT]

Could very well be something in the driveline binding. Maybe something in the transfer case considering the cut wires?

Another consideration might be the alignment and condition of bushings and joints in the front suspension/steering. If worn bushings (IE radius arm bushings) or something is allowing the toe to change when reversing, that could cause a drag like what you describe in reverse, but not in forward motion. Just another item to put on the list of things to check.

 

[sgtsandman]

Thanks sgtsandman they will probably be coming off. The automatic transmission is not best for towing and this is going to just light towing if any. I guessing they cause a harsher ride as well. I want smooth as possible. Thanks. I just never seen this style.

They do cause a harsher ride. Fine if you need the extra load capacity and are willing to put up with the resulting ride. Not so much if you don't have a need for it. My girlfriend's daughter doesn't like riding in the 2011 because it rides so rough due to the heavier springs I have in it. She would rather ride in the 2019 if given a choice.

 

[Terrys87]

@JoshT I will eventually start going thru each system one at a time suspension, steering.. this issue is going to cause one system to get done before the other once I find it. Trying to get drivable to get inspection and titled. Missouri won’t title it without looking at it.

@sgtsandman … I too do not like a harsh ride. I never had anything like these do they could come off real quick if it rides rough.

 

[Terrys87]

I got my factory battery cable in today. Got it from partsgeek. I posted this on my Ranger build but someone might nit seen it and not see the factory grounds.

From battery post to frame. Frame ground is hidden behind inner fender. Stub frame with a wire brush to bare metal.

Then down to block. Grounds can cause issues. I did not take picture but it has one on the core support but I think I posted it previous picture.

 

[Terrys87]

With rear tires off of the ground it no problems.

When stumped, fix what you can when something is broken. One thing I have always struggled with is rear brakes. I watched plenty of videos and still not getting it back together. I have a friend coming over to help finish brakes and see what he can find. Irritates me I can rebuild motors, frame swaps and other things but not rear brakes.

 

[Terrys87]

I am guessing this has limited slip. First time I ever had a vehicle with limited slip. I don’t see any issues here but will have my friend to take a look as well. Seems to spin ok. I will eventually change all fluids on this truck but current issue brought this up.

 

[SenorNoob]

I don't think that is LS. I don't know them well enough to tell from that angle tho. Can you get a picture from about 90* to the right?

 

[Terrys87]

Wow. The top picture makes look rusty but it is not rusty at all. I tried to get further right and it would disappear. Also got one from the left.

 

[SenorNoob]

Yeah. No spring. That's an open differential.

Differentials for Dummies

Kinda odd for a Bronco 2 as most of them are 4wd and most 4wds are limited slip.

 

[sgtsandman]

@JoshT I will eventually start going thru each system one at a time suspension, steering.. this issue is going to cause one system to get done before the other once I find it. Trying to get drivable to get inspection and titled. Missouri won’t title it without looking at it.

@sgtsandman … I too do not like a harsh ride. I never had anything like these do they could come off real quick if it rides rough.

Looking at the pictures, it look like just a bolt for the keeper in the back and a u-bolt up front. Unless you have to cut them in order to get the helper springs off, they should be relatively quick and easy to remove.

 

[sgtsandman]

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I am guessing this has limited slip. First time I ever had a vehicle with limited slip. I don’t see any issues here but will have my friend to take a look as well. Seems to spin ok. I will eventually change all fluids on this truck but current issue brought this up.

While not a bad idea to verify what you have by opening up the differential, the tag indicated it was an open differential. If it had a limited slip, the tag would have had a 3L73 on the tag. But people have been known to change the internals from time to time. So, without verification, you really wouldn't know outside of putting it up on jack stands and testing it.

 

[Terrys87]

@SenorNoob I was hoping to have limited slip but what this truck will be used for it really does not need it. Thanks for the link.

Thanks @sgtsandman, I was fairly sure it would of been on the tag just had not gotten around to verifying it. Also I want to do a complete fluid change and was glad to see it had fresh gear oil in it. My truck had original 1988 gear oil in it.You never know what is hidden.

 

[Terrys87]

@SenorNoob I was hoping to have limited slip but what this truck will be used for it really does not need it. Thanks for the link.

Thanks @sgtsandman, I was fairly sure it would of been on the tag just had not gotten around to verifying it. Also I want to do a complete fluid change and was glad to see it had fresh gear oil in it. My truck had original 1988 gear oil in it.You never know what is hidden. I am looking forward to how it rides. Thise helper springs are probably coming off enventaully.

 

[Terrys87]

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A friend of mine help me get the rear brakes done. Irritates me I can not do them by myself but they are done. Went to test if they were holding truck down and my return battery is dead. It tested bad so will get it replaced. Rain all weekend long so will see what I can get done. I got plenty of work to do between both trucks. Looking forward to seeing what I can get done.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I see all this work you do and I just have to think you have yourself convinced you "can't" do drum brakes. If you're trying to do it without the proper tools... that could be part of your problem.

I did notice two things...

The self adjusting cable has a crimp to keep it together. The crimped side of the eyelet should be away from the brake shoe. It doesn't always touch the shoe if you have it wrong... but I've seen many times that it does. If the crimp is rubbing on the shoe... you should reverse it.

The green secondary shoe return spring. It looks like the hook end that goes over the anchor pin got spread out a bit. When that spreads out... the spring tension from that spring is weakened. Simply taking a pair of channel locks and squeezing the hook back together will help.

Just a couple tips from Uncle Gump...

Those helper springs... I put a set of those on one of my Rangers when I hauled around my slide in camper. They sure helped that situation. I don't really remember them affecting the ride quality that much without the camper in it.

Finally... I'm envious of the gusto you have for your trucks. Keep up the good work!