Ford Repair: 1973 ford bronco, bfg mud terrains, dana 44 front axle


Question
I have a 1973 (early) Bronco lifted, with 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15"x10" wheels, built 351 Windsor and shift kitted C-4 auto tranny, re-built Dana 20 transfer case, 9" rear axle with a Trak-lok, and a Dana 44 front axle with a Trak-lok, a stout set up to say the least but...... my Bronco leans to the drivers side 1.5" in the front 2.0" in the rear.  I have switched springs from one side to the other and checked and corrected my radius arms to be sure they are parallel. Still it leans, I have taken many measurements of the frame at strategic points trying to determine its condition. Its within spec. according to data in jeffsbroncograveyard catalog. Spoke to the guys at Jeffs, there response was all of these trucks lean a bit..what?  Mine leans so much that you notice it just sitting in the drivers seat. I have a 3.5" suspension kit (relatively new) which replaced the coils, the track bar drop bracket, the pitman arm, the shocks and steering stabilizer, the rear leaf pack, full poly bushing kit inc. 7.5 degree c-bushings, and the rear driveshaft. A really nice kit. This bronco leaned slightly before the kit, infact it was part of the reason i bought such a comprehensive kit, hoping to replace everything and therefore correct the leaning condition. The body mounts are like new, and show equal thickness on the drivers and passenger side, probably replaced at some point in its life, although i have owned it for about 23 years (it sort of a family heirlume, if you will). It was a service vehicle for the jacksonville, florida electric authority from '73 to '82 aquiring only 39,000 miles in that time. The truck is nearly flawless otherwise for 32 year old vehicle. Since its kind of a part of the family i can't just sell it or scrap it. So i'm hoping you can help me.    Thank You steve.shull@psiusa.com


Answer
STEVE

i would try the guys at classic bronco.com. they have alot of info and the people who know what you need.they can help you much better than i can.if you have problems with the site let me know, and ill try to help.there is another site that might be of help,ill try to find it.good luck.

ken