What did you do for your ford today?

[arse_sidewards]

Got the Aerostar out of winter storage. Had to put it on a jack and do a 1st gear clutch dump because my brother decided that the parking brake that isn't strong enough to keep the vehicle from rolling needs to be on all winter. It's strong enough to keep the vehicle from rolling after the shoes rust to the drums. Idiot.

Rotor promptly started glowing. Cleaning and greasing the pins didn't fix it so I got it within the 100mi AAA tow radius and let them deal with it.

 

[arse_sidewards]

Like wore out?

Unlikely. They may very well be worn but unless everything is worn the pivot bushings probably aren't contributing much. TTB rarely wobbles from bushings. The arms are just too long for that. As long as there's any bushing to speak of play at the bushings just doesn't translate enough enough play at the tire.

It'll make for some asshole puckering steering but not wobble.

 

[CDA 455 II]

Like wore out?

Yeah; factory original/255,000+ miles.

 

[CDA 455 II]

A bolt fell out of the shifter linkage under the dash/won't shift into 'park'.

Found said linkage; attempted screwing bolt back in/FAIL, round 1.


Linkage bracket on top right:

 

[TrikeKid]

I broke out the turd polish and started spiffing up the fuel cell in the '76 since it's getting to be show/cruise season. Really wishing I had a real buffer, this is hand sanding + a foam pad on a drill.

 

[arse_sidewards]

Fixed the glowing rotor with a new brake caliper. Didn't even have to bleed it. Just cracked the bleeder and it gravity bled itself.

 

[USMC Gunny]

A bolt fell out of the shifter linkage under the dash/won't shift into 'park'.

Found said linkage; attempted screwing bolt back in/FAIL, round 1.


Linkage bracket on top right:

Time for a new shift cylinder. I just fixed my "won't shift into park" last weekend. It was the same 2 bolts. Luckily the cylinder wasn't broken.

 

[CDA 455 II]

Time for a new shift cylinder. I just fixed my "won't shift into park" last weekend. It was the same 2 bolts. Luckily the cylinder wasn't broken.

What shift cylinder?


I made another attempt (round 2) to screw the bolt on: FAIL.

The linkage won't line up both the holes. 🙁

Not to mention two sciatic nerve shock/jolts ended any further attempt(s).

 

[USMC Gunny]

What shift cylinder?


I made another attempt (round 2) to screw the bolt on: FAIL.

The linkage won't line up both the holes. 🙁

Not to mention two sciatic nerve shock/jolts ended any further attempt(s).

This thing: https://www.autozone.com/suspension...ApGUJePSOgtPT8dT67xoCh14QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[CDA 455 II]

This thing: https://www.autozone.com/suspension...ApGUJePSOgtPT8dT67xoCh14QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yeah; came across a similar vid yesterday.


I'm hoping it's just the bolt, but now mentally prepared if it does turn out to be that steering column tube.

Thanks for the vid.

 

[USMC Gunny]

No problem, Like I said I thought my cylinder was busted but after dropping the column down to the seat the cylinder was intact and then after a little more research I found my two bolts were loose. I probably need to take them out one at a time and throw some loc tite on them.

 

[CDA 455 II]

No problem, Like I said I thought my cylinder was busted but after dropping the column down to the seat the cylinder was intact and then after a little more research I found my two bolts were loose. I probably need to take them out one at a time and throw some loc tite on them.

Just checked mine.

It appears to be intact.

 

[CDA 455 II]

There's a nationwide backorder on Yukon Grizzly lockers?


But a Detroit Locker is available for $1,100?

 

[Projectjunkie]

Couple days ago, bought one to stick away, maybe parts, maybe future 4wd build
74 f250 460 c6 2wd
Front and rear sway bars, no a.c., ps, no rust

 

[TrikeKid]

Couple days ago, bought one to stick away, maybe parts, maybe future 4wd build
74 f250 460 c6 2wd
Front and rear sway bars, no a.c., ps, no rust

Those wheels aluminum?

 

[Projectjunkie]

Those wheels aluminum?

They are, another member pointed out they're likely "Jackman wheels " apparently they are somewhat sought after for the vintage truck crowd, but they look too much like the shitty steel spokes I hate

 

[rattle_snake]

Couple days ago, bought one to stick away, maybe parts, maybe future 4wd build
74 f250 460 c6 2wd
Front and rear sway bars, no a.c., ps, no rust

parts yes, cut out that toolbox and send it to me...

 

[TrikeKid]

They are, another member pointed out they're likely "Jackman wheels " apparently they are somewhat sought after for the vintage truck crowd, but they look too much like the shitty steel spokes I hate

That's the second set I've ever seen aside from the ones I own. I'd gladly re-home them if I were closer.

 

[TTMotorsports]

Hoping this little chevy motor in my 1968 Ford F250 will make some power. Haha

 

[Crankylove]

Threw an accelerator pump diaphragm and some new vacuum hoses at it, ran to the dump, then picked up some new fencing panels for the back yard.

 

[Hyde]

Picked up my new tires, 42" sxii, pictured before getting them off the 6 lug cholo wheels. Then started on my cage

 

[CDA 455 II]

Taking a closer look at the front axle pivot brackets for loose bolts and said bracket-breakage.



Thinking of having said brackets welded to the crossmember.

Thoughts?

 

[CDA 455 II]

Got under the Bronco.


Found bolts/nuts loose on passenger side axle pivot bracket.

Retightened and added jam-nuts for cheap insurance.

It appears to have solved the death wobble.


I'm still thinking of welding both pivot brackets to the crossmember, though.

 

[M92PV4U]

Got under the Bronco.


Found bolts/nuts loose on passenger side axle pivot bracket.

Retightened and added jam-nuts for cheap insurance.

It appears to have solved the death wobble.


I'm still thinking of welding both pivot brackets to the crossmember, though.

Glad you figured it out.

 

[CDA 455 II]

Glad you figured it out.

I'm going to continue going over the rest of the front end.


Including having the tires rebalanced.

I actually need to replace the front tires: less than 20% tread left and waaaay too many cracks. 😬😲

 

[dave_dj1]

I hauled my Kubota on the 16' car trailer today. I definitely need brakes!
I'm hoping to get some firewood with it this weekend and test the dump bed

 

[CDA 455 II]

I'm going to continue going over the rest of the front end.

Man; it's amazing what happens to the front suspension when nuts/bolts are tightened.


Found 2 bolts/nuts loose on the driver side radius arm bracket/pivot.

 

[CDA 455 II]

Installed polyurethane spacers in the Bronco coil springs.

My goals were stiffen the coils a bit and add 1" of lift.


The polyurethane spacers also appear to act as a vibration dampener as well.

The 20 mile test ride appeared to be a smoother ride.

 

[CDA 455 II]

Bronco decided it wants to randomly die while idling. 😤


Going to check the distributor.

Replaced the last one 4 or 5 years ago due to it wobbling in its' mount causing a similar issue.

 

[TrikeKid]

Finally got the grandpa-spec dash mat I ordered weeks ago. I mangled the dash pad pretty good with grinder dust and weld spatter when I was fixing the windshield frame, this is as close as I'm gonna get to fixing it for a while (or ever).