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You're right, though no one had a kit locally, and so it'll have to be ordered. I may try that route, since the kit is cheap. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Got the rear shocks on yesterday. Also adjusted the pushrod for the master cylinder, and that didn't make a difference. Decided to go ahead and order a new MC. I contacted the PO and he verified that he hadn't replaced it, and didn't think the guy before him had either. Of course my Bronco is...

Good call, I'll go down that road if the adjusting rod doesn't help. I did bleed my ABS bleeder screw, though that's a bit different than what you're mentioning. Conditions here are fairly dry, but water crossings may be in my future - just depends on the time of year. True, it isn't all...

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll start with the adjustment rod, I had recently read that. We'll have some nice weather this weekend, so I can work on that. While I was under the rear end, I checked the breather hose. It's clear and tucked up with a plastic plug loosely in the end. I'll grab a...

Shocks bought. Decided to go with Rancho RS5000's all around because of a rebate going on, a JC Whitney 20% off coupon, and finding the last pair on ebay for half off. Will work on installing them once they all come in. Also, considering going with the newer Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires. Looks...

Hey Green, Did you end up buying more than just the Reflexes for the front? I'm looking at replacing the aux and rear shocks on my Bronco with them (someone already put reflexes on the front), but I'm having a hard time finding the right part numbers. Monroe just lists their other shocks for...

Another question, while I'm thinking about it. The PO removed the cruise control components. I'm not sure why, but if it was just yanked, could this cause issues with vacuum leaks, brake issues, etc? I'm searching now, but does anyone have a link or diagram that outlines all the components and...

Well, got it all buttoned back together. Struggled all weekend replacing the wheel seals and bearings (broken cross pin retaining bolt), replacing the oil soaked brake shoes, refilling the rear diff (seized fill plug), and rebleeding the brakes. Now my brakes are bled, but I'm still having...

Thanks. Putting the brakes back on today, and noticing some oil weeping at the bottom of the new seals on both sides. I hope once I fill the differential the seals swell up a little, otherwise I think the tube or axles may be totally shot, not allowing for a good seal. I hope this isn't the...

Well, I ended ordering the Timken offset seals bearing combo units. Discovered the cross pin lock bolt was broken, had about an hour of panic, contemplating buying a 9" and doing the swap, but luckily my friend brought over a pick set, and patiently we turned the bolt until it came out. From...

Thanks, Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has the whole shebang for $175, which is better than the price from autozone. I think I'll open it up and see how badly they are worn. May look into the offset seal/bearing package because a 9" may be in line down the road with my goals. Something like this...

Thanks guys, I'll look into parts today. Recommendations on brands of bearings or seals? And I guess I'll do the other side while I'm at it. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Any updates? Love your truck.

Yes, I was in the process of replacing the bleeder. I'm thinking it's a shot axle seal at the moment.

It depends on perspective. I grew up near Sacramento, and lived there for most of my life. Moved to Nevada (Reno) for grad school, and fell in love with the mountains, open space, desert, and slower pace of life compared to CA. We now live in Elko, because of my job. Elko is a small town in its...

Well, looks like you were right. Took off that drum and everything was covered in oil and grease. Now the question is, do I use the opportunity to upgrade the axle, or just repair it... We'll see what things look like under the diff cover tomorrow. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Here is the picture I promised. Confirmation on my wheel cylinder suspicion? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Time for an update, though a small one. I got to bleeding the brakes this weekend. I waited until my new bleeder valves from SpeedBleeder came (www.speedbleeder.net). They have a ball check valve built in, so you can bleed the brakes yourself. This was handy, but I still got my wife to press the...

Man, this makes me want to swap out the 302 in the Bronco and swap in something else. That bearded hobo is gonna have a sweeeeeet Jimmy by the end of it. Transmission is still stock? Did you need a new bell housing, or did it bolt right up? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Thanks Mike! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk