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    Towing in OD

    Moving to TX. Going to top off the coolant before I head out.. however quick question. In my new truck, it says unless on flat land, tow in 4th gear. Do not tow in OD. This will cause overheating in the tranny. Which it does.. unless you're on flater than flat land.. but given the motor, it...
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    Bronco is going to TX!

    Well got my job offer last week. I am going to TX. Bronco is going to be towing a 5x8 u-haul trailer for the 1,200 mile trip. Given the position and work, I'll be able to build a while new motor in months. I'm just afraid of not finding the shops I need. I'll be in a border town on the coast.
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    Wire diagram for tow package

    Anyone have a wire diagram for the tow pacakge on an 89 Bronco? Before (4yrs ago) I could hook up a trailer, work fine, then after I disconnect the trailer it would pop a fuse with the first use of turn signal. New fuse, never an issue until process repeated. A year passes, and last time I...
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    Red Brake light and Yellow Rear Anti-Lock light

    So comming home today, I hit the brakes kinda hard to see if I could hear a clunk I once had (went away after getting into my car accident that bent the bumper 1/2")And last winter storm if I hit the brakes hard enough to lock the tires up (on ice mind you) I'd hear a very loud clunk as if...
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    Got into an accident today

    Well on my way to work, I got into an accident. Police officer ran a red light. I didn't see any lights on, nor did I hear any siren. The BMW and I were both traveling roughly 40mph. By the time we reached the interesction the light had turned yellow. The officer ran his red light, turning left...
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    Adjuster nut (brakes)

    So I went searching for a leak in my rear driver drum brake. To remove the cover, you have to loosen the adjuster nut to get inside the drum. If not adjusted correctly, will this cause drag on the brake?? Reason I ask is because this last couple weeks, I'm getting horrible mpg (around 10mpg)...
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    Is this right?

    Okay, so I've been having a weird loud "clunk" of metal on metal on the front end durring braking under 18mph. The other day we had a snow storm, and decided to lock the front end.. well the driver side hub "clicks" into the LOCK position as it does the FREE position. Passanger side, it clicks...
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    Manual Hub won't lock into place..

    So we got a lil bit of snow tonight.. thought it'd be safe to lock the front end incase in need of 4WD. However, the passnager side won't 'click' into the lock position. It turns all the way, but just missing the click form in the "LOCK" position. The driver side is fine, and locks like...
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    Rythmic/harmonic sound at 60mph

    So today, on my way home from work I noticed a very loud sound coming from the Bronco. Loudest at 65 and goes away around 60. It's got a rhythmic low tone. Kinda sounds like in a car or suv, if you roll down just a single back window a little you get that thumping loudness. No vibrations, just...
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    Brake nightmare

    So tonight I noticed a weird noise at the local fast food shop.. I hear a loud click or single clap of a metallic sound every time I press on the brakes. It doesn't seem to sound at higher speeds of 20mph +. Doesn't seem to do it in reverse either, though I didn't have much room to play with...
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    HID headlight conversion

    I ordered my kit from www.ddmtuning.com I have their kits on all my vehicles. I will never go back to halogen bulbs again. I run near pure white, but you can order deep yellow to purple. Currently I'm running 55w kit in the bronco headlights. I orig. Had these in my hella 500s offroad lights...
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    Rear gear guys

    Drained and filled rear axle yesturday.. Gear fluid came out looking gray. This normal? I didnt see any flakes of metal.. Just small grains like sand of metal
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    Keyless entry

    I never knew the broncos had keyless entry!! Are theyeasy to install factory systems into 89 broncos? My key locks get frozen in the winter.. Keyless make it so much easier than almost bresking my key in the key hole..
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    How to start the bronco..

    Okay this is quite weird.. Abput the key cylinder/ignition Before I put my key in, turn and it started with ease. Now, I put my key in, and its very hard to turn past the "on" position. Its also hard to turn back. So hard, Im affraid it wont come back and keep the starter going. This started...
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    Need Driveshaft information Help please!

    Is this drive shaft what I need?? As long as the ujoints fit and length is right, it should work, right?? http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2026885847.html
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    New paint job

    How much would it cost you think for a whole new repair an paint job? I have rust bubbles starting to form by the rear wheel wells. And the protective undercoat on the frame is starting to come off in places. When I throw this new motor in, I want to get everything repainted and repaired...
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    Texan heat against Bronco

    Thinking of taking a contract job for two years in Texas. It's on the beach (south padre island) and I assume it's quite hot and humid. How are the Broncos performing down there in the heat? Any ways to keep things cool an prevent vapor lock? If I take the job, I will have a company pickup and...
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    1,300 mile trip

    Well I got a promising job offer. Go over details tomorrow and if all goes well, I'll be moving to Seattle, from Colorado. So I'm now at 323,576 miles on the 302. I've replaced some basic parts. However is there anything I should check into detail such as any brake hoses an akward spots on the...
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    Seattle here I come!

    Okay..so I got two job offers in Seattle, WA. We've been waiting for nearly a year for the right job to come around with a good pay so we could make our dream come true.. We have a now 7 month old, pure bred German Shepherd that weighs around 75lbs..be around 100 when fully grown. So we're...
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    Power Mirrors

    Am I able to put 92-96 style mirrors on my 89? I'd really just need the wire harness, power mirror joystick, and the mirrors..right? Would it be easier to bolt on a door from a 96 Bronco, or remove my current mirrors, an drill new holes.. Also, auto dimming mirror. Broncos ever have these? If...
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