Any Dallas Area Early Bronco Mechanics?

[Jason72Bronco]

Going along with my 72 Bronco, but need some help with front hubs and brakes.   (I'm a seasoned shade tree mechanic, but a newbie at 4x4).  Looking for honest mechanic that has real experience with our Broncos.  I don't want to take my Bronco to someone who has to learn it all for the first time....I can do that!

Thanks,

Jason

 

[Seabronc]

If it is just your 4x4 hubs, you are better off learning it for yourself.  Disassembley and reassembly is not difficult to learn and once you have done one side the other will take about a hour.  The only special tools you will need are a spindle nut socket and a torque wrench.  You can usually borrow those from some place like AutoZone.

Good luck,

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[Bully Bob]

Hi Jason..,

You may be able to find someone for that however, these two tasks are quite simple for anyone who's

a "shade-tree" or even for someone who's a beginner.

The hubs are only a few parts plus some large wheel bearing set nuts.

Just take pics as you progress thru removal.

The brakes.., take the drum off & take a picture of the shoes on the backing plate.

There are front & rear shoes on ea. wheel. Do 1 wheel at a time & use the other for reference.

Front/rear brakes are a different size.

Wheel cylinders..,  if leaky or sticking, rebuild or replace.

If the drums are shot.., easy to replace.

The auto parts store repair manuals are cheap & a good help for these projects.

To the left of the axle you can see the hub parts & nut removal socket.

 

[Jason72Bronco]

Thanks guys.  I've done tons of brake jobs, sounds like I just need to learn the locking hub part.  Next job when it stops raining!

 

[Bully Bob]

Yep, as Seabronc said, "you need to learn this" because depending on your

usage/enviroment ..., cleaning them once a year isn't unusual.

One mistake is over packing them with grease.  This makes them stiff & tough to operate.

Along those lines, if they're the original Ford hubs.., sometimes you have to  rock back-n-forth

forward/reverse then un-lock them. Usually with the T-case in neutral.  No biggie,

just the nature of the beast. This can be the case even after servicing.