Leaning Bronco

[rodsteal]

This is my first post here so go easy on me. I bought my first Bronco (1970) in October and I have wanted one for about 15 years. Already I have change to an NP 435 tranny, Rino-Coated the interior, re-coverd the seats, done 90% of the body work for paint and replaced the suspention on all four corners. Here is where I am running into my problem. The rear end is one inch shorter on the drivers side than on the passengers side. I thought if I replaced the springs and bushings it would sit level but this has not been the case yet. Jeffs Bronco Graveyard said to give it a month and it should settle, but nothing yet. Is this a common problem or should I have this looked into? Thanks

Rod

 

[Yardape]

Every vehicle I have owned, that I actually measured has been like that. It started with my first maverick when I was 14, one side looked lower than the other so I measured it. I have measured many since then, both my Broncos included have been lower on one side.

 

[76Explorer]

This is my first post here so go easy on me. I bought my first Bronco (1970) in October and I have wanted one for about 15 years. Already I have change to an NP 435 tranny, Rino-Coated the interior, re-coverd the seats, done 90% of the body work for paint and replaced the suspention on all four corners. Here is where I am running into my problem. The rear end is one inch shorter on the drivers side than on the passengers side. I thought if I replaced the springs and bushings it would sit level but this has not been the case yet. Jeffs Bronco Graveyard said to give it a month and it should settle, but nothing yet. Is this a common problem or should I have this looked into? Thanks
Rod

Most "Bronco lean" problems are due to the radius arms being installed and tightened one at a time. Where did you take the mesurements from? Here are a couple links that will explain it, but I haven't heard of one leaning in the rear, and not in the front, Good luck.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/tech_faqs_bronco_lean.asp

http://www.azbronco.org/tech12.htm

 

[rodsteal]

thanks, Ill give that a shot tomorrow.

Rod

 

[rodsteal]

It's 11:30 and my Bronco is as cloe to level as it will get. I loosened the front end and gained almost an entire inch. I think that is as close as I am going to get. I read both articles and the work went a lot faster than I thought. Anyone thinking about replacing springs or adding a lift should read those both. Thanks again.

Rod

 

[Broncoholics]

I wanna see some picts of this ride!

 

[Big Country]

i concur

 

[rodsteal]

Here you go. It took a second to figure out uploading photos but I think I got it.

Boy, she looks cute on the big screen.