AlarmSwitch.JPG
3809 hits | 57.29 KB | Posted: 8/10/11
Factory THEFT System Switch ('94-95 only) is not really for an "alarm"

. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/regi...
(Posted in: Doors)

WeatherbeltDoor.jpg
94 hits | 84.97 KB | Posted: 3/8/24
Weatherbelt Screws
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If the door panel is broken where the weatherbelt clips go, or to prevent that from happening, screw it to the panel.

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(Posted in: Doors)

FenderHingesR95B.jpg
48 hits | 87.54 KB | Posted: 3/8/24
The hinges were sloppy, and the fenders were losing paint inside the engine bay, so I pulled them, touched up all the paint, and reinstalled them.
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(Posted in: Another victim!)

DistPin.jpg
47 hits | 94.82 KB | Posted: 3/8/24
Distributor Gear Pin
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After a few days of intermittent rough-running, the cheapo chy-neez distributor pin was found sheared. Somehow, the engine kept running well-enough for the truck to be driven. Ford gears a...
(Posted in: Main)

HarnessWear95B.jpg
41 hits | 82.53 KB | Posted: 3/8/24
Harness Repair
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The overhead console, speedometer, and a few other things became intermittent, and the fault was eventually traced to the engine bay wiring harness being loose over the LHF wheelwell, which was ...
(Posted in: Main)

BumperF92-96.jpg
196 hits | 63.22 KB | Posted: 3/7/24
'92-97 Front Bumpers
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ERRORS: in the center inset (Section B) 3 should be 9 and 4 should be 8 as in Section A; in the main view right 9 should not be a single strip - it should be 2 outboard strips and a separate...
(Posted in: Diagrams)

ActuatorPin.jpg
192 hits | 104.02 KB | Posted: 3/7/24
Ignition Actuators Link Pin
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Although rare, a known problem with the '92-04 column is the steel pin sliding out of the upper actuator (F2DZ3E723A) breaking the co...
(Posted in: Steering Column)

ClusterBezel93BEB4.jpg
115 hits | 83.44 KB | Posted: 3/6/24
'93 Bronco Eddie Bauer Instrument Cluster Bezel
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It's brittle & has some minor damage like most original bezels at this age, but nothing visible when installed. The broken mounting holes (behind the trim strips...
(Posted in: Spare Parts)

InteriorRed.jpg
110 hits | 61.18 KB | Posted: 3/6/24
Complete Ruby (Dark) Red interior from a '95 Bronco XLT in near-perfect condition
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Includes 3 seats, 5 seat belt & buckle sets with all their colored trim pieces, 2 carpets (washed), dash shell & its black stru...
(Posted in: Spare Parts)

Additives.jpg
124 hits | 126.22 KB | Posted: 3/6/24
Fuel Additives

These are what I use when I think my gas trucks need some fuel system maintenance. B12 is very strong & volatile, so I only add it when the tank is cold (early morning) immediately before a long drive (so it circulates before it can...
(Posted in: '90-96 Fuel Pump System)

BrakeLineFlare.jpg
1380 hits | 51.83 KB | Posted: 1/6/15
Brake Line Flaring

A newer design of tool may be easier to use:
Titan 51535
Lisle 33260
[url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOXH242]turret flaring tool[...
(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

BoxLink97F250.jpg
164 hits | 78.09 KB | Posted: 3/5/24
BoxLink
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Since the original tiedowns are just holes below the bedrail in each stake pocket, I decided to add modern BoxLink plates & (genuine Ford HL3J99286D62AA)...
(Posted in: Big Red)

20221125_150556.jpg
61 hits | 140.26 KB | Posted: 3/5/24
(Posted in: TaurusSE)

20230418_192114.jpg
51 hits | 139.03 KB | Posted: 3/5/24
(Posted in: TaurusSE)

BrakeLineCopy.jpg
82 hits | 66.32 KB | Posted: 3/5/24
Brake Line Replacement
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I got this car cheap because the previous owner didn't want to pay to fix the rusted brake lines that were leaking under the driver's door. After ordering some [url=https://www.amazon.com/d...
(Posted in: TaurusSE)

TimingScale9549.jpg
71 hits | 44.51 KB | Posted: 3/4/24
4.9L Timing Scale
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(Posted in: General Purpose Pics)

4WABS Circuit.jpg
10629 hits | 73.93 KB | Posted: 1/13/06
4WABS Circuit

The front inlet valves should read 5-8 Ohms each; all other valves should read 3-6 Ohms each. The 3 ABS sensors (pins 21-25 & 36) should read 800-1400 Ohms across their pins (when disconnected), and more than 10 Ohms from the metal she...
(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

RABS Components 92.jpg
27135 hits | 71.26 KB | Posted: 1/13/06
RABS Components ('87-89 similar)
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The RABS TEST CONNECTOR location indicated may only apply to '92-up; earlier trucks have it beside the e-brake pedal.
Rear axle [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1MQFI]ABS sens...
(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

RABSSensor.jpg
125 hits | 46.72 KB | Posted: 2/17/24
ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) should read 800-1400 Ohms across the pins (when disconnected), and more than 10 Ohms from any external metal (or the axle housing) to either pin.
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(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

EbrakeCableFr.jpg
79 hits | 66.87 KB | Posted: 3/4/24
Front E-brake Cable Installation
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With a pin (or small screw - Red pointer) holding the pedal self-adjusting mechanism at its limit, insert the cable end (Green pointer) through the bottom along the groove in the ...
(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

Cable Connect.JPG
106 hits | 80.22 KB | Posted: 3/4/24
E-brake Cable Re-connection
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The pedal MUST be hard against its upper (released) stop for the adjuster mechanism to be unlocked. Then the equalizer can be pulled rearward by hand to insert or remove the cable e...
(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

Flange.JPG
18789 hits | 115.77 KB | Posted: 7/21/03
The '87-up ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) bolt is like the rear cover bolts: 13mm hex head @ 25-30 lb-ft. The sensor's resistance should be 800-1400 Ohms across the pins, and more than 10K Ohms fro...
(Posted in: 8.8" Axle)

ABSshim.JPG
3994 hits | 62.79 KB | Posted: 8/10/11
This diff obviously has problems (note the scars on the face of the ABS sensor (DY1123, F85Z-9E731-AB) from the tone ring (E7TZ4B409B), but the owner isn'...
(Posted in: 8.8" Axle)

APP-IVS.jpg
381 hits | 71.21 KB | Posted: 5/31/20
'94.5-97 PowerStroke 7.3L DI Turbo Diesel Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor & Idle Validation Switch (IVS)

1 - Takeout from main wiring harness
2 - Accelerator Pedal Position sensor
3 - Connector for APP
4 - Accelerator pedal assembly
5 - Idl...
(Posted in: Technical Info)

ChromePol.jpg
85 hits | 59.76 KB | Posted: 3/3/24
Chrome Polishing
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This can be done dry, but removing as much dirt & grease as possible before starting makes the process quicker, and abrades the chrome less. Common steel wool will work, but it can leave Iron ...
(Posted in: General Purpose Pics)

PinionSlack.jpg
58 hits | 44.55 KB | Posted: 3/3/24
Pinion Slack
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Early ('83-96) 8.8" axles are notorious for the pinion nut backing off after a few hundred thousand miles. The correct fix is to remove the nut & rinse all the threads with brake cleaner, warm the...
(Posted in: 8.8" Axle)

HeadrestSleeves.JPG
1338 hits | 45.54 KB | Posted: 5/15/12
Bench Seat Headrest Tubes commonly break where the hairpin notches are due to the headrest being raised too vigorously. Apparently, new replacements are now available.
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(Posted in: Spare Parts)

HeadrestTubes.JPG
1069 hits | 45.1 KB | Posted: 1/22/13
Bench Seat Headrest Tubes commonly break where the hairpin notches are due to the headrest being raised too vigorously. Apparently, new replacements are now available.
IF THE ...
(Posted in: Spare Parts)

AutoLock3brkdn.jpg
87 hits | 62.88 KB | Posted: 3/2/24
This lock was grimy, so I stripped it down (which required filing away some staked metal), soaked all the parts in naphtha for a while, and then scrub-brushed each one so I could figure out how it works, and if it was repairable. Turns out there's v...
(Posted in: Brakes & Hubs)

Cooler.jpg
10651 hits | 79.38 KB | Posted: 7/10/03
SOLD Stacked-Plate ATF Cooler from '96 Bronco E4OD
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The risk of using cheap generic ATF isn't worth the meager savings over genuine MotorCraft Mercon. Shop ebay, [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JU877WQ]Am...
(Posted in: TSBs & FSAs (Recalls) for '83-96 Broncos & F150s)

ClusterParts.JPG
12193 hits | 91.49 KB | Posted: 1/2/10
'92-96 (& '97 over 8500GVWR) Instrument Cluster Parts
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For functional details, see the PREVious caption.

'92-93 clusters are interchangeable (non-airbag); '94-97 clusters are interchangeable (airbag); the only dif...
(Posted in: '87-96 Instruments, Low Fuel Light, Oil Pressure)

Cleaning.jpg
87 hits | 82.6 KB | Posted: 3/2/24
Instrument Cluster Cleaning
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The hardest parts of cleaning the instrument cluster might be getting the dash bezel off without damage, the shift indicator cable unhooked, and the 2 connectors unplugged.

[url=http:...
(Posted in: '87-96 Instruments, Low Fuel Light, Oil Pressure)

32Dash1.JPG
1654 hits | 49.43 KB | Posted: 3/28/13
This was actually more expensive than it was worth, but it's an excellent test for when it matters on something else. I spent ~$60 on the dye & sprayer.
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(Posted in: Build)

EagleEyes1box.JPG
1521 hits | 78.37 KB | Posted: 5/4/12
My eBay order arrived today. I got these from ctrusa for ~$170 total delivered. Later, I plan to order a HID conversion kit with 4300K bulbs & slim ballasts.
Low Beam - H7
Hi Beam - H1

All of my trucks' lights came from this seller: black https://...
(Posted in: Headlights)

EagleEyes2left.JPG
2584 hits | 43.12 KB | Posted: 5/2/12
Oooooooooohhhh... And they're even DOT-legal!!!

But they're going right back in the box until the truck is built with the '93 body.

I got these from ctrusa for ~$170/pr total delivered. Later, I plan to order a HID conversion kit for the low-beam...
(Posted in: Headlights)

EagleEyes78.JPG
1297 hits | 38.29 KB | Posted: 4/16/13
The flash from the camera ruins the effect - they actually look a LOT better IRL.

All of my trucks' lights came from this seller: black https://www.ebay.com/itm/273562204627 ; chrome https://www.ebay.com/itm/274382325575
(Posted in: Headlights)

EagleEyes11.JPG
633 hits | 123.27 KB | Posted: 5/20/15
After breaking a headlight and buying a replacement pair, I decided to open up the damaged one to see how it's built. The glue used to seal & attach the lens to the housing is pretty tough, but not as tough as steel tools. After removing the ~6 sma...
(Posted in: Headlights)

01HeadlightsCut.jpg
579 hits | 99.77 KB | Posted: 4/17/19
If the grill reinforcement has been twisted (as from unrepaired collision damage) for a while, the headlight may not sit exactly flat. So I clipped the longer top inboard mounting boss so the top outboard mount would fit.
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(Posted in: Headlights)

AimingProjectors.jpg
146 hits | 74.23 KB | Posted: 2/29/24
When aimed properly, they're VERY effective, even with the included halogen bulbs. I don't know why some people have trouble aiming them - it just takes a slightly-long #2 Phillips screwdriver and a couple of seconds in the dark.

All of my trucks' l...
(Posted in: Headlights)

ShKnob1.jpg
454 hits | 60.73 KB | Posted: 4/5/19
This cheapo shifter knob almost matches the exterior color, and cost a lot less than an OE knob would have, if I could have found one. It installed without any of the rubber sleeves supplied with it - ...
(Posted in: Mine again)

Fog95F150.jpg
65 hits | 52.12 KB | Posted: 2/29/24
Even in fog, the projector pattern is obviously better than the original scatter design was (even when the factory headlights were new).
(Posted in: Headlights)

ClipHole.jpg
84 hits | 76.21 KB | Posted: 2/29/24
There's no reason to fight the original clips - just drill or hole-saw some access holes. I usually pop the clips out with a small prybar, long flathead screwdriver, or sharp hose hook.
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(Posted in: Headlights)

DrivelineAnglesGuide.JPG
14960 hits | 40.12 KB | Posted: 8/8/10
TSB 92-01A-09 Guidelines for Modifying Light Truck Drivelines
Publication Date: 01/26/92
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LIGHT TRUCK: 1989 and after BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES

ISSUE: Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Bul...
(Posted in: TSBs & FSAs (Recalls) for '83-96 Broncos & F150s)

StepRHRi95.JPG
1966 hits | 60.09 KB | Posted: 4/10/11
The rear end of a Bronco step is attached exacly like the front of all steps; a U-clip/bridge bonded to the fiberglass step face, and bolted to an L bracket (F2T3-16C078-AB front; F4TZ16488A rear), attached by the wheelwell screw. F-series bolt a bo...
(Posted in: Cab Steps)

StepRHF95.JPG
2018 hits | 81.9 KB | Posted: 4/10/11
The factory mounted the step fully below the body with a foam strip (F2TZ16536B) between them to protect the paint & prevent noise. The front end is straight & flat under the fender. The Bronco back end curls up slightly into the wheel arch. F-seri...
(Posted in: Cab Steps)