2PaintWS.jpg
69 hits | 72.06 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The w/s trim was painted with the rest of the truck, but it has chipped, and been touched up.



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2PaintCamper.jpg
68 hits | 106.92 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
Although the camper shell was repainted gloss black, some red body paint got on its rubber gaskets. And the original red shows in a few places.
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2PaintFuel.jpg
66 hits | 100.08 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The factory fuel cap tether is broken.

Supply & install used OE tether $10 (not recommended)
Supply & install new shorter Ford tether $15
Supply & install new Stant locking fuel cap (not compatible with tether) $30

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2PaintSwing.jpg
61 hits | 65.28 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The swingaway was also painted body color. There is no noticeable t/g rust outside or in. The bumper was raised badly to match the body lift - it is NOT strong enough for towing or bumping.
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2PaintRHR.jpg
64 hits | 94.37 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The aftermarket wheel arch mouldings, wheels, & body mouldings appear to have been installed properly. The tailpipe tip & bumpers have been raised due to the body lift.

Aftermarket TPMS can be added next time the tires are replaced (or sooner).

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2PaintTGstrike.jpg
67 hits | 42.51 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The right t/g strike sleeve & both front doors' sleeves are missing. So are at least 4 rubber body plugs, and the right door conduit isn't fully installed.


Supply & install 4 OE rubber plugs $30
Seat right door conduit to cowl $6 ***********
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2PaintMirrorR.jpg
63 hits | 110.58 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The door mirror fronts & bases were painted with the body. This mirror's power connector was found unplugged inside the B-pillar.

Supply & install new aftermarket heating elements for both door mirrors $120
- Add turn signal LEDs behind both mirror ...
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2PaintAntenna.jpg
60 hits | 75.36 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
Like the w/s trim, the antenna base isolator has been painted.

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3EngAbove.jpg
75 hits | 116.5 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
This K&N 57-2542 FIPK is supplying hot air to the engine, which is less-efficient than the factory filter box & tubes. A K&N filter also requires occasional service with special soap & oil. The [url=htt...
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3EngCowl.jpg
77 hits | 115.78 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The cowl-to-hood seal (which prevents engine fumes from entering the HVAC fresh air intake) is degraded and most of its screws are missing (which are also necessary for the suction line supports). The e...
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3EngVac.jpg
73 hits | 104.05 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The degraded recirculate line has already been replaced with white silicone. With the other recent HVAC repairs, the AC seems to be working much better.

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3EngFanDrop.jpg
80 hits | 110.91 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The body lift necessitated lowering the fan shroud, bending the ATF cooler lines, and raising the bumper (poorly).
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3EngBelow.jpg
73 hits | 95.56 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The engine is surprisingly dry, but may be leaking around the oil pan gasket, or it could be blowing back from the ATF cooler hose.
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3EngManR.jpg
55 hits | 108.74 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The aftermarket plugs & wires look fairly new & clean. The cap & rotor are also new aftermarket, but they don't have the dielectric grease that Ford recommends. The ATF appears to be OK.
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3EngE4OD.jpg
62 hits | 112.84 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
There are no substantial leaks, but the transmission pan & mount are grimy, and the rear diff appears to be seeping some oil around the left tube joint. Ford recommends flushing the underbody at least twice per year, and although this truck has less ...
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3EngE4ODMLPS.jpg
60 hits | 80.51 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The MLPS appears original & OK.


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3EngMuffler.jpg
64 hits | 109.61 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The original muffler & driveshafts are OK, but the rearmost u-joint may be wearing abnormally. The paint marks on the rear diff cover could be a date that it was serviced. It has the original 3.55 gears with a functional limited slip diff. There is n...
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3FrameFr.jpg
79 hits | 118.32 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The steering seems twitchy, and has poor return-to-center. It's impossible to know if that's because of the 2 steering dampers, or if they were added to reduce even-worse steering characteristics, without disconnecting them (at least temporarily). Th...
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3FrameTshifter.jpg
82 hits | 34.16 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
Due to the body lift, the transfer case shift lever has been cut, extended, & welded.
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3FrameNerf.jpg
71 hits | 104.07 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The 3" body lift necessitated changing to longer body mount bolts, adding lift lips, raising the bumpers & tailpipe, lengthening the filler neck & steering shaft, extending the t-case shifter, lowering the fan shroud, and extending the nerf bars...
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3FrameEbrake.jpg
86 hits | 101.88 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The e-brake cables work freely, and the brake pedal appears to function normally. It's not critical, but Ford recommends rerouting the Left e-brake cable in this TSB:

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3FrameTank.jpg
71 hits | 105.02 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The fuel tank & fuel lines look OK, with no significant rust anywhere on the truck. If access is ever needed inside the fuel tank, it's much safer, quicker, & cheaper to cut a hole in the floor under the (glued-down) carpet, instead of lowering the t...
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3FrameTkFill.jpg
60 hits | 67.9 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
Due to the body lift, lift lips have been screwed on, but this one was not cut to fit around the filler neck.

R&I lift lip to fit filler neck $20
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3SuspRshim.jpg
79 hits | 102.26 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The factory 7 degree shim is missing on both sides, causing the rearmost u-joint to operate at nearly 8 degrees, instead of the recommended 0.5~3 degrees. This is contributing to the drumming & vibration in the cabin, and may eventually cause the u-j...
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3FrameBumpR.jpg
67 hits | 101.69 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
Due to the body lift, the rear bumper was raised. But it is not attached solidly enough to be used for towing or bumping. The hitch receiver is in good condition and can be used for towing or recovery.
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3FrameRwire.jpg
82 hits | 106.94 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The line of fire adapter is hung on the wiring where it may be damaged by mud, gravel, or debris thrown by the tire. The hitch receiver appears to be solidly installed and in good condition. One leaf spring tip liner is missing, but it's not critical...
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2DashCluster.jpg
76 hits | 87.61 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The speedometer (PSOM) has been calibrated to 8.64 for the 33" tires, so MPG calculations should be more accurate now. If MPG remains low, the likeliest causes would be alignment, low tire pressure, ignition timing (which has been corrected now)...
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2DashVentWdo.jpg
76 hits | 72.63 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
For no apparent reason, the right vent window seal is twisted.



Adjust right vent window seal $10 ***********
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2HVACseam.jpg
73 hits | 114.9 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The outside HVAC box exhibits the typical sagging, but doesn't appear to be leaking. The recirculate vacuum line has been replaced with white silicone tubing. The original heater hoses appear to be in good condition.
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2Kicks.jpg
64 hits | 102.32 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
While changing the front seat, the interior trim was out revealing that several of the pushpins are missing, and the others are stripped. Many of the interior screws have been replaced or swapped around to the wrong locations.

Supply & install 5 pus...
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2LampDomeRear.jpg
67 hits | 17.46 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The rear dome lamp switch is seized, and the bulb may be burned out.

Replace bulb only (may not work if switch is burned) $5
Supply & install used OE switch $60
Supply & install new LED bulb $5

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2Tethers.jpg
61 hits | 26.6 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
Supply & install 4 tether points for child seats, as described in this link $360

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2TG.jpg
73 hits | 52.75 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The tailgate has some of the typical problems: it's dirty (due to the outer weatherbelt failing at some point, but it has been replaced), the right strike sleeve is missing, the handle doesn't lie flat and must be pulled farther than normal to open t...
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2TGCmprRun.jpg
73 hits | 39.73 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The camper shell's run for the t/g glass is degraded & cracking badly. Several body plugs are missing.

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2TGSprLtSt.jpg
75 hits | 34.9 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The swingaway latch & strike were painted. The tape on the strike sleeve appears to be holding a crack together. Replacement strike sleeves are not available. Broncos with swingaway spare carrier (especially those driven off-road) commonly suffer fro...
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3BodyMts.jpg
192 hits | 37.5 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The body mounts are collapsing, as usual with factory vulcanized rubber mounts at this age. But it's especially bad with a body lift because it leaves the lift pucks loose on the bolts, which can result in the body shifting even during normal driving...
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3EngAirFilterSet.jpg
74 hits | 42.5 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
Remove FIPK; install used OE air filter box & tubes, new PCV breather hose (new fabricated plastic tube &/or new aftermarket rubber hose), and new Ford FA1603 breather filter $220 ***********
- Add new ...
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3EngLeak.jpg
77 hits | 89.73 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
To determine if this leak is from the oil pan or ATF cooler hose, the engine & undercarriage need to be washed thoroughly.
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3FluidsATFhose.jpg
70 hits | 91 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The fan shroud has been lowered as part of the body lift. The oil filter is undersized - it should be a Ford FL-820S (unless the oil cooler is deleted). This rubber section of ATF cooler lines is known to leak, and is sometimes replaced with the wron...
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3FluidsOil.jpg
66 hits | 70.67 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The oil isn't due to be changed, but it's overfull and the filter is an undersized cheapo.
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3EngTime.jpg
62 hits | 56.38 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The base timing was off a few degrees, which was making the engine burn more gas & make less power. It's now set according to the VECI label, and the engine runs much better.
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Adjust base timing to specification $...
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3EngMts.jpg
59 hits | 50.34 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The engine mounts are broken, which is putting extra stress on the oil-soaked transmission mount.
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3EngPCV.jpg
71 hits | 42.99 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The PCV valve looks to be factory.



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3FluidsAxleFr.jpg
61 hits | 46.32 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The front diff oil looks OK, and is very slightly over full. There is no indication it has ever been changed, and it doesn't need to be.
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3FluidsAxleR.jpg
75 hits | 66.32 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The rear differential plug put up a fight because the last person to check it put it back in with an impact driver, stripping the square drive socket. It took a spiral extractor to get it out. The filings on it aren't good, but they're typical for an...
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