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Front Lift

From 1978 Ford Bronco “Trail Truck” — documented by Tim Crase.

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1978 Ford Bronco - Started taking the front apart 1978 Ford Bronco - The front suspension of a 1978 Ford Bronco is shown with modifications for a lift kit. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of the front suspension and exhaust manifold on a 1978 Ford Bronco, showing lifted coil springs and signs of rust. 1978 Ford Bronco - Getting it torn down 1978 Ford Bronco - Missing spider gears 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of an open differential, revealing the intricate gear system and lubricant. 1978 Ford Bronco - Front axle and suspension parts of a vehicle undergoing maintenance, with an oil drain pan nearby. 1978 Ford Bronco - Axle on the Ground 1978 Ford Bronco - The front axle and suspension components of a vehicle are disassembled and supported by stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - Front suspension removed from a 1970s Ford truck, which is supported by jack stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - The wife LOVES my trucks to be in this condition. 1978 Ford Bronco - Axle ready to go be geared and locked. 1978 Ford Bronco - Got my D44 axle back from Six States. 1978 Ford Bronco - Detroit locker, 5.13 gears, all new seals and bearings 1978 Ford Bronco - 5.13 1978 Ford Bronco - Big ass 1350 yoke 1978 Ford Bronco - Ready for paint 1978 Ford Bronco - Pressure washed the frame 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the front suspension and steering assembly, showing the exhaust manifold and frame structure. 1978 Ford Bronco - Frame painted semi gloss black 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the complex mechanical components underneath a vehicle, with another vehicle in the background. 1978 Ford Bronco - The front end of a silver 1978 Ford Bronco is elevated on a blue jack stand, revealing its suspension and exhaust system. 1978 Ford Bronco - Shiny VHT epoxy paint 1978 Ford Bronco - Radius arms showed up today 1978 Ford Bronco - The truck's grille suggests a 1973 model year, not a 1978 Ford Bronco. 1978 Ford Bronco - A blue part is packed in a cardboard box with foam for protection. 1978 Ford Bronco - Pivot brackets 1978 Ford Bronco - Lots of extra holes 1978 Ford Bronco - Other side 1978 Ford Bronco - 4 degree c bushings 1978 Ford Bronco - The cast ends for the ends of the arms 1978 Ford Bronco - Big ass heim 1978 Ford Bronco - Various blue suspension parts laid out on a concrete floor, including control arms and brackets. 1978 Ford Bronco - Measuring up for the brackets 1978 Ford Bronco - Bolted up with 4 bolts 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a blue metal bracket attached to a vehicle's frame, showing suspension and axle details. 1978 Ford Bronco - Inside bracket 1978 Ford Bronco - Drivers side gonna suck 1978 Ford Bronco - A C-clamp secures a rusty vehicle frame component, supported by a blue block. 1978 Ford Bronco - Here ya go, cut and bolted on 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a blue suspension component attached to the vehicle's frame. 1978 Ford Bronco - A look inside 1978 Ford Bronco - Decided to hit my finger with the "Dead blow" 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a hand with a visible red mark on the thumb, set against a dark, textured background. 1978 Ford Bronco - Radius arm in place 1978 Ford Bronco - And a pair 1978 Ford Bronco - Almost ready for the axle 1978 Ford Bronco - Axle ready to get bolted back up 1978 Ford Bronco - Front end of a 1978 Ford Bronco lifted on jack stands, undergoing modifications with a custom bumper installed. 1978 Ford Bronco - Drivers side bolted up 1978 Ford Bronco - Front axle and suspension components of a 1978 Ford Bronco, blue James Duff parts. 1978 Ford Bronco - Passenger side 1978 Ford Bronco - The underside of a vehicle is shown with its front axle and suspension system being worked on, supported by jack stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - Spring cups and track bar installed 1978 Ford Bronco - A vehicle's front axle assembly is shown with a blue jack and jack stand supporting it. 1978 Ford Bronco - 6" Deaver coil....the old style soft ones. 1978 Ford Bronco - The front suspension of a 1978 Ford Bronco is shown with custom blue lift components and large coil springs. 1978 Ford Bronco - Sitting on jackstands under the axle 1978 Ford Bronco - Front suspension components of a 1978 Ford Bronco, a lifted chassis supported by jack stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - Coil bow to the outside, passenger side 1978 Ford Bronco - Coil bow drivers side 1978 Ford Bronco - Front suspension and axle of a 1978 Ford Bronco undergoing modification, supported by jack stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - Took it apart to make angled shims 1978 Ford Bronco - Got more brackets from duff. 1978 Ford Bronco - Making my shims in the vice with a grinder 1978 Ford Bronco - A metal bracket is secured in a vise, ready for work, with shop tools visible. 1978 Ford Bronco - Like this. 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a vehicle's suspension system, focusing on a blue component and its hardware. 1978 Ford Bronco - Then it rained...but i think its better 1978 Ford Bronco - Hit my finger a few more times, does it look normal? 1978 Ford Bronco - Yup, looks pretty good 1978 Ford Bronco - Steering setup passenger side 1978 Ford Bronco - You can see the angles are better with the dropped track bar 1978 Ford Bronco - Undercarriage view of a vehicle's suspension system, showing springs, shocks, and differential. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's front suspension system, showing modified components. 1978 Ford Bronco - Yukon axle shafts showed up today 1978 Ford Bronco - Cage shock hoops too 1978 Ford Bronco - Cage changed his upper mount 1978 Ford Bronco - Getting the passenger side mounted 1978 Ford Bronco - Todd drilling the lower mounts 1978 Ford Bronco - Custom suspension modifications are visible on the underside of the vehicle, supported by jack stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - The shocks poke up in the engine compartment 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of engine bay components including a battery and AC evaporator. 1978 Ford Bronco - Drivers side 1978 Ford Bronco - Getting closer to done 1978 Ford Bronco - Braces installed on the crossmember 1978 Ford Bronco - Yukon shafts cleaned up 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of driveshaft yokes and axle shafts, with some part numbers visible on the metal components. 1978 Ford Bronco - Front suspension of a 1978 Ford Bronco undergoing a lift kit installation. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's modified front suspension system with dual shock absorbers. 1978 Ford Bronco - A 1978 Ford Bronco is shown with its front end elevated on jack stands, revealing custom suspension components. 1978 Ford Bronco - Todd brought by some Brute force 297s. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of two universal joints, one with part number "SPR 549" and the other with "297" visible. 1978 Ford Bronco - So..this is Yukon shafts with Brute Force joints 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of two front axle shafts, each a U-joint with visible red and white seals. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's front suspension system, dual shock absorbers and a heavy-duty coil spring. 1978 Ford Bronco - A modified 1979 Ford truck is shown with its hood open and front end elevated on jack stands. 1978 Ford Bronco - This lifted truck features a custom front bumper and suspension modifications, with a second vehicle partially visible in the background. 1978 Ford Bronco - Customized pickup truck with lifted suspension and aftermarket bumper, parked under a tarp next to another vehicle. 1978 Ford Bronco - Next morning in the light 1978 Ford Bronco - This lifted SUV has a custom front bumper and a soft top, parked next to another vehicle. 1978 Ford Bronco - Custom bent brake lines 1978 Ford Bronco - The underside of a vehicle reveals its modified suspension and drivetrain components. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's front suspension and differential, highlighting blue aftermarket components and a coil spring. 1978 Ford Bronco - Undercarriage view shows the heavy-duty suspension and steering system of a vehicle. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of modified suspension and drivetrain parts on a vehicle's undercarriage. 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco displays its custom suspension setup, bright blue control arms and lifted springs. 1978 Ford Bronco - Rear view of a lifted 1978 Ford Bronco with a soft top, parked next to another vehicle. 1978 Ford Bronco - This lifted 1978 Ford Bronco is equipped with a brush guard and a soft top, seen in a residential area. 1978 Ford Bronco - Bluetorch fab diff cover 1978 Ford Bronco - The grille and headlight design suggest a 1973-1979 Ford F-Series truck, not a 1978 Bronco. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's modified suspension system, prominent blue-painted components and heavy-duty springs. 1978 Ford Bronco - Front axle and suspension components are visible in this close-up shot. 1978 Ford Bronco - Checking the wheels for fit on the front 1978 Ford Bronco - A detailed view of a vehicle's front suspension and steering assembly, focusing on the wheel hub and brake components. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's front suspension and brake components, including a coil spring and brake drum. 1978 Ford Bronco - Painted the "rock ring" drab to match the truck 1978 Ford Bronco - Wheel and suspension components of a vehicle, possibly a 1978 Ford Bronco, are shown with a jack. 1978 Ford Bronco - Cut almost a full coil off of the Superflex 6" springs. 1978 Ford Bronco - Primed the end so it wont rust 1978 Ford Bronco - Passenger side with cut coil 1978 Ford Bronco - I cut right to the low spot on the spring cup 1978 Ford Bronco - This is a close-up view of a vehicle's front suspension system, focusing on the coil spring and shock absorber assembly. 1978 Ford Bronco - Drivers side 1978 Ford Bronco - Does it look more level? It dropped almost an inch. 1978 Ford Bronco - Went to pick it up at Robs offroad 1978 Ford Bronco - They flexed it for me 1978 Ford Bronco - This modified 1978 Ford Bronco is shown with a lifted suspension and tires. 1978 Ford Bronco - The front wheel and fender of a 1978 Ford Bronco are visible, with another vehicle in the background. 1978 Ford Bronco - Spring at compression 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco features a significant lift kit with dual shocks and large off-road tires. 1978 Ford Bronco - Modified 1978 Ford Bronco on display with a significant suspension lift and large off-road tires. 1978 Ford Bronco - This modified 1978 Ford Bronco is shown with a custom front bumper and off-road tires. 1978 Ford Bronco - A lifted 1978 Ford Bronco is being repositioned by a forklift. 1978 Ford Bronco - The rear axle and suspension components of a heavily modified vehicle are visible, with a pink sticker on the frame. 1978 Ford Bronco - Off-road tire and wheel assembly, likely for a truck or SUV. 1978 Ford Bronco - Tires coming off to go to a dyno 1978 Ford Bronco - A little surface rust after sitting all winter 1978 Ford Bronco - Was gonna drive it like this...but it looks too funky 1978 Ford Bronco - A lifted 1978 Ford Bronco is parked in a driveway next to another vehicle. 1978 Ford Bronco - Took the fronts off also 1978 Ford Bronco - Got it up on jackstands so I can swap the track bar 1978 Ford Bronco - Old track bar angles were great 1978 Ford Bronco - But there were issues, like the exhaust. 1978 Ford Bronco - Used ratchet straps to contain the axle side to side 1978 Ford Bronco - Track bar has a drop bracket, which i feel was putting lots of stress on the frame, and it didnt feel very solid, esp with 38's 1978 Ford Bronco - Unbolted track bar bracket from the frame, notice how far the adj track bar id extended out 1978 Ford Bronco - Drilled the hole in the bracket out to 3/4" 1978 Ford Bronco - New track bar ready to go in 1978 Ford Bronco - A vehicle part is shown with a strap and jack stand, suggesting maintenance or repair work. 1978 Ford Bronco - Bolted in place, nice and solid 1978 Ford Bronco - Suspension linkage assembly a heim joint and castle nut, with a coil spring visible. 1978 Ford Bronco - This image shows the underside of a vehicle, focusing on the rear axle and suspension system with various aftermarket components. 1978 Ford Bronco - The front suspension of a 1978 Ford Bronco is elevated on red jack stands, revealing custom modifications and a blue differential. 1978 Ford Bronco - Angles arent great, but much more solid 1978 Ford Bronco - Where the tie rod was hitting the dropped trac bar mount 1978 Ford Bronco - Back on the ground 1978 Ford Bronco - Ready to go to the chassis dyno 1978 Ford Bronco - Old steering removed 1978 Ford Bronco - New steering from Bulletproof 1978 Ford Bronco - New stuff bolted on 1978 Ford Bronco 1978 Ford Bronco 1978 Ford Bronco 1978 Ford Bronco