How-to
1985 Ford Bronco II Steering Upgrade: Stone Crusher Heim Kit
CapitalJ replaces a worn factory steering linkage on a solid-axle-swapped Bronco II with a Stone Crusher kit using FK Bearing heims and three-quarter-inch hardware. The photos show the old linkage, the kit parts, the finished steering under the truck, and CapitalJ's captions on drilling and assembly (about two hours); they are not a complete step-by-step procedure.
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Step 1
Start with the steering linkage already in the truck. CapitalJ was given this factory linkage from another truck for free, already welded on, and reports both ends were about shot when it arrived but that it worked for a long time.
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Step 2
Lay out the replacement parts. The Stone Crusher steering kit uses FK Bearing heims and three-quarter-inch hardware.
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Step 3
Expect the assembled linkage to be heavy. CapitalJ found it much heavier than expected.
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Step 4
Drill the three holes the kit requires and assemble the linkage. CapitalJ spent about two hours on the drilling and assembly together.
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Step 5
Fit the assembled steering to the truck. CapitalJ reports it fit beautifully and credits Stone Crusher with precise, accurate measurements.
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Step 6
Finished steering in place under the coil-sprung solid front axle, with the heavy tie rod and drag link crossing the front of the truck. The photos end with these views of the installed steering on the lifted Bronco II, including one with the front axle flexed and a wheel raised.
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