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From 1983 Ford Bronco “That dirty old truck” — documented by Steve83.

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1983 Ford Bronco - This is one of the last original parts on the truck, and after ~450Kmi (I've swapped the speedo several times), it finally gave out. It had… 1983 Ford Bronco - I snagged this '84 case a year or so ago and it's been hanging around my junkpile waiting for this opportunity. I can't remember the donor'… 1983 Ford Bronco - I don't know the significance of the "1" at the end of the model number, but I hope it's an improvement that makes this one last even longe… 1983 Ford Bronco - After swapping the '84 in during a dry spell yesterday (27°F), the rear d'shaft wouldn't mate up. Turns out the yoke on the '84 is larger,… 1983 Ford Bronco - When the nut broke loose, it spun off by hand - I had just gotten it THAT tight last time I put it on. 1983 Ford Bronco - This'll be the first time I've ever opened a fullsize Bronco t-case. This is my original '83, which grenaded a few years ago. 1983 Ford Bronco - Apparently, there's only 1 tiny notch to help split the case. 1983 Ford Bronco - I had hoped it would be this easy, but... 1983 Ford Bronco - With the front yoke removed (1 1/8" nut), the front of the case lifts off. 1983 Ford Bronco - No signs of trouble here. The range fork holds the planetary assembly in, and the shift rail & shift cam hold the fork in. To remove the fo… 1983 Ford Bronco - I'm sure the magnet only fell away from its well when I split the case, but it sure is loaded. 1983 Ford Bronco - Well, THERE'S your problem! 1983 Ford Bronco - I had no idea where the mess on the magnet came from, but it didn't take long to find the source. 1983 Ford Bronco - I really can't imagine how that happened. I mean, I know I've abused it relentlessly, but I can't figure why it would have fractured THAT w… 1983 Ford Bronco - I've always wondered why the front d'shaft was so sloppy, and here's why: it's designed to be. These gears are built with WIDE gaps that al…