I installed my new radius arm bushings yesterday and watched your video today, hmmm. I’m doing a frame off restoration so there is no body on the frame right now. If I set the bronco up with same tire pressure and new coils, and I place a level across the frame, it should be level correct.
In theory yes. I would verify your frame is level with the ground it is on not the earth itself. Digital levels are the most accurate and can be zeroed out so they are level with the surface the vehicle is resting on. Good luck!
One area that gets overlooked when removing Bronco lean is making sure the axle is level from side to side and the ground is flat. If you are positive that was factored in during the radius arm install than it is time to look elsewhere. Verify the bolts that attach the leaf springs and shackles are not too tight. That can also cause the Bronco to lean.
@@BroncoGarage Thank you for the reply. I did verify that the axle was level on the jack stands. I'll check the rear leaf springs. I did swap out the original suspension for a stock height Wild Horses system. Thanks again!
Thank you for this video. Please elaborate on this point: "Verify the bolts that attach the leaf springs and shackles are not too tight." Is it the single bolt between the shackle and spring? Both sides? Is there a torque spec to target? Any help appreciated and thank you. @@BroncoGarage
My 70 Bronco leans to the driver side and it really bothers me! What all needs to be loosened or removed before performing this procedure? P.S. Love the videos, keep them coming!!
Hi David. There are two methods used here to eliminate Bronco lean. The 1st method is to tighten the c cap bolts in a diagonal pattern going back and forth from driver to passenger side while watching the end of the arms and keeping them flat against the ground. If that method proves to be unsuccessful we showed you a more aggressive method that is only used if the first one isn't working.
@@chadmccance142 The washers are raising one arm higher to allow us room to push the other arm down (manipulating the arms position) while re tightening the bolts on the arm we are pushing down on. You can use a piece of wood to do this too it doesn't have to be stacked washers.
I installed my new radius arm bushings yesterday and watched your video today, hmmm. I’m doing a frame off restoration so there is no body on the frame right now. If I set the bronco up with same tire pressure and new coils, and I place a level across the frame, it should be level correct.
In theory yes. I would verify your frame is level with the ground it is on not the earth itself. Digital levels are the most accurate and can be zeroed out so they are level with the surface the vehicle is resting on. Good luck!
I verified that my C-bushings are installed correctly and the radius arms are dead even. My 72 Bronco still has a 1" driver's side lean. Thoughts?
One area that gets overlooked when removing Bronco lean is making sure the axle is level from side to side and the ground is flat. If you are positive that was factored in during the radius arm install than it is time to look elsewhere. Verify the bolts that attach the leaf springs and shackles are not too tight. That can also cause the Bronco to lean.
@@BroncoGarage Thank you for the reply. I did verify that the axle was level on the jack stands. I'll check the rear leaf springs. I did swap out the original suspension for a stock height Wild Horses system. Thanks again!
Thank you for this video. Please elaborate on this point: "Verify the bolts that attach the leaf springs and shackles are not too tight." Is it the single bolt between the shackle and spring? Both sides? Is there a torque spec to target? Any help appreciated and thank you. @@BroncoGarage
O man .. I love you guys .. very helpful ❤❤❤🙏👍
great video thank you, I'm going to be swapping in a Dana 44 soon and any extra info is very helpful
My 70 Bronco leans to the driver side and it really bothers me! What all needs to be loosened or removed before performing this procedure? P.S. Love the videos, keep them coming!!
Check out the instructions section on DuffTuff.com, the c-bushings instructions have a nice right up that should get you in the right direction.
Hopefully be swapping my Dana 44 in also and maybe put that power brake booster in that I bought from you years ago! 🤣😏😎 #dufftuff
confused on use of washers? if that arm was touching the ground already, why use washers to raise it?
Hi David. There are two methods used here to eliminate Bronco lean. The 1st method is to tighten the c cap bolts in a diagonal pattern going back and forth from driver to passenger side while watching the end of the arms and keeping them flat against the ground. If that method proves to be unsuccessful we showed you a more aggressive method that is only used if the first one isn't working.
@@BroncoGarage how and where are the washers used? I am not understanding how washers would be useful in this situation.
@@chadmccance142 The washers are raising one arm higher to allow us room to push the other arm down (manipulating the arms position) while re tightening the bolts on the arm we are pushing down on. You can use a piece of wood to do this too it doesn't have to be stacked washers.