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by Bossanova
Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: My rear drive shaft
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: My rear drive shaft

So after throwing the rear end up and trying to find out where the grinding was coming from it sounds like it's the rear diff. I've never redone a differential before so I'm going to have figure this out before I open everything up. I'm pretty sure it's the 8.8 but I have to find out what gears are ...
by Bossanova
Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: My rear drive shaft
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: My rear drive shaft

no its in 2 wheel i think the motor on the transfer case is not functioning properly. the display tells me its going in 4 wheel but it doesn't feel like it is. i'm going to have put it on jack stands and try to find where the noise is coming from.
by Bossanova
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: My rear drive shaft
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: My rear drive shaft

well i found a replacement shaft at the wrecker the other day and replaced it last night. I thought for sure i had the problem solved when i pulled out the old drive shaft and it fell apart. I took it for a test drive but I'm still getting that grinding noise when I'm de-accelerating. I have a feeli...
by Bossanova
Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: My rear drive shaft
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: My rear drive shaft

thanks for the reply. I plan on going to the wrecker later this week to have a look. The website says they have a few bronco 2's A 1985 and a couple 88's that are 4x4 and standard. Hopefully they are u-joint style then i can just rebuild them. Would the rear shaft from an explorer be the same cause ...
by Bossanova
Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: My rear drive shaft
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: My rear drive shaft

well i got another question if anyone knows. Is the front driveshaft and the rear the same meaning if there the same length are they interchangeable. If i find a bronco 2 at a wrecker but only the front drive shaft is there will it work or does it have different ends to go in the tranny and diff? An...
by Bossanova
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: My rear drive shaft
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

My rear drive shaft

so i climbed under the truck today to have a look at the driveshaft. it sounds like i'm grinding nails down there. the boot is totally torn to shreds and there's alot of movement in it. I measured 30 7/8 inches from end to end(is that a standard size?) i packed it with a ton of grease (temp fix for ...
by Bossanova
Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Member Rides
Topic: 1990 Bll
Replies: 1
Views: 1544

1990 Bll

well this is pretty much the same post as i did in the chit chat but i thought i would put it in here so i could show any updates i do on it. I need to replace the rear driveshaft soon cause its pretty much done. If any one here got any helpful advice i would appreciate it cause i've never done it. ...
by Bossanova
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

Re: New Member

well the first thing i need to do is replace the rear drive shaft...its screwed.i've been searching around the forum for detailed instructions but haven't found any yet. I live in the mountains so i'd like to make 4x4ing a hobby in the future.
by Bossanova
Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

New Member

Hello, I'm new to the site so I thought i would say hello to everyone.
I own a 1990 bronco 2 here's some pics.