I'm new here. I have been checking out this site for a while now and finally joined when I ran into this problem a 2nd time. I already broke and replaced the left axle and last night I broke the right side, both at the u-joint. Is there a cheap upgrade? Is this because of age and rust? What is a good place to buy a new axle?... What kind of set-up is on the front of a stock 88'? Any help will be appreciated.
I have 33's waiting to go on. I need to buy a 3" body and some new body mounts first. I'm low on cash so can someone point me in the right direction?
Bought my 88' Bronco 2 for $160
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Rockcrawler
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Your front axle is a Dana 28. As you've already found out, they aren't the strongest. Rust has nothing to do with them breaking. About the only thing you can do that may help a little bit is to weld the u-joint caps in.
If you change your driving style, you really shouldn't break too many.
Here are few tips, that will help reduce breakage and more than likely get you farther than the other guy.
1. Go as slow as possible, and as fast as necessary. It doesn't put on much a show for the bystanders, but this piece of advice is the key to success.
2. Air down your tires. More traction means less tire spin. This is the second key to success.
3. Never let your Bronco bounce. When your Bronco starts to buck, broken parts are seconds away. Stop immediately and adjust your line.
4. Keep your wheels straight when hammering down. If your wheels are turned, you will break a front axle. Keep out of the throttle when you have to turn.
5. Don't hammer down in reverse. When in reverse the weight transfers to the front and can easily pop and axle. X 1000 when the front wheels are turned.
If you must be the center of attention, you'll need to upgrade those axles. and drop in a V8.
If you change your driving style, you really shouldn't break too many.
Here are few tips, that will help reduce breakage and more than likely get you farther than the other guy.
1. Go as slow as possible, and as fast as necessary. It doesn't put on much a show for the bystanders, but this piece of advice is the key to success.
2. Air down your tires. More traction means less tire spin. This is the second key to success.
3. Never let your Bronco bounce. When your Bronco starts to buck, broken parts are seconds away. Stop immediately and adjust your line.
4. Keep your wheels straight when hammering down. If your wheels are turned, you will break a front axle. Keep out of the throttle when you have to turn.
5. Don't hammer down in reverse. When in reverse the weight transfers to the front and can easily pop and axle. X 1000 when the front wheels are turned.
If you must be the center of attention, you'll need to upgrade those axles. and drop in a V8.