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Old 08-18-2016, 09:28 AM
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Just FYI for anyone else installing these, here is the section from the Service Manual for the front 4X4 suspension:
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Old 08-18-2016, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by okc lube man
Could I get all of the parts off of a salvaged bronco 89-96 or even an 4x4 f150 same year. Someone told me if it had a 5.8 most likely would have sway bar.

Just putting back together after replacing I beam bushings thought now would be good as any to change at least the spring cups.
I believe the Broncos are different - at least in '96 they were. Take a look at the section above I provided for the front suspension. On the left side of page 19, it shows the F-150 stabilizer bar assembly on top, and just below, the assembly for the Bronco. The Bronco does not have that big plate that attaches to the frame like the F-150 does. Again, this is the '96 manual, so your '91 may be different.
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Originally Posted by joegeds
I have all the parts from a junkyard to add front and rear sway bars to my 96 F 150 4X4 as well. However, on the donor truck it appears as though the rear brackets attached to the frame are riveted onto the frame. I looked on my frame, and I didn't even see any holes in the frame where these should attach to. I guess I'm going to have to fabricate a bracket and drill some holes to bolt the fabricated bracket onto the frame? The bracket I'm talking about is on the top right of page 14 and is labeled #3 (the attachment is from the 96 Ford Service Manual):
Yep those are the little brackets that the links bolt to. Mine are riveted on as well, and I don't think they sell them aftermarket. I'd say pull them from a yard but its always tough grinding off rivets in a junkyard. Might need to find a local parts truck on craigslist.
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Originally Posted by joegeds
I have all the parts from a junkyard to add front and rear sway bars to my 96 F 150 4X4 as well. However, on the donor truck it appears as though the rear brackets attached to the frame are riveted onto the frame. I looked on my frame, and I didn't even see any holes in the frame where these should attach to. I guess I'm going to have to fabricate a bracket and drill some holes to bolt the fabricated bracket onto the frame? The bracket I'm talking about is on the top right of page 14 and is labeled #3 (the attachment is from the 96 Ford Service Manual):
Sorry to hear about the roadblock. I do want to thank you for posting the pdf. I just installed my RSB today and your post helped immensely. I did check the ADDCO site and it seems that you'll need the brackets already. Sorry.



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