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Product Review and Install into a Dana 44 - www.aussielocker.com
Product Review by Jon Hanna (Admin)
AUSSIE LOCKER
Following are my notes from installing an Aussie Locker from Torq Masters into my Dana 44 front end. The unit itself is well made and very stout. The instructions are detailed...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
This is the second article in a two part series on popular transmission swaps into your early Bronco. The first article focused on several manual choices for those who like to row their own gears. This second article is for you folks who prefer the ease and...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Automatic Transmission Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
C4
C6
AOD
AODE & 4R70W
700R4
See also Manual Transmission Introduction
Transmission:
700R4 Chevy 4 speed automatic with overdrive
Sources:
1982-1993 Chevy 8 cyl cars...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Automatic Transmission Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
C4
C6
AOD
AODE & 4R70W
700R4
See also Manual Transmission Introduction
Transmission:
AODE & 4R70W (E = electronic, W = wide ratio) 4 speed automatic with overdrive
Sources...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Automatic Transmission Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
C4
C6
AOD
AODE & 4R70W
700R4
See also Manual Transmission Introduction
Transmission:
AOD 4 speed automatic with overdrive
Sources:
1980 -1993 Ford cars and trucks with...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Automatic Transmission Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
C4
C6
AOD
AODE & 4R70W
700R4
See also Manual Transmission Introduction
Transmission:
C6 3 speed automatic
Sources:
1968-1979 Ford 4x4 trucks. You'll need the 4x4 tail...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Automatic Transmission Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
C4
C6
AOD
AODE & 4R70W
700R4
See also Manual Transmission Introduction
Transmission:
C4 3 speed automatic
Sources:
1973-1977 Broncos as well as several other Ford...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Manual Trans Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
NP435
T18
Toploader
ZF
NV4500
NV3550
See also: Automatics
Transmission:
NV4500 (NV = New Venture) 5 speed manual with overdrive
Sources:
1993 and later Dodge 4 wheel drive with...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Manual Trans Intro
• Gear Ratio Chart
• NP435
• T18
• Toploader
• ZF
• NV4500
See also: Automatics
Transmission:ZF 5 speed manual with overdriveSources:1988 or later Ford 4 wheel drive pick up with small block engine. The ZF S542 was used from...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Manual Trans Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
NP435
T18
Toploader
ZF
NV4500
NV3550
See also: Automatics
Transmission:
Toploader (also called "T&C" or "10 bolt top cover") 4 speed manual
Sources:
1967-1982 Ford cars and some...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Manual Trans Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
NP435
T18
Toploader
ZF
NV4500
NV3550
See also: Automatics
Transmission:
T-18 (Borg Warner) 4 speed manual
Sources:
1965-1985 Ford pick ups with a 28 spline output shaft. Jeep and...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Manual Transmission Intro
Gear Ratio Chart (see bottom of this page)
NP435
T18
Toploader
ZF
NV4500
NV3550
See also: Automatics
Transmission:
NP435 (NP=New Process) 4 speed manual
Sources:
1969-1979 Ford F100-F350 pick ups with small blocks...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
As much as you love your Bronco for the amazingly capable machine it is from the factory, you probably love to rip stuff out and improve it even more. For many of us the stock transmission is fairly high on that upgrade list.
The 3 speed manual or C4 automatic...
Tech article by Clay McGuill (eBronc)
NV3550. NV4550. ZF S5-42. No, they’re not map coordinates – just a few of the manual transmissions popular for swapping into Early Broncos. Whether to gain a low "crawler" gear for offroad use, an overdrive for highway travel, or for the strength and easy...
Tech article by Tim Bowsher (Broncobowsher)
Selecting a new transmission.
It started with when I got the latest Bronco. I didn't want the old 3 speed anymore. I have heard about the NP435, so I got one. I ran along happily with 33's, 4.10's, and the NP435 behind the warmed up 351. It worked...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
Following are photos of the popular NP435 4 speed installation. This transmission is a much stronger unit than the original 3 speed found in most early Broncos. 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears are comparable to 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears in the stock 3 speed. However the...
Tech article by Jon Hanna (Admin)
The F-250 shock tower is one of those great modifications that's both cheap and simple. By replacing your stock shock towers with these taller, heavier units, you'll be able to use longer travel shocks for more articulation. Pricing is around $25-35 for the...
Power steering on any early Bronco is a nice luxury. Power steering on an early Bronco with 33" or larger tires is a definite necessity. Most Bronco owners, (unless they're lucky enough to have stock power steering) convert over to power steering in one form or another. Whether it be a stock...
Installing a front roll cage was actually quite a bit more complicated and thought intensive than simply fitting some pre-bent tubes together and welding them in place. It was all the work done to make room for the cage that took the most time. Clearance becomes a premium when deciding exactly...
Smittybuilt Front Roll Cage Install
Contents of the Smittybilt front cage kit.
This is a brief article on how to install a Smittybilt front cage kit in a classic Bronco. This kit is designed to tie into your existing main roll bar hoop directly behind the front seats. This is a DIY kit that...