14 piece bushing install - should I do anything else?

[jonmelton]

Hey guys, I'm doing the 14 piece bushing install. Things are going ok. Tie Rods are shot, so I'm ordering a new one. I've been wire brushing and cleaning everything. Repainting what I can. But wanted to ask, is there anything else I should do or check while I have everything taken apart? Anything else easy to replace while I have the front apart?

 

[bronconut73]

Are you lifting it any?

 

[jonmelton]

Are you lifting it any?

When I bought it, it had (from what I can tell) a 3.5" lift, but I don't know if I need to replace the shocks. The shocks don't have any name on them that I can tell.

 

[bronconut73]

Well.....the other stuff can probably be done after the bushings.
Things like adjustable drag link, dropped pitman arms, etc....
Probably most important is that you do the C-Bushings right.
Google bronco lean or look it up on WH website.
It is very important that you completely remove the front axle to do the c-bushings so that you can be sure your radius arms have been tightened down level with one another.
WH also has a YouTube channel with some good c-bushing install tech.
Don't forget to use some lithium (white) grease on your bushings so they won't squeak.
You can get it in an aerosol can which is convenient.
Some guys use dish soap too.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Inspect around the steering box and track arm mount on the frame for cracks forming, especially if you have a drop drack arm bracket.

Inspect the bolts for wear and the frame bracket for the hole wallowing out from running a loose bolt.

Inspect the brake and vent hoses.

 

[jonmelton]

It is very important that you completely remove the front axle to do the c-bushings so that you can be sure your radius arms have been tightened down level with one another.
WH also has a YouTube channel with some good c-bushing install tech.
Don't forget to use some lithium (white) grease on your bushings so they won't squeak.

Good reminder, thanks man.

Inspect the bolts for wear and the frame bracket for the hole wallowing out from running a loose bolt.

My steering is super loose, hence the bushing install. I need to check the steering box to make sure it's not loose.

What's the best stuff to clean the frame and underside of things with? Is a wire brush the best? It just takes so long. I want to find a small wizard who can crawl up in my bronco and clean everything...

 

[bronconut73]

A really strong pressure washer can be great.
A little engine degreaser in the appropriate spots along the frame prior to pressure washing.
In the end there will be a little bit of tedious hand cleaning.

 

[jonmelton]

It is very important that you completely remove the front axle to do the c-bushings so that you can be sure your radius arms have been tightened down level with one another.

Working on that right now. Axle is coming out next...

 

[bronconut73]

Looks like you will be fine.

 

[Firedog67]

Bushings

Another thing I changed on mine was the radius arm bushings to the Wildhorse degreed bushings. Made a big difference with my 3 1/2 lift. (Less binding on that bushing)
I personally used Anti-Seize and coated all my bushings including the C-bushings.
Good looking Bronco

J