Front disc brakes

[MThalfcab]

After doing any work with the knuckles you're gonna want to check your alignment afterwards.

I was kind of thinking that way, I watch a video, which is never try but they did their own alignment!

 

[thegreatjustino]

They are pricey but I'm finding in my situation being rual, out in the sticks of Montana, it's a good way to go! Thank you for this information, ?, Can you use them on a Ford kit?

No, those are drum brake knuckles and will only work with the GM kit.

 

[Broncobowsher]

If you do GM there is nothing touched that could change the alignment. None of the ball joints, tie rods, etc. are touched. Parts wise it would be like greasing the spindle bearings, just a little more involved than packing a set of wheel bearings.

Harbor Freight will sell a cheap but effective angle grinder, you can also get them mail order from amazon. Put a coarse grit flap disk on and that is all that you need https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FJLKS1K/?tag=classicbroncos-20 and to make things nicer than a grinding wheel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L3NBJJD/?tag=classicbroncos-20 and it looks to be out of stock, so you could step it up to the fancy $5 version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPC2PU/?tag=classicbroncos-20

 

[MThalfcab]

I really appreciate you guy's educating me on picking out my disc brakes package, I've learned a lot from you guy's, your help and advise was awesome, thank you! I just wished one of two of you guy's live closer to make sure I don't screw it up!

 

[MThalfcab]

No, those are drum brake knuckles and will only work with the GM kit.

Well it still gives me disc brakes, luv your half cab

 

[gnpenning]

If you don't know your alignment numbers and replace your spindles an alignment should be done.

Even if you know your numbers and replace the spindles alignment should follow. Finding camber shims can be problematic luckily we have a member here that has started making them to sell. Or you can put it together and cross your fingers.

 

[hsach]

They are pricey but I'm finding in my situation being rual, out in the sticks of Montana, it's a good way to go! Thank you for this information, ?, Can you use them on a Ford kit?

No, unfortunately they will only work with the chevy conversion.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Well it still gives me disc brakes, luv your half cab

You can put the GM disc brake parts on those knuckles.

 

[MThalfcab]

If you don't know your alignment numbers and replace your spindles an alignment should be done.

Even if you know your numbers and replace the spindles alignment should follow. Finding camber shims can be problematic luckily we have a member here that has started making them to sell. Or you can put it together and cross your fingers.

New ? For you? I jacked up the rear in park and the wheels spin??? Doesn't seem right to me! NEVER BUY UNSEEN IN PERSON, I've learned but now paying.

 

[MThalfcab]

If you do GM there is nothing touched that could change the alignment. None of the ball joints, tie rods, etc. are touched. Parts wise it would be like greasing the spindle bearings, just a little more involved than packing a set of wheel bearings.

Harbor Freight will sell a cheap but effective angle grinder, you can also get them mail order from amazon. Put a coarse grit flap disk on and that is all that you need https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FJLKS1K/?tag=classicbroncos-20 and to make things nicer than a grinding wheel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L3NBJJD/?tag=classicbroncos-20 and it looks to be out of stock, so you could step it up to the fancy $5 version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPC2PU/?tag=classicbroncos-20

Are you talking just a shine grind?

 

[Broncobowsher]

Are you talking just a shine grind?

Never heard it called that before. But the amount of material that needs to be removed is very minimal. A flap disk is very capable of doing the job. And will leave a nice finish when complete.

 

[MThalfcab]

Never heard it called that before. But the amount of material that needs to be removed is very minimal. A flap disk is very capable of doing the job. And will leave a nice finish when complete.

Lol, well I'm a bit old and been out of school for 50 years, I do have another question if you don't mind, this is a new 74 bronco for me, I jacked up the rear with it in park, I found the rear wheels still spin, is that normal or am I in trouble? Thank you for helping me get to know my Bronco

 

[Broncobowsher]

Spin opposite directions? That's normal for an open differential.

Now if the driveshaft spins when in park, that's wrong. Make sure the transfer case is in gear. The transfer case is a gearbox between the transmission (that has park in it) and the driveshaft.

 

[MThalfcab]

Ok, I just went and check to make sure the transfer was in 2H and the jack it up, the drive line doesn't turn but the wheels spin in opposite direction in guessing that's the open differential, maybe unlimited slip?

 

[MThalfcab]

Spin opposite directions? That's normal for an open differential.

Now if the driveshaft spins when in park, that's wrong. Make sure the transfer case is in gear. The transfer case is a gearbox between the transmission (that has park in it) and the driveshaft.

Thanks for your help!

 

[MThalfcab]

Thanks to all for all the great advice. I learned a lot from you guy's and appreciate your time!

 

[syndicate1]

Most of the vendors sell the GM conversion kit. One of the vendors, I can't remember which one, sells a Ford conversion kit using parts matching the '76 '77 bronco.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Most of the vendors sell the GM conversion kit. One of the vendors, I can't remember which one, sells a Ford conversion kit using parts matching the '76 '77 bronco.

Duff has been making there own kit, with there own knuckles, based on the later Ford parts. Been doing it that way for 30+ years.
When you swap the knuckles, it is alignment time. Spindle swap you can get away without an alignment.

 

[SteveL]

There's a set of 76-77 disc brakes in the classifieds

 

[MThalfcab]

There's a set of 76-77 disc brakes in the classifieds

Thanks SteveL, I checked that out but Cash and Carry only, about 1900 miles away to drive and not sure what's ur gettin, I sure wished Montana had the Bronco list like Texas, thanks again for the info!