Bronco newbie here... got some qestions

[mousavimarine]

Hello!!! I can't tell you how glad I am to find a board like this. I recently bought an 88 Bronco with a 351W. It has a ton of miles on it (but burns almost no oil), and is pretty rusty. Off the top of my head here are some of the probs I am having with it.

1) There is a creaking/groaning/grinding noise, can't tell if it is coming from the front end exclusively or not, when I am turning at low speeds.

2) I have some tire rub when I turn right and go in a slight depression.

3) Tranny/coolant/and oil leaks (easily diagnosed and repaired but no time yet)

4) I NEED A TAILGATE!!!!

5) The exhaust leaks like a seive.

I greatly appreciate your thoughts on good places to find parts, and *** is up with the grinding on the turns. I just need a bit of help with the trouble shooting.

Semper Fi,

Moose

 

[Seabronc]

Welcome to the Zone Moose! Post some pictures under introductions and in your member photo album.

The creaking, groaning and grinding sounds and rubbing may be due to weak front springs. They are relatively easy to replace.

LMC Truck and Jeff's Bronco Graveyard are real good places for parts and new metal.

Good luck,

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