ProtoFab

80-96 Bronco Premium Solid Swap Axle Kit

Includes:

Radius Arm Set Up

Two ProtoFab Heim Joint Extended Radius Arms with single shock tabs
Two Radius Arm Joint frame brackets
Two RK Suspension Pro Krawler Joints (1.25"-12)
Energy Suspension C-Bushing Kit

Track Bar Set Up

One ProtoFab Custom Track Bar (cut long)
One Weld In Bung for Track Bar
One ProtoFab Custom Track Bar bracket
One TeraFlex Joint Kit (4115102)
Energy Suspension Track Bar Bushing Kit

Steering Conversion

One ProtoFab Custom Built Over-The-Knuckle Adjustable Steering system

This Bronco Solid Axle Swap Kit is ideal for the full-size Bronco owner that wants to ditch their TTB suspension. This kit is bolt-on but does require some welding. We designed it to use factory holes to help with placement of the parts however a few of the parts need to be welded AND bolted to your frame. We designed it this way so you never have to worry about it cracking and breaking off the frame. This kit is designed to be used with a high pinion Dana 44 however, it can be used on any axle as long as you weld C-Bushing Radius Arm Mounts to the axle you are going to use (Note: You will also need Ford's 78-79 coils and coil buckets unless you plan on running a coil-over set up). This means if you want to run a Dana 60, you can still use this kit! We made it easy for you to finally do that swap you have been meaning to do, so start swapping my friend!

Things to know about ProtoFab's Bronco Solid Axle Swap Kit

When you use our Bronco Solid Axle Swap kit, be sure you have AT LEAST 4" of suspension lift on your Bronco. You will need to have the correct degree of castor based on the lift you are running. For example, if you are running a 3-6" lift, you will likely need a 4 degree radius arm c-bushing.

If you aren't going to run coil-over shocks, you will need 78-79 Bronco coils. You will be able to use the upper coil buckets already on your truck, but you may need to weld on some lowers. Some D44 still have them, some have been cut off. If you're doing a D60 with coil set-up, you will need the coil buckets and retainers to weld to your axle.

Converting over to the Over the Knuckle steering is the BEST option in our opinion, though you do have to re-machine your Ford knuckles to make them knuckle-under. The second-best steering option is 78-79 Bronco steering.

Not all High Pinion D44 are created equal. Get the best for your Bronco Solid Axle Swap!

The BEST HP Dana 44 was offered in a variety of f-series trucks or Broncos (as long as they were produced in 1978 or1979). If you use a HP D44 produced before 1978, you want to make sure they aren't set up with leaf spring perches and that the wedge is already welded on the axle. If it is set up with leaf spring perches, that's ok, you just need to add coil buckets to it.

Includes:

Radius Arm Set Up

Two ProtoFab Heim Joint Extended Radius Arms with single shock tabs
Two Radius Arm Joint frame brackets
Two RK Suspension Pro Krawler Joints (1.25"-12)
Energy Suspension C-Bushing Kit

Track Bar Set Up

One ProtoFab Custom Track Bar (cut long)
One Weld In Bung for Track Bar
One ProtoFab Custom Track Bar bracket
One TeraFlex Joint Kit (4115102)
Energy Suspension Track Bar Bushing Kit

Steering Conversion

One ProtoFab Custom Built Over-The-Knuckle Adjustable Steering system

NOT included in the premium kit:

High Pinion Dana 44 Axle
Radius Arm C-Cups
78-79 Bronco coils and bottom coil buckets and retainers (needed unless you are running a coil-over set up.)

You can add most of these components to the basic Bronco Solid Axle Swap kit with our add-on options. For the items we have not sourced in our add-ons, you can find links below.

Radius Arm C-Cup Sources: Wild Horses , Bronco Graveyard , Duff

FAQ

Can I use Early Bronco Dana 44 Axles for my Solid Axle Swap?

Unfortunately, early Bronco axles will not work for the Full Size Solid axle swap as they are too narrow.

Do I need a Drop Pitman Arm with your steering set up?

No you need your stock ford Pitman Arm for our steering set up.

Can I run the 78-79 Bronco steering set up rather than the Over the Knuckle set up you offer?

Yes, you can however you have to run a Drop Pitman arm and a conversion drag link that allows you to adapt your 1980-96 half-ton pitman arm to 1978-79 half-ton tie rod ends. You can order these parts from either us, or Bronco Graveyard. If this is your plan, check out our kit without the steering included (PF860)