1982 Bronco XLT

[ArdWrknTrk]

I guess the main thing is getting it to downshift first. I'll have to see the shifts but I'm sure I'll want a kit to make them firmer.

There's a reason that it's called a kickdown rod.

If you don't have one you ought to start there.

[Weberman]

There's a reason that it's called a kickdown rod.

If you don't have one you ought to start there.

I'm guessing the previous owner just took it off then. Is there a good aftermarket one or just really anything?

[ArdWrknTrk]

I'm guessing the previous owner just took it off then. Is there a good aftermarket one or just really anything?

I would try to find a stock rod and linkage at a junkyard.

Otherwise these guys: http://www.kickdownrods.com/ seem to have the rod and lever you need.

Lokar has a cable kit for about $100 (KD20-C6 HT)

Then you need the cable bracket for your Edelbrock carb(#1483)

[Weberman]

I would try to find a stock rod and linkage at a junkyard.

Otherwise these guys: http://www.kickdownrods.com/ seem to have the rod and lever you need.

Lokar has a cable kit for about $100 (KD20-C6 HT)

Then you need the cable bracket for your Edelbrock carb(#1483)

I'll go and see but I went to there a few weeks ago and sadly weren't many OBS up there. Idk if it's still there or would work but there was a 78/79 up there. Otherwise only 1 bullnose and it's EFI

[Weberman]

It was on the last page.......

But it is easy enough to read the axle tag. 🙂

I guess we got an open 3.00 9" then.

[Gary Lewis]

I guess we got an open 3.00 9" then.

Yep. Good for cruising.

[FuzzFace2]

Yep. Good for cruising.

Not as good as 2.74 and over drive

But better than 3.73

Is that on the Bronco and is it the front or rear axle?

Some front axle have a different ratio than the rear.

Dave ----

[ArdWrknTrk]

Yep. Good for cruising.

Not as good as 2.74 and over drive

But better than 3.73

Is that on the Bronco and is it the front or rear axle?

Some front axle have a different ratio than the rear.

Dave ----

Most front axles are geared higher (so they have a tendency to pull)

Like if my truck is 4.10/4.11.

I wonder what the tires are on this Bronco?

You'd think it would be going a heck of a lot faster than 65 mph on the highway with 3.0 gears.

[Weberman]

Most front axles are geared higher (so they have a tendency to pull)

Like if my truck is 4.10/4.11.

I wonder what the tires are on this Bronco?

You'd think it would be going a heck of a lot faster than 65 mph on the highway with 3.0 gears.

I thought about checking the front but didn't.

And we'll call the tires 33x11.5x16s. Took it for another drive today and got up to 74. Thats not floored either, I get out of it by then, but she sure takes long to get there and by the time I get there its pretty well time to shut it down to go down the hill and turn on the county road. She shakes a little bit that fast and pulls a little but expected since I replaced the steering components and haven't had it aligned.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I thought about checking the front but didn't.

And we'll call the tires 33x11.5x16s. Took it for another drive today and got up to 74. Thats not floored either, I get out of it by then, but she sure takes long to get there and by the time I get there its pretty well time to shut it down to go down the hill and turn on the county road. She shakes a little bit that fast and pulls a little but expected since I replaced the steering components and haven't had it aligned.

Well,. a C6 can't do 1:1, but 3.00 and 33's should give your Bronco long legs.

(At least compared to my 31.5/4:10 combo!)

I would say try manually shifting it up through the gears.

Get a feel for how long you want it to hold and hard you want it to shift.

Make sure the modulator you have now isn't leaking at all.

Install some sort of kickdown linkage.

It sounds like you are getting a better handle on it.

Progress is good!