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Clunk-Early Wear TSB 96-23-15 for 73-96
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Application Chart for revised joints with integral seals for 82-97 Bronco/Ford 4x4
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
Clunk-Early Wear TSB 96-23-15 for 73-96; "... A clunking noise may be heard from the upper and lower ball joints on some vehicles. This may be due to early wear of the joints caused by entry of water and contamination into the ball area. ACTION: Replace the ball joints with a new integral seal design ball joint. Refer to the following Application Chart for correct part usage. The new ball joint should reduce the possibility of moisture and contamination into the ball joint. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for removal and installation procedure..."
Source: by Ford via Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
Inspection & Specs, Bronco/Ford truck, & other makes; specifications represent OEM recommended procedures where possible. In cases where OEM procedures were not available, Moog recommendations were used. 80-96 - Upper & Lower Radial = .031
Source: by Federal Mogul via pirate4x4.com 
Installation in a 90
Source: by Keith L (TTB Blows, Bling-Bling) at ford.off-road.com
Installation in a 90
Source: by Iolaus (Jeff J) at FSB
Installation in a 90 (edited version)
Source: by Iolaus (Jeff J) at FSB
Installation in a 92
Source: by Zach K (BurnedB, BurnedBronco, Badassbronco) at SuperMotors.net
Installation in a 95
Source: by Shadofax (TheJuice, The Juice, Mark Z) at SuperMotors.net
Installation in a 95 (axles removed only for gear replacement)
Source: by Ian L (stangmata, stangmata50l, Bronco) at FSB
Installation in a 95 (axles removed only for gear replacement)
Source: by Ian L (stangmata, stangmata50l, Bronco) at bucknakedoffroad.com
Installation in an 81 (pics are gone)
Source: by Larry S (The Bronc, Larston, Lars915, Lars) at stubig4x4.com via web.archive.org
Installation in an 81 (some pics are gone)
Source: by Larry S (The Bronc, Larston, Lars915, Lars) at earthlink via web.archive.org
Installation in an 83
Source: by Michael C (collinsperformance, The Money Monster) at SuperMotors.net
Installation in an 83 (pics are gone)
Source: by Michael C (collinsperformance, The Money Monster) at FSB
Installation in an 89
Source: by Brahma502 at SuperMotors.net
Installation Info in a 96
Source: by MikeW (Mike W, BroncoNut) at FSB
Installation Instructions, Dana 44 in an 81
Source: by Larry S (The Bronc, Larston, Lars915, Lars) at SuperMotors.net
Installation pics in a 90
Source: by Iolaus (Jeff J) at SuperMotors.net
Installation pics in a 94
Source: by BadBrad (Busted Bronco) at SuperMotors.net
Installation pics in a 95
Source: by Late Model Man (Rick, Big Nasty, Beast, latemodelman) at SuperMotors.net
Installation pics in a 95 (axles removed only for gear replacement)
Source: by Ian L (stangmata, stangmata50l, Bronco) at SuperMotors.net
Installation w/ AutoZone loaner press in a 92
Source: by Richard C (Bigric, Money Pit) at FSB
Installation w/ AutoZone loaner press in a 92
Source: by Richard C (Bigric, Money Pit) at SuperMotors.net
Lubrication Diagram in a 78
Source: by Indybronco (Lula Mae) at SuperMotors.net
Moog & Spicer pics for 95; "...Moog greasable k8194T upper on the left, Spicer 706116x non greasable on the right. What I found very cool with the moog is the location of the zerk..."
Source: by Shadofax (TheJuice, The Juice, Mark Z) at SuperMotors.net
Removal & Installation in Dana 44 Description & Operation, Diagnosis & Testing, Disassembly & Assembly, Removal & Installation & Specifications
Source: by Dana via thedieselfiles.com
Removal Tips
Source: by Zach K (BurnedB, BurnedBronco, Badassbronco) at FSB
Removal Tips Info & pics
Source: by Zach K (BurnedB, BurnedBronco, Badassbronco) at SuperMotors.net
Repair Price Estimator, Bronco from 90-96 and other Fords; including labor & parts, shops in area, by Zip Code
Source: by RepairPal
Specs, Bronco, Ford Trucks & many makes
Source: by Larry C at aa1car.com
Superlift® Superrunner™ Steering Un-Serviceable Ball Joint Upgrade in a 93
Source: by BoulderBronco (Chris, Charmer) at FSB
Wobble Diagnosis; "...Place the front end on jack stands, then grasp the tire at top and bottom and alternately pull and push the tires with opposite hands. If the tire moves more than 1/16" either the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced or the wheel bearings need adjustment, or in a worse case scenario the spindle is cracking or the spindle bolts are loose..."
Source: by Carl J at jantzengineering.com