Still, most classic Bronco owners pay attention to their vehicle's stance. The stock suspension has tire size limitations. Today, many classic Bronco owners typically add a few mild upgrades to their suspension, mainly because using a larger wheel and tire increases the off-road capability and aesthetics. All Broncos use radius arms to locate the coil-sprung front axle, along with a lateral track bar, allowing for a tight turning circle. The Bronco employed a Ford 9-inch axle and leaf springs the front axle on the first-gen Broncos came with a Dana 30 but was later replaced by an upgraded Dana 44 in 1971. All first-gen models were sold with four-wheel drive, "shift-on-the-fly" Dana transfer case and locking hubs.
The first-generation Bronco uses a 92-inch wheelbase (which is between the CJ-5 and Scout), with a box-section body-on-frame construction. A few suspension components that fit F150s can also be employed on the big body Broncos. These SUVs still have some early Bronco magic and can be upgraded for less money in some cases because more of them are available, and they use some F150 parts. The big-bodied Broncos were introduced from 1973-1979 and redesigned from 1980-1996 and are more readily available to find as donors or in solid, relatively rust-free condition. While the larger models were designed to compete against the Chevy K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramchargers. Early models offered wagon and pickup options with their short-wheelbase chassis. The classic Bronco was available in several styles, from the compact SUV of the Gen 1 to the full-sized editions found on the Gen 2-5. The original Bronco was developed by Ford initially as a compact off-road SUV that could compete against Jeep's CJ and the International Harvester Scout. The first five generations of the Ford Bronco spanned 30 years, from 1966-1996. While the 2021 Ford Bronco is the hottest new SUV in recent years, the legend began with the early classic Broncos, which are still highly sought after and are now enjoying a resurgence since the brand's revival.
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