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bbcjay · 11-04-2009, 09:12 PM

Hi All!

I'm new to this site, and have just purchased my first Bronco. I've been busy with Mustangs for about 15 years, and needed a neat winter beater this year...enter a 1990 Bronco XLT with the 5.8, Manual Hubs with shift on the floor 4wd and an automatic. It was in pretty rough shape, as somebody had abandoned their project. Anyways, I found these in the cab and I have no idea what they are for... anybody know what they are? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

PolarrrBearrr · 11-04-2009, 09:15 PM

They look like the springs that pop up the back seat. On either side of the back seat, on the front corners, are the brackets that hold the seat in place. Those brackets have two bolts in each of them, and the rear bolt for that bracket goes through the spring, the bracket and into the floor.

At least, that's what they look like to me.

Welcome to FSB!

lonescout · 11-04-2009, 09:17 PM

they look to be the springs that go under the back seat

**Froggmann** · 11-04-2009, 09:20 PM

***Ranger429*** · 11-04-2009, 09:20 PM

Because you are new here I'm going to cut you a little slack and move your thread. Might I suggest you read this thread. Welcome to FSB.

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...d.php?t=160326

***jopes*** · 11-04-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger429

Because you are new here I'm going to cut you a little slack and move your thread. Might I suggest you read this thread. Welcome to FSB.

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...d.php?t=160326

ole softie

***Ranger429*** · 11-04-2009, 09:23 PM

Ah, it's his 1st post, I decided to cut him a little slack.

bbcjay · 11-04-2009, 09:24 PM

Wow! Quick replys! Thank you! Ya, the rear seat is out and all the hardware is scattered. All 4 bolts are broken off in the floor, but I can get them out through the bottom. Question is, are the bolt lengths different? Is the one for the spring longer than the one in front of it? I would assume so but you guys have far more experience!

bbcjay · 11-04-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger429

Because you are new here I'm going to cut you a little slack and move your thread. Might I suggest you read this thread. Welcome to FSB.

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...d.php?t=160326

Ummm...I know I'm new here but I'm pretty sure I posted in the 80-96 Bronco TECH section...which I thought this question question was...a tech question...is it not?

bbcjay · 11-04-2009, 09:41 PM

Also...if anyone has a diagram of all the parts for the rear seats that would really be helpful...is there a torsion/tension bar? The seat hardware has been completely dismantled and I'm at a loss...thanks again!

**Late Model Man** · 11-04-2009, 09:59 PM

Yes there is a torsion bar to assist the flipping up of the seat. It slips into a groove in the bottom of the seat as well as one side of the mounts. Junk-yard it. Those parts are easy to find.

bbcjay · 11-04-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Late Model Man

Yes there is a torsion bar to assist the flipping up of the seat. Junk-yard it. Those parts are easy to find.

I think I have it amongst the parts stuffed in the back...and I just found Steve83's Bronco page...with an exploded diagram of how it all goes together! Thanks everyone!

**Late Model Man** · 11-04-2009, 10:10 PM

Steve83 is a wealth of info. I have found many answers on his supermotors.

***Ranger429*** · 11-04-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcjay

Ummm...I know I'm new here but I'm pretty sure I posted in the 80-96 Bronco TECH section...which I thought this question question was...a tech question...is it not?

You did but I wouldn't consider it tech. This type of thread is perfect for the section I moved it to, the title of this section says it all. A tech question would be more along the lines of weak compression in a cylinder or how do I adjust the bands on a trans, etc.

bbcjay · 11-05-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger429

You did but I wouldn't consider it tech. This type of thread is perfect for the section I moved it to, the title of this section says it all. A tech question would be more along the lines of weak compression in a cylinder or how do I adjust the bands on a trans, etc.

Fair enough...just wanted to be sure! Thanks

11-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
bbcjay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) bbcjays Garage	Hey BroncoManiacs...what are these for? Hi All! I'm new to this site, and have just purchased my first Bronco. I've been busy with Mustangs for about 15 years, and needed a neat winter beater this year...enter a 1990 Bronco XLT with the 5.8, Manual Hubs with shift on the floor 4wd and an automatic. It was in pretty rough shape, as somebody had abandoned their project. Anyways, I found these in the cab and I have no idea what they are for... anybody know what they are? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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*Ranger429* Thats Mr. f#@$head to you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 7,323 iTrader: (13) Bronco Info: 79 Bronco, 79 F-250, 79 Crewcab Ranger429s Garage	Because you are new here I'm going to cut you a little slack and move your thread. Might I suggest you read this thread. Welcome to FSB. http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...d.php?t=160326 __________________ *79 F-250 Ranger XLT 429 36" Cepeks___79 Bronco Ranger XLT 400 35" Cepeks I now sell Al's Liner:* http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161570

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11-04-2009, 09:15 PM	#2
PolarrrBearrr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shores of Jersey Posts: 624 iTrader: (8) Bronco Info: 1988 Ford Bronco XLT,302 EFI w/ Ghetto Fab K&N Air Filter, Centurion Tow Package, Westin Brush Guard PolarrrBearrrs Garage	They look like the springs that pop up the back seat. On either side of the back seat, on the front corners, are the brackets that hold the seat in place. Those brackets have two bolts in each of them, and the rear bolt for that bracket goes through the spring, the bracket and into the floor. At least, that's what they look like to me. Welcome to FSB!

11-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
lonescout Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: tacoma WA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1989 6" pro comp 35" coopers 5.8fi lonescouts Garage	they look to be the springs that go under the back seat

11-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
*Ranger429* Thats Mr. f#@$head to you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 7,323 iTrader: (13) Bronco Info: 79 Bronco, 79 F-250, 79 Crewcab Ranger429s Garage	Ah, it's his 1st post, I decided to cut him a little slack.

11-04-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
bbcjay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) bbcjays Garage	Wow! Quick replys! Thank you! Ya, the rear seat is out and all the hardware is scattered. All 4 bolts are broken off in the floor, but I can get them out through the bottom. Question is, are the bolt lengths different? Is the one for the spring longer than the one in front of it? I would assume so but you guys have far more experience!

11-04-2009, 09:41 PM	#10
bbcjay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) bbcjays Garage	Also...if anyone has a diagram of all the parts for the rear seats that would really be helpful...is there a torsion/tension bar? The seat hardware has been completely dismantled and I'm at a loss...thanks again!

11-04-2009, 10:10 PM	#13
Late Model Man Needs VTEC Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chico California Posts: 2,152 iTrader: (7) Bronco Info: 95 EB, 351, E4OD, 6" lift/ 35"XT, 4.10s, custom bumper w/ winch, e-locker Late Model Mans Garage	Steve83 is a wealth of info. I have found many answers on his supermotors.