BRONCO SEVERE DUTY STEERING UPGRADE KIT now available from Ford Performance Parts!

[Aonarch]

Why does this say it fits all Bronco models, but then says it doesn't fit pretty much all trims???

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[Bmadda]

Why does this say it fits all Bronco models, but then says it doesn't fit pretty much all trims???

All non-squatch 4drs are "persona non-grata" according to the listing. Nobody knows why. Physically it will bolt in, and we do know that a non-squatch 4dr can be upgraded to Hoss 3.0...its been done. Why the disclaimer? Don't know!

 

[Bad To The Stone]

Update:

While there are not instructions available yet, the Ford Performance engineer told me to do the following once I successfully uploaded the Rack Upgrade file to my ProCal unit:

“You can tell him that once he replaces the rack, he can go ahead and just plug in the pro cal tool and follow the steps on screen in the programming section

A new window will pop up saying “rack upgrade” click that with the vehicle on a battery charger and it will be all good to go!”

While I have not done the rack swap yet (if only Ford sold free time…), I did mess around with my Procal Tool to see if the Rack Programming is even an option.

1. Plug Procal into OBD port
2. Turn accessory power on but do not turn on ignition
3. Select Programming from the main menu
4. Confirm the accessory power only instruction
5. You will now see the following menu:

6. Select Performance Cal and you will see the following:

This is as far as I was able to get without installing the rack, but programming looks to be as straightforward as the Tune was to install.

Hope this helps!

What number did you call to get an engineer to do the behind the scenes thing for yours to work. I have the voucher code but still get the error when I try to update my ProCal unit. I called the tech line Thursday and they had no information and asked me to send an email. Sent one and have not heard back. Appreciate any insight to get to the next step in the journey. Thanks.

 

[BroncoBLCG]

Has anyone published a write up of the install yet? Mine just arrived last Friday and looking to make the swap shortly. My original Badlands Rack 2.0 failed with some very lite off road and not looking to experience that again.

Folks with 37's on a factory rack beware.

 

[gjptennis]

I just ordered mine and dealer will install on 3/26. I do not have all of the necessary tools or the talents of @BigMeatsBronco or @Bmadda to accomplish this myself. looking forward to having this done despite my lack of the above.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

All non-squatch 4drs are "persona non-grata" according to the listing. Nobody knows why. Physically it will bolt in, and we do know that a non-squatch 4dr can be upgraded to Hoss 3.0...its been done. Why the disclaimer? Don't know!

ABS software is different I thinks...also some more doors have a different steering rack ratio in 2.0 version, so the computer sees wrong values (turn angle) and "may not" work ideally in 100% of computerized scenarios. maybe.

 

[Bmadda]

ABS software is different I thinks...also some more doors have a different steering rack ratio in 2.0 version, so the computer sees wrong values (turn angle) and "may not" work ideally in 100% of computerized scenarios. maybe.

That may be, but @Snacktime did it on a non squatch 4dr, and AFAIK he had no issues. YMMV, but I don't think it's a real issue? I do know that there is some checksum value in the ABS that it checks when flashing it, because the guy in Canada that I helped out said it wouldn't flash w/ABS unplugged. Didn't ask him what trim/doors he was working on at the time, didn't think it would matter (and it didn't cause he got it done)

 

[Aonarch]

Has anyone published a write up of the install yet? Mine just arrived last Friday and looking to make the swap shortly. My original Badlands Rack 2.0 failed with some very lite off road and not looking to experience that again.

Folks with 37's on a factory rack beware.

I read a thread. Seems like removing the lower or was it passenger side diff mount, then loosening the passenger side lower control arm bolt/ nut. Then it is just playing Tetris getting it out.

 

[fields_day]

Delivered today!!

 

[Bad To The Stone]

I have been trading emails with Ford Performance today and it seems that if you just get the regular Pro-Cal with no Tune then the software should load. If you are like me and got the Pro-Cal with the performance Tune, then they still don't have instructions yet to get it to work. I am still getting the error when I use the Voucher code that came with the rack and try to update my Pro-Cal. They have not given me an update on timing yet. Hoping they get this soon as I assume many like me opted for the Pro-Cal with the tune since I had to buy one for the rack to work.

Anyone else other than @Migo get there's to work with the 2.7L and the Pro-Cal with the Performance Tune: M-9603-B27?

 

[solidstate]

I’m in the same boat, can’t get it installed and yea I have the tune because that’s why I have Procal 4 in the first place. Been waiting over a week now.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-severe-duty-steering-rack-issues.90582/#post-2186355

 

[Jfuller44]

Im so bummed that this wont work with a non-squatch BD. I will keep holding out hope for an update from someone that makes it work ! ( with all the ABS and goat modes intact )

 

[userdude]

Has anyone published a write up of the install yet? Mine just arrived last Friday and looking to make the swap shortly. My original Badlands Rack 2.0 failed with some very lite off road and not looking to experience that again.

Folks with 37's on a factory rack beware.

This is the 74W rack, which was already programmed. If you're looking at the physical (non-programming) end of the install, should be the same. I'd note I think the Ford steering racks are a little bigger/fatter than the 74W rack, and may need some more coaxing into the spot. Definitely start early on a weekend and be aware you'll need an alignment; mine was way off.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ling-the-hoss-3-0-74weld-steering-rack.83708/

 

[Migo]

UPDATE:

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Update:

While there are not instructions available yet, the Ford Performance engineer told me to do the following once I successfully uploaded the Rack Upgrade file to my ProCal unit:

“You can tell him that once he replaces the rack, he can go ahead and just plug in the pro cal tool and follow the steps on screen in the programming section

A new window will pop up saying “rack upgrade” click that with the vehicle on a battery charger and it will be all good to go!”

While I have not done the rack swap yet (if only Ford sold free time…), I did mess around with my Procal Tool to see if the Rack Programming is even an option.

1. Plug Procal into OBD port
2. Turn accessory power on but do not turn on ignition
3. Select Programming from the main menu
4. Confirm the accessory power only instruction
5. You will now see the following menu:

6. Select Performance Cal and you will see the following:

This is as far as I was able to get without installing the rack, but programming looks to be as straightforward as the Tune was to install.

Hope this helps!

UPDATE:

I finally had time to install the rack. I first ran the Rack Upgrade option on the ProCal with my 2.0 rack plugged in. The upgrade went through with no errors, but once I restarted the car, I had tons of error codes, including a power steering fault.

Then I plugged my Severe Duty rack in (without removing the 2.0 rack) and started the Bronco. The error codes then went away, but I had a check engine light on.

At this point I bit the bullet and installed the Severe Duty rack. It is straightforward and follows any of the many install videos on YouTube.

HOWEVER, I did install the BB 3.0 Housing (no issues) and the Rough Country driver’s side bushing. The bushing DOES NOT FIT the Severe Duty/Hoss 3.0 rack. They do not sell separate bushings for 2.0 and 3.0 racks or make it clear their bushings only work with 2.0 racks. Thankfully, I was able to machine their bushing and remove some of the material to make it fit.

Once I had the Severe Duty Rack installed, I ran the Rack Upgrade option once again. This time it worked without any errors or engine light.

Good luck!

 

[Gene Dios]

UPDATE:

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UPDATE:

I finally had time to install the rack. I first ran the Rack Upgrade option on the ProCal with my 2.0 rack plugged in. The upgrade went through with no errors, but once I restarted the car, I had tons of error codes, including a power steering fault.

Then I plugged my Severe Duty rack in (without removing the 2.0 rack) and started the Bronco. The error codes then went away, but I had a check engine light on.

At this point I bit the bullet and installed the Severe Duty rack. It is straightforward and follows any of the many install videos on YouTube.

HOWEVER, I did install the BB 3.0 Housing (no issues) and the Rough Country driver’s side bushing. The bushing DOES NOT FIT the Severe Duty/Hoss 3.0 rack. They do not sell separate bushings for 2.0 and 3.0 racks or make it clear their bushings only work with 2.0 racks. Thankfully, I was able to machine their bushing and remove some of the material to make it fit.

Once I had the Severe Duty Rack installed, I ran the Rack Upgrade option once again. This time it worked without any errors or engine light.

Good luck!

Thanks migo, very helpful. Can you expand on the procal loading portion?

You first plug Procal into the vehicle and load a calibration on. You should then be able to go to device info and see a Rack entry with what I think is the .bin calibration file.

When you go back to the computer to interface with the pc and enter the voucher code, what happens?

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