Driveline pics *nerds only*

[IV.f]

Any one know what BW T-Case number this is; hoping it’s new and close to what the raptor has but probably the 4417

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[Silver-Bolt]

With any luck you'll never need to know. Integrated Wheel End. Another word for it is junk.

Ford has dropped the vacuum operated IWE in favor of electronic version. Not sure if that will apply to the Bronco but it likely will. The 2021 F150's should now have the electronic version. The Vacuum version is a nightmare.

 

[The Beaz]

No, but it is abit acute.

I was thinking it was more obtuse

 

[BearWithMe]

Ford has dropped the vacuum operated IWE in favor of electronic version. Not sure if that will apply to the Bronco but it likely will. The 2021 F150's should now have the electronic version. The Vacuum version is a nightmare.

Do you have more info on this? I haven't come across any info on a change from vacuum IWEs. Anything would be an improvement over existing, I bet.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Do you have more info on this? I haven't come across any info on a change from vacuum IWEs. Anything would be an improvement over existing, I bet.

Nothing that can be officially disclosed. My company is a supplier to the company that makes the IWE's. The 2021 F-150 should be the first vehicle to have the electronic IWE. Yes, it should be a huge improvement over the vacuum version. No idea if the Bronco will receive the same setup.

 

[Broncomputer]

I was thinking it was more obtuse

There's varying degrees.

 

[Rednek]

I won't recognize any of this in the dealership,need to cover it in mud up to the frame rails and have a mad customer standing there wondering why everything went to shit

 

[Megawatt]

Ok, who else jumped immediately to the second pic to look at the tire/wheel? I did.

 

[Megawatt]

ok nerds, did you notice the rear diff cover? It looks like the edge of the cover is a couple mm away from the housing edge. It’s smaller than the machine edge it is bolted to. This will help to prevent the dreaded Oops of peeling back the diff cover when it drags on a rock and dumping all your diff oil on the trail.

Many off-roaders invest in a thicker iron aftermarket cover to prevent the peel back possibility.

 

[jeep364]

Ford has dropped the vacuum operated IWE in favor of electronic version. Not sure if that will apply to the Bronco but it likely will. The 2021 F150's should now have the electronic version. The Vacuum version is a nightmare.

This is most likely incorrect. Ford has possibly made it worse. Vacuum line still present but electronic addition.

See:
https://www.f150forum.com/f129/2021-4x4-system-492943/ (read the whole thread, i'm sure more info is coming)

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/28/2021-ford-f150-suspension-deep-dive/

 

[Silver-Bolt]

This is most likely incorrect. Ford has possibly made it worse. Vacuum line still present but electronic addition.

See:
https://www.f150forum.com/f129/2021-4x4-system-492943/ (read the whole thread, i'm sure more info is coming)

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/28/2021-ford-f150-suspension-deep-dive/

It is electronic. No more vacuum operated hubs.

 

[kodiakisland]

So, let's talk pan hard bar and lifts. Is there a difference in the bar or mounts on the squatch vs standard suspension? Is this new bracket to run 37s welded on? I understand all the up front stuff I need to do in a lift, but am not as well versed on anything not a leaf spring rear setup. What will need to be done to lift a couple of inches to keep the rear axle centered?

 

[Bronco_joe]

So, let's talk pan hard bar and lifts. Is there a difference in the bar or mounts on the squatch vs standard suspension? Is this new bracket to run 37s welded on? I understand all the up front stuff I need to do in a lift, but am not as well versed on anything not a leaf spring rear setup. What will need to be done to lift a couple of inches to keep the rear axle centered?

not sure on the factory differences. that procomp one looks to be adjustable and have a raised bracket on the other side. you won't need to weld anything on

 

[kodiakisland]

not sure on the factory differences. that procomp one looks to be adjustable and have a raised bracket on the other side. you won't need to weld anything on

So the new bracket on the axle is bolted to the existing bracket? Just hard to tell what’s going on in that picture.

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