02/20/2026
1. Tub-Mount vs. Fender-Mount
Most kits on the market mount to the inner fender. On an Early Bronco, the fenders are relatively thin and prone to "walking" or flexing.
• The Problem: Fender-mount struts put constant outward pressure on the fenders. Over time, this push can shove your fenders out of alignment, leading to uneven door gaps and panels that no longer line up.
• The Townhall Solution: By mounting to the body tub/firewall area, the pressure is transferred to the most rigid part of the vehicle's skeleton. This keeps your fender alignment perfectly intact and eliminates the "gapping" issues that haunt other kits.
2. Eliminating Hood Flex and Cracking
The 66–77 Bronco steel hood is notoriously heavy and prone to cracking at the stress points near the hinges.
Plasma Cut and Stainless Hardware: Townhall utilizes 12- and 16-gauge steel for the fabrication of these brackets. Paired with stainless steel hardware (Not self-tapping screws), they function as structural reinforcements for the hood.
• Stress Distribution: Rather than concentrating all the lifting force on one small bolt hole—which can make the metal wear out and crack—the Townhall brackets distribute the load over a wider area of the hood’s inner structure. This effectively "braces" the hood against the flex that occurs every time you open or close it.
3. Precision Engineering Features
• Smooth Geometry: The pivot points are engineered so that the struts do the heavy lifting at the start of the arc, but don't "over-extend" or put undue tension on the hood when it's in the fully closed position.
