Tim's Bronco II

[BigTim55]

My new project truck. Needs some TLC.





First thing is to get it running. It needs an ignition switch and possibly a starter.

Other than that, I plan to swap in an explorer 8.8 and some explorer leaf springs in the rear, flipped front to back to stretch the wheelbase out to 99". I might fill in the spring pack with a leaf or two from the Bronco II leaf pack to net a two inch or so lift.
Depending upon which spring perches are on the 8.8 I get, I may use the forward hole to get an additional inch of wheel base.

Thinking I'll be just swapping in explorer drivetrain stuff (Dana 35 TTB/8.8") since you all have it laying around.

Either way, I'd go with some two or three inch drop brackets for the TTB arms. Cut the fenders.

Also, it's currently a manual. I'll probably swap that out for an automatic. Luckily, it has a manual shift transfer case already.

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[TxPlates]

Hope your not dropping that one at TAG as well..lol. Nice what's first?


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[TxPlates]

Send me the VIN when I'm back at work and I can run it and see when, where and who it was last registered to.

[BigTim55]

Looks like fun. When did you pick it up?

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[KF5ZXT]

I picked it up for you this morning.

[TxPlates]

What time frame have you set up to get this rolling? And does it have a name?

[nice59fordf100]

Let me know if you need to me to look at the electrical to get it running

[Kris Guilbeaux]

This thing doesn't look like a budget build...

[KF5ZXT]

[nice59fordf100]

Im Off all next weekend.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Complete suspension and motor and trans swaps do not sound like a budget build. LOL

[KF5ZXT]

Depends on what your budget for the project is, no? All a budget build means is that you are adhering to a final number. Unlike my black truck, for example...

[TxPlates]

I consider the trac a budget build lol. The limit though is set really high hahaha.

You should post the parts you need/want and see if any of the items group members have that could donate or sell.


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[KF5ZXT]

Off of the top of my head:

Explorer 8.8
4 door explorer leaf packs
Bronco II C5 transmission, bellhousing, torque converter, flex plate
TTB Drop brackets

Either:
Explorer Dana 35 TTB

[TxPlates]

Well I got you covered on the 8.8, just gotta talk to David lol.


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[Kris Guilbeaux]

I dunno any spare 4.10 Dana 35s I know mike m. Has a 4.56 front and Justin had a 4.56 front both are Dana 35

[TxPlates]

Who is Justin? Wasn't mikes bad?


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[KF5ZXT]

4.56's are probably more preferable, and if you have to regear one side or the other, might as well go with the lower gears.

[TxPlates]

Well my 8.8 is geared at 4.10 but does have the locker.


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[KF5ZXT]

Justin does indeed have a D35 4.56 center section available. Anyone have the rest of the D35?

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[KF5ZXT]

Sweet.

[TxPlates]

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[TxPlates]

Is it? Where?


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