'86 Bronco II Eddie Bauer Restoration....

[mjones97]

I got my E-clip eliminator installed tonight.

I think my welds look good considering I have only had a welder for about 4 days!

I got my Detroit EZ-Locker last week. I can't wait to get my case & carrier back all setup with my 4.56 gears so I can install the locker and get my trucks 4wd going!

I also got my BW1354 and Dana 35 TTB front drive shaft today; it too is waiting for my case to be installed.

 

[Stic-o]

Reminds me of the B2 I had for six months...dam good little truck, and a lot of fun...But I paid $500 bucks and sold it six months later for $1500 It was temporary to get the Ex off the street. I replaced it with my F-150.

 

[mjones97]

That is a good looking ride!

 

[mjones97]

I got the locker installed and the front end put back together.

So naturally now that I have 4wd, 4.56's, and a locker, I figured I should go try it out a bit. I can't wait to actually get to use it off road!

And for those interested, the shackles on a Bronco II will NOT hit the bumper. This was at full flex in the rear and it didn't hit on the driver side.

 

[mjones97]

I started prepping the body for paint. I started on the hood today. I got the rust sanded off of the hood and got some build able primer so I could see where I needed to do some more sanding and add some bondo.

Before primer:

After sand and primer:

I will add more pictures the more I do. The top is as bad if not worse than the hood, so that will be fun.....NOT.

 

[mjones97]

I modified the spare tire carrier so the spare tire sits a tad bit lower and out of the rear window.

Before:

After:

How I got it to work:

 

[mjones97]

I installed a set of tow hooks on the front of my BII tonight.

I also took off the brush guard and lower air dam. I like it much better without the brush guard or the air dam.

 

[mjones97]

I cleaned up my header panel and painted it today. I used Rust-Oleum on it so hopefully it will not rust out for a while. I by no means am going to paint my BII black. I want to paint under the hood black to clean it up a little bit.

This is before paint and some sanding:

After sanding to get rid of the rust:

Painted up:

 

[mjones97]

This is how my truck sat from Sunday to today. It was shameful and no fun not being able to drive it.

By bye A/T's, hello M/T's! I love these tires and I have only driven on them about 60 miles. They have 0 road noise, can't wait to try them out in the mud. They are knobby as all get out. For the price I paid for them ($741 out the door with lifetime rotation and balance), they will do awesome!

 

[rookieshooter]

What diameter tires are you running with those 4:56 gears? Nice Ride

 

[norcalbronco]

What diameter tires are you running with those 4:56 gears? Nice Ride

Looks like 31x10.5's to me

 

[mjones97]

What diameter tires are you running with those 4:56 gears? Nice Ride

31x10.50x15's. I am getting around 18 mpg in the city and about 19-20 on the highway.

 

[mjones97]

Did some more flexing and hit a small mud hole.

I have come to the conclusion that I am going to either Jeep or '79 F-150 coil springs. I want the front to flex better than it does.

 

[rangergt89]

Nice B2 I like it alot
btw the brush guard are you going to keep it or sale it

 

[mjones97]

Nice B2 I like it alot
btw the brush guard are you going to keep it or sale it

Thanks.

I already sold it.

 

[rangergt89]

Ok

 

[89BroncoII]

love the B2 man. alot like mine only mine is a 89 eb and stock! same colors scheme and all...

love it though! nice job!

 

[mjones97]

love the B2 man. alot like mine only mine is a 89 eb and stock! same colors scheme and all...

love it though! nice job!

Thanks!

 

[welle417]

Excellent.. you should be proud

Awesome BII my man, it makes me really want to go find one and start another project--haha (eventually, right?) I really like the rear windows on that BII- theyre way ahead of their time... I only disagree with you in one way and that was when you took off the grille guard haha

But otherwise i salute you!
:exp: Great job -- cant wait to make one of my own

 

[mjones97]

Put disc on the back today. I have some bugs I need to work out, but they are nice.