This month I have decided that we needed to get a more mutable truck in for our Feature Truck. So what would be better than a BII
Here is MoabBs's Bronco II Registry:
When it was new: Version 1.0
Brand new in 1989 sold in Fort Worth, Texas.
2.9L V6, auto trans, BW1350 manual t-case, manual locking hubs, power windows, doors, AC, 60/40 split bench, Dana 28 TTB, 7.5 rear, 3.73 ratio.
I bought the truck in April, 2004 from the second owner. I flew to Fort Worth, handed over the money, and drove it back to Salt Lake City. It had a few modifications at that time. I was told it had approx 150k miles, but I suspect it was 250k.
Then it had: Version 2.0
-Rebuilt 2.9L V6
-Rebuilt A4LD automatic
-6" Skyjacker coils and shocks, drop brackets and pitman arm, lift blocks
-31" BFG All Terrains
-Flowmaster exhaust
-Sweet pillar mount spotlight
-Warn hubs
-Panasonic CD Head Unit
I used the Bronco to commute to college and to work for about a year. I put a lot of miles on it and wheeled it a lot. I towed 4 wheelers often and took the family camping in it. I made a few minor upgrades.
Once I got through college, I figured I would reward myself and start the V8 swap. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I figured a 5.0 was a 5.0.... I located a wrecked '97 Mercury Mountaineer and got a great deal on the drivetrain, wiring, and PCM. 3 years later we are still working out the bugs related to the swap, but overall it has been a huge success and has worked VERY well. OBDII proved to be a huge challenge. I then upgraded to 33" Cooper SSR's and 15x10 wheels.
I never was too fond of the faded brown paint. And, I wanted to take my truck to another level. I found Ratstang Restoration and Richard was able to help do that. A Frame-off body restoration took about 10 months. Every nut and bolt was removed.
Restoration: Version 3.0
Restoration Thread
The bronco was then the Cover Bronco/Featured Ride for Bronco Driver magazine. It was the first Bronco II to ever grace the cover.
Magazine Thread
BroncoDriver.com
After wheeling for a few years I started to realize what the bronco needed to be able to keep up on more hardcore trails. It had done fine the open diffs and weak axles for years, but I wanted more. SAS time!
Say bye-bye to everything below the frame: Version 4.0
SAS Thread
Currently the truck serves as a daily driver for about 6 months of the year. Future plans include rock sliders, full roll cage, CAI, xCal3, sound/video system, glass and body modification, and who knows what else...
A current list of the ever changing mods: (I'll try to keep this up to date)
BODY:
-Frame Off Restoration, show quality body and two-tone paint.
-Buckingham Blue Pearl Metallic and Chawton White.(Land Rover)
-Custom tubed front clip and radiator support.
-James Duff Polyeurathane Body Mounts.
-Bushwacker Cut-Out Fender Flares, custom mounted.
-Custom inner fenders
-Custom grill.
DRIVETRAIN:
-5.0L V8, GT-40p Heads. (donor, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. 65k)
-4r70w, AOD-EW transmission.
-OBD-II PCM and Diagnostic Port.
-Custom dual exhaust with dual Flowmaster 40 series.
-Torque Monster Headers.
-Aluminum Radiator
-B&M Transmission Supercooler with Temp Guage.
-Manual BW1354 Transfer Case, 34.4:1 Crawl Ratio
-Solid Axle Swap: Early Bronco Dana 44
----Fully rebuilt
----Disc Brakes
----Yukon chromoly shafts, 4.88 gears, Superjoints
----Warn Premium manual hubs.
----ARB locker
----Cage Offroad trac-bar mount
-Rear end swap: Early Bronco big bearing 9"
----Fully rebuilt
----Drum Brakes
----Yukon 31-spline shafts, 4.88 gears
----ARB locker
-Custom heavy duty driveshafts.
-Custom brake lines, front and rear.
-Dual sump oil pan
-Die Hard Gold battery
SUSPENSION:
-All new suspension
----3.5" Cage Offroad Early Bronco front coil springs
----Cage Offroad Early Bronco extended radius arms & mounts.
----4 Cage Offroad shocks
----James Duff Zinc Plated Coil Buckets
----Cage Offroad shock mounts
----Skyjacker Bronco II 6" Leaf Springs
----96" wheelbase
WHEELS AND TIRES, Offroad:
-35x13.50x15 BFG Krawler TA
-35x12.50x15 BFG Mud Terrain KO spare tire.
-5 Cragar 15x10 5x5.5 Series 397
WHEELS AND TIRES, Onroad:
-35x12.50x15 BFG Mud Terrain on 15x10 Cragar steel wheels.
BODY PROTECTION/ARMOR:
-James Duff front and rear receiver bumpers with full size spare tire/Hi-lift Jack swing out.
-Custom rock sliders in development.
OTHER:
-Hella 500 off road lights, Xenon driving lights, rear offroad light.
-Panasonic CD player with JBL speakers, Midland CB radio with antenna.
-Yakima Loadwarrior basket with axe/shovel brackets.
-Hi-Lift Jack
-Custom FX4 Decals
My cardomain page: CLICK HERE
Some of my Favorite pic of his:
Nothing like a good stripped down truck
AHHHH
Here is to a awesome BII
Here is MoabBs's Bronco II Registry:
When it was new: Version 1.0
Brand new in 1989 sold in Fort Worth, Texas.
2.9L V6, auto trans, BW1350 manual t-case, manual locking hubs, power windows, doors, AC, 60/40 split bench, Dana 28 TTB, 7.5 rear, 3.73 ratio.
I bought the truck in April, 2004 from the second owner. I flew to Fort Worth, handed over the money, and drove it back to Salt Lake City. It had a few modifications at that time. I was told it had approx 150k miles, but I suspect it was 250k.
Then it had: Version 2.0
-Rebuilt 2.9L V6
-Rebuilt A4LD automatic
-6" Skyjacker coils and shocks, drop brackets and pitman arm, lift blocks
-31" BFG All Terrains
-Flowmaster exhaust
-Sweet pillar mount spotlight
-Warn hubs
-Panasonic CD Head Unit
I used the Bronco to commute to college and to work for about a year. I put a lot of miles on it and wheeled it a lot. I towed 4 wheelers often and took the family camping in it. I made a few minor upgrades.
Once I got through college, I figured I would reward myself and start the V8 swap. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I figured a 5.0 was a 5.0.... I located a wrecked '97 Mercury Mountaineer and got a great deal on the drivetrain, wiring, and PCM. 3 years later we are still working out the bugs related to the swap, but overall it has been a huge success and has worked VERY well. OBDII proved to be a huge challenge. I then upgraded to 33" Cooper SSR's and 15x10 wheels.
I never was too fond of the faded brown paint. And, I wanted to take my truck to another level. I found Ratstang Restoration and Richard was able to help do that. A Frame-off body restoration took about 10 months. Every nut and bolt was removed.
Restoration: Version 3.0
Restoration Thread
The bronco was then the Cover Bronco/Featured Ride for Bronco Driver magazine. It was the first Bronco II to ever grace the cover.
Magazine Thread
BroncoDriver.com
After wheeling for a few years I started to realize what the bronco needed to be able to keep up on more hardcore trails. It had done fine the open diffs and weak axles for years, but I wanted more. SAS time!
Say bye-bye to everything below the frame: Version 4.0
SAS Thread
Currently the truck serves as a daily driver for about 6 months of the year. Future plans include rock sliders, full roll cage, CAI, xCal3, sound/video system, glass and body modification, and who knows what else...
A current list of the ever changing mods: (I'll try to keep this up to date)
BODY:
-Frame Off Restoration, show quality body and two-tone paint.
-Buckingham Blue Pearl Metallic and Chawton White.(Land Rover)
-Custom tubed front clip and radiator support.
-James Duff Polyeurathane Body Mounts.
-Bushwacker Cut-Out Fender Flares, custom mounted.
-Custom inner fenders
-Custom grill.
DRIVETRAIN:
-5.0L V8, GT-40p Heads. (donor, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. 65k)
-4r70w, AOD-EW transmission.
-OBD-II PCM and Diagnostic Port.
-Custom dual exhaust with dual Flowmaster 40 series.
-Torque Monster Headers.
-Aluminum Radiator
-B&M Transmission Supercooler with Temp Guage.
-Manual BW1354 Transfer Case, 34.4:1 Crawl Ratio
-Solid Axle Swap: Early Bronco Dana 44
----Fully rebuilt
----Disc Brakes
----Yukon chromoly shafts, 4.88 gears, Superjoints
----Warn Premium manual hubs.
----ARB locker
----Cage Offroad trac-bar mount
-Rear end swap: Early Bronco big bearing 9"
----Fully rebuilt
----Drum Brakes
----Yukon 31-spline shafts, 4.88 gears
----ARB locker
-Custom heavy duty driveshafts.
-Custom brake lines, front and rear.
-Dual sump oil pan
-Die Hard Gold battery
SUSPENSION:
-All new suspension
----3.5" Cage Offroad Early Bronco front coil springs
----Cage Offroad Early Bronco extended radius arms & mounts.
----4 Cage Offroad shocks
----James Duff Zinc Plated Coil Buckets
----Cage Offroad shock mounts
----Skyjacker Bronco II 6" Leaf Springs
----96" wheelbase
WHEELS AND TIRES, Offroad:
-35x13.50x15 BFG Krawler TA
-35x12.50x15 BFG Mud Terrain KO spare tire.
-5 Cragar 15x10 5x5.5 Series 397
WHEELS AND TIRES, Onroad:
-35x12.50x15 BFG Mud Terrain on 15x10 Cragar steel wheels.
BODY PROTECTION/ARMOR:
-James Duff front and rear receiver bumpers with full size spare tire/Hi-lift Jack swing out.
-Custom rock sliders in development.
OTHER:
-Hella 500 off road lights, Xenon driving lights, rear offroad light.
-Panasonic CD player with JBL speakers, Midland CB radio with antenna.
-Yakima Loadwarrior basket with axe/shovel brackets.
-Hi-Lift Jack
-Custom FX4 Decals
My cardomain page: CLICK HERE
Some of my Favorite pic of his:
Nothing like a good stripped down truck
AHHHH
Here is to a awesome BII
