how well do these things hold up in trails?
any power out of that v-6 or whatever it gots in it?
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 09:37 PM
You'd need to head over to www.therangerstation.com to really know how well they do, and how well they can do
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Posted 28 February 2004 - 06:59 AM
I've owned two Bronco II's. Even un modified they seem to do quite well on the trails, but that isn't saying much sense the folks who ride with me say I'm a wimp when it comes to off roading. My biggest complaint it I can't seem to keep 'em running. I recently junked my '86 and my '90 quit running a year ago. I think it's a computer problem. Another problem with my '90 and my brother in laws '90 is problems with the stupid automatic hubs. If I get my '90 running again and cannot find a sucker to sell it to, I want to replace the automatic with manual.
To see my '86 in action during the short time it ran for me, go to http://marty.100free...m/BroncoII.html. I've been on much rougher trails with Bronco II's, but didn't get any pictures.
Basically, my next 4X4 WON'T be a Bronco II!
To see my '86 in action during the short time it ran for me, go to http://marty.100free...m/BroncoII.html. I've been on much rougher trails with Bronco II's, but didn't get any pictures.
Basically, my next 4X4 WON'T be a Bronco II!
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Posted 11 March 2004 - 04:42 PM
I have a B2 that holds up fairly well BUT lets fact it they are smaller and lighter than most. The whole truck is just not as rugged as one twice its size. With much heavier running gear,especilly axles and transfer case.
You can enjoy them knowing there short commings or tear them to peices.
I got 160,000 Km on mine about 100,00 miles and I am happy with it.
I guess as they say " If ya wanna play.... ya gutta pay!"
Good Luck
You can enjoy them knowing there short commings or tear them to peices.
I got 160,000 Km on mine about 100,00 miles and I am happy with it.
I guess as they say " If ya wanna play.... ya gutta pay!"
Good Luck
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Posted 27 March 2004 - 05:47 AM
Bronco II's just dont hold up as well as Bronco's do.
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Posted 02 April 2004 - 02:12 AM
Bronco IIs are excellent trucks, in my opinion. There are a few things to avoid, though:
- A4LD auto transmission. You've probably heard of this tranny; it's junk. Through good maintenance, and a large tranny cooler, it will be somewhat reliable, but nowhere near what a C3/C4/C5 would be.
- Dana 28 TTB. If you like to snap axle shafts, get the D28. It's an OK axle if you don't abuse it, but if you want to run a locker, forget about it. The Dana 35 is infinetely tougher, but is only available on late 89/90 B2s.
- 2.9 V6. I'm a bit biased here, because I love this engine. It will run for 300K miles if you treat it right, and maintain it, BUT.. Watch out for cracked heads, and valvetrain oiling problems on abused engines. IF you're checking out a used truck, make sure that you run the engine to operating temp. This is where the valvetrain noise will start to show up if the engine is abused, and if the heads are cracked, white exhaust from burning coolant will be present. Another check for cracked heads is the dipstick or oil filler cap. The oil will look like any water contaminated oil: light brown. 2.9s with cracked heads typically have a vaseline "milkshake" substance at the bottom of the oil filler cap, although sometimes this can also be caused by excess condensation due to a bad PCV, or short driving trips
- 2.8 V6. Another good engine, but a terrible feedback carburetor system and TFI ignition were used, where a traditional carb and Duraspark should have been. Duraspark conversion is easy to do, and this engine is rock solid.
- 3.45 gears. Useless, avoid at all cost. 3.73, 4.10, and even 4.56 were available stock. There were also L/S axles, but they're rare.
The advantage of a B2 as a trail rig is that they're so damn small. I can't count the number of times that I've hung with full size, lifted and locked rigs on the trail, simply because I could drive around or through most of the stuff that they had to drive over.
Hope this info helps
- A4LD auto transmission. You've probably heard of this tranny; it's junk. Through good maintenance, and a large tranny cooler, it will be somewhat reliable, but nowhere near what a C3/C4/C5 would be.
- Dana 28 TTB. If you like to snap axle shafts, get the D28. It's an OK axle if you don't abuse it, but if you want to run a locker, forget about it. The Dana 35 is infinetely tougher, but is only available on late 89/90 B2s.
- 2.9 V6. I'm a bit biased here, because I love this engine. It will run for 300K miles if you treat it right, and maintain it, BUT.. Watch out for cracked heads, and valvetrain oiling problems on abused engines. IF you're checking out a used truck, make sure that you run the engine to operating temp. This is where the valvetrain noise will start to show up if the engine is abused, and if the heads are cracked, white exhaust from burning coolant will be present. Another check for cracked heads is the dipstick or oil filler cap. The oil will look like any water contaminated oil: light brown. 2.9s with cracked heads typically have a vaseline "milkshake" substance at the bottom of the oil filler cap, although sometimes this can also be caused by excess condensation due to a bad PCV, or short driving trips
- 2.8 V6. Another good engine, but a terrible feedback carburetor system and TFI ignition were used, where a traditional carb and Duraspark should have been. Duraspark conversion is easy to do, and this engine is rock solid.
- 3.45 gears. Useless, avoid at all cost. 3.73, 4.10, and even 4.56 were available stock. There were also L/S axles, but they're rare.
The advantage of a B2 as a trail rig is that they're so damn small. I can't count the number of times that I've hung with full size, lifted and locked rigs on the trail, simply because I could drive around or through most of the stuff that they had to drive over.
Hope this info helps
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Posted 03 April 2004 - 11:59 AM
my buddy james has a b2 and it keeps up in most spots on trails ... and its stock! ... does hill climbs really easy too.
theyre not bad atall in my opinion.
the only gripe being how fawking slow it is ... he cant keep up atall on the highway stupid v6 ... hes swapping either a 4.0 Ex engine or a 5.0 302
theyre not bad atall in my opinion.
the only gripe being how fawking slow it is ... he cant keep up atall on the highway stupid v6 ... hes swapping either a 4.0 Ex engine or a 5.0 302
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Posted 03 April 2004 - 01:59 PM
<' /> Like I said " If You wana play --- ya gatta pay! " <' /> These replies tell it all.
I still think I will enjoy mine though..
Not really too bad.. 
Having fun.. ?You ?
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Posted 10 June 2004 - 12:07 AM
throw a 4 liter and the axels out of a ford explorer , early 90's i believe, into it
ls front and locked back with bigger tires and it would have potential. some flexy suspension , gears, and a few other odds and ends would do really well on the trail.
ls front and locked back with bigger tires and it would have potential. some flexy suspension , gears, and a few other odds and ends would do really well on the trail.
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Posted 13 August 2004 - 03:09 PM
I had a 87 BII with a 2.9/5speed. I put 2"body lift, 30x9.50's, and 3.73 gears in it. I LOVED this truck period. I ran out of traction and ground clearance before I ran out of power. I could keep up with my buddies Cherokee on 31's except for the deep stuff. I broke a few axle shafts, but a D35 swap looked real easy and was on the list when I got rid of it. It had over 200k on it and even with the Mud Terrains and a roof rack it got 16-18 mpg. The gear change was necessary when I put the bigger tires on it. The 3.45 weren't cutting it!
Go for it, they are great trucks!
Later,
Jeff
Go for it, they are great trucks!
Later,
Jeff
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