My 83 Bronco Trail Rig

Deviousfred · 11-08-2011, 03:51 PM

Here is what I currently use to go wheeling. It does fairly well considering its not much more than a lightened Bronco on 35's with stock gearing. It has a 300ci inline 6, C6 trans, and NP208 t-case.

In the very near future:
-Softer, Longer Coil Springs
-Heim'd, Extended Radius Arms
-Welded D50 Center Section Swap w/ Stub Shaft (4.10s)
-Lincoln Lock the rear and swap in 4.10s
-Remove overload spring from leaf spring packs
-F-250 Shock mount mod with longer shocks

I would say I have 70% of the parts to do the listed modification, the only thing I am really missing is time.

This is the Bronco when I picked it up for $500

Pulled the motor to replace rear main seal and upgrade to the EFI dual exhaust manifolds. Also took some time to clean it up and give it a new look.
Before

After

Built a set of half doors for it

Gutted the interior and moved all my electronics inside

Shakedown off-road run

The old college try

Fail

Fred

Welder0800 · 11-08-2011, 05:54 PM

That is one of the coolest looking 300's I have ever seen. I'm guessing that's bed liner on the valve cover,pullys, etc..?

Deviousfred · 11-09-2011, 11:14 AM

Its actually wrinkle spray paint they sell at Autozone. I enhance the effect by setting it in the sun then baking it in the oven when it has reached the desired wrinkle.

**jhammel85** · 11-09-2011, 11:54 AM

Nice! I like what you did with my motor.

Overall, its really cool..I love that gen Bronco.

Vanner1993 · 11-09-2011, 05:46 PM

Just awesome, makes me want a bronco haha

Deviousfred · 11-12-2011, 11:35 PM

Went out for a little more wheeling today. Only got a couple of shots and a video that I will put up later.

**4.0B2** · 11-12-2011, 11:50 PM

i like it!

Deviousfred · 11-13-2011, 09:43 PM

Ran out of memory just as it gets to the good part. Click on picture for video.

11-08-2011, 03:51 PM	#1
Deviousfred New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 302 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Tough Truck Competitions Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	My 83 Bronco Trail Rig Here is what I currently use to go wheeling. It does fairly well considering its not much more than a lightened Bronco on 35's with stock gearing. It has a 300ci inline 6, C6 trans, and NP208 t-case. In the very near future: -Softer, Longer Coil Springs -Heim'd, Extended Radius Arms -Welded D50 Center Section Swap w/ Stub Shaft (4.10s) -Lincoln Lock the rear and swap in 4.10s -Remove overload spring from leaf spring packs -F-250 Shock mount mod with longer shocks I would say I have 70% of the parts to do the listed modification, the only thing I am really missing is time. This is the Bronco when I picked it up for $500 Pulled the motor to replace rear main seal and upgrade to the EFI dual exhaust manifolds. Also took some time to clean it up and give it a new look. Before After Built a set of half doors for it Gutted the interior and moved all my electronics inside Shakedown off-road run The old college try Fail Fred
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11-08-2011, 05:54 PM	#2
Welder0800 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Virginia Year: 1989 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4X4 Used For: Daily Driver Bronco II= Project Vehicle Posts: 60 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	That is one of the coolest looking 300's I have ever seen. I'm guessing that's bed liner on the valve cover,pullys, etc..? __________________ 1989 v6 Ranger 5 speed long bed 4X4 1988 Bronco II 5-speed 1965 f350 352FE NP435 11' flatbed
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11-09-2011, 11:14 AM	#3
Deviousfred New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 302 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Tough Truck Competitions Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Its actually wrinkle spray paint they sell at Autozone. I enhance the effect by setting it in the sun then baking it in the oven when it has reached the desired wrinkle.
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11-09-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
jhammel85 Capt. Slow Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South NJ Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9 V6 Class: 4X4 Used For: Daily Driver / Off Road from time to time Posts: 3,158 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (3)	Nice! I like what you did with my motor. Overall, its really cool..I love that gen Bronco. __________________ -1987 Ranger 4x4- 3" Body Lift, 2.9 V6, A4LD auto, Manual Hubs, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, 30x9.5R15 A/T, 15x8 Cragar Soft 8 Wheels
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11-09-2011, 05:46 PM	#5
Vanner1993 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Year: 1990,1983,1985 Make: Ford Model: Bronco,Bronco,Ranger Engine: 302,302,2.8 Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driver/Mud Posts: 268 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	Just awesome, makes me want a bronco haha __________________ 1986 Ford Ranger 7 inch lift SOLD 1990 Ford Bronco SAS 38.5's, 302,ZF5, 93 clip, 44/60 1983 Ford Bronco 302, C6, 750 Holley 1985 Ford Ranger 2.8 5 speed for now...soon to be 302 ZF5
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11-12-2011, 11:35 PM	#6
Deviousfred New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 302 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Tough Truck Competitions Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Went out for a little more wheeling today. Only got a couple of shots and a video that I will put up later.
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11-12-2011, 11:50 PM	#7
4.0B2 MALL CRAWLER POST WHORE! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Walls, MS Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 4.0 v6 Class: 4x4 Used For: Taking my Money Posts: 9,970 Rep Power: 51 iTrader: (4)	i like it! __________________ Daily Driver 88 BII Build Thread: Clicky! Backup Vehicle, 92 2wd Explorer: Clicky! The Collection of Fords: Clicky! http://southernrockracing.com/
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11-13-2011, 09:43 PM	#8
Deviousfred New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 302 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Tough Truck Competitions Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Ran out of memory just as it gets to the good part. Click on picture for video.
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