- Joined
- Jun 1, 2001
- Messages
- 7,897
- Reaction score
- 134
- Points
- 63
- Age
- 62
- Location
- East-Central Pennsylvania
- Vehicle Year
- 1987... sorta
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- '93 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Wider stance in the front only if compared to a Bronco2 made before November of 1989.Beefed up to the point of how much of it still a BII.
The front grille was a different style but was interchangable. Wider stance, beefed up A4LD in an attempt to get it to hold up to the new 4.0, 31 spline 8.8 axle, SUA rear suspension... there were more things different than the same between the two trucks.
Wider stance in the back? yes, by 2".
wheelbase longer by 6" the Explorer sport has a 102"WB
the Bronco2 has a 94"WB.
Turning circle of a Bronco2 is slightly tighter IF the Bronco2 being
discussed has a D35. if it has a D28 it can't turn quite as tight
(the D35's slightly greater width allows more steering deflection
before the inside tire touches the frame) otherwise the Explorer
Sport can actually turn tighter.
The only real disadvantage to the sport is it's spring UNDER rear axle
but when you factor in it's more fatigue resistant springs it's a wash
The Sport already has a 4.0 and a 31-spline 8.8" and a disc explorer rear is literally a matter of 14 fasteners off and 14 back on (Eight u-joint nuts, Four driveshaft bolts, and two shock nuts)
Slightly more front seat leg room and significantly more rear seat room are more than worth the extra wheelbase.
the only downside is that the sport has slightly more rear overhang
but the rear departure angle is about the same because behind the axle is the spare tire which doesn't actually hang as low as the Bronco2's rear mounted (rust prone) steel fuel tank, and the spare tire can be removed
increasing the departure angle further.
the only real problem with the explorer sport is that it's unique longer doors
(which make rear seat entry/exit easier) tend to wear the hinges out.
but hinges can be rebuilt or replaced.
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