Sweet-85'
Member
- Joined
- Jan 31, 2009
- Messages
- 180
- Reaction score
- 3
- Points
- 18
- Location
- Hastings, MN
- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford Bronco II
- Engine Type
- 2.8 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.8L 171CID
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- My credo
- If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is!
Ok, so about 2 years ago, I sold my bare bones 85 4x4. Worst. Decision. Ever. I loved that truck, I never should have sold it, but I figured 3 vehicles was too much, and I wanted to concentrate on the Crown Vic and Cutlass.
Well I quickly found I had Ranger withdraw again, and my search began (halfheartedly though I admit because of funds). Finally, yesterday I picked this baby up for stupid cheap (you'll be mad if I tell you). It needs a slave cylinder and a new plastic piece for the shifter (maybe $50 in parts?) to be driveable. Other than that, it's exactly what I wanted. 2.8L carb (will be durasparked), 5 speed, manual T-case. A simple hard to break powertrain.
Plans include:
- Remove exhaust, run 3" pipe after cat, side dump before rear tire
- Sealed snorkel system, run passenger side to roof level
- 2" lift (want to do it cheap and fit 31"s)
- 31" Mud or aggressive AT's
- Roof rack w/spare tire mount
- Off road lighting (four 100W on roof, two 55W on bumper)
- 8,000LB winch, front bumper mounted
- Convert A/C compressor to air compressor for emergency on-board air w/ 5 gallon tank in back
-Rear gas can holder (5 Gal emergency can)
Basically I want to make this a self sufficient trail/camping/winter vehicle.
I will post pic's as I make progress. Also, what is the cheapest way to get 2" or more of lift without doing a body lift?
Well I quickly found I had Ranger withdraw again, and my search began (halfheartedly though I admit because of funds). Finally, yesterday I picked this baby up for stupid cheap (you'll be mad if I tell you). It needs a slave cylinder and a new plastic piece for the shifter (maybe $50 in parts?) to be driveable. Other than that, it's exactly what I wanted. 2.8L carb (will be durasparked), 5 speed, manual T-case. A simple hard to break powertrain.
Plans include:
- Remove exhaust, run 3" pipe after cat, side dump before rear tire
- Sealed snorkel system, run passenger side to roof level
- 2" lift (want to do it cheap and fit 31"s)
- 31" Mud or aggressive AT's
- Roof rack w/spare tire mount
- Off road lighting (four 100W on roof, two 55W on bumper)
- 8,000LB winch, front bumper mounted
- Convert A/C compressor to air compressor for emergency on-board air w/ 5 gallon tank in back
-Rear gas can holder (5 Gal emergency can)
Basically I want to make this a self sufficient trail/camping/winter vehicle.
I will post pic's as I make progress. Also, what is the cheapest way to get 2" or more of lift without doing a body lift?
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