I bought this Bronco II in September of '99. It would start, but would barely run...it was good enough for the 4 mile trip home. It turns out that the guy I bought it from had the 4 and 5 spark plug wires crossed and all the vacuum lines were hooked up wrong. After that was solved, it actually ran pretty good. Since then, I have replaced almost anything you can imagine that had to do with emission controls and stopped many leaks. It seems to be strong engine (although slow on the streets, it's fine on trails) and was able to pass state emissions inspections this year.

This truck is primarily my trail truck, but I enjoy it so much, it ends up being my weekend vehicle, too. I have taken the Bronco II off-road at the Upper Tellico ORV Area, NC (the pictures are from my trip there in March), and Rich Mountain, GA. I plan on taking it back to Tellico this month and Beasley Knob, GA, next month.

• Year: 1984
• Model: Bronco II XLT
• Engine: 2.8L v6
• Transmission: C-5 3 speed Auto
• Gears: 3.73:1 open front and rears
• Alxes: Dana 28 front and Ford 7.5 rear

• Suspension Lift: 1.5-2 inch leveling coils (Skyjacker) and rear
• add-a-leafs (Explorer ProComp)
• Body Lift: 3 inch Performance Accessories
• Shocks: Skyjacker Hydros
• Steering Stabilizer: Skyjacker
• Wheels and Tires: 15x8 AR767 steel wheels with 31x10.5R15 BFG M-T (set of 5)
• Stereo: Sony Cassette Head Unit, 4 inch and 5x7 Boston Acustics Speakers
• CB: Cobra 18WXST with a 48 inch fiberglass whip
• Other: Hi-Lift jack, front and rear tow-hooks, cheap off-road lights, fire extinguisher, electric engine fan.

• Gear swap: 4:56 or 4.10 with LS or Lockers
• Axle Swap: Dana 35/Ford 8.8 (possibly Dana 44/Ford 9)
• Recovery Gear: Winch and Winch Mount Bumper