AZ-Not a Miata - 1992 Ford Bronco - May trade for clean NB2??
01-12-2021, 01:32 AM
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AZ-Not a Miata - 1992 Ford Bronco **SOLD**
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Posting this here, as I know there's some folks interested in getting dirty, and because I would consider a clean, low mile NB2+cash or possibly the right Mazdaspeed in trade. This has been my 'other than Miata' project for 8 years, and it's had nearly the same level of blood, sweat and tears poured into it as my NA.
1992 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 170,000 miles
351W (5.8L) V8, Auto Trans (E4OD), 4.10 gears
SOLD!
If you’re looking for a rock solid OBS Bronco that you can drive, wheel and enjoy, this is the one. I’m just not using this Bronco for what I built it for, and I’d like it to find a home where it will get that use.
This is a life-long Arizona Bronco that I’ve owned since 2013. It’s not a shiny showroom survivor, and it’s not a tube-framed desert racer or rock crawler. Every bit of work on it, whether maintenance or modification has been aimed at improving the reliability and performance in the real world, on real trails. Everything was done properly, and no corners were cut. You’re not going to find a better value in a 1990s Bronco.
In the last year/2000 miles, the entire front end was rebuilt with urethane bushings and 3/4 ton truck steering gear; brakes are entirely new from the booster to the brake pads; new wheel bearings and manual locking hubs. All 5 wheels and tires are new from 5/2020 and have 1100 miles on them. Also replaced recently were the fuel pump, radiator and heater core. The engine and transmission are stock. The engine runs strong, and the transmission works perfectly. Also in 2020, a manual shift transfer case was rebuilt and installed to allow flat towing.
Since this is an AZ truck, there is no rust. There’s a little patina on the undercarriage, but NO structural corrosion, and NO sheet metal rust. The sheet metal itself is straight. Exterior is currently Rustoleum Khaki… durable, cheap and easy to touch up if necessary.
The suspension has a Tuff Country 4” lift, with an additional spacer in the rear for leveling. Tires are Goodyear Duratrac Wranger 35s (315/75-16) on Black Rock 16x10 steel wheels. It has 4.10 gears, with the original Traction-lok differential in the rear, front is open.
This Bronco has a lot of custom modifications, starting with custom fabricated steel bumpers and rock sliders/steps. The front bumper is heavy sheet style construction with a center grille guard and was built around a 12000lb Badlands winch. The rear bumper is steel channel with double swingouts carrying the spare tire, 3 Scepter cans (2 fuel and one water) and a hi-lift jack. The rear bumper also incorporates rocker protection, and super bright LED backup lighting. Both bumpers include heavy duty recovery points that are tied directly into the frame rails. The rock sliders/steps are frame mounted and provide a step into the truck, as well as a good spot to stand while washing the windshield.
The interior is in very good shape, much better than the typical Bronco of this age. The front seats have been replaced with seats from a 2012 Ram pickup. The driver’s side seat is power adjustable, and the passenger side uses the original Bronco slide/tilt mounting. The rear seat has been replaced by a custom platform, padded and carpeted, that I built for our dog. I also have the original rear seat, which is in excellent condition. The stereo is a JVC head unit with USB/BT with Pioneer and Kenwood speakers. Nothing special, but it works fine. It is also equipped with a CB radio, and VHF/UHF/FRS/GMRS ham radio for trail comms.
In 2020 the electronic transfer case was swapped out for a manual shift BW1356 transfer case that was gone through before installation, using all original OEM parts. This was done for reliability, and also so we could flat tow the Bronco behind our RV. Included with the Bronco is a custom fabricated tow bar that integrates with the front bumper recovery points, as well as electric hookups and magnetic LED rear lights for use while towing.
Everything works on this Bronco… from the power windows to the cruise control. With one exception: the air conditioning. Last year I replaced the compressor, and in the process found that most of the original components were gummed up with crap, so I removed the entire system with the intent of replacing it this spring. The entire parts list is under $500 for R134 compatible parts to get it back to 100%, and they’re available just about anywhere.
I have maintenance records, and just about every receipt for everything that has been done to this Bronco in the last 8 years.
New in the last year/2500 miles:
Fuel pump
Wheels/tires
Brake booster, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pads, shoes, drums, wheel cylinders, front lines, fluid
Front wheel bearings
Warn manual locking hubs
Manual BW 1356 transfer case
Urethane axle pivot bushings
Urethane radius arm bushings
¾ ton tie rods, ends, drag link
Alignment
Radiator
Heater core
Posting this here, as I know there's some folks interested in getting dirty, and because I would consider a clean, low mile NB2+cash or possibly the right Mazdaspeed in trade. This has been my 'other than Miata' project for 8 years, and it's had nearly the same level of blood, sweat and tears poured into it as my NA.
1992 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 170,000 miles
351W (5.8L) V8, Auto Trans (E4OD), 4.10 gears
SOLD!
If you’re looking for a rock solid OBS Bronco that you can drive, wheel and enjoy, this is the one. I’m just not using this Bronco for what I built it for, and I’d like it to find a home where it will get that use.
This is a life-long Arizona Bronco that I’ve owned since 2013. It’s not a shiny showroom survivor, and it’s not a tube-framed desert racer or rock crawler. Every bit of work on it, whether maintenance or modification has been aimed at improving the reliability and performance in the real world, on real trails. Everything was done properly, and no corners were cut. You’re not going to find a better value in a 1990s Bronco.
In the last year/2000 miles, the entire front end was rebuilt with urethane bushings and 3/4 ton truck steering gear; brakes are entirely new from the booster to the brake pads; new wheel bearings and manual locking hubs. All 5 wheels and tires are new from 5/2020 and have 1100 miles on them. Also replaced recently were the fuel pump, radiator and heater core. The engine and transmission are stock. The engine runs strong, and the transmission works perfectly. Also in 2020, a manual shift transfer case was rebuilt and installed to allow flat towing.
Since this is an AZ truck, there is no rust. There’s a little patina on the undercarriage, but NO structural corrosion, and NO sheet metal rust. The sheet metal itself is straight. Exterior is currently Rustoleum Khaki… durable, cheap and easy to touch up if necessary.
The suspension has a Tuff Country 4” lift, with an additional spacer in the rear for leveling. Tires are Goodyear Duratrac Wranger 35s (315/75-16) on Black Rock 16x10 steel wheels. It has 4.10 gears, with the original Traction-lok differential in the rear, front is open.
This Bronco has a lot of custom modifications, starting with custom fabricated steel bumpers and rock sliders/steps. The front bumper is heavy sheet style construction with a center grille guard and was built around a 12000lb Badlands winch. The rear bumper is steel channel with double swingouts carrying the spare tire, 3 Scepter cans (2 fuel and one water) and a hi-lift jack. The rear bumper also incorporates rocker protection, and super bright LED backup lighting. Both bumpers include heavy duty recovery points that are tied directly into the frame rails. The rock sliders/steps are frame mounted and provide a step into the truck, as well as a good spot to stand while washing the windshield.
The interior is in very good shape, much better than the typical Bronco of this age. The front seats have been replaced with seats from a 2012 Ram pickup. The driver’s side seat is power adjustable, and the passenger side uses the original Bronco slide/tilt mounting. The rear seat has been replaced by a custom platform, padded and carpeted, that I built for our dog. I also have the original rear seat, which is in excellent condition. The stereo is a JVC head unit with USB/BT with Pioneer and Kenwood speakers. Nothing special, but it works fine. It is also equipped with a CB radio, and VHF/UHF/FRS/GMRS ham radio for trail comms.
In 2020 the electronic transfer case was swapped out for a manual shift BW1356 transfer case that was gone through before installation, using all original OEM parts. This was done for reliability, and also so we could flat tow the Bronco behind our RV. Included with the Bronco is a custom fabricated tow bar that integrates with the front bumper recovery points, as well as electric hookups and magnetic LED rear lights for use while towing.
Everything works on this Bronco… from the power windows to the cruise control. With one exception: the air conditioning. Last year I replaced the compressor, and in the process found that most of the original components were gummed up with crap, so I removed the entire system with the intent of replacing it this spring. The entire parts list is under $500 for R134 compatible parts to get it back to 100%, and they’re available just about anywhere.
I have maintenance records, and just about every receipt for everything that has been done to this Bronco in the last 8 years.
New in the last year/2500 miles:
Fuel pump
Wheels/tires
Brake booster, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pads, shoes, drums, wheel cylinders, front lines, fluid
Front wheel bearings
Warn manual locking hubs
Manual BW 1356 transfer case
Urethane axle pivot bushings
Urethane radius arm bushings
¾ ton tie rods, ends, drag link
Alignment
Radiator
Heater core
Last edited by Roda; 01-13-2021 at 07:19 PM. Reason: Sold vehicle
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