Bronco II Evolution (my barn find...)

[AndersenProducts]

Thank you so much these videos are really guiding me through my bronco project!

[MrTJ1695]

Do u have a video of chopping it, I just got a 2.9 v6 1986 B2 and am considering chopping it but I want a good roll bar and soft top for it

[RoadWarrior72]

@MrTJ1695 Yes I do have a video of us chopping the roof. It is called. Bronco II Goes Topless.. I was planning on doing a roll cage but had to sell it before I got the chance...

[brandothebarbarian]

I had one of these and almost rolled it in my moms driveway because they are so frickin top heavy.

[nikkiexninja]

does anyone have an opinion on the 2.8?

[RoadWarrior72]

@nikkiexninja My opinion is that it is a piece of junk..

[br00talBronco2]

@nikkiexninja I think the 2.8 is one of the most reliable motors of all time, i take my BII out bogging all the time and my origonal 84 2.8 ran up until it had 479k on it and i cracked the block, and even after that i managed to drive it home

[LilReddneck]

@nikkiexninja the bronco II had a 2.8, not the best motor. and I would personally go with a 4.0 or extremem mod it to a 302 V8 with a c6. toy purpose of course, but the problems arent with the 2.8 really since my 87 bronco 2 motor was fricken crazy! had almost if not 200000 miles on it with a slight rebuild, just freshened up by an old man in nc.

[LilReddneck]

@nikkiexninja said the cylenders w/o bore had within 5% of stock brand new compression. pretty damn good if u ask me, either way, the trouble is in the transmissions, if you want a good bronco 2 get one with a 5spd, or get a better auto tranny than the ones that came in them.

[TheBroncoii]

the 2.9 is a peice of shit. i put the 4.0 in my bronco and its a BEAST

[RoadWarrior72]

@TheBroncoii Well that was actually the plan but I sold this Bronco II before I had the chance to do the swap

[FallenAlex23]

I have almost the exact same car (minus the lift) but mine doesn't have a tach... :( why wouldn't they put one

[horseboyken]

@FallenAlex23 if it came witha 4cyl no tach

[duckhunter915]

where in Colo do you run trails

[RoadWarrior72]

@duckhunter915 Salida and Buena Vista area so far this year. Planning on a Northern Colo trip but not sure yet.

[ForgottenBasilisk]

Hey man, I have an 88 B2. It starts almost instantly every time no matter what the temperature is outside. Diesel battery with fix that cold start stutter.

[RoadWarrior72]

@ForgottenBasilisk Thanks man I like it. Check out some of my other videos if you want. I think i have a cool channel..

[ayden14]

hey hows the 2.9ltr engine? does it have enough power to climb hills and do some good 4x4 ?

[RoadWarrior72]

@ayden14 I like the 2.9 and it is ok for 4x4 stuff. If I were going to make this bronco a full time trail rig I would put a 4.0 in it because that engine has more power.

[Slipknotyk06]

@RoadWarrior72 - You could might actually be able to fit a 302 if you were going "all out" on a true trail rig, and a C4 with an NP205 would fit. You could do a Dana 44 TTB/Dana 50HD hybrid up front, and narrowed D60 in the rear. B2 has a lot of potential.

That's fantasy though... in reality you need to look at the valvetrain. That little click is the poor little 2.9 bleeding power all over the trail, and a top-end rebuild will restore a LOT of power. It might save you a motor.

[ForgottenBasilisk]

@ayden14 I recently bought an 88 B2 2.9 4x4. The 4 low has more then enough get up for most of the offroading I do, which by all means can't be considered "serious" just stuff I do with my friends after schools out. Johns Peak in Southern Oregon is where we mostly go. It does damn well. Lots of low end and plenty of power. Long live the Bronco.

[ayden14]

hey man how do you find the 2.9ltr engine? does it have enough power to climb hills and do some fun 4x4?

[panfishpete]

thats a nicey

[drewman187]

nice video! brings back lots of memories of my old 89 bronco 2 i used to own. It had a 3inch body lift and 31s and was a great 4wheeling machine.

[47501770]

I have an '84 bronco II that unfortunatly got banged up while I was on vacation. So I'm gona be buying an '89 to replace the door and some body panels. Then what's left of the '89 will be turned into an off roader.

[RoadWarrior72]

@47501770 Sweet sounds like a good plan

[Bornn368]

@RoadWarrior72 i want the luggage rack on the roof if you still have it????

[RoadWarrior72]

@Bornn368 well unfortunately it went with the roof.. sorry man

[Johnysoutherner]

Ive Gota 89' Ford Bronco II as well, things like a tank. Idk of a better truck to have.

[RoadWarrior72]

Sweet. Ya they have been known to be indestructible.. I have more vids of this bronco if you are interested..

[darkgreenmachine]

ur a lucky bastard to find somthin that nice i only paid 250 for mine it needs a little work but fuckit its a bronco 2

[RoadWarrior72]

Ya thanks, I enjoy it a lot... Fun rig..

[razan8v92]

Are bronco ii 's real tipsy lifted?

[RoadWarrior72]

They are real tipsy to begin with and when they are lifted they are even worse. It's because they are naturally top heavy..

[Goodspittin]

All SUVs are top heavy, bout the same as an old Explorer

[RoadWarrior72]

Yes very true. I have seen the older explorers with chopped roofs as well.

[alyx1976]

i got 1 for $500 i put a 3in lift kit ne suspencion and i opened up the wheel well and put 36 in tires in it now the kids need a ladder to get in.

[razan8v92]

what size lift?

[RoadWarrior72]

It has a three inch suspension lift and a three inch body lift.

[curtismundy]

damn good $300

[lifeofdread1337]

hey man thats awesome just the fact that you got it for 300 is sweet. i just got an 89 bronco 2 for my first truck and i have big dreams for it as well.

[pietruck1215]

cool truck

[utematt01]

Best $300 you spent I reckon!