joeldemeritt
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Hey All,
I've lurked here for a few years for maintenance advice, thanks to all those who post guides and diagrams.
My Truck (89 Bronco II XLT, 5spd, 2WD, 2.9EFI) has 160K on the odo, and I still daily it. It's beginning to act it's age and I have taken a job where I don't have time to maintain it like I used to.
My question is for anyone who has done a in depth restoration: How was it?
I couldn't find a very thorough tread about it, I see a mixture of "its easy" or guys with major reoccurring problems.
I'd need to still daily the truck and would like to address these issues, and am curious of the feasibility of a restoration.
I am just mainly concerned with reliability, and maybe updating the safety features. Let me know what you think.
Thank you in advance.
I've lurked here for a few years for maintenance advice, thanks to all those who post guides and diagrams.
My Truck (89 Bronco II XLT, 5spd, 2WD, 2.9EFI) has 160K on the odo, and I still daily it. It's beginning to act it's age and I have taken a job where I don't have time to maintain it like I used to.
My question is for anyone who has done a in depth restoration: How was it?
I couldn't find a very thorough tread about it, I see a mixture of "its easy" or guys with major reoccurring problems.
I'd need to still daily the truck and would like to address these issues, and am curious of the feasibility of a restoration.
- After an engine swap, what speed/rpm do you cruise at on the interstate. Also is it common for people to swap a rear end with it?
- How is the reliability of a 4.0 L Engine swap, is this easily compatible with the old '89 engine systems (Heat/AC/Electrics/gauges)
- What did the swap cost all in? If you did it yourself what specialized tools/modifications did you need?
- Has anyone swapped in a steering column with a airbag?
I am just mainly concerned with reliability, and maybe updating the safety features. Let me know what you think.
Thank you in advance.