Nightsun
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Hello. I have an opportunity to obtain an 86 bronco 2 with 2.9 fi engine, 5 spd Trans and 4x4. It's at a buddy's ranch that is about 16 miles down the road from my hunting property. Unfortunately it isn't running correctly at the moment and has been sitting for roughly 3 years. Everything is intact however we suspect the motor may be bad. I've read that the 4.0 engine swap is easy however since this truck will only be used on our property it will never see public road. Because of this I'm wondering if the 4.0 is still the easiest swap (aside from another 2.9 swap) what our other swap options. I don't care about ac, gauges aside from water temp and oil pressure which can be mechanical. Just need very basic stuff. Can someone help me out with this? I'm going to be trailering it to my home about 2.5 hrs away to start working on this. Before I do so just trying to get a better idea of what it's gonna take and cost. Thank you for the help. Regards