Sweet-85'
Member
- Joined
- Jan 31, 2009
- Messages
- 180
- Reaction score
- 3
- Points
- 18
- Location
- Hastings, MN
- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford Bronco II
- Engine Type
- 2.8 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.8L 171CID
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- My credo
- If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is!
So, I'm finally going to bite the bullet and do a D35/8.8 swap on the Bronco II. I got a good deal on a '92 D35 and a '93 8.8 rear end, both from rangers. The yard is pulling them for me since I don't have the time to do it myself.
What should I make sure they include when they pull the axles?
Will the D35 drive shaft work with my T-case, or do I HAVE to use my D28 shaft and shorten it?
Is there any benefit to pulling the 1993 Ranger front coils and rear leaf springs for my Bronco? ie: a little more ride height or better weight support/capacity?
Also would the springs bolt right in?
I'm trying to keep this as budget friendly as possible, I found good deals on D35 nitro gears and richmond 8.8 gears. Anyone have a good source for cheap lockers? I'm willing to go used, knowing that they don't wear out the same way a limited slip unit does.
Anything else I should keep in mind?
Thanks!
What should I make sure they include when they pull the axles?
Will the D35 drive shaft work with my T-case, or do I HAVE to use my D28 shaft and shorten it?
Is there any benefit to pulling the 1993 Ranger front coils and rear leaf springs for my Bronco? ie: a little more ride height or better weight support/capacity?
Also would the springs bolt right in?
I'm trying to keep this as budget friendly as possible, I found good deals on D35 nitro gears and richmond 8.8 gears. Anyone have a good source for cheap lockers? I'm willing to go used, knowing that they don't wear out the same way a limited slip unit does.
Anything else I should keep in mind?
Thanks!