'86 Bronco II Eddie Bauer Restore.........

[mjonesjr]

I got it cheap cause the transmission is out of it and it needs some wiring work on the rear part if the wiring harness.....I am going to fix that tomorrow after work....

I am going to order the Soft 8's in black as soon as I get the trans swap done and the 4.0 ranger coil springs installed.....then it will be time for the 31's.....

 

[Destroyer000]

sounds like a nice project.. hows if feeling going from that big ole modded ranger to a stock b2? lol

 

[mjonesjr]

it isn't bad....i like a challenge...

my only problem is i am impatient...i want everything done now...

 

[danger88ranger]

it isn't bad....i like a challenge...

my only problem is i am impatient...i want everything done now...

You and me both, i hate waiting

 

[Destroyer000]

ya i hear ya.. ive got about 1k worth of parts sittin in my basement for my splash project.. just waiting on the weather to change a bit.

 

[lil red]

ya i know what you guys mean about waiting,ive had my ranger for just over 2 years, and all i have done is breaks,atleast you guys are just waiting on parts
im waiting for money for parts and a job

 

[mjonesjr]

i have a budget, so i have to scrounge up parts....no going over or the fiance will kick my arse..

 

[94STXRanger]

Ha in the same spot with my girlfriend^! Nice b2 though. Looking at your truck, this thing should be awesome.

 

[mjonesjr]

Here is my yesterday's work.....

This is my $20 parts lot from the local junk yard: (the clutch/brake pedal assembly was a PITA to get out...i spend 1.5 hours on it where i only spend .5 hours on the other parts:crazy

Then I installed most of the parts....the only picture i took was of the antenna...and then i broke it off inside the base by tightening it too tight....anyone know how to get that out?

Before:

After:

Then I mounted my antenna for the CB.......

 

[mjonesjr]

Update:

Ordered tires & wheels this morning for the BII....

- Tire Rack had a KILLER deal on 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T's that I couldn't pass up...they had 3 of the QR speed rated versions for $75 each.....I got them and then 2 of the S speed rated BFG A/T's for $129 each.....The different speed rating didn't mean anything to me since i will never have the Bronco anywhere near those speeds:crazy:...so i got 5 tires for $587.47 shipped...

- I got 5 Cragar Soft 8 Series 397 wheels, Cragar rear closed center caps, Cragar open front center caps, and 20 chrome lug nuts for $285.65 shipped from Jegs

All parts should be here by Wednesday....can't wait!

 

[danger88ranger]

likin it, cant wait to see them on there

 

[mjonesjr]

me either!

i hope they fit on the stock suspension for now....atleast till i get my 4" lift...

 

[compleckz]

hey just an fyi, you might want to throw a coat of clear coat over those center caps, i know the ones i got rusted within a year

oh and i have the same wheels! much nicer looking than the 'wagon wheel' steelies

 

[mjonesjr]

hey just an fyi, you might want to throw a coat of clear coat over those center caps, i know the ones i got rusted within a year

oh and i have the same wheels! much nicer looking than the 'wagon wheel' steelies

i am going to wax the wheels tonight....i will grab some clear coat and put on them also!

 

[mjonesjr]

I got the tires and wheels mounted, but they will not fit on the BII until I get the 4" lift kit on....Hopefully it will go on Friday...

I put on the Ranger 4.0 4wd coil springs I had off my old '97....it raised the front end exactly 1".....

I also put on a CARR light bar (like the KC light bar)....I will be ordering lights and other misc stuff for the lift kit on Monday! I got the CARR light bar for $95 shipped from http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/fordexplorer19912001carrc2221034161790.html ....i recommend them, I had it in 2 days with regular ground shipping....