92 Explorer 4x4 drivetrain into 88 Bronco 2

[Joneskvn]

So much info on here very easy to get lost. I’ve got an 88 Bronco 2 2wd & manual trans. Would the front and rear ends off of a 92 Explorer fit under my B2? Read lots of info on rear end swap but could find anything on transfer case, front axles etc. Wanting to upgrade to a 4.0 engine which Explorer has. Explorer also has automatic transmission which I would like also. Thanks for any advice / info

 

[scotts90ranger]

Conveniently yes you can use the complete engine/transmission/transfer case/front axle from a '91-94 Explorer, might need to move the transmission crossmember but the holes should be there. Obviously the front driveline should work but depending on which transmission you have (should be an FM146 I believe) I "think" the rear driveline should be the right length but someone else will need to chime in...

As for the rear axle if you've looked into it you probably know you'll need to add spring perches and shock mounts and swap to the U joint flange from the Explorer driveline. Parking brake cable will need some tweaking too.