BII that been coverted from 2x4 to 4x4

[Xandor]

I found a 90 BII that looks pritty good for the money. His add says this about the 4x4: Truck was a converted 4x2. previous owner added Dana 28 to front end and transfer case."

Anything I need to llok for or ask about on this? Is there any reason why a orignal 2x4 wouldnt be as good?

 

[pfrye2007]

Nah no reason, it is just as good. In fact the Bronco II in the two wheel drives came factory stock with a dummy transfer case already on them so the swap was extremely easy to do. Good luck and hope its what your looking for. looking forward to pictures!

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Yea, the 4x4 conversion on a BII is stupid simple, unlike a Ranger. Change one axle pivot bracket, add a real front axle, swap a real transfer case for the dummy, put a front driveshaft in, pull the plug for the t-case down and plug it in. You might have to add lights on the dash for the 4x4 though. The slots and all should be there, just no bulb. My choptop is a 2wd converted to 4x4.

BIIs are well balanced enough that they do perform really well in 2wd. Other than off-roading or playing around, I almost never used 4x4 on a BII even in the winter. They go that good.

Rear springs may be sagged out, it's a common problem with BIIs I'd look more for rust in critical areas (around the hatch, radiator core support, body mounts, etc). Test drive it and then pull the oil fill cap off and see if it has a bunch of stuff that looks like snot clinging to it and a faint smell of antifreeze. Basically all the normal things you check over when you buy a RBV. 90's got the better heads on the motors though.

 

[country0001]

I just bought a 88 that had been converted. I ran the VIN and was like wait a min. Its an auto w manual tcase. Locking hubs up front. I was a happy camper. Can't wait til the weather gets better and I can start workin on it.