Bronco 2 Front end compatability

[BroncoBusterForLife]

BII front end compatibility

89-90 Bronco II front clip is a direct bolt on to 88 and older BIIs, with the following notes: You must use the radiator core support from the 89-90 in the 88 and older models. You must also use the headlight wiring harness from the 89-90 BII. I strongly encourage one to also take the windshield cowl from the 89-90 because it is better designed, and works with the improved wiper arm design of the 89-90 BII, because you are able to adjust the arms to come to rest @ the off position in a much lower place, eliminating the "to high" position of the 88 and older BII that is an obstruction and distracting. I have done this twice, and I agree with you, for many reasons, the 89-90 front end looks way better, is more aerodynamic, and wiper performance is upgraded as well. You will need a spot weld cutter drill bit for the radiator core support spot welds, and in the front bottom corners there is a long bolt with bushings that will need the be replaced. Good luck, BBFL

 

[BroncoBusterForLife]

BII front end compatibility

89-90 Bronco II front clip is a direct bolt on to 88 and older BIIs, with the following notes: You must use the radiator core support from the 89-90 in the 88 and older models. You must also use the headlight wiring harness from the 89-90 BII. I strongly encourage one to also take the windshield cowl from the 89-90 because it is better designed, and works with the improved wiper arm design of the 89-90 BII, because you are able to adjust the arms to come to rest @ the off position in a much lower place, eliminating the "to high" position of the 88 and older BII that is an obstruction and distracting. I have done this twice, and I agree with you, for many reasons, the 89-90 front end looks way better, is more aerodynamic, and wiper performance is upgraded as well. You will need a spot weld cutter drill bit for the radiator core support spot welds, and in the front bottom corners there is a long bolt with bushings that will need the be replaced. Good luck, BBFL

 

[BabyBronco89]

I did mine without changing the core support!! I have a 86 first gen that I converted to a the 2nd gen front end without using the 89-90 core support

Youll need fenders hood grill entire light assembly with brackets and all mounting hardware

Start by mounting the fenders and the lower middle support piece get them as close as you can alligned

Only a few holes will match so drill new holes and grab some of the extra clippy do dahs and secure the hole that don't match up next line up the headlight with fender

It will hit the core support .... This is where I used a 3lb mini sledge and a cut off wheel to allow room for the headlight bulb socket protrusion.

Mount the headlight brackets so they line up with the grill and hood/ fenders
Drill holes and secure headlight brackets


Mock it all up

It will take multiple tries and a buddy to align the panels perfect but once done it will look flawless and factory

 

[work_in_progress]

Why would you want to ruin a good original grille and front end. I got an 89 but i love it the way it is, i just love the look of all B2s! Keep it as it is. Show its model year with pride!