New here, in Charleston

[corby90]

Hey how's it goin? I have an 89 BII. I blew out the tranny and I was thinkin about either have the A4LD rebuilt or just swapping motor, tranny, and axles. Which would be a better choice on a budget? Also is anyone in the Charleston area that wouldn't mind showin me a few things mechanic wise as I'm a beginner in that field. I also have the rear windows intact and with hardware if anyone wants to make a deal. thanks have a great day.

 

[jkufen]

Hey man glad to see another Charlestonian here. I am here in the North Charleston area (assuming you mean Charleston, SC) lol. I am no knowledgeable mechanic but I have done 99% of all the work on my B2. I havent swapped out the motor, trans, or axles yet but for the setup I got I am in no need of the 4.0 or the D35 axles. Good luck with the build and if you need any help let me know (again assuming you mean Charleston, SC). Many things I can do and many I can't but I'll be the first to admit if I can't.

 

[corby90]

Yea I'm in West Ashley. I really don't want to do a full swap yet because when I wheeled it before the tranny broke it did everything I wanted it to. I did just recently chop the top and need to get a roll cage setup. I don't have a welder or anything. Other than that I want to fab up some custom bumpers and need to work on the headlights, the guy that had it before me busted up the frames and bolts.

 

[jkufen]

Yeah that is my biggest issue is not being able weld. I wish I could help you out with a trans. I got one out of an 87 ford ranger 2wd but from my understanding the 2wd trans is different from the 4wd.

 

[corby90]

Yea I believe there is a difference in the two transmissions. Need to get out to a junk yard and look for some odds and ends stuff.

 

[jkufen]

Don's Car Crusher in Summerville has several rangers you can pull parts out of. There is also LKQ over on Rivers Avenue but I am not sure how many rangers they have out there. I havent found any junk yards locally with Bronco IIs but I might not be looking hard enough. I have found my last two parts trucks in people's yards. If I see an old ranger sitting in a field or in someone's yard and it looks like it hasn't moved Ill go up and try and buy it off them for $100-200. I have gotten 2 complete rangers and just scrapped the last one last week.

 

[corby90]

Alright thanks for the info I'll give those places a shout. Do you have anything you would be willing to get rid of?

 

[jkufen]

The only thing i have left is that 2wd trans.