New to the Bronco world I have a couple questions.

[89chevsj]

So I've recently changed my whole perspective on vehicles. The bronco II interests me but I need to know what I'm getting into by selling my current truck. Vehicle in question: 85 bronco II. What's an average mpg stock? Is there a back seat? This is my first bronco and second ford so im pretty new on issues to look out for. Thanks for any advice

 

[4.0B2]

average mpg stock? w/ my b2 stock (long time ago!!) i got somewhere around 17 in town and 20 on the interstate... but feels "underpowered" IMO. which is why i did a 4.0 swap.

back seat, yes.. if its like mine.

its actually not to bad uncomfy back there, once you get in... being a 2 door and a small suv making getting in hard for some people..but mine is lifted some to.

 

[89chevsj]

Wow only 17. What do you get with bullet proof 4.0? (I learned to love the 4.0 when I had an explorer) I'm coming from a 450hp truck, so everything feels underpowered to me. But with a 1200 yes over 1 thousand bucks a month for gas it's time for a change. Do most B2's have rear seats stock though? I haven't been to look at the one I want yet.

 

[4.0B2]

Wow only 17. What do you get with bullet proof 4.0? (I learned to love the 4.0 when I had an explorer) I'm coming from a 450hp truck, so everything feels underpowered to me. But with a 1200 yes over 1 thousand bucks a month for gas it's time for a change. Do most B2's have rear seats stock though? I haven't been to look at the one I want yet.

to be fair.. my 2.9 ran rich. idk why, we replaced everything... it was a pretty fresh rebuild at the time to. idk.. i gave up and went w/ the 4.0 swap for a little more power. now... my 4.0 (before i added 33's; so think automatic trans, 30's, 3.73's) got 18 in town and 21-22 interstate. so it didn't change to much but the gain in power is awesome IMO. some people say do a 5.0 swap... its all personal preference. i've read on here people say the 2.9 all stock can get 20 or so in town. lets be serious, if you want gas mileage-- buy a prius/focus/fiesta/etc...

every b2 i've seen has had rear seats. doesn't mean anything tho, some may not. i've never seen one w/out..even in JunkYards.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

If someone can tell me how to remove the seats that would be great! But seriously, every b-II I've seen has back seats. I've owned 6. I get 14.75 mpg [us] city delivering pizzas with my '85 b-II/4.0/5-spd/4.10 gears/31x8.5-15". And welcome to TRS.

Richard

 

[89chevsj]

Scaring me guys but if the bronco I'm thinking about is in decent shape... I'll get it. But it's not all about the mpgs but find me a 4x4 Prius and I'll get it because that would be sweet. I've considered a car actually but if I can't get it dirty it ain't for me. Thanks guys!

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I'd probably improve my mileage 20% by keeping my foot out of it.

Richard