BigBlue 94

Love the site and its helpful info and people. Over on the fullsize bronco forums, we've had to ban numerous members for rudeness etc. Usually they are just trolls, and it is no loss to us. But one specific long time member finally got banned. He is a user on here, and he knows who he is. I will not mention names. He was a treasure trove of info of all kinds on these trucks. Thankfully, he kept all his info where we could still acess it and we are very thankful for that.

You'll need the computer, engine harness, trans controller (if it's not part of the main computer) and related sensors and such. There have been a couple Coyote swaps done on 80s Broncos. They were quite involved. Are you thinking of staying efi or carbing it? I assume you have a 2wd truck? If you plan on using it as an actual truck, you might consider swapping the cams out for a lower torque rpm range. If it's a street machine, the current cams will be fine. I have a similar "problem" of a totalled 2003 mach1 sitting in my driveway. The 4.6 4v and tremec 3650 5spd are waiting to get used in something. I've pondered a maverick, comet, f100, and even a ratrod. Some day I'll get it going!

This year, over on the fullsize bronco site, we organized a run to the rocks in Moab, UT. We had about 10 months of notice and planning, and chose to coincide with the Bronco Safari event. Interest peaked at over 60 members, but in the end we had 13 show up, from all over the country: NY, GA, ID, AZ, NE, KS, CA, UT and CO. The bronco Safari event is nearing 10 years old and is growing every year. There were over 100 Broncos of all sizes out there. I expect next year to be even bigger. They have obtained sponsorship from people in the offroad parts manufacturing industry and such. They hold a raffle, and everyone gets something. Top prize this year was a set of 5 US Mags Indy wheels. As well as a set of fuel wheels, roll cage, bumpers, seats, etc... It's a matter of exposure. The more you put it out there, the more it'll stick in people's minds and eventually maybe they'll want to go. Advertising in magazines can also be good. Bronco Driver is one that comes to mind. Another consideration is when you hold the event. This time of year, the farmers are in the fields 12 hours a day. Our local ducks unlimited banquet was moved from late October, to last weekend. Attendance was about half of normal, due to this. Holding it at Grand Lake of the Cherokees might entice more people to come. Wish I could have made it down there. Next year!

Why on earth I wonder, would they attach swaybars different ways for the same say D44 TTB trucks? Of course I recently ran across a 78-91 center console with deeper cupholders, so who knows what Ford was doing back then!

I removed my swaybar. You can still see the drop brackets for it that came with my lift. It's that C-channel with and angle cut on both ends. They, too, have since been removed. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1117987/fullsize/20170816_164133.jpg

Copy the "Tag" text field from SuperMotors, for this BBS. Add an "s" to the 2nd "http", and make the size what you want (original, fullsize, or thumbnail). https://supermotors.net/getfile/1105892/fullsize/img_20170319_140733366_hdr.jpg The end plates are clearly formed to match the shape of the '80-86 bumper, and to clear the rod bolted to that frame horn. They look industrially stamped & formed to me. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1117986/fullsize/20170816_164207.jpg That's certainly a homebrew, and it doesn't look very strong. I've bent those crossmembers BY HAND, and by stomping on them to straighten them out. Thanks Steve, for the pic info. Here's some more pics. This is the lower mount, with two bolts and a weld holding it. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1154000/fullsize/20190922_104012.jpg From inside the frame rails, you can see a top plate that was welded onto the hitch. https://supermotors.net/getfile/1154001/fullsize/20190922_104028.jpg And that welded on piece bolts to the outside of the frame rail https://supermotors.net/getfile/1154002/fullsize/20190922_104048.jpg

It really is a small world lol! I looked through that 86 catalog and it seemed to include everything from the 85, plus some more. I also got a 85 owners manual and maintenance log. I dont have one for the bronco so it was a nice find.

I believe it's a universal type. The two ends slide into the center section and have 2 bolts each and are welded. The end plates may very well be custom, I'm not sure. It was on the bronco when I got it. They look fairly well shaped, but I havent paid close enough attention to know if Joe schmoe did it or if it was done by a company. I dont think the ends were shaped like the standard rear reciever ends are. Been a while since I was up under there.

Thanks Gary, we've spoke over on FSB before. I'm from a little town north of Topeka called Hoyt. I had plans to come down to the show, but the clutch master went out in the bronco, which I wanted to show off. And I just had some family matters come up so I cant make it this year. Best of luck for the show and swap meet! I cant take all the credit for my bronco as I bought it with the 'restoration' and lift and such already done. I'd done the suspension and engine on my 94 and was about to tear the fenders off due to rust. Then the dang fire happened. Lost my 96 crewcab powerstroke 4x4 in it too. I'll be posting some info on a rare accessory, once I get some more info on it. Found a picture in a 1985 accessories brochure yesterday at the junkyard showing a rear auxiliary HVAC unit for Broncos (and econolines). I'd never even heard of it in Broncos. I did snag the brochure. It's got some neat stuff in it

New member here, from fullsizebronco.com Been using the bullnose bible since I got my 85 a few years ago. Its fantastic! Background: Started with a 94 bronco with a 351. Drove it for years until it burned in a fire. Also had a 90 f150, 95 f250, two 96 f350s, a 78 f150, a 99 e250, and some other Fords. Still have the 351 powered f350 and the 78. I currently have a 1985 bronco. I'm the second owner, and bought it in 2015. It's got a 309ci inline six, np435, np208 transfer case, 4.56 gears, and lockers. It rides on a 4" lift with 37" tires. I recently had the 300 rebuilt at 9.75:1 compression. It has a Schneider 140H cam, 351w sportsman N pistons, Clifford intake and headers, and a quickfuel 450 4bbl. Powering it is a Davis HEI. Inside is all bedliner and automotive paint. Zero carpet and the only fabric is on the seats. A tuffy console rides between the seats. I've also set it up with a full set of Autometer gauges, including a GPS speedometer and wideband air/fuel ratio gauge. All of the mounting is custom, by yours truly. Excited to share my knowledge and learn some too

First post, hope it helps! My 85 came to me with a front hitch already installed. I dont know the brand or anything about it other than it functions and the brackets appear to have been made for the 'sport' bumpers. You can see in one pic that my swaybar mounts are unaffected. https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1103381/fullsize/img_20170128_090632604.jpg https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1103381/fullsize/img_20170128_090632604.jpg https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1117985/fullsize/20170816_164235.jpg https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1117986/fullsize/20170816_164207.jpg https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1123126/fullsize/20171104_133740.jpg https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1105892/fullsize/img_20170319_140733366_hdr.jpg Hmm, getting a message that my pics are the wrong file format