Planning a Bronco Build
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:37 pm
So I am planning a build and I am tossed on what year to look for or if the year even matters for my purpose. I am looking at the 92-96 years. I have gone through the various threads already and have some questions upon the build year info that has already been discussed.
My Build Plans:
Motor: Simple as possible. I am in California so I am limited anyways. I want to keep it simple. Anything that I would do to the motor would be to get the best possible mpg out of it for road trips. I know that would involve only driving on windy days with a tail wind. I am not looking to go crazy at all on the motor. I know the 5.0 has a lot of aftermarket options and the 5.8 speed density years has lightning bolt on options.
Suspension: The basic setup, C/O front. Rear would have the new shock mount and leafs.
When it comes to which year to get, is there really any difference suspension/frame wise that would matter between the 92-96? I know there were the spindle differences for 91-94 and 94-96. Is that big deal? Should I worry about that?
Motor wise over the years I know the 94-96 5.0 is MAF and 95-96 5.8 is MAF with the 96 getting OBII. With my plan to keep the motor simple, should I be focused on one year of another? I plan to keep it simple so its not a pain to smog. I know the pre 94 doesn't have r134 AC but that's easy to change if I needed to.
Thanks in advance.
My Build Plans:
Motor: Simple as possible. I am in California so I am limited anyways. I want to keep it simple. Anything that I would do to the motor would be to get the best possible mpg out of it for road trips. I know that would involve only driving on windy days with a tail wind. I am not looking to go crazy at all on the motor. I know the 5.0 has a lot of aftermarket options and the 5.8 speed density years has lightning bolt on options.
Suspension: The basic setup, C/O front. Rear would have the new shock mount and leafs.
When it comes to which year to get, is there really any difference suspension/frame wise that would matter between the 92-96? I know there were the spindle differences for 91-94 and 94-96. Is that big deal? Should I worry about that?
Motor wise over the years I know the 94-96 5.0 is MAF and 95-96 5.8 is MAF with the 96 getting OBII. With my plan to keep the motor simple, should I be focused on one year of another? I plan to keep it simple so its not a pain to smog. I know the pre 94 doesn't have r134 AC but that's easy to change if I needed to.
Thanks in advance.