I got the ball rolling on my R2,8 swap this weekend, but I wanted to provide some background to start with:
I purchased my Bronco in June of 2013 and proceeded to replace / upgrade almost every component on the truck. Lots of custom design and fabrication. For every hour I spent working on the truck, I probably had 3-4 hours of research and CAD time. I lost track, but I have around 400 hrs into the CAD model alone. I touched everything, frame, suspension, axles, cage, interior, exterior, etc.
Here is quick rundown of how it's configured:
Engine: (was) Ford 351W, mild build, heads, rotating gear, intake, exhaust, EFI, etc.
Transmission: ZF5, wide ratio, SBF bellhousing, 4x4
Transfer Case: Atlas II, 6:1
Axles: Front: HP Dana 44, 4.56 gears, ARB / Rear: Ford 9-inch, 31 spline, big bearing, 4.56 gears, ARB
Suspension: Coiled and linked, Frequency-tuned front and rear. Bilstein 7100s. Joints are of my own design.
Tires: 37" BFG KO2s
Cage: Custom
Misc: Dakota Digital gauges, Bus-based 8-channel accessory control panel, Trailer brake controller, custom rear bumper w/ swing-out tire carrier. Hydroboost
My goals for this project were to create a versitile vehicle that I can daily drive, 4-wheel / explore, and use for towing on occasion, all while being comfortable (relatively), safe and modern feeling. Now a Bronco will never be "modern" but I can improve things like handling, ride quality, etc. Wind and engine noise will always be a compromise, but I like the ruggedness of this truck and it's a blast to cruise doors-off in the spring and summer.





I purchased my Bronco in June of 2013 and proceeded to replace / upgrade almost every component on the truck. Lots of custom design and fabrication. For every hour I spent working on the truck, I probably had 3-4 hours of research and CAD time. I lost track, but I have around 400 hrs into the CAD model alone. I touched everything, frame, suspension, axles, cage, interior, exterior, etc.
Here is quick rundown of how it's configured:
Engine: (was) Ford 351W, mild build, heads, rotating gear, intake, exhaust, EFI, etc.
Transmission: ZF5, wide ratio, SBF bellhousing, 4x4
Transfer Case: Atlas II, 6:1
Axles: Front: HP Dana 44, 4.56 gears, ARB / Rear: Ford 9-inch, 31 spline, big bearing, 4.56 gears, ARB
Suspension: Coiled and linked, Frequency-tuned front and rear. Bilstein 7100s. Joints are of my own design.
Tires: 37" BFG KO2s
Cage: Custom
Misc: Dakota Digital gauges, Bus-based 8-channel accessory control panel, Trailer brake controller, custom rear bumper w/ swing-out tire carrier. Hydroboost
My goals for this project were to create a versitile vehicle that I can daily drive, 4-wheel / explore, and use for towing on occasion, all while being comfortable (relatively), safe and modern feeling. Now a Bronco will never be "modern" but I can improve things like handling, ride quality, etc. Wind and engine noise will always be a compromise, but I like the ruggedness of this truck and it's a blast to cruise doors-off in the spring and summer.




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