I have always loved the off-road sport, and just getting away from the norm. I had a fair addiction to off-road magazines 20 years ago as a teenager. Here are the vehicles and steps I have made concerning the 2:
At:
16-1974 Bronco, 302/C4/Spicer 20/PS...
18-1979 CJ-5, 258/T150/Dana 20/PS...
19-1987 Bronco, 302/E4OD/TTB 44/8" rear
21-1979 Bronco, 400M/NP435/44/9" rear
26-1973 and 74 CJ5's/258 and 304/3spd. trans/30 frt./44 rears

Sold both for my newest toy at the time:
1973 Ford Bronco, 302, 3spd., Spicer 20, 44 front, 9" rear... My Changes:
351W/RV Cam/650 Holley/Dual Flow water pump, LUK clutch, NP435, 4:56.1 gears, Detroit lockers, superior axle shafts, and the list goes on and on... I use mine for toying on Rocks in NM. I pull Jeeps out on just about every occasion that I go. I have the weight, power, and strength to carry the tools. If I get stuck (once since I moved here), it took two vehicles to get me out. I am street legal, and love my old toy. I have purchased 2 other Broncos since then. Both for parts and when I get off of the rocks.
My previous friend Has been a Jeep fan since I met him. Started with a 76 304 powered CJ7, once we replaced his axle shafts in the Rear 20, and got him capable, he required a granny gear....The list then went on and on. He has since owned a 3.8, and a 3.6 jeep. He now has neither, and is onto his next step.
I like My Early Bronco addiction, and plan to hold onto them as long as the wife lets me. Build it the way you want.... Just remember; my Bronco requires a lot less upgrading in parts than any Jeep, and has been known as the capable recovery vehicle...