86-89 Conversion??????
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86-89 Conversion??????
I recently purchased a 1986 broncoII that had a rear end noise,it has a 5 speed tranny(mitsubishi),v6,4wd with manual hubs.My problem lies in the rear end,i need a new one.I am looking to purchase a 1989 with a 5speed same tranny but different drive shaft(the 86 has the rapezza, the 89 has u-joints),will the 89 rearend and driveshaft fit my 86.Also i was thinking on switching the dashboard and shifters from the 89 over to the 86, are tthey all compatible or am i looking at a bigger problem/mess than what i already have.thanks in advance
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dont replace broken with breaking
if you want to replace the back axel, get the axel from a 95' explorer, it bolts right in and extends the wheel tract, make sure the tranny from the other b2 is good also. i think the parts will bolt right in your back end, but keep in mind that a 85-88 ranger or bronco ii part wil fit your bronco ii.
Last edited by hazzard64; Apr 11, 2004 at 08:31 PM.
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Explorer axles don't quite "bolt up:" You need to relocate the spring perches from spring under to spring over.
The '89 axle should go into the '86. Only concern would be, if your '86 is a 4WD, that the '89 rear gear ratio matches the '86 front gear ratio.
From there, I will have to assume that you've actually isolated the problem to the rear end, and the driveshaft isn't the real problem.
The '89 axle should go into the '86. Only concern would be, if your '86 is a 4WD, that the '89 rear gear ratio matches the '86 front gear ratio.
From there, I will have to assume that you've actually isolated the problem to the rear end, and the driveshaft isn't the real problem.
