Bronco - Explorer what fits
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Bronco - Explorer what fits
Ok guys here is what i have- 90 bronco 2, 2.9, manual tranny, 4X4
Here is what i bought 94 explorer, 4.0, auto tranny, 4X4
Here is my plan- Take absolutely everything off the Explorer that will work and put into the Bronco. My Bronco has power windows and locks like the Explorer so I want to take complete wiring harness out and transfer it. The dash is same shape so every thing should just swap? Of course the engine and tranny are a no brainer. I have read on here that it will work.
What about the axles? Someone said they would have to be modified.
The tranny on the Explorer is push button on dash my bronco is manual stick on floor get out lock hubs in. Will the Explorer hubs work on my axle or should i just swap them.
I would appreciate any feedback or any tips on this. Thank you for taking the time to help me out.
Here is what i bought 94 explorer, 4.0, auto tranny, 4X4
Here is my plan- Take absolutely everything off the Explorer that will work and put into the Bronco. My Bronco has power windows and locks like the Explorer so I want to take complete wiring harness out and transfer it. The dash is same shape so every thing should just swap? Of course the engine and tranny are a no brainer. I have read on here that it will work.
What about the axles? Someone said they would have to be modified.
The tranny on the Explorer is push button on dash my bronco is manual stick on floor get out lock hubs in. Will the Explorer hubs work on my axle or should i just swap them.
I would appreciate any feedback or any tips on this. Thank you for taking the time to help me out.
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'90 was a transition year, so your BII will have either a Dana 28 front axle or a Dana 35 front axle. The Explorer will have a Dana 35 front axle. If your BII already has the D35, then the Explorer could serve as spare parts. If your BII has the D28, they don't share many common parts (if any). However, the D35 is a near bolt in for the D28 and it's stronger.
Rear axle is a common swap. Your BII will have a 7.5 inch rear, the Explore will have an 8.8. The toughest part of the swap is that the Explorer is set up for spring under where the BII is set for spring over, so you have to have the spring perches relocated.
Rear axle is a common swap. Your BII will have a 7.5 inch rear, the Explore will have an 8.8. The toughest part of the swap is that the Explorer is set up for spring under where the BII is set for spring over, so you have to have the spring perches relocated.
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I think you're also in a transition year between the BW 13-50 and 13-54. Both came in either manual shift or electronic shift versions. There are a few minor differences between the two, but they are mostly interchangeable with each other. The biggest issue would be installing a manual shift version, because the shift linkages don't always fit right.
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as far as a rear on a ford explore it can be used on a bronco ii. yes you would have to relocate the stand for the springs, but take not i think you get like a 2 or 3 inch lift in the rear from using a explore rear. as far as the electric transfer case. i know in my 89 bii if you removed that cap by the vent in the dash the wires are there for the 4x4 botton. behind the drivers set in the door post or just by the door post is where the electric 4x4 computer is or goes. so i believe all the wires are there you just have to fill in all the parts needed. hope this helps
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I think the Explorer axles are a tad wider than the BII axles, but I don't know that it would be noticable without a tape measure.
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i thought that the explorers had disk brakes in the rear as well and this one doesnt. Or is that only with the 5.0
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i beleive that the explore uses drums in the rear and me and a buddy has done the research. a ford explore rear axle will fit and work on a bronco ii. you will have to re located the left spring plate on the axle from the bottom to the top. and by installing the rear end from a explore on a bronco ii you will get 2 to 3 inches of lift fron the swap.
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Originally Posted by pudder31
i thought that the explorers had disk brakes in the rear as well and this one doesnt. Or is that only with the 5.0
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i bought new brake shoes for the Bronco and never put them in it. Would the shoes fit into the explorer brakes? Im just trying to figure all this stuff out so i know what to do and what to expect before i start the project. Thanks i appreciate all the great info everyone has given me.
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I have a gage cluster and a transfer case control board from a 94 explorer running in my 90 Bronco II, no problems. If you have manual locking hubs I would suggest keeping them. I have had issues with the auto hubs getting stuck and am thinking of switching to manual locking, so if you really want to switch let me know I may be interested in them 
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I would leave the manual shift transfer case in. The fewer electrical parts and circuits, the better, especially when it comes to powertrain / drivetrain. Up to you, if you feel like replacing the shift motor every time it burns up. If I remember right, the bellhousing bolt patterns are the same on the 4.0 and 2.9? Worst case scenario, you use the tranny from the 4.0 and your existing transfer case. Should be a direct swap. Just my $0.02 
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I know this is an older thread....
Hey,
A question related to this thread. I would like to ditch the auto everything on my 87 BII. Is it a major pain to put in a manual xcase? I already changed my broken auto hubs out for manuals and would defintekly like to to install a manual transfer case. Thanks again.
A question related to this thread. I would like to ditch the auto everything on my 87 BII. Is it a major pain to put in a manual xcase? I already changed my broken auto hubs out for manuals and would defintekly like to to install a manual transfer case. Thanks again.