1988 Bronco XLT
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1988 Bronco XLT
Hello to everyone. I'm buying an 88 Bronco in 3 days. I can't wait to turn it into a money pit. It's got the 5.8 EFI motor, auto trans, and manual transfer case. The body's straight, and I stole it for $1,500.
I was wondering if anyone knows what tranny, transfer case, and gears are in it. The gear selector has 3 drive positions; OD, D, and 1.
Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if anyone knows what tranny, transfer case, and gears are in it. The gear selector has 3 drive positions; OD, D, and 1.
Thanks in advance.
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1988 Bronco XLT
Hello and congrats on the purchase. I just bought an '89 XLT with a 302. (check my gallery for pics) And yes its a money pit. I got mine for $1900 but had to rebuild the trans ($800) right away. I think you have an AOD in yours, i also have an AOD OD-D-1 shift pattern. By the way how's your oil pan look. I just replaced mine - not fun. Good luck with your new ride.
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I didn't think that the AOD tranny was available with the 5.8L,but that's not to say Ford didn't build the combination.If that is your shift pattern,then it must be an AOD.Your T-case is a Borg-Warner 13-56.What other options are on your Bronco? I just "ordered" a whole bunch of info through Ford's Customer Assistance Center for my 1990 Bronco.I should get the info about my truck in the mail in 2-4 weeks.I think they find out when/where the truck was built,and with what options,and they also give you a breakdown of your vehicle's VIN.Mine has the EFI5.0L(code N),but my Dad's '94 he used to have had the EFI5.8L(code H).Half the time I was driving his 5.8L Bronco because I liked it that much.
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1988 Bronco XLT
I'm not sure what other options are on it. I'm guessing the axles are the standard 44/8.8 with 3.55 gears. I know what you mean about driving it. This one is completely stock with 202,000 miles on it, and I had no problem spinning the tires.
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Your data sticker/decal located inside the driver's side door jam has an axle code listed on it.A 3.55 limited-slip would be code H9.An open 3.55 rear would be code 19.The code for 4.10 limited-slip is H5,but I think Ford only offered this ratio with the EFI5.0L/AOD combination.Your 5.8L Bronco most likey has 3.55:1s.
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