88 to 86?
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88 to 86?
hey, i just got in a wreck and totally screwed up my front end on my 1986 f-150 and i have an option to get a really cheap 1988 bronco and i was wondering if the front end of the bronco will swap easily onto my 86 that includes axle and everything. Thanks much
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The axle should. I am not sure about the frontend but I would try it. Just make sure you take the whole front clip, fenders, inner fenders, radiator support, etc. I haven't done it on these trucks, but Ihave done several cars, and the whole front sheetmetal comes off in one piece, minus the hood which comes off seperate.
Here's a link to Sycostang67's gallery were he did a bunch of body swapping.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=14619
Here's a link to Sycostang67's gallery were he did a bunch of body swapping.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=14619
Last edited by Franklin2; Jun 12, 2007 at 09:20 AM.
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Ok so i found a 89 bronco because the 88 fell through and all i need for the frontend is the passenger side monobeam. So i need to know if that monobeam will fit onto the driverside of the 86 side, if anybody knows if the spindle or anything is different which will set it off that would be great thanks!
