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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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front end swap questions

howdy all, i recently came across someone who wants to get rid of a 78 bronco. i have a 95 bronc. i have always wanted to put a solid axle in my bronco. how hard would it be to swap the older solid axle into a newer style bronco? it seems like it should pretty much bolt up but im sure it wont be that easy. thanks in advance,
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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do a search on google for Bronco Solid Axle Swap, there are some forums specific to this task with parts break downs , prices and such. its not exactly bolt in a go, it will require some welding skills. another issue you would have is your 95 is ABS up front, the 78 diff is not. have you outgrown the TTB you have now?
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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It's a pain and expensive.. Not just a bolt and go or everyone would do it.

However you can buy a bolt on kit from cage or fabritech.. Both are between 1800 and 2k. All you need is to get the front axle.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Or you could just run the '78.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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thanks for the input. unfortunately that wasnt the news i wanted to hear. guess im just gonna deal with the ttb front end. cant sink that much money into the ol girl right now.
 
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