Introduction
This 1989 Ford Bronco II owned by Josh (AKA MoabB2) from Sandy, Utah has always been one of my favorite Ford Bronco II builds. It’s definitely a nice clean well thought out build that functions as well as it looks.
Here’s an overview
- Eary Bronco Disc brake Dana 44 front axle installed, TRO steering, Yukon 4340 Chromoly axles, Yukon Superjoints, Yukon 4.88, ARB, Cage heavy duty track bar.
- Early Bronco Big Bearing 9-inch rear axle installed, Yukon 31 Spline Forged axles, Yukon 4.88 R&P, ARB, Drums.
- Manual BW1354 transfer case installed, replaced stock BW1350 for more travel in front yoke.
- Wheelbase stretched 1.5-inches in front.
- Front suspension: Cage Early Bronco 3.5-inch coils, Cage Tubular Radius Arms, Duff zinc plated coil towers, Cage nitrogen shocks.
- Rear suspension: Skyjacker 6-inch rear leaf springs, Cage nitrogen shocks, custom traction bars.
- Wheels and tires: 35×13.50×15 BFG Krawlers mounted on 15×10 Cragar Series 397 wheels.
- Custom brake lines and drivelines are being made right now. ARB compressor mounted and custom ARB dash switches underway.
Body
Frame Off Restoration
Buckingham Blue Pearl Metallic and Chawton White 2-Tone Paint
Custom tubed Front Clip And Radiator Support.
James Duff Polyurethane Body Mounts.
Bushwacker Cut-Out Fender Flares
Custom grill
Drivetrain
1997 5.0L V8 with GT-40p Heads (215 rwhp / 273 ft/lb)
4R70W, AOD-EW Transmission with Shift Kit & Kevlar Bands
OBD-II PCM and Diagnostic Port, SCT X3 custom Dyno Tune.
Custom Dual Exhaust with Flowmaster 40 Series Mufflers
Torque Monster Headers
Aluminum 4-Core Radiator
B&M Transmission Supercooler with Temp Gauge.
BW1354 Transfer Case, 34.4:1 Crawl Ratio
Early Bronco Dana 44 Front Axle with Disc Brakes, Chromoly Shafts, 4.88 Gears, Superjoints, ARB Air Locker Warn Hubs, and Cage Offroad Trac-Bar Mount
Early Bronco big bearing Ford 9-Inch Rear Axle with Drum Brakes, Yukon 31-Spline Shafts, 4.88 Gears and ARB Air Locker
Suspension
3.5-Inch Cage Offroad Early Bronco front coil springs
Cage Offroad Early Bronco extended radius arms & mounts
(4) Cage Offroad shocks
James Duff Zinc Plated Coil Buckets
Cage Offroad Shock Mounts
Skyjacker Bronco II 4-Inch Leaf Springs
Wheels & Tires
35×13.50×15 BFG Krawler TA on 15X10 Cragar steel wheels.
35×12.50×15 BFG Mud Terrain KO spare tire.
(5) Cragar 15×10 5×5.5 Series 397
Body Protection / Armor
James Duff Front & Rear Receiver Bumpers
Other
Hella 500 Off-Road Lights, Xenon Driving Lights, Rear Off-Road Light
Panasonic CD Player with JBL Speakers
Midland CB Radio
Yakima Loadwarrior Basket with Axe/Shovel Brackets.
Hi-Lift Jack
Custom FX4 Decals
Photos
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is a longtime Ford truck and SUV enthusiast and the founder of The Ranger Station and Bronco II Corral. With decades of hands-on experience, he writes both technical and non-technical articles covering the Ford Bronco II, including mechanical systems, factory engineering, common upgrades, and detailed feature vehicle write-ups.
In addition to technical content, Jim documents Bronco II history, rare factory and aftermarket models, production details, and original Ford marketing materials. His work is based on firsthand experience, original documentation, and long-term involvement in the Ford enthusiast community.
Through his sites, Jim has built comprehensive reference libraries that serve owners, builders, restorers, collectors, and historians, helping preserve the Bronco II’s technical knowledge and historical significance.
