This is ‘Eddie’, and if it looks familiar to you, it’s because it used to be owned by TRS forum member ‘Totalled’ (Pat Manning). Pat passed suddenly in June 2017 but his 1985 Ford Bronco II lives on. Now owned by Harley Fields, A.K.A. ‘The Mud Addict’, Harley has tried to keep the Bronco II as close to the way that Pat had it. Here’s the Bronco II from back when it was Pat’s:
Specifications
- 1985 Ford Bronco II 4×4
- 1989 Eddie Bauer Interior
- 1989 Ford 302 (Holley 4bbl, HEI Distributor, Explorer Exhaust Manifolds)
- Champion 4.0 Explorer Radiator
- C5 Automatic Transmission (C4 Bellhousing, torque convertor, valve body, shift kit)
- BW1354 Manual Transfer Case
- 6-Inch Suspension (Mostly Tuff Country)
- Stock Rear Leafs With Add-A-Leaf, 1″ Block, and Belltech 6400 Shackle
- FA600 Pitman Arm
- Dana 35 TTB Front Axle (Explorer)
- Ford 8.8-Inch Rear Axle (Explorer)
- 4.56 Gears
- Aussie Locker (Rear)
- 35×12.5×15 Pitbull Rockers
- Winch Bumper Built By Tim Lund at Wild West Fab
- 9,000 lb. Harbor Freight Winch
- Westin Rear Bumper
Extended Radius Arms
Pat had one of the first sets of extended Radius arms offered by James Duff and even had them signed by James Duff himself. Unfortunately, they broke. I’ve seen cases of these original designs breaking before. James Duff has long since redesigned their arms. Harley plans to repair the James Duff arms and get them installed back under the Bronco II.
This isn’t Harley’s only Bronco II. He has another Bronco II named Hellboy that’s more of an extreme build than ‘Eddie’ is. But that doesn’t mean Eddie doesn’t get any trail time. As you can see from the photos below, Eddie definitely gets used.
I appreciate the fact that Harley has kept this Bronco II alive and keeps it true to its original build. I look forward to seeing it with the James Duff radius arms back on it someday.
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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.
