One of the long time Bronco II owners that has frequented the online forums over the years is ‘Nemisus’. He built up his 1987 Ford Bronco II with 8-inches of lift using Skyjacker and James Duff parts.
He eventually replaced the stock Dana 28 front axle with a full width high pinion Dana 44 with 5.13 gears, and an ARB air locker. The axle was swapped in using James Duff long travel radius arms, variable rate 5.5-inch coil springs, and James Duff coil buckets.
The stock rear 7.5-inch axle was replaced with a Ford 9-Inch equipped with 5.13 gears and an ARB air locker. The axle is mounted under the Bronco using 6-inch Skyjacker leaf springs, and 2-inch Belltech shackles.
The Bronco II rides on 35X12.5 TXR tires mounted on 15X10 Black steel rims.
The original 2.8L V6 was replaced with a 4.0L V6 from a 1993 Ford Explorer. Nemisus used the complete wiring harness, along with the Explorers dash, seats, and center console.
As time went on, the Bronco II was given a new white paint job with a set of Bushwacker fender flares. The front bumper is a James Duff winch bumper, and the rear bumper is a James Duff tire carrier /gas can mount.
I have no idea if Nemisus still has the Bronco II, but I wanted to preserve its memory here at the Bronco II Corral.
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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.
