This brown 1988 Ford Bronco II XLT appeared on ebay in 2019. It was unique enough that I decided to feature it for others to see.
1988 Ford Bronco II XLT
- Immaculate Show Winning Customized Show Bronco II
- Dark Chestnut Brown Metallic
- 5 coats of clear with custom side stripes
- Outstanding Condition All-Original Interior
- High-End Custom Sound System
- Show-Quality Custom Paintwork and Powder Coating
- 2.9L V6 Engine
- 5-Speed Manual Trans.
- Very Low Miles
Vehicle Highlights:
- Trail Master 4″ suspension and 3″ body lifts
- Suspension components and other undercarriage parts powder coated and assembled with Stainless Steel nuts & bolts
- Trail Master shocks and kicker shocks with boots.
- Ladder bars
- Steering Stabilizer
- Chrome Rear Differential Cover
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Smittybilt front bumper
- stock rear hitch bumper
- both powder coated
- 3″ tow receiver with wiring
- Wheel well cutouts with fiberglass fender flares
- with chrome capped mounting screws
- Original outstanding condition interior
- Cloth seats
- Excellent condition dash pad
- New aftermarket Center Floor Console
- Rear Cargo retractable cover in matching interior color
- 3-spoke chrome and wood steering wheel
- Sunroof – Tinted with (flip-up venting)
- Upgraded Kenwood Audio System
- with motorized fac plate, CD
- with 6 Infinity speakers (mounted in factory position)
- Oil Pressure / Water Temp auxiliary gauges
- Lund windshield visor with eyebrow window tint
- All windows tinted
- side windows with custom etching
- 4.56 gears front & rear
- open (not locking or limited-slip) carriers (differential)
- American Racing Torque Thrust 17-inch wheels
- including Spare wheel & tire
- with newer 35/315×17 Hankook Mud/Snow tires
- Offroad driving lights
- Stainless Steel rocker panel covers
- Undercarriage is spotless & rust-free
- Always garaged except when driving to maintenance or car shows
- Winner of many awards at custom car shows and rallies
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.
