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Yep, I would think it's the auto trans. My '84 2wd short bed with a 2.3 and c3 auto NEVER got better than 19-20 no matter what I did to it or how I drove it. Not to mention it was a complete turd. When I swapped in a 2.3 turbo out of a Merkur and a M5OD out of a newer Ranger I could get 24 if...

If I were you, I would try to get one directly from Ford. Seems like no matter where I get thermostats from I have a hard time getting a good one. It took 3 tries to get a good one in my B2. Napa ones seem to be the worst. After a short time, the temp would go progressively higher each time...

You may have got a bad/out of round tire. I had some shitty recaps on my B2 for about a year, and I balanced them myself on the spin balancer where I used to work. Even though they were balanced perfectly according to the machine, you could see that they weren't quite round when they spun...

Hi, I just did the f150 spacer and 2" ranger rear block swap on my 88 b2. My factory CV style shaft now clicks at low speeds, so obviously need a different one. Can I just get a ranger shaft and have it shortened? Would that work ok with only 2" lift? Is there a low cost but better option...

Hi, I am starting to collect parts and pieces for my bronco. Here is what I am going for: Front end: f150 coil spacers, d28 w/open 4.10 (can get for free), Rough Country steering stabilizer and 2" lift RC8000 shocks, urethane axle pivot and radius arm bushings Rear end:7.5 w/4.10 and...

Hi, I was wondering how common were factory 4.10 gears in the Bronco II line as I am looking to upgrade from my 3.73s. Also will the front and rear ends out of a ranger around the same year swap in? Thanks in advance, Josh