Hello all I am bwheat1981 and this is my 1981 Bronco

I am fixing to start a restoration on my 81 Bronco Ranger XLT, and I could use some advice on where to find the best deals on parts and accessories. This is the first time I've ever tried to restore a bronco. I guess you could say I'm a Ford ******* I have always owned a Chevy truck and have built several of them but, I have always wanted a Bronco I either didn't have the extra money for one or I needed a truck at the time. Lucky for me now I have a truck and I was able to  trade my 4 wheeler for this awesome or what will soon be an awesome Ford Bronco. I am wanting to Install either a 4" or 6" lift and run a 35x12.5x15 tire. My question is will that tire clear with a 4" lift or will i need to go to a 6" lift, and what is the best lift for the money?

Thanks

bwheat1981 

yo BW,

Congrats and Welcome.

Here is what I do to search for parts;

I use http://www.fordparts.com

go thru the drill

copy the Ford long version part number or the short version. and then do a google with your year such as "81 Bronco distributor

I try to get the Ford Motorcraft parts via AMAZON; they are VG at delvy and esp pricing; I bought a $150.00 Motorcraft DPFE Sensor for $50.00 with free shipping and no sales tax; Local dealers wanted 150.0 + sales tax

same price & discount for an Idle Air Control (IAC)

FREE PARTS CATALOGS; mostly for Bronco/Ford, but some for other makes

Mill Supply - Bronco/Ford truck body parts

LMC TRUCK (Long Motor Corporation) - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories

Raybuck - Bronco/Ford truck body parts- fill in CONTACT US form

Advance Adapters - Bronco/Ford truck engine/transmission/transfer case conversion products

Auto Krafters - now has Bronco/Ford truck section (80-96)

Classic Auto Parts (Formerly, Obsolete Ford Parts) - Bronco/Ford truck parts to 79 w/Ford part numbers; $5.00 for postage

Jeff's Bronco Graveyard - Outstanding Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories

PCI, Inc. - exhaust parts & accessories, air check valves, stainless steel flex tubes for DIY EGR tubes, A.I.R., Catalytic Converter, EGR tubes, etc.; w/Ford part numbers - order their catalog - very helpful tech person!!!! their products are also sold by NAPA, etc.

SoffSeal (formerly A&M Soffseal) - Bronco/Ford truck weather stripping & rubber

Jobrite - new & used Bronco/ F series body parts & components

roadcatalogs.com - some free catalogs for performance parts & accessories; get a bigger mail box tho!

Dennis Carpenter- 78 -89 Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories w/parts break-out diagrams & Ford part numbers

National Parts Depot - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories

The Paddock Parts - Bronco/Ford parts up to 86

Blue Oval Truck Parts - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories through 86

Welcome to the Zone!

33's clear with no body lift so 35's should do OK with a 2" lift.  You are probably already aware of the tire rub problem when tight turning.  That can be fixed with a modified radius arms.

Another good source is http://www.lmctruck.com

Have fun,

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yo,

Superlift® 4 to 6 inch Installation in 80-96

Source: by Steve W at http://web.archive.org/web/20051029032131/http://www.tamor.org/techreports/ford/superlift/default.htm

Any update on your progress? My uncle just gave me his 81. Needs a ton of work but I'm stoked!

Yo GGGbronco,

Welcome to the Zone!

Post your plans or needed info in a new thread here in 80-96 Ford Bronco section so that we don't get you mixed up with the original poster.

Next time, please fill out your Signature with year, engine size, transmission type, transfer case type (manual or electric shift), locking hub type (automatic or manual) info & major mods such as a Lift, etc. for better responses.

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Here are:

1981 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM) ​​by Gary's Garagemahal

Looks complete.



1986 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM)

Looks complete.



Gary has other info such as:

1981 Bronco Brochure @

http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/1981-bronco-brochure.html

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Specifications

1980 - 86 Bronco/F Series Carburetors, Chokes, & EFI

EEC-IV Diagnostics No Start, etc.

1982 & 1985 F Series Brochures

Much More!

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