1988 to 1982 Front Clip Swap

[lascassas_camper]

What is the best way to swap the front clip from my 1988 parts bronco to my 1982? Should I unbolt 1 fender at a time or try to swap the whole clip?

Also, the 1988 parts bronco has doors with power windows, how do I hook up the power windows/locks to the 1982 model?

 

[Justshootme84]

It will be much easier to swap the clip as a unit rather than in separate pieces. You'll keep the fenders alingned with the core support, as well as not have to remove all those extra bolts. ASide from the wiring harness for the lights, only mod I can think of that you'll need is to the bottom tab at the rear of the fenders, next to the cab. The 80-86 fenders have this tab flat, or horizontal, while the 87-up fenders have it up&down, or vertical. JSM84

 

[lascassas_camper]

Stupid question, but how do I swap the clip as a whole? will I need help or can I man-handle it by myself?

 

[Justshootme84]

Yes, you will need two or three people to help you. The "clip" as it's referred to is the radiator core support and front fenders, along with the inner fenders, grille, headlight assemblies, lower valance and hood. See now, that's a bunch of parts to be unbolting and putting back on one at a time!!! The inside of the fenders have various sorts of brackets and parts attached to them on both sides, like the battery braket, starter solenoid, wassher can, etc.

 

[BLADE262US]

The headlight and turn signal wiring will need some attention as well . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />