Best way to redo a 95 Bronco

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Is it best to go with all OEM or redo it with the cool stuff?

Does it need to be repainted in original colors?

New to all this!

 
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Thank you for responding.  I think it would be a lot more fun to have it redone with the cool new things vs OEM.

Some of the redos are really beautiful!

 

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Yo,

Great!

Do you have a 95 Bronco?

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Um, engine, tranny, xfer.............I have no idea what any of that means or hubs for that matter.

Yes, I just bought a 95 Bronco.  I bought it to have redone for my grandsons 16th birthday in March.  I am an old woman and definitely won't be doing any of the work.  :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  My son will be choosing everything.

It was a spur of the moment purchase.  I thought a Bronco would be a safe ride for him and that it would be great looking redone.

I have a lot more questions than answers.

 
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I do know the engine is 5.08  for whatever that is worth.

I have a question that maybe you or someone on here may be able to answer.

The dash on the 95.........the part the radio is installed in...........is that a separate piece?  I have a ugly spot there and I need to replace it.

 

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Yo,

96 Bronco-F-Series Workshop Manual (PARTIAL) by FORD via

1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_146582391459513&key=6ed47b392b9edfe394b9e89b72717104&libId=ipe1oujf01000bgv000MA1jqdc1daf156b&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fullsizebronco.com%2Fforum%2F7-1980-96-bronco-tech%2F407649-what-tools-need-remove-dash-96-a.html&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diesel-dave.com%2Fvehic%2Fmanual%2Fstj%2Fstjleft.htm&title=what%20tools%20need%20to%20remove%20dash%20from%2096%20-%20Ford%20Bronco%20Forum&txt=1996%20Bronco%2FF-Series%20Workshop%20Manual

Same as most earlier years especially 92-96, excepts for OBD II in 96, 4WABS (93-96); ABS (87-92); Air Bag (94-96); 3 ***** Automatic Locking Hubs (Built from May 95 through 96); Spark Plug Wire Routing & Firing Order (The firing order for 1987-1993 5.0Ls is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. The firing order for 1994- 96 5.0Ls & all 5.8Ls is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.);

2-piece Spindle Rolling Diaphragm Seal (RDS) used on 5/95 to 96 Broncos & F Series 1/2-ton 4WD

and a few other items that I still need to research

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Section 01-12:

Instrument Panel (this is for entire pad)

1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual

http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stj1c020.htm

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Radio removal tool at walk mart or Google it to

See how to bend a wire coat hanger into a wide U .. just like t..his

http://s378.photobucket.com/user/nettemoody/media/bronco/P1010008.jpg.html

 

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You, our sponsor Jeff's has the full cover overlays

http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Pads-Covers-92-97/products/973/

•Exact Color Match NOT Guaranteed

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Rejuvenate the life of your vehicle by enhancing its interior.

Coverlay dash covers are vacuum-molded from the original dash to give an original look and a perfect fit.

Made from thick, durable ABS plastic, Coverlay dash covers will not crack under extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Coverlay dash covers fit over your original dash for easy installation.

No special skills, tools, or instrument removal necessary; perfect for the do-it-yourselfer. Includes a limited-lifetime warranty. NO RETURNS.

 

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Yo, our sponsor Jeff's has the full cover overlays

http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Pads-Covers-92-97/products/973/

•Exact Color Match NOT Guaranteed

To Request Color Swatches Call 1(800)633-7090

Rejuvenate the life of your vehicle by enhancing its interior.

Coverlay dash covers are vacuum-molded from the original dash to give an original look and a perfect fit.

Made from thick, durable ABS plastic, Coverlay dash covers will not crack under extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Coverlay dash covers fit over your original dash for easy installation.

No special skills, tools, or instrument removal necessary; perfect for the do-it-yourselfer. Includes a limited-lifetime warranty. NO RETURNS.

Some pads use 10mm nuts, but most use 9mm. Some have a nut between the radio & cluster.

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TSB 92-25-09 Popping/Cracking from Dash Pad during Cooling

Publication Date: DECEMBER 2, 1992

LIGHT TRUCK: 1992-93 F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES

ISSUE: A sharp "popping/cracking" noise may be heard from the instrument panel. This condition is most noticable on vehicles in warmer climates. The "popping/cracking" is caused by the rubbing of the mating surfaces between the instrument panel and the instrument pad when they are cooled, such as when air conditioning is being used.

ACTION: Eliminate the "popping/cracking" noise by inserting insulating material between the instrument panel and instrument pad. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the radio.

2. Open and remove the glove box door assembly.

3. Remove the seven (7) nuts retaining the pad assembly to the instrument panel.

NOTE: THE PAD ASSEMBLY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE BECAUSE THE PAINT MAY ACT LIKE AN ADHESIVE.

4. Remove the paint residue and other contaminants from the back of the pad assembly.

5. Install insulating tape at eight places on the instrument panel. Refer to figure for locations of tape.

6. Position pad on instrument panel.

7. Install a 3/16" I.D. X 5/8" O.D. X 1/32" to 1/16" thick, zinc coated washer (which can be obtained locally) and a nut on each stud. Hand tighten until snug.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS.

8. Install the radio and glove box assembly.

Procure locally, seven (7) 3/16" I.D. X 5/8" O.D. X 1/32" to 1/16" thick, flat steel washers. The washers must be ZINC coated, not oil coated.

Procure polyethylene tape locally. One roll, 2" wide X 72" long, repairs about eight vehicles and costs $8.09 per roll.

Procure tape from:

Walco Corporation

Adhesive Tapes Division

P.O. Box 9

1652 East Sutter Road

Glenshaw. PA. 15116

Attn: Ron Ruddock

Telephone: (412) 486-4400

Fax: (412) 486-6884

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under 12 Months/12,000 Miles

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OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

922509A Install Insulating Tape 0.6 Hr.

Instead of flock tape, almost anything that will allow slight movement without noise will work - even dry paper or plastic, as Ford used.

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Cluster Bezel Repairs

It's common for the clips across the top snap off their mounting posts, but the posts are hollow, so it's fairly easy to install a *****. The hardest part is getting the final 1/4 turn on the ***** so the clip stays tight.

It's even more common for the ***** holes behind the trim strips to break out, but it's easier to repair them. I used this plumber's strap to hang some hardware for powdercoating, which is why it's black. But since it'll be totally hidden, plain strap is just as good. Even if the holes haven't cracked yet, this mod will prevent them from ever breaking.

url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/820786]clusterbezelrepairs.jpg

 

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