Looking at a 87 Bronco

[carbongixxer]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking to get my first bronco. Currently i'm looking at a really clean 87 Bronco 4x4. It has a 302 motor and transmission that was rebuilt a few years ago, currently has 52k miles on it. The chassis has 168k miles. It looks like it was taken care of. Not lifted still stock height. My question for you guys is.

What should I look for as far as common problems on this year bronco? Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[miesk5]

YO c,

******-style manual hub locks used only on 87 TO early 88 Broncos & F 150 are a prob area because the control dial gets too hot & distorts causing the hub to be inoperative;

"...This hub simply sits between the wheel and brake rotor and is held in place by the wheel studs. This type of hub is very easy to remove (simply remove the wheel), but it is different from all other Broncos and therefore parts and replacement hubs are expensive and hard to find. To convert your 87-88 Bronco to the "standard" hubs you'll need to swap all the parts from the spindle out from a Bronco or F-150. It may even be possible to take these parts from any vehicle with a Dana 44 front axle and the same wheel bolt pattern as the Bronco (5 on 5.5"). If you are considering this swap it would be a good time to consider the 8 lug axle swap you've always wanted (see section 10.2)..."

Source: by Matt K at off-road.com via web.archive.org

or a conv kit by OUR MAIN SPONSOR here Jeff's Bronco Graveyard

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco.php/i-32079-1980-92-front-end-rebuild-kit.html

$699.00

Check for rust in tailgate, B pillars near rockers, 1/4 panels lips and underside of 1/4s

AOD is prob in it and it is ok. Ck for proper shifing, fluid condition & aroma

Good Luck!