New to the Member with questions

[DRKHORSE86]

Hey guys finally pick up a 1986 Bronco, first one very excited to get into it. Had some questions about compatibility on 3 gen parts.  Super excited about the truck 3 inch body lift, got a 302 V8 in it and 33" tires eddie bauer edition.  Was able to find replacement locks (it was a salvage had to replace all lock all the way around). windshield is cracked, 4x4 needs to be rebuilt.  There are a lot of 1982 and 1980 in the area on craigslist, besides the engine 1986 has fuel injection, what is interchangeable on the early year 3rd gen to the 86? oh and I wanted to get a new heavy duty spare tire rack because I'm worried about the weight of the 33" hanging off the back of the factory rack.

 

[miesk5]

yo DRKHORSE86

WELCOME!

First, for Parts, check out our Sponsor here Jeff's Bronco Graveyard http://broncograveyard.com

Tire Carrier;

Swing-Away, Maximum Tire Size Capacity info (35")
Source: by Froggmann (Ken P) at http://web.archive.org/web/20090106130919/http://www.froggmann.com/Faq/Tcarrier.htm

"..I have personally tested with a 33" tire on an aluminum rim with a 48" Highlift attached. Others have had up to 35" tires on their stock carriers with no problem..."

New HD rear bumper w/tire rack

http://broncoair.com/rearBumper.php

LOTTSA $$$

or mfgr a custom carrier;

Frame Mounted Drop Down Fabrication & Installation in a 95
Source: by Shadofax (TheJuice, The Juice, Mark Z) at http://www.supermotors.net/registry/628/68962

I or others here will provide interchange info soon. Most Salvage yards other than P&P utilize Hollander Interchange

http://hollanderinterchange.net/

"...

The Hollander Interchange provides auto recyclers and auto collectors, rebuilders, and others with the easiest and most comprehensive solution for identifying interchangeable auto parts.

The Hollander Interchange is available in traditional printed format, as a stand-alone CD-ROM, and integrated into Hollander’s industry leading yard management systems and part locating network...

For a YARD SEARCH on-line, I use;

http://www.hollanderparts.com/


or
http://www.copartfinder.com
Has Vehicle Pics!

http://www.picknpull.com

This a company name, not rep of all pick & pull yards

http://www.car-parts.com/

Also for obsolete parts;
Our Sponsor here has been adding some to inventory; Jeff's Bronco Graveyard
and: by Ford pn:
http://www.partsvoice.com/
http://www.rearcounter.com
http://www.greensalescompany.com

 

[Seabronc]

what is interchangeable on the early year 3rd gen to the 86? 

Most all parts are interchangeable 80-96 with the exception of the dash and front clip.  Some people have even used the front clip from 87 - 96, it just takes a little work.  In fact any part can be interchanged depending on how much work you are willing to put into it and understand what has to be modified or taken along with the part.

Good luck,

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