Sheetmetal Swap 93 to 82

[lascassas_camper]

Would the front clip, fenders, hood, bumper radiator support from a 1993 be a bolt on to my 1982? What else would fit?

 

[Broncobill78]

You can swap the front clip, the quarter panels, cap, tailgate & that's about it I think. The doors changed a bit over the years. I know 80-86 interchange, 87-91 and 92-96. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe somewhere in there they changed the lines on the top half of the door so the 93' doors wouldn't fit the top half of the 82' tub but to be honest I've never tried a swap between years like that so I'm not for sure and of course the character lines on the 93' clip won't line up exactly with those on the 82' tub but it *will* physically bolt up, same deal with the tailgate. I also seem to recall something about needing to repin the 93' headlight connectors so the highbeams will work correctly with the 82' harness.

 

[BLADE262US]

The tubs are the same shape and size body lines differ from 1980 to 86 and then 1987 to 1996. All doors are interchangeable . Difference is the hoop style mirror to the sport style mirror in 1992/93 . The front clips are interchangeable as long as you change it all . This being the core support , fenders , hood , and valance piece between the windshield and the hood .As well as the headlight and grille assemblies . The Clip sets are 1980 to 1986 / 1987 to 1991 / and 1992 to 1996 . The rear quarters differ on the 1980 to 86 by the body line only they have an indented body line rather than a flared body line . The tops are all interchangeable from 1980 to 1996 the 1992 thru 1996 do have a third brake light though that probably legally must be hooked up . Whan going from the 1987 / 91 front to the 1992/96 front there is some wiring that needs to be repinned out for the headlights if you search my post here you will find when I did my swap and what I had to do . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lascassas_camper]

I'm thinking I may just go with my original plan and use the 1993 Bronco as parts truck for my 1982. All that drivetrain and shifter linkage swapping is beginning to look harder than just swapping out the rear axle and some sheetmetal.

Plus as long as I don't modify the engine (too much) I can keep my antique status and plates and avoid the emissions test.

 

[Yardape]

One thing with swapping rear axles, your 82 should have a 9 inch with 3.50 gears and a pinion yoke. The 93 will have an 8.8 with 3.55 gears and will have a pinion ******. (note there are other axle ratio possibilities but these are the most common in my experience)

 

[BLADE262US]

I think 1980 was the last yr of the 9 inch I have never seen one in anything newer could be possible though but either way in his case no tone ring to worry about and the .04 of a turn in the ratio isnt going to hurt anything . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Yardape]

My 84 has a 9 inch

 

[Yardape]

My main point was to state the differences in the 2 axles, every issue can be resolved but they are still issues that need attention. The pinion yoke is another to be concerned with, not a deal breaker but again its an issue.

 

[miesk5]

GL!

Edited out some info since it isn't what you need

 

[lascassas_camper]

One thing with swapping rear axles, your 82 should have a 9 inch with 3.50 gears and a pinion yoke. The 93 will have an 8.8 with 3.55 gears and will have a pinion ******. (note there are other axle ratio possibilities but these are the most common in my experience)

So, are you telling me the 93' rear axle want work under the 82' without modification! What will i have to do to make it work? Dam....i thought someone here said it would work.

 

[shift1313]

dont forget the front bumper Also the inner sheetmetal on the 87-91 power window door is the same as my 85 manual crank doors.

85 door



89 door



so you should be able to swap power windows in if you wanted to. The only difference i could see is the lower portion of the 87+ door had louvers that went behind the lower trim panel.

What rear axle does the truck have under it? 9" will have a removable carrier on the front of the housing where the drive shaft is and no rear cover. 8.8 will have a rear cover, 12 bolts i think.

 

[lascassas_camper]

I checked today, and both rear axles have u-joint connections. No ****** joints in site.

 

[Yardape]

Your 93 has a ujoint yoke and not a ******? Well then it sounds like your laughing. I wonder if someone swapped in an older 8.8 or better yet for you a 9 inch. Do you know how to tell if its an 8.8 or a nine? I'm really curious what they put in there.

 

[lascassas_camper]

Your 93 has a ujoint yoke and not a ******? Well then it sounds like your laughing. I wonder if someone swapped in an older 8.8 or better yet for you a 9 inch. Do you know how to tell if its an 8.8 or a nine? I'm really curious what they put in there.

I'm new to Broncos and Fords, so i'm somewhat ignorant about them. (I'm used too Studebakers & Chevys).

Your right about the ****** on 1993 models. But, i was wrong about the year of the parts Bronco I bought.

Its NOT a 1993 model, thats what I was told and so i went with that. I haven't looked at the door jamb tonight and (the title is supposed to be in the mail) judging by the front sheetmetal & dash design its between a 1987 & 1991 model Bronco. My fault, I should have checked for my self, I just accepted what I was told. I'm just about disgusted.

I'm going with my original plan and swap the axle(s) from the parts Bronco onto my 1982 model. I may move the front sheet metal & doors if I can figure out how to wire up the power windows and locks (thats another question for you guys).

What I want to move from my 1990ish parts Eddie Bauer Bronco to my 1982 XL Bronco;

1) Rear axle

2) front clip

3) doors (if i can wire them up)

4) most of the interior, seats/interior plastic/rear/middle

5) possibly the auto hubs from the front

6) rear bumper (its big and chrome)

7) anything else that will bolt up without modification

 

[shift1313]

so maybe i missed why you want to move the rear axle over? The RABS(rear a b s) 8.8 which would be in your 90 model has a larger center pin and is probably a limted slip unit, but i dont know that i would personally waste the time to swap it over unless you have some issue with the one in your 82.

here is what the back of an 8.8 axle looks like

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/xj_d...over_ford88.jpg

here is what the back of a ford 9" looks like(this one has been shortened so dont pay attention to axle tube length)

http://www.gambardellaracing.com/catalog/i...ford%209_-1.jpg

here is the front

http://www.britishv8.org/Triumph/DanMasters/Image15.jpg

everything comes out of the front of the diff. you can setup your gears out of the truck which is really nice. If you have a 9" in the back of your 82 i wouldnt swap it out. While the 8.8 can be strong, the 9" stock is much stronger.

 

[Yardape]

While the 8.8 can be strong, the 9" stock is much stronger.

Indeed!!

 

[lascassas_camper]

so maybe i missed why you want to move the rear axle over? The RABS(rear a b s) 8.8 which would be in your 90 model has a larger center pin and is probably a limted slip unit, but i dont know that i would personally waste the time to swap it over unless you have some issue with the one in your 82.

The 1982 axle is shot. Its grinding gears and leaking out both sides, plus it appears its been worked on alot.

 

[shift1313]

axle seals and a new gear set is a much easier thing to do than an axle swap. Chances are the other axle is tired and will need at least a new crush sleeve to reset the pinion, axles seals and probably wheel cylinders/brake springs. If the 82 does have a 9" you are better off just fixing it then you know your axle is good to go. its such a popular axle for drag cars, street cars and 4x4s that parts are easy to get and not to ******* the wallet. If you plan on being ******* the 8.8 at some point you are going to want a new set of axles. which will be a little chunk of money. the 9" axles have a retainer plate bolted to the axle housing. In the even you shear off the splines or have any issues with the clips that hold the axles in on the 8.8, your wheel is coming off! not so on the 9". i dont typically post links to other sites but this one has lots of pics to walk you through rebuilding the carrier on a 9"

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/9/0...Gear_Setup.html

 

[lascassas_camper]

Well ive already started removing the axle from my parts truck, I beleive its an 1989 model instead of a 1993 model (looking at the door jamb). Going by the posts here the donor axle is an 8.8 it has a rear diff cover with some kind of factory stablizer or torque bar. I don't plan on doing any kind of off-road activity with the 82" Bronco, we actually bought it to use as a farm truck. I do plan on saving the 9" axle thats coming out of the 1982 model, its going back under the donor bronco so i can roll it into my equipment shed.

I started stripping little stuff out of the parts Bronco, it had graet Eddie Bauer seats that were a direct bolt in to my 1982 model. I removed the top off and interior panels off my black 1982 Bronco, only to discover it was originaly a white & a baby blue!! EEWWW!!! I'm planning on taking the 1982 Bronco to Macco when i get it straight. I'm not sure what color I'll paint her, I had planned on going back black or red, but now i might go back with the white/baby blue just for kicks. Although i can't imagine driving around in a powderpuff blue Bronco?