New owner 96 bronco

[Bronco TC]

New owner of a 96 bronco I am wanting to put a 4 inch lift and possibly upgrade the wheels and tires … I would like some advice on what combinations work well
It has the smaller V8 … I would like for it to ride and drive well and look good … I live in Key West … so probably not much off roading … just want it to look good and drive well … it has a brand new set of 32 inch tires .. so I am considering lifting it and getting wheels and tires later … from the threads I’ve read it seems 33’s are probably the biggest tires with the smaller V8 … if anyone knows of a good shop in south Florida that would be helpful too … thanks for the help … this is gonna be fun !
TC

 

[L\Bronco]

New owner of a 96 bronco I am wanting to put a 4 inch lift and possibly upgrade the wheels and tires … I would like some advice on what combinations work well
It has the smaller V8 … I would like for it to ride and drive well and look good … I live in Key West … so probably not much off roading … just want it to look good and drive well … it has a brand new set of 32 inch tires .. so I am considering lifting it and getting wheels and tires later … from the threads I’ve read it seems 33’s are probably the biggest tires with the smaller V8 … if anyone knows of a good shop in south Florida that would be helpful too … thanks for the help … this is gonna be fun !
TCView attachment 30361

Welcome to broncozone!
That is a gorgeous truck! I'm a fan of stock height in Broncos but they do look good lifted! Be careful how far you go if you are after a nice ride and stability.
I'm sure lots of members will chime in with tons of info here,
This site is awesome for the support!
Cheers

 

[paul rondelli]

Don't touch a thing. That is an awesome ride.

This is coming from someone who has gone down this road before.

I bought a 1993 Bronco in 2005. I got the "big truck" fever ... and put a 6 inch lift ... re-geared her to 4:56.... full Detroit locker in the rear.. and she sits of 35" BFG mud terrain radials. This is about as extreme as you can get with the stock TTB ( twin traction beam) suspension and still be able to get a decent alignment. She is an absolute beast. With the lower gears she takes off like a "bat out ****" .... and with the full locker in the rear end ... I rarely ever have to put her in 4x4 to get out of some crazy holes.

The only thing missing was a stick shift. So I started looking for a donor to swap for the slush box. I found a 1996 Bronco with a 302 and a 5 speed during my search. I have owned both Broncos now for over a decade .... and the stock 1996 gets driven every day .... the 1993 beast gets cranked up once a week just for fun.

The heavily modified 1993 Bronco with a 5.8 and a E4OD ..... BARELY gets 9mpg
The stock 1996 Bronco with a 302 and a 5 speed ...... gets 15mpg

If you ever want to sell her. keep this in mind. I dropped over 10,000 in modifications to the 1993 ... and only replaced the clutch on the 1996. If I were to sell both today the 1996 would bring at least 5,000 more than the modified 1993.

Savvy consumers who purchase classic rides do not want Broncos modified for wheeling. Think of it this way .... do really think someone dropped 10,000 to modify their Bronco to be a capable trail rig ... and did not take it out in the woods and beat on it?

As it sits that is a 15,000 ride all day long ........... in another decade it will be a 35,000 ride all day long. That is 2,000 a year appreciation .... just to maintain where she is now.

LEAVE HER ALONE.

If you want to lift something and put big tires on it ..... get a 1996 Ford 150 (4x4) for around 5,000. In 10 years it might be worth 5,000 if your lucky .... and since the Bronco and the F150 are practically the exact same ride. You have spare parts.

 

[Bronco TC]

thanks for the comment she does look good ... keeping her stock would be easy and inexpensive !
ill defiantly consider it

 

[Bronco TC]

Welcome to broncozone!
That is a gorgeous truck! I'm a fan of stock height in Broncos but they do look good lifted! Be careful how far you go if you are after a nice ride and stability.
I'm sure lots of members will chime in with tons of info here,
This site is awesome for the support!
Cheers

thank you ! having someone appreciate my truck definitely makes mw consider leaving her stock!

 

[Motech]

I'm a fan of stock height in Broncos

Don't touch a thing.

OK, I'll be that guy.

In my overt view, Gen 5 Eddie's take more than others to get into the badassery club, and 32's unlifted will not cut it.

This example even looks to at least be leveled out, and it's still your third cousin Tod's rig.




This one here is a lock on membership; very tastefully done, yet still isn't menacing or even real viagraic. Just a bit too much midlife posing reflected.




But THIS one...This here gets a badassery club recruitment effort for purity of form with a "problem? no problem" swagger on full display.

keeping her stock would be easy and inexpensive !
ill defiantly consider it

You might, but fifty bucks says your mojo won't.

 

[Bronco TC]

Great broncos ! Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[BentSpurs]

New owner of a 96 bronco I am wanting to put a 4 inch lift and possibly upgrade the wheels and tires … I would like some advice on what combinations work well
It has the smaller V8 … I would like for it to ride and drive well and look good … I live in Key West … so probably not much off roading … just want it to look good and drive well … it has a brand new set of 32 inch tires .. so I am considering lifting it and getting wheels and tires later … from the threads I’ve read it seems 33’s are probably the biggest tires with the smaller V8 … if anyone knows of a good shop in south Florida that would be helpful too … thanks for the help … this is gonna be fun !
TCView attachment 30361

Bronco TC, Only reason I'm replying is I have a '96 5.7 E4OD I bought last year in same E.B. Pacific Green that came with a 4" Tuff Country (made in Utah) not Rough Country (China) and Method 17" model 301 wheels. So I'm posting a few pics to give you an idea how it would look. With full length radius arms and 5100 Bilsteins it rides stiff. Maybe it needs new body mounts but it's not enough to be a priority. It gets about 15 mpg on 32" tires and cruises nicely at 70 mph.

 

[RockNBronco96]

New owner of a 96 bronco I am wanting to put a 4 inch lift and possibly upgrade the wheels and tires … I would like some advice on what combinations work well
It has the smaller V8 … I would like for it to ride and drive well and look good … I live in Key West … so probably not much off roading … just want it to look good and drive well … it has a brand new set of 32 inch tires .. so I am considering lifting it and getting wheels and tires later … from the threads I’ve read it seems 33’s are probably the biggest tires with the smaller V8 … if anyone knows of a good shop in south Florida that would be helpful too … thanks for the help … this is gonna be fun !
TCView attachment 30361

Nice looking ride. I've got a 96 xlt, 351, magna flow exhaust, 2.5" lift running on 32" BFG T/A2's. The exhaust made a big difference in torque when pulling the mountain hills in AZ. Something that you don't have in FL. The lift didn't change the ride that much but I would stay away from the Rough Country lift as the front end alignment has been a nightmare to try and maintain and my tires are on a constant rotation 3x more often than should be, and still chewing the outside of the tread. For me the 2.5" was all I wanted in a lift, extra ground clearance on the ass end without loosing the handling that comes with the extra height, especially if you ever pull a trailer. In my opinion, the stock height doesn't look good, they should have come out of the factory sitting at the 2.5" lift height. Everything is preference. Good luck.

 

[Bronco TC]

Bronco TC, Only reason I'm replying is I have a '96 5.7 E4OD I bought last year in same E.B. Pacific Green that came with a 4" Tuff Country (made in Utah) not Rough Country (China) and Method 17" model 301 wheels. So I'm posting a few pics to give you an idea how it would look. With full length radius arms and 5100 Bilsteins it rides stiff. Maybe it needs new body mounts but it's not enough to be a priority. It gets about 15 mpg on 32" tires and cruises nicely at 70 mph.View attachment 30384View attachment 30385View attachment 30386

That looks awesome exactly what I wanted to see ! Thank u

 

[mikefamig]

I vote to keep the suspension stock height. I like my old cars to be like time machines so I like to try to get them back to the way they were born. It's a personal thing but I just love a new looking old car.

Mike.

 

[Bronco TC]

You know I’m really thinking of going that way thank u
TC

 

[zballar]

This is how I like to roll...all personal preference though. Love they way yours looks stock as well! Good luck!

 

[Bronco TC]

That’s bad ass what all have you done ?

 

[zballar]

I pretty much bought it like this. It has a 6" skyjacker suspension liftkit, 3" body lift, I recently put some 35" bfg ko2s on her. I did upgrade the rear end to 4:56. The interior was done in the valley near the Mexican border, it's all leather. 351w bored out 30 over mild cam. Other comments are right though, get about 9mpg, but only work 12 miles from work so I don't mind. Was really just something I've always wanted. It rides pretty stiff and rough. Does turn a lot of heads though!

 

[Bronco TC]

love it !

 

[miesk5]

Yo Bronco TC, Bent Spurs and RockNBronco96,
Welcome and congrats on acquiring the very best year Big Bronco known to men, women, children and canines!

ASAP, find out if speed control recall work, if equipped was completed. If you still have concerns about Recalls, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center:
US: 800-392-3673 | CA: 800-565-3673
Note: 3673 spells "FORD" on phone keys
For the hearing- or speech-impaired: Please contact the Telecommunication Relay Service by dialing 71
... have VIN ready.
"Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE."
To confirm current status, use this guide by jowens1126 @ 93 & 94-96 Cruise Control Recalls Repair
Note that the 93 recall is different than the 94-96 recall.

Here's the 1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual partial

96 Bronco Owner's Guide, Maintenance Schedules & Parts and Accessories by Ford @ Owner Manuals | fleet.ford.com

96 Bronco Dealer Brochure @ https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/conten...sovers/bronco/pdf/96_Ford_Bronco_Brochure.pdf

96 Bronco Quick Tips Brochure Excerpts & some Eddie Bauer options @ 1983 Ford Bronco 96 EB Bronco Brochures pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via BroncMom!

See my mostly recovered View attachment 202203
site by member schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO

Al

 

[miesk5]

Yo zballar,
Welcome!
ASAP, find out if speed control recall work, if equipped was completed. If you still have concerns about Recalls, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center:
US: 800-392-3673 | CA: 800-565-3673
Note: 3673 spells "FORD" on phone keys
For the hearing- or speech-impaired: Please contact the Telecommunication Relay Service by dialing 71
"Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE."

Here's:
1995 Bronco Dealer Brochure @ 1995 Ford Bronco

1995 Bronco/F Series Drivetrain, Powertrain Service Manual - Google Drive
The eight Groups found in this manual are:
00 - Service Information
02 - Engine and Transmission Mounting
03 - Engine
05 - Driveline
07 - Transmission
08 - Clutch
09 - Exhaust System
10 - Fuel System
Each Section covers a component or system. The second set of numbers on each page
indicates the Section.
If the vehicle has more than one type of component, such as two types of engines or power
steering systems, alphabetical suffixes are used.
&
1995 Bronco/F Series Chassis, Service Manual - Google Drive
To switch between folder list & grid views, click the button to the right of the "DOWNLOAD ALL" button in the upper right corner of the window) by HawkDriver
The twelve Groups found in this manual are:
00 - Service Information
01 - Body
02 - Frame and Mounting (Body)
04 - Suspension
06 - Brake System
11 - Steering System
12 - Climate Control System
13 - Instrumentation and Warning Systems
14 - Battery and Charging System
15 - Audio Systems
17 - Lighting
18 - Electrical Distribution
Each Section covers a component or system. The second set of numbers on each page
indicates the section.
If the vehicle has more than one type of component, such as two types of engines or power
steering systems, alphabetical suffixes are used.

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via BroncMom!

See my mostly recovered View attachment 202203
site by membe schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO

 

[miesk5]

Yo mikefamig,
Welcome!
See my mostly recovered View attachment 202203
site by member schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO

Here is the 1989 Ford Bronco EVTM via member mrnewland1 and recovered by member schwim in Google Drive @

https://broncoinfo.com/files/1989_FORD_BRONCO-F150-F350-F-SUPER_DUTY.zip

Unfortunately the previous 1989 Bronco & Ford Truck Emission & Pre-Delivety files are completely unobtainable by us.

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf found by BroncMom!

1989 Ford Bronco Dealer Brochure

1989 Bronco Lubricant Specifications by Ford via Gary

Al

 

[mikefamig]

Yo mikefamig,
Welcome!
See my mostly recovered View attachment 202203
site by member schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO

Here is the 1989 Ford Bronco EVTM via member mrnewland1 and recovered by member schwim in Google Drive @

https://broncoinfo.com/files/1989_FORD_BRONCO-F150-F350-F-SUPER_DUTY.zip

Unfortunately the previous 1989 Bronco & Ford Truck Emission & Pre-Delivety files are completely unobtainable by us.

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf found by BroncMom!

1989 Ford Bronco Dealer Brochure

1989 Bronco Lubricant Specifications by Ford via Gary

Al

Awesome. Thanks!