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1. Just replaced the original brake callipers.
2. Typical electrical problems and floating ground problems common in most old Ford trucks I've owned.
3. Replaced the radius arm bushings.
This is, in my opinion, the best Bronco ever built. The 351M engine has great low end torque, the C6 transmission shifts positively, the NP205 transfer case is bullet proof, and the 9" rear and Dana 44 front differentials are bullet-proof.
This is my 2nd '79 - the other one I used off-road with great success and all in stock form. It is a real thrill to drive in the snows we get here in the mountains of upstate New York.
I am a 16 year old boy. I own a 1979 Bronco Ranger XLT. Me and my dad shined it up so well, when you saw it you would think you were in 1979! It is the most awesome truck ever! It's amazingly dependible and has great power.
Soon I'm going to rebuild the engine. And I'm going to put fat low-profile tires on it, it's gonna be a low-rider! Hey, I'm Mexican, what do you expect. Thanks FORD, for a great truck! This is an awesome website too, keep up the good work!
Good luck with the low rider effort. It will truly be an original. In my case I do not think that I could take one of the best 4X4's of all time and lower it. But If you are not off-roading it would look awesome to see one lowered.
I have my second Bronco a 93XLT and I have replaced the motor this year. My question to Bronco owners is, something that never happened with the 79. I have a noise and vibration around 30-40-MPH. Only if I give the accelerator gas past this spot to full on the vibration stops. I have experimented with taking the overdrive off, still does it. I have cleaned the injectors with 3 bottles of techron cleaner. The noise and vibration was happening with the old motor also. I checked all the bolts for alignment, OK. My thoughts are it is the transmition. The "noise" will not happen if I steadily give it fuel, or as I said give it full throttle. What could it be?
Check your rear driveshaft at the c.v.joint.
I'm 15 and have a 78 Bronco XLT, so it has the square headlights. I have a 6 inch lift and 35 inch tires on it. I have never seen a truck perform as well as this. She might not look the best, but that's the good thing about a Ford. Some Fords don't look good, but it doesn't take looks to perform. It's got a fully rebuilt 400ci engine with Edelbrock valve covers, the whole shooting match. I want every new truck fan to listen. No matter what you do to them fully electronic engines, they will NEVER outperform any older Ford engine. I don't care if you have a Hemi, I don't care if you have a Power Stroke, and I don't care if you have a Duramax, they will NEVER outdo an old engine, especially Ford's. Ford's slogan is "Built Ford Tough" for a reason, and that's cause Ford IS the best. Do you know why they say Chevy's are like a rock? Its cause they don't move unless you're pushing em. "The best NEVER rest" to all you Ford fans, and don't you forget it.
Now comparing it to a hemi the new ones are okay in the rams. If your talking crate 426,472,528,=610hp Plus hemis are ultimate I have a 76 f 250 with a 3inch lift 390 4 speed. But if I had a chance to trade my ford for a hemi short block I would I also have 33.12.5 mud kings on the 76.
This is more of a question. I have a 1986 Bronco XLT w/351 win V-8 and after sitting for a month has absolutely NO electrical power, no dome lights no headlights horn, or any other accessories have power to them. The battery is fully charged, the solenoid and the positive cable has been changed. All the fusible links have power to both immediate sides of the links, and the starter will engage and turn only when the solenoid is jumped, but not using the ignition switch which is for all intents and purposes has no power to it as well as the fuse box has no power coming in to it and the haedlights which should work independently of the ignition switch does not work. I have checked all the systems with a meter, but have not found the problem. Does anyone have a idea what is wrong? Bronco Maggie.
I have a '79 Bronco and was just curious as to how hard it would be to convert the bench seat to bucket seats? If anyone knows, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Ahhh, you kids with the 78/79 Broncos... You are in one the most safest vehicles known to mankind...
Ford made a "tank" in 78/79... with the 79 "custom" being the creme de'la creme... I had a 79 Custom... sniff`... Beautiful gold and tan... 351 M... Leather bucket seats... CB radio, power "back window" and carpet... (that was the deluxe package back then) It ruled... I even lifted the truck with a 2" Rancho suspension lift... and 35" Desert Dualers...
Then I crashed it into a power switch gear box, which was hit so hard, it flew into the air... and landed on the passenger side... which "caved" slightly... The truck was repaired... and I drove it for a year or two... then at the time got high school "fast car" fever... and got my self an 82 Mustang ex Highway patrol car which was really light and fast as hell... but I longed for my big Bronc' Power... Ya know, driving through lakes and stuff..
The moral of the story... Crash a 79 Bronco... You live to tell... and you will pay for the damage it did...
Chawn... Longing for a '79 Bronco that's in show and drive -a-billity...
I am 16 and have a Ford Bronco Ranger XLT, and I must say, I love it! it has had some problems which I have reparied, such as the universal joint, the radiator, and the clutch. it is great to take mudding and is strong enough to pull my friends out when they get stuck (i don't ever get stuck :) ). once when I was driving this lady pulled out in front of me running a red light and I hit her in the back right side crushing the back of her car. my car had a mear dent :). of course it was her fault, but she denied it, thus letting the insurance decide who would be at fault. of course they picked the 16 year old boy b/c he undoublty "drives fast" and "wreckless" to be at fault when I don't at all. but I found it humorous that my car was not hurt at all.
OK I am 16 and I have a 89 bronco XLT and I was wondering what would be better a suspension lift or a body lift for it cause I just got new 36s last week and I kinda need a little help cause I don`t know what would be best for it.
Sorry, I don't know anything about lifts, but I have heard that a suspension lift goes a far way.
I am also 16 yrs old and I got a 79 bronco ranger. Everything is stock except the 460 that has been put into it. I am having some electrical problems with the rear window and left brake light. But other than that I love this bronco. It has some minor rust, but for the year it is it is in great shape. And yes it is the safest vehicle. its built like a tank.
I took the bench seat out of my "79" bronco, and replaced them with "eddie bower" buckets, bolted in good, looks great!!
I too am a 16 year old boy, I have a 79' Bronco Custom, it is prety much stock, except for a Holly air cleaner and a JVC CD player mounted in an oak box down by the t-case shifter. The truck sat for 10 years or more before I bought it, I put in a hot battery in and drove it home. The 400 needed a little work, but it is runing like a champ now. The only problem is it seams to attract the attention of my school security guards, as I have been puled over several times for pealing out, Driving over parking stops, and speeding several times. I love taking the top off in the summer and putting an air mattress in the back and watcing sunsets down by the lake, with my girlfriend of course.
THANKS FORD.