automatic 4x4 switch

Ask technical questions about your Ford Bronco II here. Technical write-ups on your axle swaps, engine swaps, chop tops, etc. are encouraged.
Post Reply
kevin.burkman
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:49 am
Location: Texas

automatic 4x4 switch

Post by kevin.burkman »

I am new to this site but was wondering how hard and exspensive it is to change my automatic 4x4 to manual. I have a 88 bronco II the low 4x4 works but the high does not your help would be great.
User avatar
Nobody
Posts: 2233
Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2004 6:38 pm
Location: Stanwood, WA.
Contact:

Post by Nobody »

I don't think there is a way to convert your existing electric shift transfercase to a manual shift. You can easily swap transfercases to a manual shift. Aside from cutting a hole in your floor, it should be a bolt up job.

Check out this write-up for converting from 2wd to 4wd.
http://www.broncoii4x4.com/2wd-4wd/2wd- ... ersion.php
kevin.burkman
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:49 am
Location: Texas

Post by kevin.burkman »

Once I swap the t case will I need to new front manual loking hubs also or will the automatic still work. Sorry this is the first bII I have ever owned and not real smart about them :confused:
User avatar
Nobody
Posts: 2233
Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2004 6:38 pm
Location: Stanwood, WA.
Contact:

Post by Nobody »

Your automatic lockouts will work, but they don't have a very good reputation. Most people swap out their auto lockouts for manual.
kevin.burkman
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:49 am
Location: Texas

Post by kevin.burkman »

Nobody thanks for the help I appreciate it Kevin
ranger5.0
Posts: 743
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2005 8:10 pm
Location: Granite Falls, Wa
Contact:

Post by ranger5.0 »

I don't think you have to cut a hole in the floor if you find the tunnel plate for a manual tranfer case rig. It is a bolt in deal. :cool:
EBSteve just likes to watch me break things.:-)
420HP and 775Ft lbs Now it is time to break things.
kevin.burkman
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:49 am
Location: Texas

Post by kevin.burkman »

ranger 5.0 thanks for the help on both of my questions
Fishtank
Posts: 5
Joined: Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:41 pm
Location: Columbus GA

Post by Fishtank »

i have autolockers and its really nice, but in the end i dont like them, if you are on the trails and in the mud alot they will retain liquids and rust out some. and soon as i get off the trail i go wash my truck so i know its not from letting it sit
86 Bronco II
30'' All Country Radials
Post Reply