Exploded Bronco II

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greenmachine89
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Exploded Bronco II

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My bronco is starting to give give me more trouble than it's worth so I decided to go with an 91 Exploder. Well i got this ex for near to nothing and the only thing i found it needs is heads. Can my b2's head bolt onto my ex?
1989 Bronco II 8.8 rear Dana 30 Jeep front---RIP
1991 Exploder 6 inch lift 33's---RIP
1989 Bronco II Stock with 32 BFG KM1's
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A quick answer is NO!!! 2.9 heads won't fit a 4.0 block and vice versa.
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no way they will never fit but when u change your heads make sure your get new head bolts
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Well then that sucks! Will my 5 speed tranny bolt up? I thought they could but figure i'd ask...
1989 Bronco II 8.8 rear Dana 30 Jeep front---RIP
1991 Exploder 6 inch lift 33's---RIP
1989 Bronco II Stock with 32 BFG KM1's
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I am not sure what you are asking? what do you want to bolt to what?
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Sorry I wnat to bolt my 5 speed mits to my explorer's 4.0.
1989 Bronco II 8.8 rear Dana 30 Jeep front---RIP
1991 Exploder 6 inch lift 33's---RIP
1989 Bronco II Stock with 32 BFG KM1's
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greenmachine89 wrote:Well then that sucks! Will my 5 speed tranny bolt up? I thought they could but figure i'd ask...
yes it will but the 4.0(M5OD) is stronger and not geared as low
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