So I finally have everything I need for the diesel bronco I have always wanted. The problem I am having is what route to take to put this together. I need to get the bronco together so I can drive it while I rebuild the motor on my Powerstroke, so I need that fastest possible route and then upgrade later.
I have a 84 super cab f250 with a 6.9l and a 4 speed. I also have a aftermarket turbo kit for it. The bronco is a 1990 with a 5.0 and was a auto. I also have superduty axles. Now the problem is should I swap the motor into the bronco and move the axles over or should I swap the body onto the f250 frame and move the axle up.
Front what I have seen on other same motor swaps its pretty strait forward. Move motor mounts from the donor and get bigger springs for the front. Also rewire for the standard trans instead of auto. I have a same year of bronco that was standard so I have all those parts too. I would have to drive on the stock bronco axles for a bit until I have time to swap the superduty axles in.
I have measured the frames on both trucks and the f250 steps up 2 inches further back then the bronco frame. They are the same width and everything from front doors to the bumper mount the same. Front doors back have to add one body mount before the frame steps up and the rest mounts on top of the frame. Then move the axle up and have bigger axles right away to survive the diesel.
So any one have any tips, ideas, or opinions.
Quick shot of trucks.


I have a 84 super cab f250 with a 6.9l and a 4 speed. I also have a aftermarket turbo kit for it. The bronco is a 1990 with a 5.0 and was a auto. I also have superduty axles. Now the problem is should I swap the motor into the bronco and move the axles over or should I swap the body onto the f250 frame and move the axle up.
Front what I have seen on other same motor swaps its pretty strait forward. Move motor mounts from the donor and get bigger springs for the front. Also rewire for the standard trans instead of auto. I have a same year of bronco that was standard so I have all those parts too. I would have to drive on the stock bronco axles for a bit until I have time to swap the superduty axles in.
I have measured the frames on both trucks and the f250 steps up 2 inches further back then the bronco frame. They are the same width and everything from front doors to the bumper mount the same. Front doors back have to add one body mount before the frame steps up and the rest mounts on top of the frame. Then move the axle up and have bigger axles right away to survive the diesel.
So any one have any tips, ideas, or opinions.
Quick shot of trucks.

