1993 Ford Bronco — Frame-Off Restored
Offered for sale is a 1993 Ford Bronco that has undergone a frame-off restoration two years ago and has been carefully upgraded for reliability, drivability, and off-road capability. The truck is fully sorted, drives excellent, and is suitable for daily use or long-distance travel.
Engine & Drivetrain
- 5.8L Windsor V8
- Engine refresh approximately 5,000 miles ago (at 165,000), all parts listed were updated during refresh 2 years ago
- 4-wheel drive
- 4.88 rear differential gearing
- New starter
- New alternator
- New radiator, overflow tank, and fluid reservoirs
- New belts and hoses
- New spark plugs and gaskets
- Updated engine wiring were needed
- Saginaw power steering pump upgrade
The engine starts strong, runs smooths, and produces power. No overheating or drivability issues.
Suspension, Steering & Chassis
- Desolate Motorsports 6-inch lift
- Custom front TTB axle beams and arms
- Deaver Off-Road leaf springs
- Bilstein shocks and Skyjacker Springs
- Bilstein steering stabilizer
- Desolate Motorsports dash brace
- Frame-off restoration with chassis coated in black rust-resistant chassis paint 5,000 miles ago
The suspension is stable on the highway and well controlled on fire roads.
Wheels & Tires
- 37” Toyo Open Country M/T tires (including spare)
- Method Race Wheels 103 beadlocks, machined and painted with Black Steel It
- Custom modifications to properly fit 37” tires
- No rubbing at full lock or suspension travel
Interior
- New carpet
- New headliner
- New visors
- New center console
- New door panels, dash, and rear interior plastics
- Corbeau racing seats with heating and lumbar support, installed
- Rear seat removed to accommodate spare tire and/or cargo
Interior is clean, functional, and comfortable, with a practical layout designed for use rather than show.
Electronics & Lighting
- Alpine Halo9 iLX-F409 Apple CarPlay head unit
- New speakers and sub woofer installed
- Auxiliary light switches installed
- New LED white headlights and tail lights installed
- New wiper motor installed
Exterior & Paint Condition
- Gloss black exterior paint
- Matte black roof
- Matte black grille
- Matte black rear tailgate plate
The paint presents very well overall. Minor cosmetic imperfections include a few small paint marks and two small cracks in the paint on the rear tailgate just above the tailgate plate, consistent with handling of the rear door. These are disclosed for transparency.
Additional Notes
- Kill switch installed for anti-theft
- Custom steering wheel installed (cruise control does not function)
- Originally equipped with two catalytic converters; currently has one new catalytic converter installed
- Not smog legal in California
Driving Impressions
The Bronco drives excellent, brakes confidently, and is comfortable at speed. The vehicle is reliable and suitable for long-distance driving. Does 80mph on highway easily and is solid.
