'78 and '79 solid front axle, frame, 205 t-case.
'80 and up 9"inch rear

'78 and '79 weak steering boxes if large tires are used
'80 and swiss cheese frame in an attempt to make it lighter

Amazingly tough trucks, up until 1980 when frame and body designs changed '78 and'79 where built to last, while '80 and up are weaker in frame and drivetrain.

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out do any of my friends jimmy's and rams. NO OFFENCE TO CHEV OR DODGE BOYS, but we need to face the fact.

Built Ford Tough. Menacing, safe, very forgiving, never left me standing by the road. Now rare and sought after (who would have known). The best full size truck I've ever driven. A frame and straight axle to die for!!!

With gas at $1.80 - $2.00 a gallon, gas is an issue. Just consider the extra money "life insurance". People will steal parts off your truck when not attended. Steering box failed at 200,000 miles.

I purchased my first and only '79 Bronco Custom in 1984. I was cruising in a Camaro at the time and it was falling apart at every turn. I caught a glimpse at this monster on a dealer lot and investigated further. It was black/black, 63,000 miles, very basic interior (rubber on floor board, virtually no additional optins). I subsequently, after several visits to the lot, coughed up the $6,300 for the menacing creature. It became an instant love affair. I sold it to my brother with well over 100,000 miles and driven to hell and back, mud, sand, snow, et... for $1,000, he drove it another 2+ years and sold it to our dad for $500.00. Dad has been restoring it for over 5 years and several thousand dollars, now mine again!!!!!

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Sold Bronco, bought Toyota "mini-truck" and never looked back, until now. That beautful, hard as nails truck equalled and maybe even surpassed Toyota's reliabilty phenomenon.

Its a Ford. The V-8. The fact that you can put 33x12.50's on and out 4 wheel any other stock truck.Imports fear you.

Gas

Great stock off-roader.I run 32x11.50's and I goes every where.5.0 motor gives alot of tourqe,but plans soon for a new cam & under drive pullies. Truck takes a beating and keeps on going.Great for road trips.

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88 chevy blazer, 89 toyota sr-5, 86 toyota sr-5

Probably THE most reliable, the safest, the best handling, and most beautiful trucks ever built. Absolutely the best vehicle I've ever driven.

BEWARE! If you buy one of these, you'll never drive a new SUV, truck, or car again! They are more addicting than any drug could ever be. The gas mileage kind of sucks, but it still gets better MPG than new full-size SUVs

I've owned this Bronco since 1987 and I have to say that Ford broke the mold when they stopped making the second-generation Bronco in mid 1979. I have tried my best to find a vehicle that overall is better than this one and I have not succeeded. I've driven nearly every single SUV, 4x4, and pickup truck made since 1987 and none of them even come close.

With only 145,000 ever built, they have now become one of the most highly sought after trucks in existence and are fast becoming valuable classics.

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Sorry, nothing else even come close to these things.

Goes and goes!!! Love the rawness in the mud and sand.

Gas!GAs! Weatherstripping and rusting out on the tailgate.

Have some electrical problems. 4x4 is no prblem goes anywhere. Have 150000 plus miles. Losing power in reverse. I love it. A big beast.

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Chevy Blazer!!

302 v8 is very powerful,reliable engine
5 spd gets little better mpg than a auto (19mpg freeway)
heavy enough to get good traction on trails and hills

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For this being a custom strippy bronco I am impressed with the smooth and quite ride. So far it has been very reliable. The 302 with the 5 spd trans provide plenty of power for taking on onramps and offroading up hills. The turning radius is excelent for turning around in tight spots or trying to park in a small parking space. The steering is very responsive and is a pleasure to drive. The brakes are very effective and I havent any problems warping rotors like I usually do on other vehicles.
The interior is impressive also,, as this being a abused gov vehicle the interior shows almost no wear with 72k miles. Being in the suv/truck class you ride a little higher than most vehicles that provides excellent visability with no apparent blind spots. I would recomend this type of vehicle to anyone looking for a 4x4 suv/truck. This is one tough truck/suv.

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88 toyota 4x4,the sheet metal that are used to make these trucks are very thin, almost like recycled beer cans, very weak!!!, lacking power (v6),vehicle weight is too light to get traction
00 tahoe ,, too damn expensive and the 4l60 auto trans and rearend suck
87 chev 3/4 bad turning radius, long wheel base

Handling, power, longevity, intimidation.

Poor gas mileage, rough cold starter, tailgate difficulties (motor failure, rust).

Great truck, perfect for hauling trailers or any variety, can hold all your big friends fairly comfortably, and has been a great asset in hauling all of my musical equipment around.

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Dependability, Looks

Gas Mileage

After reading most of the reviews here, I can conclude that only a little girly-man or Hillary Clinton type would not like the Ford Bronco. I LOVE sitting up looking down on those little girly explorers. Explorers should only come in PINK. Do you get a dress when you buy one?

It's the most reliable, fun to drive vehicle I've ever owned. I bought it with 35,000 miles on it and since I only drive 7,500 miles per year, I hope to retire with it.

It has more room and style than these new Expedition, Suburban, etc. Expedition? I hope they don't plan on going anyplace more hazardous than their back yard. Blazer? They couldn't blaze their way thru a puddle.

Last but not least I agree with a previous reviewer-- IT'S A TRUCK NOT A #*$&*## SUV!!!!

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There is no competition!! This is NOT for Sissy Marys! They should by a Chevy or Dodge.

look at it
it will kick your ass!!!

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its an awsome truck
looks great
sounds great
drives great
powerful engine
smooth trans
and you can have a hella crash and walk away with no injurys and repair it without too much trouble

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nothing can compare
tis the ultimate truck

Great in the snow will go where ever you want to take it,plenty of room also not one of those new sissy suv's a real truck.Safe vehicle you can see out of it to.Also not a #$%@ Chevy

The front hubs on the 95 model are made out of plastic so I had to replace them with Warn lock out hubs.Gas millage is not very good but your not drivig a sissy car.

bought my 1987 model and drove it till I traded it in on the 95 model,had over 300 thousand miles on it and still going,diffrent engine and overhauled transmission after two hundred thousand not bad.302 engine in both trucks,my dad owns 2 broncos 78& 79 model tough trucks.

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No other truck compares