If This 1986 Ford Bronco II Could Talk - "4 wheeling and cruising w/my family for 30 years so far!"

The Ford Bronco II was created in an era where car buyers were downsizing trucks. Very popular and many nice examples still exist today. Meet Bob Marrs and hear his 30-year story with this Bronco II that helped raise his kids to love 4-wheeling, the outdoors and is now being used to cruise around to car shows.
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Thanks for watching the video If This 1986 Ford Bronco II Could Talk

[@markd9580]

Man that’s a nice rig! I had an 88’ XL. I nick named it the Bronchitis but I loved it all the same. Wish I had money at the time to fix it and keep it

[@FreeRangeLemon]

Glad I’m not the only one who refers to a Bronco as Bronchitis 😂

[@dominiczanella8443]

I miss my 1990 Bronco II. That thing was a Mountain goat! It would go anywhere and everywhere. I could climb desert mountains, run through creeks in Alabama, pull boats and drive on the highway easily. It still ran like new after 11 years of ownership and 233k miles. Looked great also. Wish I still had it. Great vehicle.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

The one that got away...we've all had one or a few of those! Thanks for watching and sharing your memory! Bob's little Bronco II is even better in person and off road! Hope you are a subscriber and enjoy more fun!

[@foxbodyboys4483]

What an awesome video! Love these old bronco II

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed it! It is still one of our favorites!

[@heretohear8662]

Incredible story! Great Bronco!!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Glad you enjoyed it! We saw this little truck at a local cruise night and were drawn to it like moths to a flame! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@foxbodyboys4483]

Love the way ford doors latched.

[@Townsendcat2]

I love them!!! These trucks are bad ass and I’ve had them for years and you can beat the snot out of these thanks

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for watching and for all your comments! We appreciate it and will see that Bob sees them as well!

[@deanhammond4046]

I have a 86 II , I Love this I want my mind in a way to look like this ; Love It! DeanO

[@jayteesgear]

Cool!!! Fun stories and Wish trucks were still this simple. No chips no computer frills

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks and we couldn't agree more! We could work on them ourselves and had fun doing it! Thanks for watching!

[@billgreen9884]

Just starting on a 1984 and it is going to be a complete restore.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Cool! We'd love to see it when it's done! Congrats. Thanks for watching!

[@p51mustang52]

If it has the opening glass on the lift gate DO NOT break that handle they are unobtainim* it took me 4 years to find a replacement from another 84.

[@joesmith2465]

I grew up in a bronco II it was a 1984 with the 2.8 even less hp the the 2.9. and the 2.9 had 140hp dad ended up hoping up the 2.8 would spin 8k all day. ours had a 4" lift and 31 bfg all terrains like you we have many good memories in ours when i turned 16 they gave to me and lets just say being a kid and having something that capable was amazing. weak link was the tiny clutch but you can easily swap the axles for the explorers bolts right in. I Remember once we were out mushroom hunting and there was a sign in the trail said wrong way right when we saw it the bronco died it was raining also but turned out was the module on the distributor that's why they moved them later on oh well a memory I still have

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for watching Joe and sharing your wonderful memories of you and the Bronco II you grew up enjoying! That's what makes sharing these stories with you all so much fun!

[@1leggeddog]

what an awesome car and story

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching!

[@NothingNowhereNoOne]

Gorgeous ride. Thanks for sharing ! I am looking to purchase a 1986 bronco 2. I keep hearing it has a death rollover issue or something …what do you think of that ?

[@p51mustang52]

Man those 2.9s are so quiet! I definitely prefer the sound of my 2.8 in my '84. Nice rig definitely like the 84-88 grill more then the 89,90.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Right on! Thanks for watching and showing this little 86 some love!

[@Ramcharger85]

❤

[@Townsendcat2]

Go to the double pistons that they made later buddy that’s what I did on mine they fit right in stock

[@peterjoseph3156]

Thank you!! I should be inspired but I am in no way close to a greaser (in good terms). I still have my first original 1988 Ford Bronco II and wish I could get it started and running again :-( Maybe you could consider selling me yours :-) Or, offer some advice to me. BTW my wife is from Payson. My mother in law still lives there. We now reside in Ventura CA.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for watching one of our favorite features! I'll make sure Bob sees this and who knows - maybe he can help/inspire you to get your 1988 going again! Keep watching!

[@Townsendcat2]

I’m just telling you I have gotten 1,000,000 miles out of these 2.9’s I don’t know what people talk about a curse and all this other stuff yeah I’ve had some electrical shit happened but if you maintain and keep up with your stuff you will be OK and get mini years of enjoyment out of one of these trucks just change your oil every 3000 miles and I recommend some Lucas in everything gearbox is transmission and transfer case front and rear diff everything Lucas

[@Townsendcat2]

And the one I drive every day is 2022 almost 2023 has almost 400,000 miles original engine original transmission!35 inch Mickey Thompson tires and so far I have not had to rebuild anything major

[@Townsendcat2]

It’s a stick shift it does not take automatic transmission fluid it takes gear all Sarah

[@Townsendcat2]

It a stick it takes gear oil!!! Not automatic transmission fluid!!??

[@Townsendcat2]

It will last a whole lot longer if you take that automatic transmission fluid out are you can use it but you should not

[@wendyburton134]

Where did you get the fender flares from? We’ve been looking everywhere for that style

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Hi Wendy! They do look really good! I'll send Bob an email and one of us will get back to you. Thanks!

[@bobmarrs1020]

Hi Wendy, I bought those so long ago I can’t recall source. They were beat up pretty bad before getting refinished. The painter did a fine textured bed liner product on them.

[@Mr.Mac87]

Hey bob where did you get the 28 gallon fuel tank from. Pretty easy swap?

[@athomas3082]

where did u get the fender flares

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Bob says he bought those so long ago that he can’t recall source. They were beat up pretty bad before getting refinished. The painter did a fine textured bed liner product on them.

[@fredbosch5392]

That's one vehicle I'm sorry I did not keep.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

I bet a lot of people feel that way! Thanks for watching, Fred!

[@Тытут-м5с]

Класс)

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Спасибо!

[@SirDuckOLot]

where did you get the window visors from

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

I'll make sure to ask Bob to answer this one for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bobmarrs1020]

Hi Duck, Sorry I bought those so long ago I do not recall or have the info at hand. Cheers Bob

[@Townsendcat2]

I can help you buddy

[@BuildItWheelItExploreIt]

all bronco II's came with a 23 gallon tank....

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Hope you enjoyed the story on this sweet Bronco II. Thanks for watching and sharing your info.

[@p51mustang52]

They did not, different years had different sizes the earlier ones had 16 gallon tanks later years had the 23. You could also special order one with the tank size of your choice.

[@BuildItWheelItExploreIt]

@@p51mustang52 I have never heard or seen this info... if have to see a source.

[@p51mustang52]

@@BuildItWheelItExploreIt us gallon 17 standard aft of axle owners manual February 1983 first printing! You can come down and fill mine when it is empty if you want even more proof.

[@Townsendcat2]

If you need a dash for the truck I can send you a any color you want!! I live in the south and we have some beautiful trucks in the junkyard if you want me to send you a pretty - let me know you check my page out you’ll see I love these trucks I’m almost 50 and I’ve had one since I was 17